TLDR Radiofrequency microneedling is an effective and safe treatment for various skin conditions and works well with other treatments and on darker skin.
The review article "Radiofrequency Microneedling: A Comprehensive and Critical Review" from 2021 critically evaluated the efficacy and safety of radiofrequency microneedling (RFMN) in treating various dermatological conditions. The authors conducted a comprehensive search in MEDLINE and EMBASE up to May 13, 2020, and included 42 high-quality studies in their review. These studies covered a range of conditions including skin rejuvenation, acne scars, acne vulgaris, striae, axillary hyperhidrosis, melasma, rosacea, cellulite, and androgenetic alopecia. The review concluded that RFMN is an effective treatment that can be used safely and repeatedly in combination with other treatments and on individuals with darker skin phototypes. The process of dermal remodeling and neocollagenesis induced by RFMN is slow and progressive, but continues to improve even 6 months after treatment.
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Combined microneedling and minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
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September 2013 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” FRMS is a safe and effective treatment for acne scars in Asians with minimal side effects.
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April 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Surgical face-lifts are more effective, but fractional radiofrequency is a good, less invasive alternative for treating skin laxity.
Microneedle technology is effective for skin rejuvenation and enhancing cosmeceutical delivery, with ongoing innovation and increasing commercialization.
February 2024 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Lasers and energy-assisted methods show promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Microneedling is a safe and effective treatment for various skin conditions, often preferred for its fewer side effects and shorter recovery time.
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Combined microneedling and minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
August 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Microneedling radiofrequency significantly improves hair growth with minimal side effects.
