Table 3 Adverse reactions after treatment with MN and MNRF.

From: Comparison of the effects of fractional microneedle radiofrequency and microneedling on modulating the senescent fibroblast milieu in aged skin

Adverse reactions

No. of affected subjects/

total No. of patients (%)

MN

MNRF

Statistical

Significance

Immediate erythema

0/29 (0.00)

4/29 (13.79)

ns(p = 0.056)

Edema

0/29 (0.00)

2/29 (6.90)

ns(p = 0.246)

Bruise

1/29 (3.45)

1/29 (3.45)

ns(p = 0.754)

Pruritus

1/29 (3.45)

1/29 (3.45)

ns(p = 0.754)

Tingling sensation

0/29 (0.00)

1/29 (3.45)

ns(p = 0.500)

  1. ns, not statistically significant; MN, microneedling; MNRF, microneedle radiofrequency.
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