A Retrospective Study of Patient Satisfaction Following a Trial of Nano-fractional RF Treatment.

Traditional techniques used to treat dermatological conditions have typically involved surgery or full ablation of tissue. With the emergence of fractional radiofrequency (RF) technology, treatment for various skin conditions no longer requires surgery or full ablation. Instead, these treatment techniques deliver thermal energy, derived from fractional RF energy, in a highly targeted manner through multiple micro-needles, referred to as pins. This technique hastens recovery time and leads to less reported side effects associated with traditional methods of tissue augmentation. While the efficacy of this treatment has been demonstrated, patient satisfaction has not been assessed and documented thoroughly. The current study examined patient-reported satisfaction following treatment with the Venus Viva(TM) as assessed across five separate domains of self-reported satisfaction; degree of comfort during treatment procedures, recovery time following treatment, convenience and efficiency of treatment appointments, treatment results, and whether the patient would recommend the treatment to a friend. Participants included 43 healthy adult volunteers who reported varying degrees of facial dermatological conditions, such as rhytides, hyperpigmentation, or the redness associated with acne vulgaris. Participants received between one and three treatments with the Venus Viva(TM) device. Patient satisfaction was assessed three months following the last treatment. Results indicated that patients are highly satisfied with treatments received from the Venus Viva(TM) device and are highly likely to recommend the procedure to a friend.