Skin tightening with a combined unipolar and bipolar radiofrequency device.
Monopolar radiofrequency (RF) devices are well established treatment modalities for tightening facial skin. A 60-year-old woman presented with a desire to tighten the lax skin and improve the appearance of both upper arms. A combination unipolar and bipolar RF device may provide volume reduction as well as skin tightening in the upper arm.
Mayoral
Flor A
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Flor A. Mayoral Dermatology Group, South Miami, FL, USA. flormayoral@aol.com
D001132:Arm; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005260:Female; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000528:radiation effects*