Knowledge Why should professional radiofrequency devices be set to Coagulation Mode during epilation? Key for Precision & Safety
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Why should professional radiofrequency devices be set to Coagulation Mode during epilation? Key for Precision & Safety


Professional epilation relies on precision, not just raw power. You should use Coagulation Mode because it utilizes low-to-medium power to induce coagulative necrosis within the hair follicle. This specific thermal effect destroys the germinative tissue responsible for hair growth while ensuring the surrounding skin remains unburned and intact.

Coagulation Mode strikes the critical balance between effective destruction and patient safety. By delivering controlled thermal energy, it eliminates the hair root through necrosis rather than vaporization, preventing the tissue carbonization associated with higher-intensity modes.

The Mechanism of Coagulation Mode

Generating Coagulative Necrosis

Unlike modes designed to cut or vaporize tissue, Coagulation Mode operates at a low-to-medium power output.

This specific energy level heats the cells within the hair follicle until they undergo coagulative necrosis. This process effectively kills the cellular tissue without causing the immediate physical disintegration associated with high-power cutting.

Targeting Germinative Tissue

The primary goal of permanent epilation is the destruction of the germinative tissue at the root of the hair.

Coagulation Mode allows the practitioner to precisely target this deep tissue. By focusing the thermal effect at the source of growth, the treatment prevents the hair from regenerating.

Safety Advantages Over Cutting Mode

Preventing Carbonization

A major risk in electrosurgery and radiofrequency treatments is carbonization, or the charring of tissue.

Cutting modes generally use high heat to vaporize tissue instantly, which can easily lead to carbonization in delicate follicle work. Coagulation Mode avoids this by using a gentler thermal curve.

Minimizing Collateral Damage

The skin surrounding a hair follicle is sensitive and prone to scarring if treated aggressively.

Because Coagulation Mode is designed to be gentle, it minimizes thermal spread to the surrounding dermis. This ensures that while the hair root is destroyed, the visible surface of the skin is preserved.

Understanding the Trade-offs

Power vs. Precision

It is a common misconception that higher power equates to faster or better results in epilation.

Using high-power settings (like Cutting Mode) increases the speed of tissue separation but sacrifices the control needed for follicle destruction. Coagulation Mode prioritizes the precision of the injury over the intensity of the blast.

The Necessity of Technique

Because Coagulation Mode uses lower power, it relies heavily on correct probe placement.

The practitioner cannot rely on a wide blast radius to destroy the hair; they must ensure the energy is delivered directly to the germinative tissue for the necrosis to occur effectively.

Making the Right Choice for Your Goal

Selecting the correct mode is the difference between a successful treatment and an injury.

  • If your primary focus is Safety: Stick to Coagulation Mode to eliminate the risk of carbonization and protect the surrounding skin structure.
  • If your primary focus is Efficacy: Use Coagulation Mode to ensure the energy is causing necrosis in the germinative tissue, which is required for permanent removal.

By prioritizing controlled thermal damage over high-power vaporization, you ensure a procedure that is both effective and safe for the patient.

Summary Table:

Feature Coagulation Mode Cutting Mode
Power Output Low-to-Medium High
Biological Effect Coagulative Necrosis Vaporization / Carbonization
Tissue Impact Precise Follicle Destruction Rapid Tissue Separation
Safety Profile Minimal Thermal Spread High Risk of Scarring
Primary Goal Permanent Epilation Surgical Incision

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References

  1. Sanjeev Gupta, Somesh Gupta. A simple and swift radiofrequency-based epilation technique for gray and blonde hair. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2018.12.030

This article is also based on technical information from Belislaser Knowledge Base .

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