Radiofrequency Skin Treatments

Before you book an appointment, here’s everything you need to know about radio frequency treatment – what it is, what are its benefits, and where it is used.

In modern times, more and more people are looking for treatments that cover multiple concerns at once and that is the reason why radiofrequency or RF skin treatments have become one of the top requests from them.

What is radiofrequency?

Radiofrequency is referred to as the thermal energy delivered to the skin by a medical device. It boosts collagen in the skin which is responsible for giving skin its elasticity. RF treatments can be done all over the face and body including tightening, lifting, and firming, with very little downtime.

In this treatment, radio waves are passed through the skin surface to heat up the underlying skin tissues and cause controlled burns. This triggers the healing process of the body resulting in the production of collagen, hyaluronic acid, and elastin. It results in a firmer, tighter, and lifted skin complexion. RF can be used to contour the body and face due to its fat-reduction and skin-tightening capabilities.

RF treatments aren’t new but they have evolved over years.

For whom RF treatments are used?

People of all ages today are interested in looking good and radiofrequency treatments are just the right for it. However, these treatments can provide greater benefits for age groups during the 20s to treat skin texture, acne scars, skin tightening, face, jawline, neck, and more. Older people are recommended this treatment to enhance the outcomes of surgeries.

RF treatments can be used on every skin type and tone with no risk of hyperpigmentation.

For which treatments radiofrequency technology is used?

Tightening and lifting

Our skin loses 10% of the total collagen each decade, so younger patients will go for RF treatments to boost collagen and preserve youthfulness. RF treatment mitigates the natural decline in the production of collagen that occurs with age.

The prolonged tightening and lifting can improve the outcomes of post-cosmetic procedures and persuade patients to forgo the decision of going for a knife altogether.

Retexturing

RF can retexturize skin when it is combined with microneedling. This helps in reducing the appearance of acne scars or stretch marks on the body. Both RF and microneedles induce a wound-healing response that stimulates skin turnover and regeneration.

Contouring

When skin tightening is combined with intentional fat reduction, it allows for contouring of the body and face. For contouring, RF treatments have become popular means. RF raises the temperature during which the targeted fat cells in the body are damaged permanently and filtered out naturally by the body.

Does RF treatment hurt?

As RF goes inside the skin deeply, it is painful compared to laser or micro-needling. But, during these procedures, the skin is numbed topically or injected with a nerve-clocking agent.

What are the risks or side effects associated with RF?

Breakouts

In certain patients, RF can cause breakouts for a few weeks which is due to the delivery of deep heat into the skin. This is a temporary side-effect and it can get amplified with the use of occlusive creams or gels.

Fat loss which is not intended

When delivered not properly, RF can lead to unintended fat loss, dermal shrinkage, and deflation of the face. This might be caused by overheating, and heating the wrong layers. This is the reason why it is advisable to consult only certified and experienced dermatologists for RF treatments.

Subdermal Trauma

More frequent aggressive RF treatments can cause subdermal tissue quality differences. This means the devices can cause contracture and trauma if not performed gently. This doesn’t happen when the devices are used gently.

What care should be taken post-RF procedures?

The post-care of RF procedures depends on the kind of treatment one receives and the invasiveness degree. When RF is used alone, it feels soothing and warm. It does not require downtime. However, when micro-needling is used the healing will be more extensive.

When combination treatments are performed, the skin’s upper layers are vulnerable for the first 48 hours. So care must be taken to practice avoidance of sun, and washing or touching the skin.

What is the cost of RF treatment?

Depending upon the area of treatment and devices used, the cost will vary. Some devices require one sitting while other procedures are performed in a series of two or four.

It is best to talk with a dermatologist about your requirements and budget. So that they can offer the best option that would suit you.

We at Epicorium believe in offering the best quality treatments at affordable rates. Consult us today for RF treatments.