RF Facial FAQs

• How does an RF Facial work?

RF works through radio wave currents that penetrate deep into the dermis (deepest layer of the skin) and subcutaneous layers of the skin causing tightening of the underlying tissues showing a difference with fine lines, wrinkles, and skin texture.

• Do RF Facials hurt?

No. Every patient's experience may vary due to individual pain tolerance. The radio currents provide heat on the skin causing minimal discomfort.

• What types of aesthetics concerns are corrected with RF Facials?

RF facials are an alternative for patients who are not ready for more invasive treatments such as Botox® and surgery creating the look of a brow lift, modest tightening of the forehead, tightening and thickening of the under eye skin, slightly lifting cheeks and diminishing large pores, jowling and sagging around the jaw line, as well as wrinkling along the neck and décolleté. A RF facial improves skin laxity and renewing facial contours by accelerating collagen and elastin renewal.

• How long is the down-time?

Minimal to no downtime is needed. It is a non-invasive procedure; no surgery, no injections, no recovery time. You may experience some redness or swelling up to 24 hours.

• How soon do you start seeing results?

Immediately you can see results with the RF facial. Photos are taken before and after to see the variation.

• How long do results last?

Results vary from patient to patient. They can last up 24 months or more based on the patient's natural aging process.

• How many treatments are necessary?

For best results, 6-10 treatments within 6-8 weeks of each other are recommended. Your practitioner will advise you of how many treatments would be best for the results you are looking for and your skin condition.

• How long is each treatment?

Each treatment is about 30 minutes to an hour.

• Pre and Post-treatment recommendation?

Before you have an RF facial done you should avoid any type of sun exposure either by lying out in the sun, using artificial tanning with tanning beds or self-tanners, etc. This should be avoided approximately two weeks before and after RF treatments. After RF treatments, you should follow practitioner recommendations for an at home skin care recommendations to maintain between treatments and have longer lasting results when you are done with your series of treatments.

• Can anyone have this procedure done?

This procedure is usually performed on patients in their 30s-50s, patients in their 60s and above may need more invasive procedures (seek consultation before proceeding with any procedures) for similar results. It is safe for all skin types.

• Patients who should not have this procedure?

Patients with electrical devices such as: pacers, heart valves, metal implants or artificial metal joints. The RF currents may interfere with some of these devices and/or heat up the metal implants.

• RF vs. Galvanic Facial treatments?

Both RF and Galvanic facials work with electrical-magnetic currents. RF facials go deep into the dermis providing immediate, longer lasting results and accelerating cell renewal in the skin. RF facials only use the currents to provide results when galvanic need products to be penetrated to show temporary results. Galvanic facial currents only work on the surface of the skin having showing immediate results but short-term, lasting only a few days.

The RF Facial Procedure

1. Cleanse the skin to be treated with a wash suitable for the patient's skin type, to remove make up and surface oils.

2. Apply cooling gel to the skin being treated to provide a barrier so the RF hand piece can glide on the skin and provide less discomfort.

3. Start RF treatment by gliding hand piece across the area being treated in an upward motion to give that firming and lifting effect.

4. Remove excess gel form the skin

5. Apply a soothing moisturizer meant for the patients skin type

6. Apply sunscreen

Can a RF Facial be combined with other anti-aging treatments?

RF facials can be combined with IPL (intense pulsed light) Laser treatments to diminish red and brown skin discolorations with few risks and minimal downtime.

Also, RF facials can be combined with vitamin C and other mineral injections for a more aggressive form of anti-aging and give a more plumped effect to the skin