I came across this article online indicating a link between energy based device and fat cell deaths. The deeper it goes, the greater risk of fat loss. I'm planning to get INFINI for acne scarring. The current advices on setting seem to be going deeper, on lower energy level and medium pulse duration. Are these setting safe? How do patients turn out, in terms of fat loss, years after INFINI under these settings?
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April 4, 2019
Answer: Infini RF and fat atrophy? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey
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Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
The picture is not helpful but in general, eye wrinkles are best treated with fillers, Dysport/Botox, and ablative lasers. Infini is not optimal for this area. The cheeks can also be lifted with fillers. Dark circles require lasers, filler, and good eye creams. Losing 5 inches from the abdomen...
In the correct setting, this will not kill off your hair follicles, note however Infini may give you rebound redness. This is especially for patients prone to flushing, redness and rosacea. As previously mentioned please consider Ultherapy HIFU or RF bipolar treatments, Dr Isobel Walker....
Acne scars are very difficult to treat and expectations of the patient is of utmost importance. Infini is a very good device in improving these scars. If the scars are tethered, subcision is necessary to release the tethering. PRP will enhance the healing. Combination therapy using lasers and f...
