Many technologies that were initially developed as anti-aging wrin-
kle treatments are now becoming useful in treating the scars asso-
ciated with acne, including radio waves. This novel treatment,
referred to by the brand name Thermage, uses radiofrequency (RF)
emissions to deliver controlled amounts of energy (heat) into the
collagen layers of the skin. It has a cooled application tip to protect
the epidermis from heating up. It’s supposed to penetrate deeper
in the skin than other methods and cause thermal injury to seba-
ceous glands. Currently, it’s being used to tighten the skin as a non-
invasive face-lift. More research is needed to see if it works on acne
and acne scars. The procedure can cost between $2,000 and
$5,000. See Chapter 14.
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