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Study aim
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Safety and efficacy evaluation of "facial microknife" and "microhook" of Ignite radio hybrid microknife device, made by Medaria company in rejuvenation and improvement of facial sagging symptoms
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Design
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It is a phase II interventional before-after clinical study. 21 healthy adult volunteers will participate in the study after signing informed consent. The study is not randomized.
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Settings and conduct
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The study will be conducted in Center for Research & Training in Skin Diseases and Leprosy from Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Participants will treat on full face by "facial microknife" and "microhook" of Ignite radio hybrid microknife device, made by Medaria company for one session.The assessments of Glogau criteria as well as skin biophysical parameters (skin elasticity, hydration, erythema, area and volume of nasolabial fold ,Skin thickness and density) will be performed before intervention, 4 and 8 weeks after treatment. The study is not blinded.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria:
people aged between 30 to 60 years, People with facial skin wrinkles grade 2 and 3 based on Glogau scale and mild to moderate sagging (1 and 2) based on the Modified Fitzpatrick wrinkle criteria, Signing the informed consent form
Exclusion criteria:
History of using any type of device filler, including silicone, fat, collagen, hyaluronic acid or artificial materials in the treatment area, History of any type of cosmetic surgery during the last 3 years at the treatment area
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Intervention groups
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Intervention group: One session of full face treatment by "facial microknife" and "microhook" of Ignite radio hybrid microknife device, made by Medaria company. Intervention will be as a complete pass by a facial microknife on the entire face, and a pass with a microhook will be performed on the nasolabial folds.
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Main outcome variables
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Facial skin wrinkle grading, using Glogau scale