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A systematic review of the comparison between needling (RF-needling, meso-needling, and micro-needling) and ablative fractional lasers (CO(2), erbium YAG) in the treatment of atrophic and hypertrophic scars.
Nobari NN, Tabavar A, Sadeghi S, Dehghani A, Kalantari Y, Ghassemi M, Atefi N, Goodarzi A. Nobari NN, et al. Lasers Med Sci. 2023 Feb 7;38(1):67. doi: 10.1007/s10103-022-03694-x. Lasers Med Sci. 2023. PMID: 36749436
The aim of this study is to compare needling (RF-needling, meso-needling, micro-needling) and ablative fractional lasers (CO(2), erbium-YAG) in the treatment of atrophic and hypertrophic scars in a systematic review. ...The results of this study show that needling a …
The aim of this study is to compare needling (RF-needling, meso-needling, micro-needling) and ablative fractional lasers (CO(2 …
The Role of Fractional Radiofrequency in Long-term Acne Remission and Reduction of Acne Scar Load.
Hamadani F, Vranis NM. Hamadani F, et al. Aesthet Surg J. 2025 Jan 16;45(Suppl2):S23-S31. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjae150. Aesthet Surg J. 2025. PMID: 39817790 Free PMC article.
METHODS: A retrospective review was conducted comparing 3 treatment modalities. In total, 356 patients received acne scar treatments. The cohort comprised a high-dose isotretinoin topical therapy series (n = 128, 36%), a 6-session ablative laser series (n = 89, 25%) …
METHODS: A retrospective review was conducted comparing 3 treatment modalities. In total, 356 patients received acne scar trea …
Comparing fractional CO2 laser and needling-based modalities in facial acne scar treatment: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.
Batool A, Abbas MS, Mahin FE, Nawaz J, Jafri SM, Ahmed A, Nawaz HS, Qazi TI, Khalid MS, Shah SMG, Hussain SMA, Murtaza M, Talha M, Aminpoor H. Batool A, et al. Lasers Med Sci. 2026 Jun 23;41(1):124. doi: 10.1007/s10103-026-04905-5. Lasers Med Sci. 2026. PMID: 42334669 Free PMC article.
Facial acne scarring is a widely prevalent dermatological disease manifested as a permanent aftereffect of acne vulgaris. ...No significant differences were found for erythema, crusting/scabbing, or edema. Both fractional CO2 laser and microneedling …
Facial acne scarring is a widely prevalent dermatological disease manifested as a permanent aftereffect of acne vulgaris …
Comparison of Fractional Micro-Plasma Radiofrequency and Fractional Microneedle Radiofrequency for the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars: A Pilot Randomized Split-Face Clinical Study in China.
Lan T, Tang L, Xia A, Hamblin MR, Jian D, Yin R. Lan T, et al. Lasers Surg Med. 2021 Sep;53(7):906-913. doi: 10.1002/lsm.23369. Epub 2020 Dec 16. Lasers Surg Med. 2021. PMID: 33326634 Clinical Trial.
To compare the clinical effectiveness and adverse reactions of fractional micro-plasma RF and fractional microneedle RF for the therapy of facial atrophic acne scars in a randomized split-face study. ...CONCLUSIONS: Both fractional …
To compare the clinical effectiveness and adverse reactions of fractional micro-plasma RF and fractional microneedle …
Use of radiofrequency in cosmetic dermatology: focus on nonablative treatment of acne scars.
Simmons BJ, Griffith RD, Falto-Aizpurua LA, Nouri K. Simmons BJ, et al. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2014 Dec 12;7:335-9. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S74411. eCollection 2014. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2014. PMID: 25540589 Free PMC article. Review.
This review article demonstrates that out of all RF modalities, microneedle bipolar RF and fractional bipolar RF treatments offers the best results for acne scarring. ...Further studies are needed to determine what RF treatment mod …
This review article demonstrates that out of all RF modalities, microneedle bipolar RF and fractional bipolar …
Successful Treatment of Facial Atrophic Acne Scars by Fractional Radiofrequency Microneedle in Vietnamese Patients.
