Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Development of a Core Outcome Domain Set for Facial Aging.

JAMA dermatology·2026
Same author

Fractional Laser Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, and Practical Implementation.

Dermatologic clinics·2026
Same author

Nonfacial Use of Injectable Poly-L-lactic Acid: Safety Data From a Multicenter Observational Study in the United States.

Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum·2026
Same author

Regenerative Medicine for Hair Health: From Principles to Practice (Part II).

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology·2026
Same author

Red islands: A novel trichoscopic sign in fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology·2025
Same author

Caffeine Supplementation and Hair: A Systematic Review.

Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 18, 2026

Non-fluoroscopic Catheter Tracking for Fluoroscopy Reduction in Interventional Electrophysiology
10:46

Non-fluoroscopic Catheter Tracking for Fluoroscopy Reduction in Interventional Electrophysiology

Published on: May 26, 2015

13.9K

Minimally Invasive Radiofrequency Devices.

Neil Sadick1, Kenneth O Rothaus2

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, 911 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10075, USA.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|July 2, 2016
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Minimally invasive radiofrequency treatments offer effective skin tightening for the face and neck. These popular procedures provide significant anti-aging results with minimal downtime and cost.

Keywords:
FaceFractionalLaxityMicroneedlingMinimally invasiveNeckRadiofrequency

More Related Videos

Reduced Procedure Time and Variability with Active Esophageal Cooling During Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
04:58

Reduced Procedure Time and Variability with Active Esophageal Cooling During Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Published on: August 25, 2022

2.7K
Cooling or Warming the Esophagus to Reduce Esophageal Injury During Left Atrial Ablation in the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
06:25

Cooling or Warming the Esophagus to Reduce Esophageal Injury During Left Atrial Ablation in the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

Published on: March 15, 2020

10.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 18, 2026

Non-fluoroscopic Catheter Tracking for Fluoroscopy Reduction in Interventional Electrophysiology
10:46

Non-fluoroscopic Catheter Tracking for Fluoroscopy Reduction in Interventional Electrophysiology

Published on: May 26, 2015

13.9K
Reduced Procedure Time and Variability with Active Esophageal Cooling During Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
04:58

Reduced Procedure Time and Variability with Active Esophageal Cooling During Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Published on: August 25, 2022

2.7K
Cooling or Warming the Esophagus to Reduce Esophageal Injury During Left Atrial Ablation in the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
06:25

Cooling or Warming the Esophagus to Reduce Esophageal Injury During Left Atrial Ablation in the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

Published on: March 15, 2020

10.6K

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Aesthetic Medicine
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Skin aging presents aesthetic concerns, driving demand for non-surgical rejuvenation.
  • Minimally invasive procedures are gaining popularity for their efficacy and patient convenience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review minimally invasive radiofrequency (RF) devices for skin tightening.
  • To detail their mechanisms of action, safety, and efficacy.
  • To present associated peer-reviewed literature.

Main Methods:

  • Review of peer-reviewed articles on fractional, microneedling, and temperature-controlled RF devices.
  • Analysis of clinical data regarding safety and efficacy profiles.
  • Focus on mechanisms of action for skin tightening.

Main Results:

  • Minimally invasive RF treatments demonstrate significant efficacy in improving signs of aging.
  • Fractional, microneedling, and temperature-controlled RF technologies offer varied approaches to skin tightening.
  • These treatments show a favorable safety profile with minimal patient burden.

Conclusions:

  • Minimally invasive RF devices are effective options for skin tightening and facial rejuvenation.
  • They offer a compelling alternative to surgical interventions for aging skin.
  • Continued research supports their role as stand-alone or maintenance therapies.