Is there a high risk for fat loss on Infini RF?

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Is there a high risk for fat loss on Infini RF with a depth of 3mm on the cheeks?

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

First off, the impedance of fat is very high, which means that it has very high resistance. That means it takes a lot of energy to heat up the fat to the point that it dies. Take a look at laser lipolysis. It takes time to melt the fat, and with Infini, we are at 300-400 msecs. Also, the heating is fractional, which means the heating in each pulse is in 49 very small thermal coagulation zones. Bulk heating is much more likely to heat up fat to the temperature required to cause apoptosis. Lastly, we have learned that the 3 mm setting doesn't actually go to 3 mm all the time. Most likely it is less due to the resistance in the skin to penetration of the needles. The Genius, recently FDA approved, analyzed the needle insertion, and made sharper needles and a more effective motor. Still, depths are dependent on proper technique and pressure by the operator. If an operator goes over a small area with several passes without proper cooling/time between passes, it is possible to have bulk heating. As I and Dr. Lim have reiterated, it's not the device but the operator which determines outcomes and side effects. The cheek is the thickest dermis of the face according to a study I performed on about 75 patients and averaged about 2.5 mm in most patients.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Any powerful device that delivers energy into the fat layer has a risk of lipolysis of the adipocytes. As Dr Weiner has laid out, it is the settings that determine the safety. This means powerful devices like Ultrapulse Co2 laser , Infini and even Intracel - Intensif have the ability to melt fat. The same goes for HIFU devices like Ultherapy and even imitation devices like Ultratransformer. If the pulse duration is long enough and one ' pulse stacks', yes, fat loss does occur. Both Dr Weiner and myself see the complications of Infini, as we are key opinion leaders for this device. If one is well trained with Infini fat loss will not occur. If one abuses the power of this device and delivers powerful energy with a long PD and pulse stacks, fat loss is likely to occur. Panniculitis or inflammation of the fat with subsequent atrophy has been scientifically documented with this device. Dr Davin S. Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

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