Effects of radiofrequency in facial rejuvenation

Authors

  • Rodrigo Marcel Valentim da Silva Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
  • Gabriela Melo Ferreira Universidade Potiguar
  • Giselle de Souza Alves Universidade Potiguar
  • Luiza Batista Lima Universidade Potiguar
  • Liliane Santos de Vasconcelos Universidade Potiguar
  • Hanieri Gustavo de Oliveira Universidade Potiguar
  • Patrícia Froes Meyer Universidade Potiguar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v16n2.7088

Keywords:

Aging, Nasolabial Fold, Aesthetic Equipment.

Abstract

Introduction: Radiofrequency is a feature that has been frequently used in clinical practice for the treatment of facial flaccidity and appearance of wrinkles. Objective: To investigate the effects of radiofrequency on facial rejuvenation. Methods: This is a controlled clinical trial. The sample consisted of 40 female volunteers, with the age group between 35 and 55 years, arranged in 02 groups, being the control group and the group treated with radiofrequency. The control conducted 2 months of guidance on skin care and exercises for facial flaccidity. Results: Increase quality improvement of facial flaccidity In the treated group, but statistically there was no result in the comparison between groups. Conclusion: In the qualitative analysis, it was verified that the radiofrequency promoted a clinical improvement at the angle of the nasogenian sulcus.

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Author Biographies

Gabriela Melo Ferreira, Universidade Potiguar

Fisioterapeutas Especialista em Fisioterapia Dermato-funcional

Giselle de Souza Alves, Universidade Potiguar

Fisioterapeutas Especialista em Fisioterapia Dermato-funcional

Luiza Batista Lima, Universidade Potiguar

Academica de fisioterapia da Universidade Potiguar

Liliane Santos de Vasconcelos, Universidade Potiguar

Academica de fisioterapia da Universidade Potiguar

Hanieri Gustavo de Oliveira, Universidade Potiguar

Docente do Curso de Odontologia da Universidade Potiguar

Patrícia Froes Meyer, Universidade Potiguar

Doutora em Ciências da Saúde, Mestre em Ciências da Saúde, Docente da Pós-Graduação em Fisioterapia Dermatofuncional da Universidade Potiguar – UnP.

Published

2017-10-04

How to Cite

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Silva RMV da, Ferreira GM, Alves G de S, Lima LB, Vasconcelos LS de, Oliveira HG de, et al. Effects of radiofrequency in facial rejuvenation. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2017 Oct. 4 [cited 2024 Jul. 4];16(2):194-200. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/7088

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