Three-dimensional radiofrequency tissue tightening: a proposed mechanism and applications for body contouring

Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2011 Feb;35(1):87-95. doi: 10.1007/s00266-010-9564-0. Epub 2010 Sep 11.

Abstract

The use of radiofrequency energy to produce collagen matrix contraction is presented. Controlling the depth of energy delivery, the power applied, the target skin temperature, and the duration of application of energy at various soft tissue levels produces soft tissue contraction, which is measurable. This technology allows precise soft tissue modeling at multiple levels to enhance the result achieved over traditional suction-assisted lipectomy as well as other forms of energy such as ultrasonic and laser-generated lipolysis.

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Fat / pathology
  • Abdominal Fat / surgery*
  • Adipose Tissue / surgery
  • Adult
  • Catheter Ablation / instrumentation*
  • Catheter Ablation / methods*
  • Female
  • Hot Temperature*
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Laser Therapy / methods
  • Lipectomy / instrumentation*
  • Lipectomy / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Overweight / pathology
  • Overweight / surgery*
  • Young Adult