Monopolar radiofrequency tissue tightening—how we do it in our practice
✍ Scribed by A. Jay Burns; Stephanie G. Holden
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2006
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 487 KB
- Volume
- 38
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0196-8092
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✦ Synopsis
Abstract
Background and Objectives
Monopolar radiofrequency has emerged as the standard for non‐surgical tissue tightening. However, its role, usefulness, and value remains unclear to many clinicians. Techniques and treatment parameters used by various practitioners can also be highly variable.
Study Design/Materials and Methods
The role of monopolar radiofrequency in our cosmetic plastic surgery practice will be defined and discussed. Our treatment algorithm will also be outlined.
Results
Treatment guidelines and reasonable expectations will be offered based on over 5 years of clinical and research experience with monopolar radiofrequency technology.
Conclusions
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. Lasers Surg. Med. 38:575–579, 2006. © 2006 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.