Objective — to examine the effect of monopolar radiofrequency exposure on the morphofunctional state of skin in patients with different morphotypes of involutive skin changes. Material and methods. The study included 38 patients aged 45—55 years, who were divided into 3 groups depending on predominant morphotype of senile skin changes: fine wrinkled, deformed and mixed. All patients underwent a single monopolar radiofrequency exposure in accordance with the approved protocol. Ultrasound sonography of epidermis and dermis, microcirculatory characteristics, special adapted dermatological indices, international dermatological index of quality of life and WAM index (well-being, activity, mood) were used to objectify the results of the study. Outcomes were analyzed in 3, 6 and 12 months after procedure. Results and conclusion. Radiofrequency exposure is more effective for deformed and mixed types of aging compared with fine-wrinkled morphotype. Differentiated appointment of monopolar radiofrequency procedure depending on skin morphotype is necessary to improve clinical results and patients’ satisfaction with the procedure.

Keywords. monopolar radiofrequency wave, radiofrequency technology, involutive skin changes