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Monopolar radiofrequency tissue tightening—how we do it in our practice
Author(s) -
Burns A. Jay,
Holden Stephanie G.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
lasers in surgery and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.888
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1096-9101
pISSN - 0196-8092
DOI - 10.1002/lsm.20374
Subject(s) - medicine , clinical practice , patient satisfaction , informed consent , surgery , medical physics , nursing , pathology , alternative medicine
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.