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KMID : 1037020130020020049
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Medical Lasers; Engineering, Basic Research, and Clinical Application
2013 Volume.2 No. 2 p.49 ~ p.57
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Radiofrequency in Clinical Dermatology
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Shin Jae-Min
Kim Jeong-Eun
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Abstract
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With the increasing interest in anti-aging, the demand for less invasive, non-surgical treatments has increased as well. Radiofrequency (RF) uses electric current instead of optical sources like laser and uses the energy generated from the current to generate heat inside the dermis. The heat, as a result, triggers dermal remodeling to give its anti-aging effects. RF treatment has been used in the field of cosmetic dermatology to improve skin laxities, wrinkles, acne scars, cellulite, and striae distensae since early 2000s, and many a number of previous studies have been published using various medical devices. Based on the layout of the electrodes, the RF treatment comes in two different types, namely the monopolar type and the bipolar type. Recently, the fractional type RF technology has been introduced and used widely. The outcomes so far show that the RF treatment is effective for treating aging skin and scar treatment in mild to moderate degrees of severity. It is one of the effective and safe treatment option and has the advantage of the patient being able to go back to their normal lives faster. In this review, we will examine the fundamental working mechanism of the RF technology and summarize the profound study results in the field.
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KEYWORD
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Radiofrequency, Rejuvenation
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