GFX

Ask us about this new revolutionary alternative to Botox Cosmetic - now available in our office!

GFX is a new minimally invasive procedure to reduce and eliminate frown lines. Botox is currently the most popular treatment for the reduction of forehead frowning in the "glabellar area" which is the part of the forehead in between the eyebrows. The US Food & Drug Administration approved the use of Botox for the temporary reduction of forehead frowning in 2002 as a cosmetic indication. The new GFX procedure is being reviewed for a similar indication but for a longer duration of effect. This procedure is one of the most exciting developments in Facial Aesthetic Surgery as it offers the Plastic Surgeon and Patients an alternative treatment to the use of Botox.

GFX is a technology which uses targeted radiofrequency (rf) energy to weaken motor nerves which connect to the forehead muscles responsible for frowning. The procedure is performed in the office with local anesthesia or can be combined with other Facial Aesthetic Surgical procedures. The GFX pen is held by the treating doctor and placed under the skin through a single puncture site. The GFX pen has "smart" technology which allows the doctor to locate and confirm the area to be targeted with rf energy. The doctor then delivers the energy selectively resulting in an immediate relaxation of the tense frowning muscles of the forehead.

What is GFX?

GFX is a novel subcutaneous lesion generation system utilizing bipolar radio frequency (RF) technology to target motor nerves, (nerves that initiate muscle action). An effective “nerve block” applied to the motor nerves initiating this muscle action has been shown reduce or eliminate such action.

Bipolar Radio Frequency has been used in lifesaving cardiology treatments for over 10 years. Advanced Cosmetic Intervention has adapted this safe and proven technology to precisely generate an area of ablation on targeted structures. Using the patent pending GFX system, your doctor can locate and treat these structures.

The Technique

The skin is cleansed and disinfected. Markings may be made to guide the physician to the precise area to be targeted. An anesthetic will be injected to minimize discomfort. A tiny puncture is made in the skin and the GFX needle probe is then inserted. Structures are located through a painless process of electrical stimulation. Using this technique the physician can precisely locate the targeted structure in preparation for treatment.

A precise and controlled dose of RF energy is applied, effectively ablating a tiny section of the targeted structure. Ablation of a section of motor nerve is known to disrupt signals being sent to the muscle. These nerve impulses are what cause the muscle to contract. Once this communication is disrupted, muscle contraction may be effectively reduced.

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