Is It Possible for EMatrix Radiofrequency Solution to Cause Any Fat Atrophy?

Thanking you in advance for your response to this multi-part question. If eMatrix can't cause fat atrophy, why not? If it can, under what circumstances? Could it possibly cause damage to the dermis or leave any grid-like depressions? What is the impact of using the smaller grid tip vs. the larger grid tip? Thank you, again.

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EMatrix and Fat Atrophy

EMatrix does not cause fat atrophy. The depth of the tips and the radio frequency are not deep enough to penetrate or affect fat. My office has done hundreds and hundreds of procedures and I've never seen anyone with grid-like depressions, like those that used to be a possible side effect of Thermage. The eMatrix tips have a different wider penetration of the radio frequency, making it less of a direct targeted penetration so less possible side effects.

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ajapel 28 Dec 2012

I have documented fat atrophy around the periocular area from the EMAX. The syneron machines all use radiofrequency and can penetrate up to 4mm. If used over delicate thinned skinned areas at higher energies, they can in fact, cause fat atrophy. The doctor who examined me after my treatment had experienced atrophy from the syneron machine herself as well so yes, they can cause atrophy. It is uncommon as most treaters will turn down the settings around areas of thinner skin such as the periocular area (or don't treat this area) and areas of bony prominences making fat atrophy more unlikely.

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