Radio Frequency

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MICROCURRENT AND RADIO FREQUENCY

Both Radio Frequency and Microcurrent boost collagen production and can dramatically improve the youthfulness of your complexion. However, they are very different as microcurrent works to stimulate facial muscles and cellular metabolism. And Radio Frequency greatly improves elasticity and collagen production.

Radiofrequency (RF) energy treatment is technology for non-surgical tightening of the early signs of loose or sagging skin; ideal for those people who either don’t want, or don’t believe they are old enough to have a surgical procedure.

What can Radio frequency (RF) energy treat?

RF energy is primarily used to treat skin laxity by facial tightening, and is best suited to patients with mild to moderate sagging of facial tissues, usually those in their mid 30s to 50s, with any skin color.

It is commonly used to treat the forehead (lift brows and tightens forehead skin), under the eyes (thickens skin and tightens and lifts the upper cheek skin), cheeks (lifts slightly and diminishes enlarged pores), mid-face, jaw line (diminishes jowling and sagging along the jaw line), and the neck (tightens skin and diminishes wrinkling of the neck).

What should you do before treatment?

You should try to avoid doing anything that will irritate your skin immediately before treatment. This includes sunbathing (natural or artificial).

Procedure

A coupling gel be applied over your face which acts as an additional barrier between the surface layers of your skin and the hand piece of the device.

Your clinician will then commence the RF treatment working across your face and neck. Once completed a soothing gel or lotion may be applied to your skin.

Repeat Procedures

Immediately following the treatment, your skin will feel tighter, with more tightening improvements appearing gradually over the months after treatment.

Results are said to last up to a couple of years,  however your practitioner will be able to determine a course of treatments specific to you and your needs.

How long will it take to recover from Radio Frequency For Facial Rejuvenation?

Some people experience mild redness immediately following treatment (similar to a sunburnt look), but this usually disappears quickly. Most people find that they can return to work and normal activities immediately after treatment.

Depending on your practitioner you may be advised to use certain soothing lotions, creams or gels to lightly apply to the treatment area, or possibly cool, moisturizing mists to apply as you feel necessary.