Analysis of the Performance of 1060 nm Diode and Radio Frequency Prior to Abdominoplasty

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who are currently seeking abdominoplasty surgery and are consenting to their tissue that is being excised, to be tested * Informed consent agreement signed by the subject. * Fitzpatrick skin type I-V (Although the systems are cleared for all skin types I-VI, it is recommended to use the Matrix applicators on skin types I-V). * Willingness to follow the treatment and follow-up schedule and the post-treatment care. * For female candidates - post-menopausal or surgically sterilized, or using a medically acceptable form of birth control at least 3 months prior to enrollment and during the entire course of the study (i.e., oral contraceptives, IUD, contraceptive implant, barrier methods with spermicide, or abstinence). Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant and/or breastfeeding. * Having a history of diseases stimulated by heat, such as recurrent Herpes Simplex in the treated area, unless treatment is conducted following a prophylactic regimen. * Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS, e.g., ibuprofen-containing agents) one week before and after the treatment session. * Use of retinoids, antioxidants or therapeutic skin nourishing supplements at medicinal concentration within 2 months of treatment or during the study and oral retinoids within 6 months of the study. * Having received treatment with light, RF or other devices in the treated area within 6 months of treatment or during the study. * Having received collagen/fat injections or othe…