ArticleAesthetic surgery journal. Open forum2022
Safety of Helium-based Plasma Technology for Coagulation of Soft Tissue: A Retrospective Review.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 13 citations in OpenAlex.
- A Systematic Review of Helium Plasma Radiofrequency (Renuvion).Annals of plastic surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Efficacy of Renuvion Helium Plasma to Improve the Appearance of Loose Skin in Patients Undergoing Abdominoplasty After Massive Weight Loss: A Prospective Controlled Randomized Study.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Trial
- Comparative Evaluation of Argon and Helium Plasma for Controlled Epidermal Peeling and Dermal Remodeling in Human Skin Tissue.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Liposuction Followed by Helium Plasma Radiofrequency Versus Liposuction Control: A Retrospective Study Evaluating Patient Satisfaction.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Helium Plasma Radiofrequency for Aesthetic Subdermal Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2026Review
- Clinical Relevance of Skin Tightening with Minimally Invasive Subdermal Energy-Based (EB) Technologies.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Review
- The Use of Helium Plasma Cutting Device in Lipoabdominoplasty: Preliminary Results.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Article
- The Role of Helium Plasma-Assisted Liposuction in Lipoabdominoplasty After Weight loss.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Article
- Expansion of Renuvion Application to Areas Beyond the Submental Region: Review and Experience.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2024Article
- Pneumomastia following subdermal upper arm helium contouring treatment.SA journal of radiology · 2024Article
- The Safety of Contraction of Subcutaneous Tissue Following Liposuction Procedures.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2024Review
- Combined Renuvion and Endolift Therapy Suggests Enhanced Skin Tightening Compared to Monotherapy in Upper Arm Rejuvenation: A Case Report.Case reports in dermatologyArticle
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Abstract
Background: The subdermal application of energy using a helium-based plasma radiofrequency (RF) device has been shown to improve skin laxity. Helium-based plasma RF technology (Renuvion; Apyx Medical, Clearwater, FL) utilizes RF to ionize helium into an electrically conductive plasma capable of coagulating and contracting soft tissue with high precision and minimal thermal spread. This study provides information on the early use of the new generation of electrosurgical generator (APYX-RS3) containing a feature that allows for quantification of the amount of energy delivered to tissue during treatments. Objectives: To collate procedure details, treatment settings, and safety data in patients treated with a helium-based plasma device for soft tissue coagulation. Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of patients aged ≥ 18 years who underwent treatment with a helium-based plasma RF device (Renuvion) for soft tissue coagulation. Demographic data, procedure details, and adverse events were collected. Results: Chart review identified 47 patients with an average age of 45 years and an average BMI of 25.8 kg/m Conclusions: The use of the generator that quantifies the energy (joules) being applied during the procedure allows the provider to understand and optimize their energy usage. While further research is needed to establish the safety and efficacy of the device for skin tightening, this study provides important information regarding energy application. Level of Evidence 4:
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