Skin Aging
Conditions
Keywords
Skin aging, Skin wrinkling
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the comparative effects of the PlasmaJet neutral argon plasma system and the Rhytec Portrait PRS nitrogen plasma system in the treatment of aging facial skin
Interventions
Non-invasive exposure to pulsed plasma to the unbroken skin over half of the facial area
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* request for treatment to improve facial skin
Exclusion criteria
* pregnancy * history of HIV infection * autoimmune or connective tissue disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of skin appearance and condition by photography and digital image analysis | At intervals for up to 12 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of skin condition and dermal architecture by ultrasound imaging | At intervals for up to 12 months |
| Assessment of skin elasticity by non-invasive means | At intervals for up to 12 months |
| Assessment of pain during treatment | During treatment |
Countries
United States