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. 2020 Nov;33(6):e14284.
doi: 10.1111/dth.14284. Epub 2020 Sep 18.

A survey on monopolar radiofrequency treatment: The latest update

Dong Hye Suh  1 , Eun Sun Hong  2 , Hyun Joo Kim  1 , Sang Jun Lee  1 , Hei Sung Kim  2   3
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A survey on monopolar radiofrequency treatment: The latest update

Dong Hye Suh et al. Dermatol Ther. 2020 Nov.

Abstract

The aim of this questionnaire-based study was to measure the level of appreciation, practice patterns, and side effects of monopolar radiofrequency treatment among Korean dermatologists practicing the most updated monopolar radiofrequency device (Thermage FLX, Thermage Inc., Hayward, California). According to a total of 52 surveys analyzed, this latest device (Thermage FLX) was considered more effective (57.4%), faster with reduced treatment time (66.0%), and more painful (25.5%) compared with Thermage CPT. Asians in their 40s were considered to benefit most and skin thickness continued to be the most important determinant in terms of responsiveness to Thermage FLX. The interval between treatments was mainly 1 year (51.9%) with the 600 REP 4 cm2 new total tip being preferred by 86.5% of Thermage FLX users. The treatment energy and the complication rate of Thermage was lower than what we reported in 2017 and 2011 which is likely due to the optimized energy delivery of Thermage FLX and the subsequent gentle treatment. We hope our updated data enable dermatologists to better utilize monopolar radiofrequency in their practice.

Keywords: latest update; monopolar radiofrequency treatment; survey.

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