A novel radiofrequency device for the treatment of rhytides and lax skin: A pilot study

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy

Volumn 11, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 25-28

  Tay, Yong Kwang ^a   Kwok, Colin ^a  

^a CHANGI GENERAL HOSPITAL   (Singapore)

Author keywords

Asian patients; Lax skin; Radiofrequency; Rhytides

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGING; ARTICLE; ASIAN; CHEEK; CLINICAL ARTICLE; COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS; DEVICE; FEMALE; FOREHEAD; HUMAN; LASER SAFETY; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RADIOFREQUENCY; RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION; RHYTIDOPLASTY; SKIN TEMPERATURE; TREATMENT OUTCOME; WRINKLE;

ADULT; FEMALE; HUMANS; MIDDLE AGED; PATIENT SATISFACTION; PILOT PROJECTS; RADIO WAVES; SKIN AGING; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 61649109504     PISSN: 14764172     EISSN: 14764180     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14764170802663151     Document Type: Article

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