RFMN in Combination With 1927 nm Thulium Laser for Treating Photoaged Skin

Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf

Status

Enrolling

Conditions

Photoaging

Treatments

Device: radiofrequency microneedling combined with 1927 nm thulium laser

Device: radiofrequency microneedling monotherapy

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06029725

03-23

Details and patient eligibility

About

The appearance of the aging skin is influenced by different factors including by the reduced elasticity and increased laxity of the skin, the decreasing volume as well as pigmentation disorders and dilated vascular markings. Currently, there are different methods available to treat the aging skin. Here, the combined treatment of radiofrequency micro needling (RFMN) and thulium laser has been commonly used in clinical practice.

The aim of this clinical study is to investigate the efficacy, patient satisfaction, safety of RFMN and thulium laser treatment in patients with facial, age-related skin laxity, wrinkles, and pigmented lesions.

Enrollment

35 estimated patients

Sex

All

Ages

30+ years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Men and women from the age of 30 years
good general condition, no relevant previous diseases
Presence of wrinkles, dermatochalasis on the face, pigment spots, which are an indication for RFMN and thulium laser or comparable methods
Cognitive ability and willingness to give consent (informed consent)
Be willing and able to attend follow-up visits

Exclusion criteria

Age < 30 years
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Excessive subcutaneous fatty tissue under the cheeks
Significant scarring of the region to be treated
open wounds or lesions of the region to be treated
Severe or cystic facial acne
Metallic implants in the face or neck region
Mental illnesses (psychoses, body perception disorders)
Use of isotretinoin or other retinoids, psychotropic drugs, coumarins or heparins in the last 2 weeks
Fillers in the region to be treated < 4 weeks prior and during the study period
Resurfacing (fractional, ablative, nonablative) of the region of interest < 2 months prior and during the study period
Plastic aesthetic procedures or other surgical procedures < 6 months prior and during the study period
Tendency to have excessive scarring
Lack of informed consent