Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 25, Issue 5 , Pages 487-491, September 2007

Nonablative cutaneous remodeling using radiofrequency devices

  • Tina S. Alster, MD

      Affiliations

    • Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, Washington, DC, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, 1430 K Stret NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 2005. Tel.: 202 628 8855; fax: 202 628 8860.
    • ,
  • Jason R. Lupton, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medicine, University of California School of Medicine, San Diego, CA, USA

Abstract 

In recent years, several new radiofrequency devices have been introduced for treatment of a variety of skin conditions, particularly, skin wrinkling and laxity. These nonsurgical systems induce tissue tightening and contour changes through dermal collagen remodeling without disruption of the overlying epidermis, obviating a significant recovery period or risk of serious adverse sequelae. As such, radiofrequency-based systems have been used successfully for nonablative skin rejuvenation, atrophic scar revision, and treatment of unwanted hair, vascular lesions, and inflammatory acne.

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PII: S0738-081X(07)00094-6

doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2007.05.005

Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 25, Issue 5 , Pages 487-491, September 2007

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