The optimal temperature for subdermal tissue contraction is 85°C, but most standard monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency devices can’t reach this temperature quickly enough without causing a concerning rise in skin temperature. Renuvion, however, heats to 85°C safely with minimal thermal spread and cools to baseline temperatures in less than a second.11 This maximizes tissue contraction with a shorter application time. Entry points are very small, resulting in less pain, shorter recovery, and minimal scarring.

The Renuvion system has received a general clearance for the cutting, coagulation and ablation soft tissue during open surgical procedures. Renuvion can be used with tumescent or general anesthesia. In a survey of 100 Physician Users, it was reported that Renuvion has been used on a variety of body areas15, including: