Clinical Papers
Clinical Papers
A novel non-invasive radiofrequency dermal heating device for skin tightening of the face and neck
on Jul 03 2015
Loose, lax skin is a common cosmetic complaint. Previous non-invasive skin tightening devices had modest efficacy and were associated with pain or downtime. New technologies may allow for effective skin tightening with a series of radiofrequency (RF) treatments with no downtime. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel bipolar RF device for skin tightening.
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Noninvasive Skin Tightening and Body Contouring
on Jan 01 2014
Mankind has long been obsessed with achieving the so-called “perfect body”; in differing times and different circumstances, the ideal body has evolved. Currently, in our image-obsessed culture, many people possess a strong desire to lose weight to achieve their perfect body. Unfortunately, obesity is an epidemic in our culture and weight loss is a challenging goal for many. While traditional dieting and exercise remain the best way to lose weight and maintain the weight loss, this may not work for all patients. Even patients who have achieved weight loss may continue to have small “problem areas”. As a result, patients are increasingly turning to their physicians desiring new technologies to help achieve body contouring and the ideal body.
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Nonexcisional, Minimally Invasive Rejuvenation of the Neck
on Jan 01 2014
Dr Steve Mulholland takes us on the journey of minimally invasive and non-invasive energy based techniques to rejuvenate the aging neck. He frequently combines these techniques with open aggressive procedures. Realizing that minimally invasive techniques can provide measureable skin tightening has provided yet another opportunity to answer our patients’ desires for procedures with a quicker recovery. Of course these can be stand alone procedures or performed along with or following more aggressive surgical maneuvers. The patient with minimal submental and or jowl laxity after a face and necklift looks to us to provide a solution. For sure, we enjoy surgery more than our patients and therein lies their quest for an easy answer without surgical expense and downtime.
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Clinical Papers
on Dec 23 2013
A novel, noninvasive technology, utilizing suction-coupled radiofrequency (RF) heating and ultra-short pulse duration, high-voltage electrical pulses was studied for its efficacy and safety on adipose tissue reduction.
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on Jun 03 2013
Recent publications show that heat-mediated tissue tightening is a promising treatment for the lax abdomen and may provide better long-term outcomes than traditional suction-assisted liposuction (SAL). The author evaluates the degree and duration of skin surface area contraction, as well as the influence of anatomic location of the treatment region on the degree of tissue tightening, in a study comparing SAL alone vs SAL plus radiofrequency-assisted liposuction (RFAL).
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on Jan 31 2013
Radiofrequency-assisted liposuction is a relatively new concept in energy-assisted body contouring techniques and has received instrument approval. This supplemental article reviews the clinical application of electromagnetic energy via the BodyTite (InMode Corporation, Toronto, Canada) device on soft tissues during suction lipectomy, its effect on soft tissue contraction, and its use in aesthetic body contouring in various clinical scenarios.
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A Safety and Feasibility Study of a Novel Radiofrequency-Assisted Liposuction Technique
on Jan 03 2010
From July to December of 2008, 23 subjects underwent radiofrequency-assisted liposuction using the BodyTite system. Information regarding aesthetic results and local and systemic complications was collected immediately after the procedure and at 6- and 12-week follow-up. The authors' study suggests that the removal of moderate volumes of fat with concurrent subdermal tissue contraction can be performed safely and effectively with radiofrequency-assisted liposuction. Additional benefits of this technique are excellent patient tolerance and fast recovery time. Nonetheless, a larger sample is required to confirm the authors' results and guarantee the efficacy and safety of the procedure. Direct comparison with traditional liposuction or energy-assisted liposuction techniques may provide some insights to tailor future indications of this novel technique.
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on Jan 01 2010
Liposuction treats lipodystrophy and reduces the thickness of body contouring flaps. Patients are evaluated for suitability of deformity, skin quality, and understanding of the procedure. Inelastic and hanging skin is contraindicated for aesthetic lipoplasty. In general, a circumferential approach is taken to maximize skin shrinkage and harmonize the result. The traditional technique of suction-assisted lipectomy is presented with emphasis on smoothing and delivering the fat by the helping hand. Large volume liposuction requires attention to maintain normothermia, fluid balance, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis. Of the special energy sources, power assisted, laser, and ultrasonic, the author prefers and elaborates on ultrasonic and radio-frequency usage. By reducing, undermining, and gentle fat removal, liposuction can safely and effectively be combined with extensive body contouring surgery.
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on Mar 15 2009
A new liposuction technology for adipocyte lipolysis and uniform three-dimensional tissue heating and contraction is presented. The technology is based on bipolarradiofrequency energy applied to the subcutaneous adipose tissue and subdermal skin surface. Preliminary clinical results, thermal monitoring, and histologic biopsies of the treated tissue demonstrate rapid preaspiration liquefaction ofadipose tissue, coagulation of subcutaneous blood vessels, and uniform sustained heating of tissue.
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