Radio Frequency - How Can It Help In Facial Rejuvenation?

Radio frequency (RF) is an energy treatment used in nonsurgical skin tightening. RF is ideal for people who do not want to go under the knife or believe that they are not old enough to do so (mostly applicable for people between ages 30 to 50). RF energy is mainly used to treat skin elasticity and mild to moderate facial tissue sagging. It is mostly used to treat the under-eyes, forehead, neck, jawline, mid-face and cheeks.

What is RF?

The number of waves per second in the electromagnetic spectrum is called radiofrequency. When used in facial treatment, the waves produced, once they come in contact with obstacles (loose skin, wrinkles, etc.), will flatten the obstruction. So, when used to tighten skin, it improves the tissue structure lying underneath and smoothens the skin's surface. RF is an excellent method since it goes deep into the skin, down to the subcutaneous (lowermost) layer.

Benefits of RF - 

Radiofrequency can improve the sagging skins in the following areas:

• Tightens skin of forehead and lifts brows mildly
• Improves skin under the eyes and lifts the upper cheeks
• Lift cheeks marginally and reduces enlarged pores
• Reduces jowls and tightens sagging skin along the jawline and mid-face 
• Tightens skin around the neck
• All these results can be discussed with the doctor for better perspective and outcomes
• Downtime is not much and one can resume their duty the next day.

Risks of RF

The risks or complications of radiofrequency include:

• Deep, brief sensations of heat can be felt on the skin's surface.
• Treatment can give bit of discomfort depending on your pain tolerance.
• Blisters, bumps, redness and swelling around the treated areas which is temporary and reversible.