Radio Frequency Facials - What are they and why do you need them?

I have been mildly obsessed with Radio Frequency facials ever since beauty guru Nilam Holmes publicised that this is the treatment she uses on her celebrity clients before television shows and red carpet events.

Simply put, Radio Frequency heats tissue. It has been used in medicine for more than 40 years, as the current passes into the skin it creates molecular vibration, which in turn creates heat. This thermal energy can create controlled damage, leading to wound healing, resulting in increased production of collagen and elastin. It’s an effective way to tighten up and smooth out skin, and can be used on both dark and light skin tones, RF is now a proven technology with a strong safety record and clinical results-based evidence.

Tissue in both the dermal and subcutaneous layers of the skin can be heated by RF energy. As well as increasing production of collagen and elastin, RF can also be used to contract collagen fibres, resulting in skin tightening. It is also used to improve lymphatic drainage, accelerate fat metabolism and for cellulite reduction.

RF works on the skin to shorten and tighten Collagen and Elastin fibres. It penetrates deep into the skin stimulating dormant fibroblasts to produce Collagen. The treatment works two fold, giving an immediate tightening and smoothing of the skin.

It also has an accumulative effect making the skin work more efficiently in the deeper layers so that the condition and appearance of the skin improves as the skin regenerates over the coming weeks.

The vacuum suction application built into the RF Face hand piece can be used to drain away any toxins produced by treatments. The hand piece also contains Chroma/light therapy to enhance treatments.

FAQ’s

Is it new?

Radio Frequency technology for other treatments has been around for decades. Using RF in this manner however is relatively new. It provides the cutting edge technology needed to make lifting, tightening, toning, anti-ageing treatments an essential service in all salons.

Is it painful?

RF Face treatment shouldn’t ever be painful. The client will feel a warming sensation on the skin, and under the surface of the skin. This should always feel soothing, comfortable, and even relaxing. It is a very pleasant treatment to experience.

Is it suitable for me?

RF Face carries a few restrictions, but it is suitable for most people, male and female. It can be used as a preventative and a corrective treatment.

What results should I expect to see?

Some clients see results immediately; some will need to wait 3 or 4 treatments to see noticeable results. Effects should include skin texture appearing smoother, contours of the face will appear lifted, and fine lines will appear reduced.

How many treatments will I need?

It is impossible to say how many treatments are needed as individual cases differ. As a guideline we recommend 10 to 12 treatments, taken at a rate of 1-2 a week to get the best results. After this, maintenance may be undertaken once a month.