FORMA-I Dry Eye Treatment in St. George UT | Paradise Canyon Eye Care

FORMA-I

Innovative thermal technology designed to deliver targeted bipolar radiofrequency (RF) energy to small delicate zones such as:

PRERIORBITAL
AREA

EYELIDS

Leverages clinically proven RF for tissue remodeling with real-time surface temperature control
Designed with unprecedented safety:
- small size applicator
- precision RF depth control
- intelligent epidermal monitoring with continuous feedback
Limited depth RF penetration provides comfortable, precise, and uniform procedure
Delivers an effective, non-drug alternative to improve meibomian gland function and the symptoms of dry eye

FORMA-I Technology Benefits

Provides optimum safety with maximum effectiveness

Thermal tissue remodeling technology
Maximal temperature 43°C in 60 seconds
Fast and effective bipolar radiofrequency (RF) energy travels via 2 electrodes delivering bulk heating
Built-in temperature sensor for real-time, constant epidermal thermal monitoring
Auto-adjusting feature reduces RF energy automatically when desired skin temperature is reached delivering unprecedented safety
Color blind technology = any skin type can be treated
Anti-Arching
- RF Re-distribution
- No Spikes = safety
In-office, nonsurgical, pain-free procedure
Patients rest comfortably while procedure is being conducted

Basic Science

Skin ages due to the break down of collagen
Sun exposure and aging cause elastic fibers to thicken and break down resulting in loss of elasticity
Goal is to heat collagen that is deep as well as close to the skin surface to stimulate regeneration and new growth of collagen

How RF Works

RF is high frequency electrical current applied to tissue
INMODE uses bipolar RF rather than Monopolar RF
Results in temperature elevation between electrodes which causes general uniform heating

Monopolar RF

Uses 1 electrode on the treated area plus 1 return electrode
Return electrode is usually in the form of a grounding pad placed outside of the treatment zone

Bipolar RF

Uses 2 closely positioned electrodes to deliver RF to the treated area
Electric current travels from one electrode through tissue and back to the other electrode
Results in uniform heating within treatment zone

FORMA-I Mechanism of Action

Heat delivered during the procedure “melts” the oil clogging the glands and pressure from the applicator movement allows simultaneous easy expression

Benefits of FORMA-I

Not sensitive to skin pigmentation = ‘color blind’ = all skin types can be treated
Effective bulk heating
No need for protective googles = can be applied to the edge of eyelids
Can be used for upper and lower eyelids
No risk of hair removal = safe for eyelashes and eyebrows
- Treatment Control due to:
  - Temperature control
  - Impedance
  - Real-time monitoring