Radiofrequency and Radiofrequency Microneedling in Skin of Color: A Review of Usage, Safety, and Efficacy.
Dermatol Surg
; 49(5): 489-493, 2023 05 01.
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| ID: mdl-36826381
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Radiofrequency (RF) and radiofrequency microneedling (RFM) for rhytides, scarring, and skin rejuvenation are believed to have a lower risk of postprocedural dyspigmentation in darker skin types.OBJECTIVE:
To explore the safety and efficacy of RF and RFM in Fitzpatrick skin Types III to VI. METHODS AND MATERIALS A systematic review of PubMed/MEDLINE databases from 2000 to 2021 using combinations of the terms radiofrequency, microneedling, skin of color, and Fitzpatrick was performed. Exclusion criteria included non-Fitzpatrick skin Types III-VI patient population, nonprimary articles, nonskin radiofrequency, and nonhuman studies.RESULTS:
Thirty-five articles addressing the use of RF or RFM in skin of color were identified-22 for skin rejuvenation, 7 for acne scars, 4 for nonacne scars, 1 for hyperpigmentation, and 1 for acne treatment. Seven studies noted transient postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, 1 observed mild prolonged hyperpigmentation, and only 1 study reported permanent scarring.CONCLUSION:
Radiofrequency and RFM seem to have a low risk of scarring or hyperpigmentation in skin of color. This review demonstrates that these procedures have been successfully used primarily for rhytides, acne scarring, and skin rejuvenation. However, a large proportion of the studies lack strong quality evidence.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Técnicas Cosméticas
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Hiperpigmentação
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Acne Vulgar
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Dermatol Surg
Assunto da revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA