Potenza Flashcards
MicroNeedling Timeline
1st Generation RF MicroNeedling - fractional CO2 like results and doable in one pass but non-insulated tips caused lots of discomfort
2nd Generation RF MicroNeedling - insulated tips gain market acceptance because of greater patient comfort and safety. downside is longer treatment time / more passes needed (Morpheus, others fall in this category))
3rd Generation: Potenza! First to offer semi-insulated tips providing efficacy and efficiency for providers
Hybrid tip
first tip for 3D fractional energy delivery
How many modes does Potenza have?
4! World’s first 4-mode RF Microneedling system
What is the Tiger Tip?
Patented semi-insulated needles
pros of uninsulated needles
benefit was to all layers of skin. Co2 like results
downsides of uninsulated needles
too much risk of injury. similar in discomfort and risks as fully ablative procedures, risk of hyperpigmentation. pain threshold too high
pros of insulated needles
less risk of injury. less pain
downsides of insulated needles
pendulum swung too far the other way. insulated needles only treated tiny area at tip. less impressive results, takes multiple passes. Lower ROI for practices. 2-4 passes = 1.5-2 hour treatments. Combine low ROI + high consumables cost.
fractionate the pins, not just spacing of pins
allows for optimal spacing of untreated tissue. faster healing / avoids massive complications of uninsulated needles. treates all layers. delivers enough energy to stimulated collagen and elastin production
Consumable cost: $85 tip full face vs:
$450/tips from competitors where you need multiple tips for multiple depths. may need more than one tip for full face
treatment time for face, 1 pass?
25 minutes! vs 90 minutes to 2 hours!
What are the 4 modes for Potenza?
Monopolar 1MHz, Monopolar 2MHz
Bipolar 1MHz, Bipolar 2MHz
How many tips are there?
10 tips
how many handpieces are there?
2
What does the Fusion tip do?
It uses pressurized air and a patented design to deliver topicals 67% deeper into the dermis
What is the single needle tip used for?
To target specific blemishes, acne etc.
What is Radiofrequency (RF)?
RF is part of the electromagnetic spectrum characterized by a specific frequency measurable in Hertz (Hz)
RF energy produces….
…a change in the electrical charges of the treated skin creating electron movement. The resistance (impedance) of the tissue to that electron movement generates heat
What affects the amount of heat generated?
Impedance of the treated skin, intensity of the current applied, length of time of exposure
BiPolar RF current passes between…
2 electrodes. Current is limited to area between electrodes. Depth of penetration = 1/2 the distance between electrodes. Only Shallow tissue heating
Monopolar RF current…
travels between active treatment electrode and grounding pad. lower energies - no pain, minimal adverse events. High penetration of the current. Deeper tissue heating
What % of consumers are considering non-invasive aesthetic treatments?
70%
How many microneedling treatments were performed in 2018?
1.2M
RF microneedling works by
stimulating collagen remodling and elastin strengthening through a combination of mechanical and thermal treatment
