Is Thermage monopolar or bipolar?
Is Thermage monopolar or bipolar? In 2002, the FDA approved the first monopolar RF device for facial wrinkle reduction (ThermaCool; Thermage, Inc., Hayward, Calif.). Since 2002, more sophisticated RF devices have been developed to deliver RF energy in different manners (ie, bipolar, multipolar, and fractional) with more safety features. What technology does Thermage use? Thermage® FLX uses radiofrequency technology to heat the deep, collagen-rich layers of the skin, while the tip vibrates and cools the surface to help aid in patient comfort. The applied heat separates the water molecules from the fibrous collagen, causing an immediate contraction, resulting in skin...