Secret RF

Indications for Use: Secret RF is indicated for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electro-coagulation and hemostasis.

Contraindications: Pregnant patients, patients with cardiac pacemaker, patients with active implantable metal device in treatment area, and patients with any active condition in the treatment area, such as sores, psoriasis, eczema, and rash.

Important Safety Information: The following adverse effects can occur when treating with the Secret RF: Discomfort; Pain; Swelling; Redness; Skin color changes; Milia; Acne; Wounds; Contact/Allergic dermatitis or Skin sensitivity; Infection; Scarring; Treatment Pattern; Petechiae; Dilated pores; Allergy; Sun exposure, tanning beds, artificial tanning may increase risk of side effects and adverse events.

Precautions: Face lift or eyelid surgery in treatment area within year prior to treatment, treatment with other RF or light device within one month in treatment area, dermabrasion, resurfacing, or deep chemical peeling in the treatment area within the last 3 months. Do not treat over tattoos or permanent makeup. History of skin disorders, keloids, abnormal wound healing, as well as very dry and fragile skin, tanned skin from sun, tanning beds or tanning creams within the last two weeks use caution.

Warnings: The following adverse effects can occur when treating with the Secret RF System for all indications: DISCOMFORT/PAIN – Some discomfort and/ or pain may be experienced during treatment. A topical anesthetic will be applied to your skin before treatment. Other forms of anesthesia, or pain management, may also be used. SWELLING – Swelling (edema) of the treated area is common and may occur. This usually resolves in a few days. REDNESS – Redness (erythema) of the treated area is common and may occur. The erythema typically resolves in about two weeks. SKIN COLOR CHANGES – During the healing process, there is a possibility that the treated area may become either lighter (hypopigmentation) or darker (hyperpigmentation) in color compared to the surrounding skin. This is usually temporary, but, on a rare occasion, it may be permanent. You should avoid sun exposure after the treatment and use sunblock. MILIA/ACNE – Ointments that occlude hair follicles, sweat ducts, or sebaceous ducts may lead to milia/acne formation. This is more common in patients with a history of cystic acne or oily skin. WOUNDS – Treatment can result in burning, blistering, or bleeding of the treated areas. It is important that you not pick or scratch the sites as this may lead to permanent scars or promote an infection. If any of these occur, please call our office. CONTACT/ALLERGIC DERMATITIS OR SKIN SENSITIVITY – Potential increased sensitivity, irritation/itching or allergic reaction of the skin due to skin surface disruption. INFECTION – Infection is a possibility whenever the skin surface is disrupted which can lead to scarring. Proper wound care and keeping the treated area clean are important. If signs of infection develop, such as pain, heat, blisters, or surrounding redness, please call our office. SCARRING – Scarring is a rare occurrence, but it is a possibility if the skin surface is disrupted. To minimize the chances of scarring, it is IMPORTANT that you follow all post treatment instructions provided by your healthcare staff. TREATMENT PATTERN – A persistent spot size pattern may be apparent on the treated skin and usually resolves with time. In rare cases, it may be permanent. PETECHIAE – May appear for several weeks after healing and clear without treatment. DIALATED PORES – Collagen contraction that occurs as part of the resurfacing process may also contract the skin between the pores, which widens the existing pores. This occurrence, though rare, is permanent. SUN EXPOSURE / TANNING BEDS / ARTIFICIAL TANNING – May increase risk of side effects and adverse events. ALLERGY – There is a risk of an allergic reaction to the topical anesthetic or the metal needles.