Renuvion - Unique Helium Plasma Technology
The Renuvion system is intended to be used with compatible electrosurgical generators for the delivery of radiofrequency energy and/or helium plasma to cut, coagulate and ablate soft tissue during open surgical procedures. The Apyx Plasma/RF Handpiece (APR HP) is a sterile, single use electrosurgical (monopolar) device intended to be used in conjunction with compatible generators for the percutaneous delivery of radiofrequency energy and/or helium plasma for cutting, coagulation and ablation of soft tissue.
The Renuvion system has received a general clearance and has not been determined to be safe or effective for use in any specific indication or anatomical location. Apyx Medical does not promote its general clearance products for any specific surgical specialty or subspecialty.
Risk associated with the use of the Renuvion system for subdermal coagulation may include: Helium embolism into the surgical site due to inadvertent introduction into the venous or arterial blood supply system, unintended burns (deep or superficial), pneumothorax, temporary or permanent nerve injury, ischemia, fibrosis, infection, pain, discomfort, gas buildup resulting in temporary and transient crepitus or pain, bleeding, hematoma, seroma, subcutaneous induration, pigmentation changes, increased healing time, unsatisfactory scarring, asymmetry and/or unacceptable cosmetic result. There may be additional risks associated with the use of other devices along with Renuvion and there may be an increased risk for patients who have undergone prior surgical or aesthetic procedures in the treatment area. As with any procedure, individual results may vary. As with all energy devices there are inherent risks associated with its use, refer to the IFU for further information.
Renuvion provides precise tissue contraction and can be used for those seeking optimal results without excisional surgery. Delivering an innovative combination of radiofrequency energy and helium plasma, Renuvion safely heats to the optimal temperature for maximum tissue contraction and cools down in less than a second. This allows you to achieve better results with better control and precision in less time.
Using this proprietary technology from Apyx® Medical, many practices have been able to augment their services, attract more patients, schedule more procedures, and boost revenue.
Less Invasive
Renuvion is used in a minimally invasive procedure through small entry points to contract tissue. Incisional scars are very minor compared to traditional excisional surgery.
Less Downtime
The procedure can be performed while awake with a local anesthetic or while the patient is asleep. Recovery time is shorter compared to more invasive treatments and alternative minimally invasive RF technology.
Predictable Performance
Doctors report that Renuvion is a safe and predictable technology.
Fast, Innovative Tissue Contraction
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. This maximizes tissue contraction with a shorter application time. Entry points are very small, resulting in less pain, shorter recovery, and minimal scarring.
- Higher temperatures cause greater tissue contraction (figure 1)1,2,3,4,5
- Collagen contracts predictably when exposed to heat, and higher temperatures cause greater contraction in less time
- To be effective, subdermal tissue must be heated to a minimum of 65°C for significant tissue contraction to occur
- Standard radiofrequency devices can’t consistently heat beyond 65°C6
- 85°C is a more optimal temperature for tissue contraction, but most standard monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency devices can’t reach this temperature quickly enough without causing a concerning rise in skin temperature
- Renuvion® heats to 85°C safely, allowing for optimal tissue contraction and faster procedure times1,2,3,4,5,6
- Renuvion heats up to 85°C just long enough to cause maximum contraction of collagen and can cool back down to baseline temperatures in less than a second (figure 2)
- The rapid heating and cooling of tissue allows for shorter application time
- The unique Renuvion energy— helium plasma and proprietary RF — allows for precisely controlled delivery of heat to tissue, with minimal thermal diffusion
- Rapid heating with near-instantaneous cooling (figure 3) allows for shorter duration of activation, and therefore less diffusion of heat to the skin
- Studies show that when using the recommended techniques, temperature at the surface of the skin does not rise by more than 4°C, making cumbersome external temperature monitoring unnecessary (figure 4)