Russian Journal of Physiotherapy, Balneology and RehabilitationRussian Journal of Physiotherapy, Balneology and RehabilitationФизиотерапия, бальнеология и реабилитация1681-34562413-2969Eco-Vector11506510.17816/rjpbr115065ReviewОбзорыReview ArticleCorrection of age-related changes of the face skin using radiofrequency micro needling. Brief literature reviewКоррекция возрастных изменений кожи лица с помощью радиочастотного микроигольчатого метода. Краткий обзор литературыhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7840-40006271-4475AgapovaMarina A.АгаповаМарина Александровна
Russian Federation
marinaagapova505@gmail.comhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2148-57408764-2335SharovaAlisa А.ШароваАлиса Александровна
Russian Federation

MD, D. Sci. (Med.), Assistant Professor

д.м.н., доцент

aleca@mail.ruSwiss Center for Rejuvenation Versua CliniсШвейцарский центр омоложения Versua ClinicCenter for Aesthetic Medicine "Chistye Prudy"Центр эстетической медицины «Чистые пруды»061220222142892990512202205122022Copyright ©; 2022, Eco-VectorCopyright ©; 2022, ООО "Эко-Вектор"2022Eco-VectorООО "Эко-Вектор"https://rjpbr.com/1681-3456/article/view/115065

The problem of choosing a method for skin rejuvenation remains relevant despite a wide selection of conservative and surgical methods for eliminating age-related changes. In recent years, treatment methods for voluminous and traumatic ones have been striving for minimally invasive, quickly feasible with an optimal result that should meet both the needs of patients and doctors. For this reason, injection and hardware methods of rejuvenation began to come to the fore, especially when correcting changes on the face. Cosmetic devices based on radiofrequency can compete in efficiency with laser technology, having their own specific advantages.

The aim of the work was to evaluate the available literature sources related to the use of radiofrequency in dermatology and dermatocosmetology, especially for leveling age-related changes in the skin of the face.

The available literature sources from Russian and foreign databases (Elibrary, PubMed, Google Academia) were analyzed on the use of radiofrequency and radiofrequency micro needling in dermatocosmetology for facial skin rejuvenation.

The analysis showed the widespread use of radio frequency in dermatocosmetology, its high efficiency and safety, however, there are very few full-fledged studies devoted to radio frequency microneedling.

In our opinion, radiofrequency microneedling is a significant step forward compared to traditional radiofrequency devices, especially for facial skin rejuvenation by increasing the safety and effectiveness of the procedure. The use of radiofrequency microneedling can be effective for correcting age-related skin changes, especially in the face area, both as monotherapy and in combination with other methods of rejuvenation.

Проблема выбора метода омоложения кожи остаётся актуальной, несмотря на широкий выбор консервативных и хирургических методов устранения возрастных изменений. В последние годы методы лечения от объёмных и травматических стремятся к малоинвазивным, быстро выполнимым при достижении оптимального результата, который должен отвечать как запросам пациентов, так и врачей. По этой причине на первый план стали выходить инъекционные и аппаратные методы омоложения, особенно при коррекции изменений на лице. Косметологические аппараты на основе радиочастоты могут поспорить в эффективности с лазерными технологиями, обладая своими определёнными преимуществами.

Целью работы являлась оценка доступных источников литературы, связанных с применением радиочастоты в дерматологии и дерматокосметологии, особенно для нивелирования возрастных изменений кожи лица.

Проанализированы доступные источники литературы из российских и зарубежных баз данных (Elibrary, PubMed, Google Academia) по теме применения радиочастоты и радиочастотного микроигольчатого воздействия в дерматокосметологии для омоложения кожи лица.

Анализ показал широкое применения радиочастоты в дерматокосметологии, её высокую эффективность и безопасность, однако полноценных исследований, посвящённых радиочастотному микроигольчатому методу, крайне мало.

Радиочастотный микроигольчатый метод, на наш взгляд, является значительным шагом вперёд по сравнению с традиционными радиочастотными устройствами, особенно для подтяжки кожи лица, за счёт увеличения безопасности и эффективности процедуры. Применение радиочастотного микроигольчатого метода может быть эффективным для коррекции возрастных изменений кожи, в частности в области лица, как в виде монотерапии, так и в сочетании с другими методами омоложения.

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