1. What makes fractional radio frequency so special?

Radio frequency skin tightening has been found to be exceptionally effective in the safe delivery of heat energy to the skin. It’s this build up of heat that induces an immediate contraction of collagen, which in turn stimulates the natural wound healing process and results in the production of new skin cells and collagen . This helps to ensure both safe and satisfying results, with no downtime.

2. Does radio frequency skin tightening hurt?

There can be some mild discomfort while the heat energy is being delivered, but it is temporary and a signal that the collagen-building process has been initiated. Comfort thresholds vary from patient to patient and your practitioner will discuss comforting options for making the experience as pleasant as possible. Patients typically leave happy and excited about the benefits to come.

3. What can I expect afterwards?

You are able to return to your normal activities right away and there are no special measures you need to take. Your skin may appear a bit flushed immediately after the treatment, but any redness should disappear within a few hours.

The downtime is a lot shorter than with laser treatments and the risk of side effects is very minimal, but like all cosmetic treatments we cannot rule this out completely.

Research by Harth & Lischinsky in 2011, showed that 100% of all patients saw an improvement in the appearance of their skin after 3 months. While 87% of those went further to report the results they experienced as good to excellent. Need any more convincing?

4. Are non-surgical face lifts safe?

Radio frequency skin tightening has been around for over 50 years and is a well-established method of delivering heat to the skin’s tissue. However, in the last 10 years radio frequency has transformed dramatically for the better and our fractional radio frequency machine is at the forefront of this huge technological breakthrough.

5. What kind of results can I expect?

Radio frequency can lead to excellent improvements in the skin’s structure and tightening of lax and sagging skin. Plus, as we use a cutting-edge fractional radio frequency and not just the standard mono or bi polar radio frequency machines such as Accent, we can offer you exceptional results, which will also create skin resurfacing benefits for you and not just the desirable skin tightening effect.

With just one treatment, the regenerative process is initiated, but the full-effect will build gradually over the course of 8 to 12 weeks. Some patients may benefit from more than one treatment.

Patients reported firmer, tighter and better-fitting skin on the body, in areas such as the stomach, arms and legs, plus on the face and neck as well. There is also an invisible result from the procedure with the creation of new collagen, which gives the skin its youthfulness.

6. Who is a good candidate for radio frequency?

A good candidate for fractional radio frequency is someone with skin that has ‘relaxed’ to the point of looking, and often feeling, lax and saggy. Perhaps they’d have loose skin on the stomach, lappy skin under the arms or the thighs not looking toned.

Please note: While it does not duplicate the results of surgery, fractional radio frequency has proven to be an inviting alternative for those who are not ready for surgery.

Those with any of the following are unable to have the treatment:

• Pacemakers or other metal implants in the treatment area
• A history of skin cancer
• Are pregnant
• Have an impaired immune system
• Any complications stimulated by light e.g. epilepsy or porphyria
• Heat related issues, such as herpes simplex
• Any active skin conditions in the treated areas like cuts, psoriasis, eczema
• Any use of medication that can induce photosensitivity
• Use of deep chemical peels or laser resurfacing in the last 3 months or any surgical treatment in the last 3 months on the area in question.

Please consult this list to avoid any disappointment.