Infini RF and facial fat loss (signaled fat cell deaths)?

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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?

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

I  agree with dr. David Lim. The success of any procedure is dependent upon the physician performing the procedure and not the device. Physicians with experience in infini know that one must say stay superficial to the fat when treating acne scars. Find an acne scar expert. Ask to see photos.Acne scar nj.com

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

No, if used appropriately, Infini won't cause facial fat loss. Keep in mind, a combination approach will give the most improvement. These types of scars need a combination of lasers, microneedling/prp, Cosmelan, TCA cross, punch excision and fillers. Infini is a popular treatment, but I prefer Intensif, because the needles are non-insulated and it gives more robust results.  It will take a series of treatments and will need some treatments to maintain. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an acne scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD · Answer

The settings you mentioned are safe and conservative. Fat loss is possible but extremely unlikely with an experienced practitioner and one who has performed a lot of theses procedures. Please be reasured that this is only one article and does not represent thousands of procedures. There is no long term followup with this device since it has only been available for 4 years.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

That photo is about 5 years old. The pros and cons of treatment must be discussed with your Board Certified specialist- can Infini cause fat loss? Yes, if used incorrectly, sure it can. If a laser is held down long enough (i.e. Pulse stacking a Co2 or erbium drill for 30 seconds) it can even reach to the bone. Every single energy device, every single procedure carries risks- if one is treating acne scarring, this is medical, it does not fall IMO under the cosmetic umbrella. Like any other medical procedure, the risk benefit ratio of treatments must be discussed with patients, and it is the doctors responsibility to keep good notes to reflect this. The X factor is not the device, its the knowledge and safety of your Specialist, and even in this perfect world, even the best specialist can not predict your immune response, despite the most conservative treatment parameters. Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane, Australia.

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