Radio frequency produces two currents which alternate high and low frequency currents no less than a thousand times per second. This heats the deeper skin tissues to promote blood circulation to tighten the skin. At the same time, cooling measures are taken on the skin surface by applying cooling ultrasound gel. Most of RF energy enters into the deeper dermal layer, so that deeper layers of skin can be heated up to 30 ℃ -40 ℃. The dermal layer of the skin becomes thickened, with the new collagen production, so the skin becomes firmer and the contours lifted.

It can help reduce and re-contour fatty areas in various parts of the face and body. It can be used with ultrasonic cavitation for the treatment of cellulite and skin tightening on the arms, abdomen, buttocks and legs which helps support ultrasound cavitation treatments when skin tightening is required with fat reduction. However, if there is a significant amount of redundant or sagging skin, often seen in older patients over sixty, this procedure may not show a significant enough improvement. RF energy alone is primarily used to treat skin laxity and is best suited to clients with mild to moderate sagging of facial or body tissues, usually those in their mid thirties to fifties.

There is no discomfort during the treatment other than a nice warming sensation and zero down time.

Side effects with the treatment are rare however mild redness or swelling can occur in some cases which usually subsides within 24 hours of treatment.

A typical session lasts between 20-30 mins depending on the size of the treated rea.

Most clients see an immediate change in centimeter loss after the first session however the number of treatments needed to see noticeable changes varies from person to person. Most clients will need anywhere between 4-12 treatments with optimal results seen after the fourth session. This treatment can be done twice a week as treatments can be performed 3 days apart, but not closer as the body needs time for the elimination process.

Ideally 6-10 sessions with the first 3 sessions spaced 3 days apart and thereafter, once a week is required.

You will notice a slight change in your skin immediately after the first treatment and will continue to improve after each subsequent treatment. Lax skin will be firmer and more toned, not to mention healthier and younger looking. As new healthier collagen is formed, tighter, more natural looking and firmer skin will be produced.

• Pre Treatment Advice

  You should try to avoid doing anything that will irritate your skin immediately before treatment. This includes sunbathing (natural or artificial). We are unlikely to treat someone who has sun burn for example, as they would be more likely to suffer pain from the addition of heat to the already damaged skin; however an established tan would be fine.

  Some women find that their skin is more sensitive right before and during their menstrual cycle so if you are a woman, you might want to take this effect on pain threshold into consideration when scheduling your treatment appointment(s).

• Post Treatment Advice

  No special care is needed after treatment although we may suggest some of the following:

  • Light application of soothing/moisturising lotions, creams or gels to the treatment area;
  • Cool, moisturising mists applied as you feel necessary;
  • Cool water rinses or ice packs applied to the treatment area, if needed.