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N/A Completed N=12 Treatment

Clinical Evaluation of RFAL of Breast Envelope and NAC Position

Breast Lift
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03863834 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
12
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2022
Primary outcomePrimary: Measurements of Distance (cm) Between Breast Area Reference Points (Nipple to Nipple) — 20.6 centimeters

Summary

This single center clinical study is intended to determine the safety and efficacy of using Radiofrequency (RF) energy for minimally invasive breast lift procedure.

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Measurements of Distance (cm) Between Breast Area Reference Points (Nipple to Nipple)
20.6 —
PRIMARY
Number of Adverse Events Will be Assessed Based on Frequency, Severity and Causality Data.
— —

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Informed consent agreement signed by the subject.
  • Healthy females 21 to 60 years of age.
  • Presence of grade I-III Breast Ptosis, mastopexy with history of breast augmentation, correction of asymmetry, mastopexy alone, mastopexy following implant removal and modest breast reduction in combination with or without lipoaspiration.
  • Post-menopausal or surgically sterilized or using a medically acceptable form of birth control at least 3 months prior to enrollment and during the entire course of the study (i.e., oral contraceptives, IUD, contraceptive implant, barrier methods with spermicide, or abstinence).
  • Willingness to follow the treatment and follow-up schedule and the post-treatment care.
  • All participants must have a recorded mammogram before the beginning of the study.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Pacemaker or internal defibrillator, or any other active electrical implant anywhere in the body.
  • Permanent implant in the treated area such as metal plates and screws, silicone implants or an injected chemical substance.
  • Current or history of skin cancer (remission of 5 years), or current condition of any other type of cancer, or pre-malignant moles.
  • Severe concurrent conditions, such as cardiac disorders, epilepsy, uncontrolled hypertension, and liver or kidney diseases.
  • History of bleeding coagulopathies or use of anticoagulants in the last 2 weeks.
  • Impaired immune system due to immunosuppressive diseases such as AIDS and HIV or use of immunosuppressive medications.
  • Poorly controlled endocrine disorders, such as diabetes or thyroid dysfunction.
  • Any active condition in the treatment area, such as sores, psoriasis, eczema, and rash.
  • History of skin disorders, keloids, abnormal wound healing, as well as very dry and fragile skin.
  • Use of Isotretinoin (Accutane®) within 6 months prior to treatment.
  • Significant systemic illness or occult systemic illness.
  • Illness, infection or skin diseases localized in area of treatment.
  • Other therapies or medication which may interfere with treatment.
  • Breastfeeding, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
  • Allergy to lidocaine or other anaesthesia.
  • Recent surgery in treatment area within the past 6 months.
  • Participation in a study of another device or drug within 3 months prior to enrolment or during this study.
  • As per the Investigator's discretion, any physical or mental condition which might make it unsafe for the patient to participate in this study.
  • As per the practitioner's discretion, refrain from treating any condition that might make it unsafe for the patient.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03863834). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.

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