Dana Yun

12 April, 2015

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Radiofrequency energy uses the tissue's resistance within the various layers
of the skin to transform the RF energy given to the skin into thermal energy.
Many considerations are required for there to be successful transfer of the
RF energy into thermal energy, including the size and depth of the tissue being
treated, as one needs to consider the tissue impedance of the skin being treated.
Since RF energy produces an electrical current instead of a light source,
tissue damage can be minimized, and epidermal melanin is not damaged either.
With this knowledge, RF energies can be used for patients of all skin types
that is, it is color blind and allows for different depths of penetration based on what
is to be treated, allowing for ultimate collagen contraction and production of new
collagen.
ThermaCool uses monopolar RF energy, in that energy runs from the
treatment tip through the skin to a grounding pad on a distant part of the skin
The original clinical trial with the Thermage evaluated 86 patients who
received a single treatment with the device on the forehead and temple regions and
found an 83.2% improvement.
Bipolar RF device was combined with electro-optical energy or Elos and
was first called the Aurora SR system.
The premise behind the Elos technology is that there can be a synergy
amongst various energy sources.
The Aurora SR system utilized light energies between 400 and 900 nm,
along with RF energies of up to 25 J/cm2 to allow penetration depths of up to 4 mm
under the skin.
A second system, known as the Polaris WR, utilized a combined 900-nm
diode laser and Elos energy to deliver even deeper energies into the skin, thus
addressing rhytids, pigmentary concerns and vascular problems. The overall theory
two energies utilizing less energy than each one individually means a safer
overall system for patients.
Radiofrequency technology is now being used commonly in the medical world as it takes
skin rejuvenating to a whole new level.