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Lifting / Laxity · Submental / neck laxity

Bipolar multipolar RF contouring evidence for Submental / neck laxity

C 36.3 / 100 Insufficient 0 RCT/meta · 0 clinical/observational · 1 case · 7 total
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Median year 2022 Last 5 years 71% Positive results 14% Korea/Asia 1

Known in Korea as

GPC인모드코레지튠컬트라나노필로티세예핏-S써니리프팅코어스컬프트리플바디바디 인모드

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Key papers

tier0_review A noninvasive approach to off-face skin laxity and tightening: a review of the literature. Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery · 2015 · PMID 26566567

Abstract summary (English) Off-face skin scales tailored to each anatomical site can measure laxity and tightening of the neck, chest, arms, hands, abdomen, buttocks, and medial thighs. Although surgery may be indicated for major weight loss patients, other noninvasive modalities may be considered including: CO2 laser, bipolar radiofrequency, monopolar radiofrequency, microfocused ultrasound, and combination therapies. We provide a review of...

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tier_other Is Bipolar Radiofrequency-Assisted Liposuction Equivalent to Open Anterior Platysmaplasty in Facelift Surgery? Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · 2023 · PMID 37992758

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: During facelift surgery, anterior platysmaplasty (AP) has been used for decades, but it limits lateral advancement and can induce contour irregularities. Radiofrequency (RF)-assisted-liposuction in the anterior neck can avoid these disadvantages by tightening skin without open surgery. PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to compare the esthetic outcomes of facelift surgery with those of AP and RF.

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tier_other Effectiveness and side effects of bipolar radiofrequency to treat submental laxity. Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2022 · PMID 35255190

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Submental skin laxity becomes a common cosmetic problem with age. Bipolar radiofrequency is a new, non-invasive procedure. Unlike the LASER, the radiofrequency (RF) device has no specific chromophore absorption.

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tier_other Technique for Minimally Invasive Face and Neck Contouring with Bipolar Radiofrequency Devices. Plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2022 · PMID 35666170

Abstract summary (English) Radiofrequency devices have grown in popularity as minimally invasive options for the treatment of skin laxity in the face and neck. These treatments are often combined with liposuction procedures to provide enhanced tissue contraction alongside the reduction in adiposity. Proper patient selection and intraoperative technique are crucial to achieving the desired outcomes in a safe manner.

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tier_other The MICRO-Lift: A Ligaments-Based Anatomic Technique for Lower Face and Neck Rejuvenation Using Bipolar Radiofrequency. Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2022 · PMID 34997279

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: The aim of this paper is to present the results of a new technique for lower face and neck rejuvenation named the MICRO-lift (Minimally Invasive, Combined Radiofrequency, Outpatient lift). This technique is based on a bipolar radiofrequency treatment applied to specific ligamentous areas. METHODS: Inclusion criteria were patients with skin laxity of the neck and jowls, with or without fat accumulation.

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tier_other A Prospective Trial: Handsfree Thermoregulated Bipolar Radiofrequency for Face and Neck Contouring. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2022 · PMID 35492231

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: The use of radiofrequency in aesthetic surgery has evolved significantly since it was first introduced in the early 2000s. Nonexcisional correction of the lower one-third of the face and neck has long been a challenging problem. The purpose of this prospective study was to assess the safety and efficacy of the first handsfree thermoregulated bipolar radiofrequency device for face and neck contouring.

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tier_other Combined infrared light and bipolar radiofrequency for skin tightening in Asians. Lasers in surgery and medicine · 2007 · PMID 17659587

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: As the demand for non-invasive procedures for skin tightening is increasing, combined optical and radiofrequency (RF) devices have recently emerged. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a device that combined broadband infrared (IR) light (700-2000 nm) and bipolar RF (electro-optical synergy [ELOS]) for non-ablative treatment of facial laxity. DESIGN/MATERIALS...

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