September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Subcision is the most efficient, cost-effective, and safest treatment for post-acne boxcar scarring in skin of color.
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February 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review found radiofrequency microneedling effective and safe for various dermatologic conditions, including skin rejuvenation and acne scars, especially in individuals with darker skin types, with progressive improvements for up to six months after treatment.
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April 2026 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study found that radiofrequency microneedling is effective and well-tolerated for improving various skin conditions, showing comparable efficacy to fractional lasers for atrophic acne scars with generally favorable patient satisfaction and safety.
This study found that radiofrequency microneedling significantly enhanced the absorption of topical triamcinolone acetonide, with insertion depth being more influential than RF energy levels.
December 2022 in “Физиотерапия, бальнеология и реабилитация” This integrative literature analysis found that radiofrequency is widely used in dermatocosmetology for facial skin rejuvenation due to its high efficiency and safety, but noted a lack of comprehensive studies on radiofrequency microneedling, which may enhance safety and efficacy over traditional methods.