Abstract
In recent years, radiofrequency technology is being used in several medical skin care devices.
More precisely, the fractional micro-plasma radiofrequency technology was launched in 2007. It uses the radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation to get the plasma. The skin interaction with the plasma may cause heating, coagulation, vaporization, or ablation of the skin. This technology is non-chromophore dependent and can be used in high photo-types.
The fractional ablative lasers, mostly CO2 and erbium:YAG, are excellent for treatment of unaesthetic skin defects. However, they are not used for all types of skin and the CO2 in particular has a long downtime. The fractional micro-plasma radiofrequency is indicated for acne scars, chicken pox scars, atrophic scars, surgical scars, stretch marks (striae), fine lines and wrinkles, skin tightening, skin resurfacing, and skin rejuvenation (photo-aged skin). It is a safe, efficient treatment, with short downtime.
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Meneghel, T., Cintra, M.L. (2018). Ablative Radiofrequency in Cosmetic Dermatology. In: Issa, M., Tamura, B. (eds) Lasers, Lights and Other Technologies. Clinical Approaches and Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16799-2_30
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