Radiofrequency cautery is a medical procedure that uses radio frequency to cut, coagulate or remove tissue.
Here are some key points about radiofrequency cautery :
- High-frequency radio waves are passed through soft tissue.
- The resistance of the soft tissue to radio waves causes the cellular water in the tissue to heat up.
- Heating the cellular water produces steam, which results in the dissolution of tissue cells.
- A handpiece with an active electrode is used to transmit radio waves.
- The radio waves are focused on the tissue by an antenna plate positioned behind the tissue in contact with the patient's skin.
Uses: It is used to remove unwanted viral warts, moles, acrochordons, dpn, skin tags, etc
