Fractional Rejuvenation Using a Novel Bipolar Radiofrequency System in Asian Skin

• Published in: Dermatologic surgery Vol. 37; no. 11; pp. 1611 - 1619
• Main Authors: LEE, HYOUN SEUNG, LEE, DONG HUN, WON, CHONG HYUN, CHANG, HANG WOOK, KWON, HYUCK HOON, KIM, KYU HAN, CHUNG, JIN HO
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Malden, USA Blackwell Publishing Inc 01.11.2011; Wiley
• Subjects: Adult; Asian Continental Ancestry Group; Biological and medical sciences; Cosmetic Techniques; Dermatology; Female; Humans; Hyperpigmentation - epidemiology; Medical sciences; Middle Aged; Radio Waves - therapeutic use; Rejuvenation; Retreatment; Skin Aging - radiation effects; Skin plastic surgery; Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases; Bipolar; Treatment; Dermatology; Surgery; Rejuvenation; Skin; Radiofrequency

BACKGROUND Fractional photothermolysis (FP) constitutes an effective modality of skin resurfacing by delivering thermal energy into multiple arrays of microscopic treatment zones. Radiofrequency (RF) can induce volumetric heating of dermis depending on electrical properties of target tissue. OBJECTI...