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Compare the procedure groups used for this indication, ranked by evidence grade. Each grade comes from an expert read of the actual studies (design, quality, on-topic relevance); direction reflects what those studies conclude.
| Grade | Direction | Procedure group | RCT & meta | Clinical & observational | Case reports | Total papers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Supported | Photodynamic therapy | 74 | 49 | 46 | 363 |
| B | Supported | Microneedling RF | 13 | 4 | 1 | 26 |
| B | Mixed | IPL bbl photorejuvenation | 39 | 20 | 5 | 147 |
| B | Supported | LED phototherapy | 80 | 42 | 21 | 247 |
| D | Limited | Ionzyme iontophoresis sonophoresis | 2 | 2 | 4 | 18 |
| F | Insufficient | Exosome topical or injection | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| F | Insufficient | Bipolar multipolar RF contouring | 4 | 4 | 0 | 13 |