Blinded, Randomized, Quantitative Grading Comparison of Minimally Invasive, Fractional Radiofrequency and Surgical Face-Lift to Treat Skin Laxity

April 2010 in “ Archives of Dermatology ”

Macrene Alexiades‐Armenakas, David Rosenberg, Bradley Renton, Jeffrey S. Dover, Kenneth A. Arndt

fractional radiofrequency surgical face-lift skin laxity minimally invasive treatment FRF face-lift

TLDR Surgical face-lifts are more effective, but fractional radiofrequency is a good, less invasive alternative for treating skin laxity.

The study compared the effectiveness of minimally invasive fractional radiofrequency (FRF) treatment and surgical face-lifts in treating skin laxity among 21 women. The surgical face-lift group (6 patients) showed a 49% improvement in skin laxity with a mean grade improvement of 1.20, while the FRF group (15 patients) showed a 16% improvement with a mean grade improvement of 0.44. Patient satisfaction was high for both treatments, but the FRF group experienced fewer adverse effects and quicker recovery. The study concluded that while surgical face-lifts are more effective, FRF offers a significant, less invasive alternative for treating facial skin laxity.

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