WORLD JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY

en Comparison the Effect of Fractional RF Laser with Microneedling on Facial Skin Rejuvenation, Open Pores and Skin Lightening: A Non-Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial تخصصي Special مقالات اصيل Original Article Abstract Background: Effective skin rejuvenation treatments with RF technologies exist, with potential for personalized combination therapies based on individual factors. We compared microneedling and fractional RF laser effectiveness in rejuvenation, pore healing, and skin lightening. Method: The research was a non-randomized clinical trial study conducted in 2021 at Ilam Skin Clinic, Ilam, western Iran on people applying for rejuvenation, skin lightening and improvement of open pores. People were voluntarily divided into two groups based on personal preferences (group A: microneedling, 25 people, group B: fractional RF, 25 people). After data collection, SPSS22 software was used for data analysis. Results: The study revealed significant differences in the rates of low, moderate, and severe pain between the microneedling and fractional groups (10 vs. 16, 14 vs. 4, 1 vs. 5, respectively). Erythema showed no significant difference, with low, moderate, and severe cases reported in both groups. Swelling was lower in the microneedling group, but the difference was not significant. Bruising was similar in both groups, and staining was minimal. No herpes or infections were reported. The microneedling group showed better improvement in skin pores and skin lightening compared to the fractional group, with outcomes rated as good and excellent. Conclusion: Microneedling surpassed the fractional group in skin rejuvenation, lightening, and improved pores. Considering RF lasers are approximately three times more expensive than microneedling, the research indicates that choosing microneedling is not only more cost-effective but also a superior rejuvenation technique.   Rejuvenation, Skin's open pores, Skin lightening, Microneedeling, Fractional RF 16 23 http://wjps.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-843-5&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Mina Mamizadeh 100319475328460015274 100319475328460015274 Yes Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Emam Khomeini Hospital, Ilam University of Medical sciences, Ilam, Iran Samaneh Tahmasebi Ghorabi 100319475328460015275 100319475328460015275 No .USERN Office, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran Mohammad Jamali 100319475328460015276 100319475328460015276 No School of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran Fariba Shadfar 100319475328460015277 100319475328460015277 No Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Emam Khomeini Hospital, Ilam University of Medical sciences, Ilam, Iran Arian Karimi Rouzbahani ariankarimi1998@gmail.com 100319475328460015278 100319475328460015278 No Student Research Committee, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran