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Review
. 2018 May;26(2):123-134.
doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2017.12.003. Epub 2018 Mar 9.

Radiofrequency Technology in Face and Neck Rejuvenation

Richard D Gentile  1 , Brian M Kinney  2 , Neil S Sadick  3
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Review

Radiofrequency Technology in Face and Neck Rejuvenation

Richard D Gentile et al. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2018 May.

Abstract

Three doctors discuss the current issues and controversies involving the use of radiofrequency and energy-based devices for skin tightening, facial contouring, and other indications. The use of transcutaneous monopolar-, bipolar-, multipolar-, subcutaneous-, and microneedle-based delivery methods are discussed. The controversies involved in the various devices are discussed.

Keywords: Bipolar; Catheter-based radiofrequency; Facial contouring; Microneedle radiofrequency; Monopolar; Multipolar; Radiofrequency; Skin tightening.

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