Layered ferromagnetic coated conductor thermal surgical tool

A method of treating tissue comprising:

• selecting a thermal surgical tool comprising a conductor having a metallic support and an electrically conductive intervening layer on the metallic support, the thermal surgical tool further including a coating of a ferromagnetic material electroplated on the conductor, wherein the conductor is connectable to an electric power source independent of the ferromagnetic material;
• disposing the ferromagnetic material adjacent to the tissue;
• treating the tissue by directing oscillating electrical energy through the conductor to cause the ferromagnetic material to inductively heat;
• wherein the electrically conductive intervening layer is disposed between the metallic support and the ferromagnetic material.