Radio Frequency (RF) Skin Tightening Treatment
What is Radio Frequency or RF
Radio Frequency or RF energy is a form of electromagnetic energy that penetrates the skin layers to selectively heat the dermis to stimulate collagen and elastin production, this results in skin tightening, improved texture and tone, and reduction in appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
As RF energy passes through the skin it encounters resistance, this results in heating of the tissue which leads to an immediate tightening caused by contraction of the collagen fibres, this is a temporary tightening. As the tissue is heated for a longer period a thermal injury is created and the wound healing response results in collagen production and long term results.
Multipolar RF in contrast to bipolar and monopolar RF, has multiple positive negative and positive electrodes that the energy passes through. This form of RF current flow, results in a well defined field of heating in the area being treated.
Radio frequency can be used on all skin types unlike light based treatments like IPL and laser. It is a comfortable treatment with little to no downtime.
At Allure Skincare we use two types of RF skin tightening treatment, Comfort Line RF Skin Tightening and Vivace Fractional RF Microneedling, both are explained in more detail below.
As RF energy passes through the skin it encounters resistance, this results in heating of the tissue which leads to an immediate tightening caused by contraction of the collagen fibres, this is a temporary tightening. As the tissue is heated for a longer period a thermal injury is created and the wound healing response results in collagen production and long term results.
Multipolar RF in contrast to bipolar and monopolar RF, has multiple positive negative and positive electrodes that the energy passes through. This form of RF current flow, results in a well defined field of heating in the area being treated.
Radio frequency can be used on all skin types unlike light based treatments like IPL and laser. It is a comfortable treatment with little to no downtime.
At Allure Skincare we use two types of RF skin tightening treatment, Comfort Line RF Skin Tightening and Vivace Fractional RF Microneedling, both are explained in more detail below.