What Is Radiofrequency (RF) Skin Tightening?

Over time, your skin will show signs of age. It’s natural: Skin loosens up because it starts to lose proteins called collagen and elastin, the substances that makes the skin firm. The result is wrinkles, sagging, and a crepey appearance on the hands, arms, above the knees, abdomen, neck, and face.

There are numerous anti-aging treatments available to change the look of older skin.

Dermal filler can improve the appearance of wrinkles for several months. Plastic surgery is an option, but it is expensive, and recovery can take a long time. 

If you’re looking to try something other than fillers but don’t want to commit to major surgery, you may want to consider skin tightening with a type of energy called radio waves. 

Radiofrequency skin tightening is a safe, effective anti-aging treatment for a number of different parts of the body. It is a popular treatment for the face and neck area. It can also help with loose skin around your belly or upper arms‌.

How Does Radiofrequency Skin Tightening Work?

Radiofrequency skin tightening, or RF treatment, is a non-invasive procedure. The electrode wand is used to connect a machine that creates radio waves. They will pass the wand over patient body to apply radio waves to the skin.

The waves give off heat that prompts the skin to produce new collagen and elastin. The treatment also speeds up cell turnover, so the skin gets firmer and thicker over time. 

Before Getting Radiofrequency Skin Tightening?

• Safety - Radiofrequency skin tightening is considered safe and effective and very comfortable. The FDA has approved it for reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

• ‌‌Effects - Patient may start to see changes to the skin right away. The most significant improvements to skin tightness will come later. Skin can keep getting tighter up to six months after the radiofrequency treatment. 

• Recovery - No recovery time. Patient is able able to go back to normal activities right after the treatment.  In the first 24 hours, patient may see some redness or feel tingling and soreness. Those symptoms disappear pretty quickly.