Title of article :
Patient satisfaction and efficacy of accent radiofrequency for facial skin wrinkle reduction
Author/Authors :
Jaffary, Fariba Dermatology Department - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan , Nilforoushzadeh, Mohammad Ali Dermatology Department - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan , Zarkoob, Hajar Dermatology Department - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan
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.
Keywords :
Accent radiofrequency , facial wrinkles , patient satisfaction
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics