Monopolar radiofrequency tissue tightening—how we do it in our practice

Holden, Stephanie G.

doi:10.1002/lsm.20374

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“…However, the results of non-ablative resurfacing are often variable and unpredictable, with some patients showing little or no response, and this is seen too in radiofrequency technology (6,14). It is estimated that up to 30% of patients see no improvement with monopolar radiofrequency and patients should be clearly counseled about the unpredictability of the procedure (15). It has been suggested that younger patients may respond better compared with older patients (6,12,14) and this may be due to the fact that heat-labile collagen bonds are progressively replaced by irreducible multivalent cross-links as the skin ages, thus rendering older skin less amenable to heat-induced tissue tightening (14).…”

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A novel radiofrequency device for the treatment of rhytides and lax skin: A pilot study

Tay

Kwok

2009

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy

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A novel radiofrequency device for the treatment of rhytides and lax skin: A pilot study

Tay

Kwok

2009

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy

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“…Noninvasive skin tightening devices have become increasingly popular over the last decade to improve skin laxity with minimal risk and recovery time (Burns & Holden, 2006;Carruthers, Fabi, & Weiss, 2014). The Thermage ® system (Solta Medical Inc., Hayward, CA) is a non-ablative device that uses monopolar radiofrequency (RF) to tighten the skin (Abraham & Mashkevich, 2007;Sukal & Geronemus, 2008).…”

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A survey on monopolar radiofrequency treatment

Suh¹,

Hong

Kim³

et al. 2017

Dermatologic Therapy

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This questionnaire-based study was aimed to measure the level of appreciation, awareness of the special tips, and practice patterns of monopolar radiofrequency among Korean dermatologists practicing a specific monopolar radiofrequency device (Thermage® Inc., Hayward, CA). A total of 82 surveys were analyzed to show that the majority of participants (78.8%) were highly satisfied with the outcomes of monopolar radiofrequency treatment. All respondents were aware of the Eye Tip 0.25 cm , and the majority knew the difference between the Face tip (blue) and the Total tip (orange). Most (86.3%) agreed to the statement that 900 shots were appropriate for facial tightening in those between the ages of 35 and 65 years. 66.2% of participants reported to have perform monopolar radiofrequency to extra-facial sites within the past year. As for the tips, the Total tip was most popular for all body sties and the Big tip was favored for the abdomen, thighs and buttock. We hope our data allow dermatologists to better utilize monopolar radiofrequency.

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“…The organ where the first signs of aging become visible is the skin 13 . Non‐ablative techniques such as radiofrequency, which do not cause pathological alterations in the skin and whose ability to be reduce wrinkles, have been demonstrated 14,15 . Our work focuses on the use of bipolar radiofrequency and uses as model the rat tail, which is rich in connective tissue.…”

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Differences in the response in the dermis of the tails of young and old SD rats to treatment with bipolar RF

Beltrán-Frutos

Ferrer

Seco-Rovira

et al. 2021

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background The passing of the years is marked by intrinsic (chronological) and extrinsic aging, caused by photoaging, which is characterized by a decrease in collagen and the deposition of abnormal elastic fibers in the dermis. The use of bipolar radiofrequency (RF) increases fibroblast proliferation and differentiation, accompanied by collagen synthesis and a subsequent increase in connective tissue, and it is not known whether the biological effects of this type of radiofrequency on the dermis are similar regardless of the age of the individual or whether such effects are altered by the aging process itself. Aims The objective was to perform a histological study of the changes in the tail dermis of young and old rats after submitting them to bipolar RF, to determine cell proliferation and volume of connective tissue. Methods One part of the rat tail was fixed in formol and processed for light microscopy and another part processed for electron microscopy. Results The number of fibroblasts/unit area and cells positive to nuclear proliferation antigen was higher in young animals. Significant differences were observed regarding expression of HSP‐47 protein, and the value was always lower in old rats. No significant differences were observed in the percentage of connective tissue. No histological alterations were observed in any rats. Conclusion Treatment with RF increased the number of fibroblasts located in the connective tissue of the young rats. In addition, the effect of a single treatment on the population of fibroblasts in young animals was sufficient to activate the synthesis of new collagen.

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Monopolar radiofrequency tissue tightening—how we do it in our practice

Abstract: Monopolar radiofrequency technology plays a unique and well-defined role in our practice. Strict patient selection in conjunction with detailed, honest, informed consent are the keys to successful treatments and patient satisfaction.

Cited by 19 publications

References 17 publications

A novel radiofrequency device for the treatment of rhytides and lax skin: A pilot study

A novel radiofrequency device for the treatment of rhytides and lax skin: A pilot study

A survey on monopolar radiofrequency treatment

Differences in the response in the dermis of the tails of young and old SD rats to treatment with bipolar RF

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