Needle or no needle? study pits microneedling against facial exercises for wrinkle reduction
NCT ID NCT07285577
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two approaches for facial rejuvenation in 40 women with mild to moderate aging. One group received three sessions of fractional microneedling radiofrequency, a device that uses tiny needles and heat to tighten skin. The other group did an 8-week facial muscle exercise program with daily practice. Researchers measured wrinkle severity, aging scores, and satisfaction to see which method worked better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Fractional microneedling radiofrequency (device) and facial muscle exercises (behavioral)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that either treatment effectively reduces signs of facial aging, offering a non-surgical option for rejuvenation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are cosmetic and may not produce dramatic or lasting changes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kasr El Aini Hospital, Cairo, English (English)
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11511, Egypt
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