title: Radiofrequency Physics for Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery.
abstract: Radiofrequency energy has a wide range of medical applications, including noninvasive treatment of wrinkles and body contouring. This technology works by differential heating of skin and soft tissue layers causing dermal remodeling or adipolysis, ultimately leading to observable effects. This article reviews the physics of radiofrequency as applied clinically.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York Presbyterian - Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY 10065, USA. Electronic address: asl9011@nyp.org.
authors.forename: Adam S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Levy
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York Presbyterian - Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY 10065, USA.
authors.forename: Robert T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Grant
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, New York Presbyterian - Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY 10065, USA.
authors.forename: Kenneth O
authors.initials: KO
authors.lastname: Rothaus
mesh_terms: D055592:Biophysical Phenomena; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D000078702:Radiofrequency Therapy; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015595:Skin Aging
keywords: Aesthetic; Collagen remodeling; Facial rejuvenation; Nonsurgical; Radiofrequency; Skin tightening