Abstract
Objective: This work aims to perform an integrative review to evaluate the effect of radiofrequency in the treatment and prevention of cutaneous flaccidity related to the aging process. Methods: The study was based on the investigation of articles published in the PubMed / MedLine, LiLacs and SciELo databases between January 2012 and November 2019, combining the descriptors "skin flaccidity", "radiofrequency", "aging" and "effect "To the Boolean descriptors in the afore mentioned search sources. Twenty-nine articles were found in this study; then the inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, and only 7 were included. Results: According to the results of the articles found, there is a Radiofrequency approach in the treatment of cutaneous flaccidity related to the aging process, in which a significant reduction of skin flaccidity was observed, as well as wrinkles, expression lines and skin appearance . Conclusion: Radiofrequency in the treatment of cutaneous flaccidity related to the aging process was efficient.