2015 01 PMFA Body Contouring Using EndyMed 3DEEP
2015 01 PMFA Body Contouring Using EndyMed 3DEEP
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t Temple Medical we use EndyMed structure, tightening of lax and sagging skin, independently controlled generators to
3DEEP radiofrequency to deliver improvements in the appearance of cellulite deliver energy deep into the skin through
clinically significant and long- and circumference reduction [2]. multiple electrodes on the skin surface
lasting improvements in cellulite using specific handpieces for specific areas
and lax, sagging skin on the body without Types of radiofrequency without overheating its surface. The result
pain or downtime. Skin laxity is caused by Multiple RF technologies and devices are is a deep, volumetric heating of the dermis
a decrease in the quantity and function available, with varying levels of efficacy and and hypodermis which delivers high level
of dermal and subdermal collagen fibres safety. Most devices are monopolar (one and predictable clinical results with excellent
[1]. It is linked to ageing, weight changes electrode) or bipolar (two electrodes); results patient comfort and a high safety profile [4].
and pregnancy which weaken the fibrous can be variable and patients are often exposed
connective tissue in the skin leading to high levels of epidermal heating resulting in Multi-source RF clinical evidence
to uneven skin texture and tone and discomfort [3]. In our experience multi-source EndyMed 3DEEP has been shown to be a
circumference increase. RF delivers safe, effective and predictable skin safe and effective treatment for face and
EndyMed 3DEEP radiofrequency (RF) tightening and body contouring. body skin tightening and body contouring
causes non-destructive heating of the Multi-source RF (EndyMed 3DEEP; [2,4]. Royo de la Torre et al. investigated the
connective tissue within the dermis and EndyMed Medical Ltd) is a novel CE marked use of multi-source RF for the treatment of
subdermis to trigger a collagen remodelling and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) skin laxity on the abdominal area. After six
response which leads to improvements in skin cleared technology that uniquely uses six sessions there was a significant reduction
Figure 1: Before and nine months after a course of six body contouring treatments. © Josefina Royo De La Torre, MD, Instituto Médico Láser, Madrid, Spain.
in the circumference of the treatment area is increased to 41-43°C and maintained for six
of 2.9cm. Importantly this was sustained at to seven minutes. Sections of approximately
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1.9cm after 12 months demonstrating the 14cm x 14cm are treated consecutively so
long-lasting results of the treatment. There treatment times vary depending on the size of Dr Sam Robson,
were also significant improvements in visible the treatment area but average 40 minutes. Medical Director,
skin laxity (‘improved-much improved’) at The treatment is comfortable and there is no Temple Medical,
the end of the treatment course, as well as 12 post-procedure downtime. Aberdeen, UK.