scholarly journals Helium Plasma-Driven Radiofrequency in Body Contouring

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane Irvine Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Body Contouring ◽  
Helium Plasma

scholarly journals Contractile Effects of Radiofrequency Energized Helium Plasma on the Fibrous Septal Network

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vaishali B. Doolabh
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Body Contouring ◽  
Helium Plasma ◽  
Radiofrequency Energy ◽  
Fatty Tissue ◽  
Tissue Heating ◽  
Bipolar Radiofrequency ◽  
Collagen Contraction ◽  
Soft Tissue Laxity ◽  
Operator Fatigue

Body contouring with liposuction has evolved significantly from the early approach of simply debulking excess fatty tissue, to affecting the mechanical properties of different tissue types and layers. Operative paradigms have been expanded to apply energy-based technologies intraoperatively to provide more uniform aspiration, selective fatty tissue emulsification in soft and fibrous body areas, minimize trauma to nerves and vessels, expose the fibrous septal network, reduce operator fatigue and help deliver smooth shapes with less discomfort and bruising. Advanced refinements with the delivery of monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency energy for soft tissue heating have been shown to reduce the residual soft tissue laxity that often follows voluminous fat removal. The Renuvion® (Apyx™ Medical, Clearwater, FL) radiofrequency powered helium plasma technology introduces an emerging concept in which the delivery of subdermal thermal energy preferentially coagulates the fascia and fibrous septal network through a conductive helium plasma stream seeking the path of least resistance, which in turn results in collagen contraction and tissue shrinkage that permits re-draping of the skin and enhanced definition. The physics and mechanics of Renuvion® subdermal soft tissue coagulation will be presented, along with clinical applications that have provided the authors more contouring finesse and has augmented liposuction outcomes.

Effect of Atmospheric-Pressure Helium Plasma Jet on Cell Culture Medium

2013 ◽  
Vol 133 (5) ◽  
pp. 278-285
Author(s):  
Norimitsu Takamura ◽  
Douyan Wang ◽  
Takao Satoh ◽  
Takao Namihira ◽  
Hisato Saitoh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Culture ◽  
Atmospheric Pressure ◽  
Culture Medium ◽  
Plasma Jet ◽  
Helium Plasma ◽  
Cell Culture Medium

scholarly journals Electrodeless atmospheric secondary induced ionization jet (EASII-jet): Dynamics and properties of a transferred helium plasma source

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 123504
Author(s):  
S. Iseni ◽  
A. Baitukha ◽  
N. Bonifaci ◽  
C. Pichard ◽  
A. Khacef
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Source ◽  
Helium Plasma

The Effect of Obesity, Bariatric Surgery, and Operative Time on Abdominal Body Contouring Outcomes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasileios Vasilakis ◽  
Jeffrey L Lisiecki ◽  
Bill G Kortesis ◽  
Gaurav Bharti ◽  
Joseph P Hunstad
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Body Contouring ◽  
Individual Risk ◽  
Wound Complications ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Procedure Time ◽  
Body Contouring Surgery ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background Abdominal body contouring procedures are associated with the highest rates of complications among all aesthetic procedures. Patient selection and optimization of surgical variables are crucial in reducing morbidity and complications. Objectives The purpose of this single-institution study was to assess complication rates, and to evaluate BMI, operative time, and history of bariatric surgery as individual risk factors in abdominal body contouring surgery. Methods A retrospective chart review was performed of all patients who underwent abdominoplasty, circumferential lower body lift, fleur-de-lis panniculectomy (FDL), and circumferential FDL between August 2014 and February 2020. Endpoints were the incidence of venous thromboembolism, bleeding events, seroma, infection, wound complications, and reoperations. Univariate statistical analysis and multivariate logistic regressions were performed. Covariates in the multivariate logistic regression were BMI, procedure time, and history of bariatric surgery. Results A total of 632 patients were included in the study. Univariate analysis revealed that longer procedure time was associated with infection (P = 0.0008), seroma (P = 0.002), necrosis/dehiscence (P = 0.01), and reoperation (P = 0.002). These associations persisted following multivariate analyses. There was a trend toward history of bariatric surgery being associated with minor reoperation (P = 0.054). No significant increase in the incidence of major reoperation was found in association with overweight or obese patient habitus, history of bariatric surgery, or prolonged procedure time. BMI was not found to be an individual risk factor for morbidity in this patient population. Conclusions In abdominal body contouring surgery, surgery lasting longer than 6 hours is associated with higher incidence of seroma and infectious complications, as well as higher rates of minor reoperation. Level of Evidence: 4

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