Radiofrequency

Taking care of your skin is more important than covering it up -Lady Gaga 

What is radiofrequency surgery?
Radiofrequency surgery is the use of a very high frequency radio wave (1.5 – 4.5 MHz) to perform skin, plastic and eyelid surgery. The advantage over conventional scalpel surgery is reduced tissue damage.

 

Mole before radiofrequency surgery

Mole removed by radiofrequency surgery

How does radiofrequency differ from electrocautery?
In electrocautery the electrode becomes hot, leading to more lateral tissue damage. With radiofrequency, the electrode remains cold, resulting in very little lateral tissue damage. With electrocautery the tissue is charred black. With radiofrequency the treated area remains normal colour.

What are the advantages of radiofrequency?
The advantages of radiofrequency are ease of ablation, faster speed and better cosmetic results.

Epidermal naevus before radiofrequency surgery

Epidermal naevus after radiofrequency surgery

What are the problems that can be treated with radiofrequency?
Moles, warts, skin tags, corns, acne scars and keloids are some common problems that are treated at Nova Laser Clinic with radiofrequency with excellent results.
Rhinophyma, telangiectasias, granuloma pyogenicum, keratoacanthoma and squamous and basal cell skin cancers are some less common conditions, that are also being treated at Nova Clinic with radiofrequency.