Radio Frequency - Know Merits Of It!

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 a 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:

1. Tightens skin of forehead and lifts brows 
2. Thickens skin under the eyes and lifts the upper cheeks
3. Lift cheeks marginally and reduces enlarged pores
4. Reduces jowls and tightens sagging skin along the jawline and midface 
5. Tightens skin around the neck

Risks of RF
The risks or complications of radiofrequency include:

1. Deep, brief sensations of heat can be felt on the skin's surface.
2. Treatment can get uncomfortable or painful, depending on your pain tolerance.
3. Blisters, bumps, redness and swelling around the treated areas.
4. Sunken appearance on the treated area due to excessive tightening of the underlying tissue.