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KMID : 1037220150210030091
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Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
2015 Volume.21 No. 3 p.91 ~ p.95
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Nonexcisional, Minimally Invasive Rejuvenation of the Neck Using Radiofrequency Tissue Tightening (FaceTite™)
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Kang Jin-Seok
Cho Seong-Eun
Nam Seung-Min
Park Eun-Soo
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Abstract
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Background : Noninvasive radiofrequency (RF) and lasers have been used for skin tightening and body contouring since the 1990s. The safety, efficacy, and patient satisfaction with the procedure using a novel RF device (BodyTite™; Invasix Ltd, Yokneam Ilit, Israel) were evaluated.
Methods : We retrospectively included 13 patients who were treated with the BodyTite™ to rejuvenate neck skin from May 2012 to May 2014. The power of the device was set between 10 and 15 W. The target temperature was set at 38℃. Three independent evaluators were asked to grade baseline and 6- to 12-month follow-up photographs using a comprehensive quantitative 4-point laxity grading scale. All patients were asked to rate their satisfaction with the aesthetic outcome and quality of life after treatment.
Results : Grading results of baseline and follow-up photographs of patients were statistically significant with an average grade improvement of 1.01 points on the 4 point scale. Using a patient satisfaction scale, patients were also significantly more satisfied (poor, 0%; fair, 15%; good, 46%; and excellent, 39%). There were transient complications, such as minimal erythema, mild edema, and focal hardness, which resolved spontaneously within 1 week. There were no significant adverse effects or complications.
Conclusions : The BodyTite™ is a minimally invasive, RF treatment that was demonstrated to improve skin laxity without significant adverse effects or complications. The BodyTite™ provides a nonsurgical option for the safe and effective rejuvenation of neck skin under local anesthesia.
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KEYWORD
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Aging face, Radiofrequency, Rejuvenation
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