Monopolar radiofrequency treatment of human eyelids: A prospective, multicenter, efficacy trial

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作者
Biesman, Brian S.
Baker, Sterling S.
Carruthers, Jean
Silva, Hector Leal
Holloman, Erin L.
机构
[1] Vanderbilt Univ, Med Ctr, Dept Ophthalmol Otolaryngol Dermatol, Nashville, TN USA
[2] Univ Oklahoma, Dept Ophthalmol, Coll Med, Oklahoma City, OK USA
[3] Univ British Columbia, Dept Ophthalmol, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada
[4] UltraLaser SA, Monterrey, Mexico
[5] Cimarron Eye Ctr, Oklahoma City, OK USA
关键词
monopolar radiofrequency; eyelid; tissue; tightening;
D O I
10.1002/lsm.20452
中图分类号
R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
学科分类号
100206 [皮肤病与性病学];
摘要
Background/Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of a novel 0.25 cm(2) monopolar radiofrequency (RF) treatment tip for aesthetic rejuvenation of the eyelids. Study Design/Materials and Methods: This was a prospective, multicenter trial in which the eyelids of 72 patients were treated. Patients underwent a single treatment session and were then followed on a serial basis for 6 months. Cutaneous anesthesia was not required to perform the treatments. Assessments(9) were made by the treating physician, the subjects, and by. masked physician observers evaluating photographs taken at each data point. Results: Upper eyelid tightening and reduction of hooding was noted in 88 and 86% of subjects, respectively. Lower eyelid tightening was noted in 71-74% of subjects. The majority of patients treated achieved at least up to 25% improvement while a smaller percentage achieved more dramatic results. There was no correlation between the amount of energy applied to the eyelids and the clinical outcome. There were no serious adverse sequelae. Conclusion: Human eyelids can be safely treated with monopolar RF energy delivered via a novel 0.25 cm(2) treatment tip. Using this technology non-invasive eyelid rejuvenation was achieved in the majority of subjects treated. The factors differentiating those patients who achieve the most impressive changes from others remain unclear. Further development and testing of this technology is warranted.
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