TriPollar

With TriPollar radiofrequency fat breakdown technology, fat cells are converted into liquid fat, their metabolism is accelerated, and the amount of fat molecules (liquid fat) entering the lymphatic and circulatory systems is increased. These fat molecules are either incorporated by other fat cells

(in untreated areas) and thus the body mass remains unchanged, or they are eliminated through exercise, proper diet and/or stimulation of the lymphatic circulation (pressure therapy). After the radiofrequency fat reduction treatments and during the whole treatment, it is very important to drink plenty of fluids: 2-3 litres of non-carbonated mineral water per day!

The dermis (the dermis, whose function is to ensure the elasticity and durability of the skin) is a maximum of 5 mm thick, with the subcutaneous layer (the dermis, whose function is to store energy, insulate and absorb major physical stresses), which contains the fat cells.

The penetration depth for TriPollar radiofrequency fat removal is 20 mm, so it attacks the fat in the subcutaneous layer at a depth of at least 15 mm. The distribution of adipose tissue in the skin varies spatially, determined by genes, age, gender, amount of exercise and diet. If the fat layer to be treated is thicker than 15 mm, the treatment is repeated several times to reach deeper and deeper layers. The skin tightening results experienced after the first radiofrequency lipolysis treatment usually last for a few days.

The skin tightening is caused by the heating of collagen fibres. After each radiofrequency lipolysis treatment, the results become more and more permanent, until the sixth or eighth treatment, by which time new collagen is produced in the dermis layer of the skin, and the results are maintained for several months.

To maintain the results of the treatment, it is recommended to have a maintenance treatment every 6-8 weeks.

Recommended treatment for a given area of the body: one treatment per week, 6-8 treatments in total.

The initial lesions that lead to the development of cellulite are caused by impaired skin microcirculation, resulting in increased water retention between the dermal and subcutaneous layers of the skin.

The dermis, the dermis, is responsible for ensuring the elasticity and durability of the skin, while the subcutaneous layer, the subcutaneous layer, is responsible for storing energy, insulating the skin from heat and absorbing major physical stresses, and is where the fat cells are located.

The reduction in capillary network function is due to enlarged fat cells, which constrict in the dermis and prevent venous circulation.

The process of cellulite formation:

• The skin surface swells because the volume of fat cells increases.

• The accumulation of fat deposits compresses the circulation, causing congestion. As the blockage grows, fluid and sugar leak out of the blood vessels to form complex sugar chains that draw more fluid out of the vasculature.

• The fat cells organise to form fat plaques. These fat sheets spread throughout the dermis, forming more dermal folds.

Long-term cellulite removal is possible:

• by changing the weakened connective tissue (skin tightening),

• reducing the size of fat cells (lipolysis),

• and by generally improving the function of the microcirculation.

TriPollar treatments use three or more electrodes, and the RF energy is focused or centered between the three electrodes. This allows the energy to be controlled and limited to the treated area, resulting in excellent effectiveness and visible results after the first treatment. The focused energy also allows the use of relatively low energy to heat the tissue, resulting in a safe, painless and very pleasant experience during the treatment.

The aim of the procedure is to achieve and maintain a skin temperature between 40°C and 42°C during the specified exposure time. The skin temperature can be checked during the treatment using an infrared thermometer.

Clinical studies demonstrated an average decrease in abdominal circumference of 4.5 cm ± 2.7; an average decrease in thigh circumference of 2.4 cm ± 2.0; an average decrease in buttock circumference of 3.1 cm ± 1.7; and an average decrease in arm circumference of 2.1 ± 0.7 cm.

To achieve positive clinical results, it is important to achieve the optimal combination of skin temperature and treatment time - the TriPollar endpoint. Once the desired temperature has been reached, the aim is to maintain this temperature for a few minutes, depending on the skin's reaction and the size of the area to be treated. Sometimes mild redness and oedema may occur once the optimum temperature has been reached.

Redness and oedema may occur after the TriPollar treatment period. These symptoms are usually temporary and disappear within two hours. In rare cases, mild redness or oedema may persist for a day or two. For more persistent redness or oedema, a soothing treatment may be used.

The TriPollar treatment selectively heats fat cells, both in the deep and superficial fat layers. The natural metabolism of fat cells increases as a result of the heating, resulting in increased secretion of fatty acids into the surrounding intercellular space. The heating also increases blood flow to the affected area, speeding up metabolism, which physically helps the circulatory and lymphatic systems to naturally eliminate fatty acids.

You may experience a greater sensation of heat in bony areas. This is because the skin there is thinner and lies next to the bones. However, patients tolerate this very well.

Yes, it depends on the size of the area to be treated which applicator or applicator head is used. Large applicators should not be used on the face and neck as they are for larger areas and longer treatment times. The medium sized applicator is designed for smaller treatment areas of the body and is suitable for the face and neck.

No cooling is required during TriPollar treatment. Pollogen has developed an electronic control method that rotates between the three electrodes, eliminating overheating at any electrode. This makes the treatment process safer.

Glycerine was found to be the most suitable material because of its high resistance to RF (radio frequency) waves. It allows RF waves to penetrate deeper into the skin while protecting the epithelium from overheating and damage. Glycerin is widely used in the cosmetic industry as a safe and beneficial ingredient. Glycerin also helps the applicator glide comfortably over the skin and keeps the surface cool.