Helium Plasma Subdermal Tissue Contraction Method of Action
Shawn Roman
Abstract
The principle of thermally-induced contraction of collagen through denaturation and coagulation of soft tissue is well known in medicine and is used to achieve beneficial results in ophthalmology, orthopedics, varicose vein ablation, and cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. Once tissue is heated to the appropriate temperature, protein denaturation and collagen contraction occur resulting in a reduction of volume and surface area of the heated tissue. Recently, a helium-based plasma technology has been introduced for the percutaneous delivery of plasma energy for the purpose of soft tissue coagulation and contraction. The purpose of this research was to understand the internal and external tissue temperatures resulting from treatment with the helium plasma device and the impact of device settings on temperature during the coagulation and contraction of subcutaneous soft tissue.