title: Three-dimensional radiofrequency tissue tightening: a proposed mechanism and applications for body contouring.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery Institute, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697, USA. mpaulmd@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Malcolm
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Paul
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Blugerman
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kreindel
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Mulholland
mesh_terms: D050153:Abdominal Fat / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D050177:Overweight / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult