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RadioSurgery (Radiofrequency or Radiowave Surgery) Information

Time: Approx. minutes

Time: Minimal time

Results Duration: Permanent of the lesion

Cost: Start from £100

Anaesthesia: Local anaesthesia

For a full list of FAQs please .

Radio ( or Radiowave Surgery) is used to remove moles, warts, skin tags and other so called ‘lumps and bumps’. It the of radio waves into the skin to the removal or reshaping of a lesion. Different types of electrodes are used depending on the type of lesion, e.g. fine needle, wire loop, blade etc. Expect minor swelling, redness, and in the area for a few days as it heals. There should not however be any bleeding due to the tissue during treatment. Private prices for will depend upon the size and condition being treated; the removal of small moles, warts or skin tags start from £100.

RadioSurgery (Radiofrequency or Radiowave Surgery) Information FAQs

Moles, warts, skin tags and other so called ‘lumps and bumps’ can be both upsetting to look at and cause social and psychological unease for those whose face is blighted by such . With in the of skin cancers we are well to seek professional, advice about any which appear over night or change dramatically in appearance. Thankfully though, most growths are benign and harmless, and is often quick and simple with .
 
The term Radiosurgery is quite confusing in as the term actually refers to two different surgical modalities. It is worth taking the time to look at the differences the two to make sure there is no .
 
The first radiosurgery ( Radiotherapy) is a procedure which allows treatment of benign and malignant as well as malformations by means of beams of ionizing radiation, such as gamma rays. This form of was first in Sweden in 1949 to brain tumour lesions.
 
The second type of radiosurgery (Radiofrequency or Radiowave surgery) is the cutting of tissues using a high frequency current. This is very different from traditional electrosurgery and other forms of electrocautery as it can cut and tissues without any .
 
Traditional devices cut skin tissue by an electric through the and using the tip (a platinum wire) to resistance, effectively causing high temperature heating of the tip and excessive (surrounding) tissue damage. There is also risk of shock and burn to the as well as post operative pain from nerve endings.
 
The principle of radiofrequency or radiowave surgery is that it uses high frequency radiowaves, at 4.0 MHz, to low through radiofrequency (RF) . The utilised is similar to the of marine band radios.
 
The between this method and electrosurgery is that the tissue serves as the resistance instead of the . This means there is no heating of the RF micro-fibre by the use of low temperature RF energy. Instead, the intracellular tissue water provides the resistance and without the heat and damage seen in . This tissue also results in significant (stopping of the flow of blood) without actually burning the tissue. In addition, there is no danger of shocking or burning the .
 
Most important is the fact that there is and minimal lateral tissue damage with 4.0 MHz high frequency, low temperature radiowave . This effectively means less damage, less post pain, faster healing and less blood loss and better healing.

or is versatile and can be used in many medical specialities including General Surgery, Surgery, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, and Neurosurgery.
 
In and Cosmetic Medicine it is used for minor such as telangiectasias (thread veins), sculpting rhinophyma ( growths on the nose), and sculpting nevi (birthmarks and moles), postsurgical irregularities, scars revision, ( shaped growths), ‘‘unroofing’’ cysts, etc.
 
In Surgery it is used in many aesthetic procedures such as eyebag (blepharoplasty) and (rythidectomy).
 
Many studies have shown the technology also provides results during of superficial carcinomas (e.g. skin cancers) as well as debulking and delineating deeper skin cancers as in Mohs .
 
Uses of RF in dermatosurgery:

of radio-surgery include:

discussions regarding your reasons for wanting are very important before you begin the . You must also make sure that this treatment can deliver what you want and how you would like to look afterwards. Your should be able to answer all these questions.

A history should also be taken to make sure that there are no reasons why you shouldn’t . You may be asked to read detailed information and sign a form which means that you have the potential benefits and risks associated with the procedure.

Photographs may also be taken by the practitioner for a "before and after" comparison at a later date.

Procedure

Radiofrequency the of radio waves (frequency of 1.5 to 4.5 MHz) into the skin to perform removal or of a lesion. The commonest frequency used is 4 MHz.

The radio waves are by a unit, which creates a very radio wave. The unit of an electrode, a ground plate and a .

The ground plate or is plastic coated and is usually placed under the . The "patient electrode" looks like a small loop and is held by the operating surgeon during the procedure. Different types of electrodes are used depending on the type of lesion e.g. fine needle electrode, wire loop electrode, blade electrode etc.

