Biography
Biography: Sanjita
Abstract
Background: Periorbital rejuvenation is described as the restoration of a youthful skin around the eyes. Aging around the eyes manifest as: Crows feet, eyelid rhytides, skin laxity, eye bags and periorbital hypermelanosis. Expensive treatment modalities (peels for hypermelanosis, surgery for skin laxity/eye bags, botulinum toxin injections for crow’s feet) are individually available. Lack of a single efficacious cost effective modality led us innovate a treatment modality which took care of all the symptoms simultaneously. Aim & Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of 3.8 MHz radiofrequency (RF) device in a non ablative mode for periorbital rejuvenation. Methodology: The study was carried out in a tertiary care centre of a teaching institution in eastern India after obtaining an informed consent from each subject and an ethical committee clearance from the institution. 18 female patients between 25 to 35 years were enrolled in the study by purposive sampling. Each of them presented with diversing complaints of aging around the eyes. They were evaluated by a blinded observer. Clinical photographs, the Fitzpatrick wrinkle classification and a self satisfaction survey (using a 9 point rating scale) were the methods of assessment. Each subject underwent 8 weekly treatment sessions of non ablative RF therapy using a 3.8MHz RF device with a 5 mm ball electrode. They were followed up for 6 months post treatment. Results: Evaluation of the obtained data by the blinded observer, showed progressive improvement in wrinkle scores at 1, 3, 6 months intervals. The photographs revealed a marked reduction in periorbital hypermelanosis, eye bags and skin laxity. The self evaluation scale also showed improving satisfaction. Conclusion: 3.8 MHz RF device using a 5 mm ball electrode is a safe and cost effective device for periorbital rejuvenation. Limitations: The only noted limitation was transient erythema lasting for a few hours following each RF treatment.