What is low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation This technique uses the energy generated by bipolar low-frequency radiofrequency to convert the electrolyte between the radiofrequency electrode and the tissue into a layer of ionic vapor called plasma. The charged particles in the plasma cause the cells in the target tissue to gradually disintegrate on a molecular basis causing tissue coagulation and necrosis, resulting in a cutting and ablative effect at low temperatures. Since this effect is limited to the superficial layer of the target tissue and is achieved at a relatively low temperature (40-70°C), thermal damage to the surrounding tissue is minimized. This eliminates charring of the trauma surface and deep tissue burns, and is a minimally invasive treatment method. The biggest advantage is that the ablation is done under the mucosa, which protects the mucosal layer to the maximum extent. The wide range of uses of low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation includes chronic tonsillitis, tonsillar hypertrophy, adenoid hypertrophy, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, obstructive sleep apnea hypoventilation syndrome (snoring), etc., can be treated by low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation. Although traditional treatment methods such as cryosurgery, laser treatment and microwave treatment have their reliable efficacy, they have the shortcomings of heavy trauma to the mucosal layer, heavy postoperative reaction and more bleeding. In contrast, radiofrequency plasma surgery is minimally invasive and can ensure efficacy while avoiding side effects. The surgical procedures include uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, tonsillectomy, local tumor resection, turbinate reduction, proliferator reduction, soft palate reduction, tongue root reduction, tonsil reduction, and partial tonsillectomy. The superiority of low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation In the surgical operation, we cut the radiofrequency tip from the submucosa, and the damage occurs in the submucosal connective tissue, unlike laser and microwave treatment, which directly destroy the mucosal layer. Therefore, this treatment method has little damage to the mucosa and can better preserve the functions of mucosa such as cleaning, filtering, heating and humidifying. No adverse reactions and complications such as bleeding, crusting, drying, infection and adhesions occur in patients after surgery. It has the characteristics of minimally invasive, less bleeding, easy and quick surgery, light pain and fast recovery, which is more acceptable to patients. What to pay attention to after low temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation If needed, a certain dose of analgesic can be taken to control pain; elevate the body at a 45-degree angle to sleep the first night after surgery; there may be a small amount of bleeding; edema may occur and can gradually improve after 48 hours; some patients need to use antibiotics.