Single-treatment skin tightening by radiofrequency and long-pulsed, 1064-nm Nd: YAg laser compared

Single-treatment skin tightening by radiofrequency and long-pulsed, 1064-nm Nd: YAg laser compared
20 Feb 2007
Douglas J. Key, MD
Lasers in Surgery and Medicine

Abstract
Background and Objective
To compare single-treatment facial skin tightening achieved with the current radiofrequency (RF) protocol with single-treatment tightening achieved with the long-pulsed, 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser.

Study Design/Materials and Methods
A total of 12 patients were treated with RF energy on one side of the face and laser energy on the other. Results were evaluated on a numerical scale (0-12 with 12 = greatest enhancement) from pre- and posttreatment photographs by a blinded panel.

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