Patient satisfaction and efficacy of accent radiofrequency for facial skin wrinkle reduction.
← Research streamForty-five women received four weekly Accent RF sessions (35–145 W; mean 83.11 W). Patient satisfaction increased from 1 month to 6 months after treatment (P = 0.006), though at 6 months satisfaction was not more than 75% in any facial treatment area. Authors…
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Radiofrequency (RF) is a new technique to treat facial wrinkles. This study was designed to assess the efficacy of Accent RF in wrinkle reduction of different areas of the face. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients with mild to severe facial wrinkles were treated with Accent using RF energies of 35-145 W. The average energy used in this study was 83.11 W. Patients received four subsequent weekly RF sessions. Wrinkle improvement was rated by two physicians comparing 6-month post treatment photographs with pretreatment photos. Moreover, patient satisfaction was assessed at 1 and 6 months after the last session of the treatment. RESULTS: A total of 45 women participated in this study. In terms of patient satisfaction one month after the last treatment, 8.9% of the patients declared their dissatisfaction, 53.3% were somehow satisfied, 33.3% were satisfied, and 4.4% were very satisfied. At 6 months, patient satisfaction was as follows: 4.4% dissatisfied, 31.1% somehow satisfied, 46.7% satisfied, and 17.8% very satisfied. Patient satisfaction 6 months after the last treatment was significantly higher than 1 month post treatment (P = 0.006). At 6 months, patient satisfaction was not more than 75% in any treatment areas of the face. CONCLUSION: The results of this study suggest that Accent RF may be considered as a possible effective option for facial skin rejuvenation although its efficacy and safety needs to be evaluated further in randomized controlled trials.
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Main findings
Forty-five women received four weekly Accent RF sessions (35–145 W; mean 83.11 W). Patient satisfaction increased from 1 month to 6 months after treatment (P = 0.006), though at 6 months satisfaction was not more than 75% in any facial treatment area. Authors conclude Accent RF may be a possible effective option, but note efficacy and safety require further evaluation in randomized controlled trials.
Outcomes measured
- Wrinkle improvement rated by two physicians (photo comparison at 6 months post-treatment vs pretreatment)
- Patient satisfaction at 1 month and 6 months after last treatment
Limitations
- No randomized controlled trial design mentioned; authors call for RCTs
- Only women included
- Wrinkle improvement assessment method described as physician photo comparison; no quantitative wrinkle outcome data reported in abstract
- Safety outcomes not reported in abstract
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Identifiers and source
DOI: Not supplied
PubMed: 24523783