Most micro-dissection needles are used in conjunction with RF generators to dissect soft tissue. The needles cut tissue while concurrently coagulate blood vessels, reduce blood loss and leave a cleaner surgical field. They are used for numerous surgical applications including:
- Tonsillectomy
- Intraoral incision
- Coronal incision
- Reconstructive surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal surgery
- Oral-Maxillofacial surgery
- Plastic surgery
- Dermatology
The procedure requires
- RF generator
- Patient contact plate
- Monopolar electrosurgical hand piece
- Micro-dissection needle (the electrode)