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Three-Dimensional Radiofrequency Tissue Tightening: A Proposed Mechanism and Applications for Body Contouring

Authors: Malcolm Paul, G. Blugerman, M. Kreindel, R. S. Mulholland

Published in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery | Issue 1/2011

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.

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Title: Three-Dimensional Radiofrequency Tissue Tightening: A Proposed Mechanism and Applications for Body Contouring
Authors: Malcolm Paul
G. Blugerman
M. Kreindel
R. S. Mulholland
Publication date: 01-02-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery / Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 0364-216X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5241
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-010-9564-0

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Three-Dimensional Radiofrequency Tissue Tightening: A Proposed Mechanism and Applications for Body Contouring

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