Has anyone performed "Profound" RF skin tightening?

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What is this procedure like? They tout a 100% patient satisfaction rate on their web page. How is that possible? Anyone out there heard of this?

Brock Ridenour, MD · Answer

Profound RF is a needle based radiofrequency device.  Small pairs of needles are inserted into the dermis and heat is applied to the skin in order to achieve a target temperature that damages, but does not destroy collagen. Damaged or denatured collagen invites a strong healing response from the body, resulting in new collagen, new elastin and new hyaluronic acid. The result is younger, more elastic skin.  An alternative needle configuration is available that can be used to treat the subcutaneous fat and loose connective tissue that is found in cellulite.

The company's web page claims a 100% response rate, which is not a 100% satisfaction rate. They do this I believe to distinguish themselves from Ultherapy and Thermage, which are known to have a certain percentage of non-responding patients. I have had good success with Profound RF, especially when I have combined it with other minimally invasive procedures to achieve a synergistic effect.

Vaishali B. Doolabh, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi veronica121.  Profound RF provides a robust increase in dermal volume by its controlled temperature energy delivery system in all patients-the company boasts a 100% response rate.  In my practice, all patients have been happy with their results, both for cellulite and skin tightening.  If you haven't had a treatment yet, have a consultation and look at the provider's B & A pics or talk to their patients for more information.  Take care,

Sapna A. Patel, MD · Answer

I have performed Profound multiple times not just one the face but on the body as well. It is a very precise/ exact science that couples micro needles to energy. The depth of the needle is very exact such that all the energy is direct to the tip rather than the entire length of the needle. This spares the superficial skin from any burning. Heating the deep dermis to 67 deg for 3-4 seconds is the exact time/ temp needed to get the existing sundamaged/ aged collagen to denature or unravel-- this will lay the scaffold/ found and stimulate new collagen, hyaluronic acid, and elastin. We have seen great results with this!

Kouros Azar, MD · Answer

We are very happy with the Profound skin tightening technology for use on the face and body. The device has 5 pairs of needles that generate bipolar current thereby heating the skin and tightening it, while building collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. The procedure is done under local anesthesia injections and can be completed in less than one hour. There is a dual benefit in that the microneedles stimulated collagen formation while the heat tightens the skin very effectively. We find this to be beneficial for patients who don't want to have a facelift surgery.

David Alessi, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

We have be using the Profound for several
months and have been pleased with the results so far.  The patient
discomfort is better than with Thermage and far better than Ulthera.  The
local anesthesia seems to be very easy for the patients and the procedure
itself is therefore painless.  The 4-7 days of swelling and bruising
is not disabling and many patients go to work after given that they will get a
few questions about their neck.  The tightening seems better than Thermage
or Ulthera (I have used them both).  It won't replace Thermi or Thermage
in that it can't be done around the eyes.  It is good for skin tightening
and some fine lines although C02 fractionated laser is best for the latter.
 Best wishes.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

I suggest you see a physician who has many devices including Profound RF, as well as new generation devices such as Ultherapy. This will give a balanced view point on which procedure is best. I have Profound, Thermage (latest generation) and Ultherapy- of all these devices, the last gives the most predictable results- at least in my hands. Cheers, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

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