The lesion should be with the tip of the electrode. It very little heat as compared to conventional electro-cautery. This results in damage, resulting in faster healing and minimal . The radiowaves travel from an electrode tip to the lesion and return to the unit through the ground plate. When radio energy passes between the ground plate and the patient electrode, it is at the electrode end, resulting in the release of energy, which steam within the cells, thus vapourising them and dividing the tissues. This occurs because of heat produced by the tissue resistance to the of a wave. The heat makes the water boil and thereby increases the cell inner pressure to the point of it from the inside to the outside. This phenomenon is called a cellular volatilisation.

Unlike with electrocautery, the electrode remains cold and no electrical needs to be made between the patient and the ground plate.

Many have significant to the use of electrosurgical incision, shorter time, postoperative pain, and of during excision of tumours.

The actual are generally well tolerated, due to the administering of local anaesthesia. You may feel small in the area during treatment as the growth is but should not feel pain.

Expect minor swelling, redness, bruising and in the area for a few days as it heals. There should not however be any due to the tissue coagulation during treatment.
 
In very rare cases minor shocks or burns can be experienced due to the coming in with another metal during treatment, such as touching a metal part of the bed. An practitioner will advise on the best for you to maintain during .

It is very important that you follow the advice of your carefully after any radiosurgery treatment to help to ensure the success of the and reduce the risk of complications.
 
may include:

Women who are pregnant or are generally not considered to be suitable . You should wait until after you have had your baby and ceased feeding before having radiosurgery.
 
fitted with a pacemaker should also not be treated with .

Generally a suitably and experienced doctor, or cosmetic surgeon should perform all that involve radiosurgery.

Please also note that all offering minor surgical treatments should be with the . Clinics need to follow certain for the safe operation and maintenance of the that they use and the sterility of the environment in which they operate, and regular to ensure that national minimum standards are followed.

For more information about practitioner training, and relevant medical organisations please view the information within the  section of the Consulting Room.

It is unlikely that anyone considering radiosurgery for the cosmetic of skin growths such as warts, moles, birthmarks, skin tags etc. would be able to access this free of charge on the National Health (NHS) unless there is an additional health problem associated with the condition, such as a mole which has dramatically in appearance recently and may therefore not be a benign growth.

However, we would always that you visit your General Health & Wellbeing before embarking upon a procedure. As well as their advice and guidance they may also be able to refer you to a local NHS who can treat you.

The NHS has set out the following guidelines on how to get cosmetic surgery through the NHS:

"To qualify for surgery on the NHS you must meet specific criteria as set out by your local health authority. The NHS will not pay for surgery for cosmetic reasons alone. Reconstructive and cosmetic surgery to correct, or improve, congenital abnormalities and injuries will usually be carried out free of charge.

NHS reconstructive surgery is performed by plastic surgeons who have had extensive training and belong to the British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Surgeons who carry out cosmetic surgery through the NHS also belong to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

To receive cosmetic surgery from the NHS, you will normally need a referral from your GP. You will have a consultation with a plastic surgeon and an assessment by a psychiatrist, or psychologist. It will then be decided whether there is enough social, psychological, or physical benefit to be gained to justify surgery."

prices for will depend upon the size and condition being treated, however prices for the removal of small moles, warts or skin tags start from approximately £100.

Radiosurgery is a relatively new minimally method of and soft tissues and is used to remove and reshape skin tags, warts, growths, birthmarks, moles, scars and other 'lumps and bumps', as well as for cosmetic surgery procedures such as eyebag removal.
 
During this procedure, tissue to be treated is either or destroyed by energy, which is then converted to heat because of tissue resistance.
 
Unlike electrocautery, the heat is in the tissues and hence the actual electrode remains cold so cannot burn or damage tissue. There is no pressure during radiosurgery and the tissue cells are effectively vaporised in the path of the radiowaves, which causes them to split apart much like a hot wire through .

Results vary depending upon both the patient and the skill of the surgeon, so outcomes for cosmetic surgery procedures will always be more than those for less treatments.

All before and after photographs featured are real patients, your results may differ.

  is commonly used to remove moles and skin growths.

The use of radiosurgery for surgical cosmetic procedures such as (eye lid surgery) – see this series of photos which illustrates the blood less process.

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A case study showing before and after with radiosurgery.

Photographs and case studies provided courtesy of Dr Patrick Treacy.

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