Kim CNT, Thi LP, Van TN, Minh PPT, Nguyet MV, Thi ML, Huu ND, Hau KT, Gandolfi M, Satolli F, Feliciani C, Vojvodic A, Tirant M, Lotti T. Kim CNT, et al. Open Access Maced J Med Sci. 2019 Jan 17;7(2):192-194. doi: 10.3889/oamjms.2019.002. eCollection 2019 Jan 30. Open Access Maced J Med Sci. 2019. PMID: 30745955 Free PMC article.
AIM: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the fractional Radiofrequency microneedle treatment for facial atrophic acne scars. METHODS: A group of 52 patients were recruited for the study. ...Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation was experienced in 5 patie …
AIM: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the fractional Radiofrequency microneedle treatment for facial atrophic acn …
Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Fractional CO(2) Laser and Gold Microneedling Radiofrequency for Atrophic Acne Scars: A Systematic Review.
Xiang X, Shuai W, Mu Y. Xiang X, et al. Skin Res Technol. 2026 Apr;32(4):e70345. doi: 10.1111/srt.70345. Skin Res Technol. 2026. PMID: 41927510 Free PMC article.
Additionally, the potential synergistic effects of combining these technologies are discussed. RESULTS: Both microneedling RF and fractional CO(2) laser have demonstrated clinical efficacy in treating acne scars. ...The combined use of these modalities …
Additionally, the potential synergistic effects of combining these technologies are discussed. RESULTS: Both microneedling RF …
Combination radiofrequency microneedling and carbon dioxide laser for acne scarring: A systematic review and retrospective case series across two centers.
Mandavia R, Cariati M, Shahidi S, Spencer C, Somenek M, Lapa T. Mandavia R, et al. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Nov;21(11):5672-5679. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15276. Epub 2022 Sep 2. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022. PMID: 35896510
INTRODUCTION: Combination radiofrequency (RF) microneedling with fractional ablative carbon dioxide (CO(2) ) laser is a new approach for acne scar treatment. ...CASE SERIES: Patient records were reviewed from 2 clinics, one in London, UK, and th …
INTRODUCTION: Combination radiofrequency (RF) microneedling with fractional ablative carbon dioxide (CO(2) ) laser is a …
Cosmetic Treatments with Energy-Based Devices in Skin of Color.
Chao JR, Porter JP, Hessler J. Chao JR, et al. Facial Plast Surg. 2023 Oct;39(5):496-500. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-1772197. Epub 2023 Aug 9. Facial Plast Surg. 2023. PMID: 37557909 Review.
By producing thermal coagulation in the deeper layers of the skin, MFUS stimulates collagen production, resulting in improved skin tightness. Fractional laser resurfacing, both ablative and nonablative, offers effective treatment options for various concerns such as …
By producing thermal coagulation in the deeper layers of the skin, MFUS stimulates collagen production, resulting in improved skin ti …
Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Microneedling in the Treatment of Dermatological Conditions: A Systematic Review.
Kumar N, Kim HM, Nishikawa A, Heo CY, Wu WTL. Kumar N, et al. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2026 Jul;50(13):5282-5317. doi: 10.1007/s00266-026-05834-y. Epub 2026 Apr 28. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2026. PMID: 42047762 Free PMC article. Review.
BACKGROUND: Radiofrequency microneedling (RFMN) utilizes RF energy delivered via needles to the dermis to enhance texture, reduce laxity, and improve dyschromia. ...RESULTS: Forty-one studies met the criteria (15 RCTs, 19 prospective non-randomized studies, 5 prospe …
BACKGROUND: Radiofrequency microneedling (RFMN) utilizes RF energy delivered via needles to the dermis to enhance texture, red …