ReviewAesthetic surgery journal. Open forum2024
The Safety of Contraction of Subcutaneous Tissue Following Liposuction Procedures.
Review in Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- A Systematic Review of Helium Plasma Radiofrequency (Renuvion).Annals of plastic surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Helium Plasma Radiofrequency for Aesthetic Subdermal Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2026Review
- The Latest Trend in Buttock Aesthetics: Brazilian Buttock Lift Reversal and Buttock Reduction.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2025Article
- Optimizing Aesthetic Facial Surgery Outcomes Following Minimally Invasive Treatments: Guidelines for Perioperative Management.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2025Review
- Scarless Enhanced Body Contouring.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Article
- Argon Plasma-Assisted Liposuction for Arm Contouring: Safety, Efficacy, and Skin Tightening Outcomes.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2025Article
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Authors and funding
4 authors.
Funding
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Abstract
This paper examines the practice of using a helium plasma radiofrequency (RF) device for contracting subcutaneous soft tissue following liposuction in all body areas. A review of the data from 6 industry-sponsor-initiated retrospective studies was performed, wherein 483 real-world patients underwent liposuction followed by contraction of the subcutaneous soft tissue with the helium plasma RF system. These data were evaluated to determine if any new or increased risks were introduced compared to the risks of liposuction alone. The totality of the real-world data demonstrates there are no new or increased risks for helium plasma RF procedures following liposuction compared to liposuction alone. These data support the safety of helium plasma RF for subcutaneous soft-tissue contraction following liposuction. There are currently no alternative therapies specifically cleared by the FDA that can claim use following liposuction for the purpose of contracting the subcutaneous soft tissue. Level of Evidence 3:
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