radioplasty® - Non-invasive radiofrequency "lifting"

radioplasty® is a treatment option for non-ablative "lifting" of small wrinkles and lax skin. It is fast and simple and there is no significant patient-preparation time.

FAQ

Can you combine radioplasty® with Botox® or with hyaluronic acid?

Yes, radioplasty® treatments can be combined with Botox® and fillers (hyaluronic acid). Injections always have to follow the last of the initial treatment sessions as well as the maintenance session.

How many radioplasty® treatments are necessary? What are the results? Are maintenance treatments necessary?

First of all, it is most important to set right the expectations of the doctor and the patient. radioplasty® is a minimally invasive procedure. For this reason the results will be not as spectacular as “getting rid totally” of wrinkles (.e.g. the expression lines or deep wrinkles). If that is expected, a face lift will be the method of choice.

As most patients do not want cuts and needles for their beauty treatment, there is a potentially large number of radioplasty® patients. The results to be expected are the tightening of the small wrinkles and an overall naturally fresh and younger look.

First time patients usually receive four initial sessions with about one week’s time between the treatments. radioplasty® triggers the skin’s natural healing and repair mechanism and some patients need time to respond to the treatment. A first visible result after the second or third session is not unusual.

Maintenance treatments are necessary. Usually one maintenance treatment within three to four months is enough.

How much Gel to use? Is it possible to use a different gel?

It is not possible to exactly specify the amount of gel to be used for a radioplasty® session. The quantity depends on the overall treatment area, the settings, the patient’s skin, etc. Gel has to be applied generously. Please observe the video with Dr. Kasten and initially apply a similar amount he is using. The gel cools down the surface of the skin and makes delivery of radiofrequency energy to the deeper layers of the skin possible.

Due to the application of energy and the generation of heat, the gel liquefies gradually. Moreover, because of the rotation movement of the electrode, the gel is distributed away from the activation site towards the surrounding areas.

Be careful, treatment without gel is very painful and may cause burns! For this reason the whole treatment area has to be covered with gel all the time. Adding some gel during the treatment is also necessary. It will therefore be necessary to interrupt the treatment and either to apply more gel or to put it back on the treatment site.

How to proceed if treatment has been interrupted?

When the application has to interrupted, cut the delivery of power first. Then stop the movement and only then remove the electrode from the skin surface. When starting or resuming treatment, first start the rotating movement and make sure that the electrode is evenly touching the skin surface. Then, and only then, use a little pressure and start the delivery of power.

Can radioplasty® gel be used otherwise?

The gel supplied by Sutter matches the requirements of the radioplasty® treatment. It has a specific conductivity and viscosity, especially when heated during the application. We strongly recommend to use only our product for radioplasty® treatments.

Can radioplasty be used with other units?

radioplasty® accessories can only be used with the CURIS®. The 4 MHz of the CURIS® generator is required to achieve precise energy delivers into the targeted skin layers and to obtain the desired effect on the skin.