Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Spa Medica Plastic Surgery Center, Toronto, Canada

Publications

• Case Study   
  Effect of Radiofrequency-Assisted Liposuction (RFAL) Coagulation on Excisional Surgery: Risk of Complications and Vascular Necrosis
  Author(s): R. Stephen Mulholland*, Neil M. Vranis and Michael Kreindel
  
  Background: Patients often seek non-invasive and minimally invasive radiofrequency-based treatments for skin tightening and fat reduction prior to excisional procedures in order to avoid extensive visible scar burden. Some surgeons are concerned for vascular compromise or an increase in wound healing complications when patients present for surgical evaluation months or years after having radiofrequency-based treatments in the same anatomic area. Methods: The study included 42 patients who underwent excisional body flaps after RF treatment, with no incidence of necrosis or delayed healing. Additionally, 111 patients underwent facial and neck procedures following radiofrequency treatment, with no cases of necrosis or delayed healing. Complications were limited to two cases of cellulitis, which resolved with oral antibiotics, and one hematoma a.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35841/2155-9554.24.15.667

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