8.5 Renuvion®—helium

Although other inert gases can and have been used in plasma devices for medical applications, the Renuvion® device uses helium due to its unique properties which translate into certain clinical advantages. Helium has a simple molecular structure consisting of only two electrons. This simple structure allows helium to be ionized using very low input of energy. The ionization of helium is therefore very controlled and produces a precise and stable output of energy. Helium facilitates the use of the low-current, proprietary RF waveform from the Renuvion® generator.

In summary, the Renuvion® helium-based plasma device from Bovie Medical has technological features that result in a unique and effective method of action for subdermal coagulation and contraction of soft tissue. These features are as follows:

