What is unipolar radio frequency?
What is unipolar radio frequency?
Unipolar radiofrequency (RF) is applied with a single electrode. Unipolar RF is to be distinguished from monopolar RF, which utilizes one active electrode and one return electrode. Aesthetic applications for unipolar RF are based on tissue heating.
Is radiofrequency good for skin?
Safety. Radiofrequency skin tightening is considered safe and effective. The FDA has approved it for reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
What is multipolar radiofrequency?
What is Multipolar RF? Multipolar is radio frequency technology used to tighten and induce collagen to reduce wrinkles, stretch marks, cellulite acne scarring, and to minimise pores. The radio frequency produces currents which alternate high and low frequency currents no less than a thousand times per second.
How often can you use RF machine?
How Often Can You Use FotoFacial RF Skin Tightening? For FotoFacial RF treatments, you can safely have a treatment appointment once every three to four weeks during your initial round of treatments.
How often can I do radio frequency on my face?
Your treatment frequency is important, especially if you need to build collagen to reduce scarring, fine lines, and wrinkles. The more consistent your treatment is, the better and quicker your results will be. For most patients, the ideal treatment frequency for RF microneedling is once every four to six weeks.
Can you use PEMF on your face?
The use of RF and PEMF is safe and effective for treating aged skin. Treatment improved skin condition, decreasing skin laxity, attenuating wrinkles, and smoothing facial and neck contour, with no pain or undesirable side effects.
What is the difference between monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency?
If one “active” electrode (electrical pole) is used for treatment we have monopolar radiofrequency. With two active electrodes we have bipolar radiofrequency. On this article we examine the merits of bipolar vs monopolar RF and we also discuss the gimmicky tripolar, tetrapolar and octipolar RF treatments, as well as unipolar radiofrequency.
What is monopolar RF and how does it work?
The fact that the current is forced to go through all skin layers means that with monopolar RF (and depending on some other factors too) we can treat not only the skin surface (epidermis) but also the middle skin layer (dermis), the deepest skin layer (hypodermis/subdermis) and even the subcutaneous fat deposits below the skin itself.
Would you use bipolar or monopolar RF for facial treatment?
Perhaps I would accept bipolar RF for facial treatment if the two poles are a bit apart (they can’t be too apart, as the contours of the face prohibit such arrangement), but for body applications bipolar RF is not great. In summary, bipolar RF, as compared to monopolar RF, is generally just too superficial.
What are the different classifications of radio frequency treatment?
There are different classifications of radio frequency treatment, depending on the different aspects of this technology. One important classification is based on the “active” poles (electrodes) that are used to treat the skin. If one “active” electrode (electrical pole) is used for treatment we have monopolar radiofrequency.
