Facial radiofrequency: What Is It, | Risks, Results, Options and Cost

Introduction

Increasingly, people are paying attention to the appearance of their skin and their body, which is why the demand for aesthetic treatments for both the body and the skin is increasing, and not only for women, since, According to the Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine, the percentage of male patients requesting aesthetic treatments is between 20% and 30% of the total population that undergoes these procedures.

But this also has a reason, and it is that due to stress, pollution, multiple occupations, and tanning sessions, the skin has been aging sooner and sooner, appearing spots and wrinkles that visually affect our appearance, but also with This and thanks to advances in technology, solutions and treatments such as facial radiofrequency appear that help us to reduce the effects of aging with a non-invasive and very safe aesthetic treatment.

Goals of facial radiofrequency

Radiofrequency has multiple advantages that have been improving over time due to the evolution of the medical equipment with which it is performed, the expression lines that appear over time can be smoothed, in addition to reaffirming little by little. little and with each session the facial tissues.

Facial radiofrequency also helps to immediately tighten collagen fibers, making it very desirable in the days leading up to large events such as weddings, birthdays, or simply special occasions. It is necessary to comment that because it is an aesthetic treatment that is usually done in more than one session, the results are cumulative, that is, the effectiveness of the result will be analyzed at the end of the scheduled sessions, not before.

What is facial radiofrequency?

For the medical and aesthetic professionals of the Cosmética Club Clinic, facial radiofrequency is a non-surgical medical-aesthetic treatment that stimulates and helps the regeneration and production of collagen in the skin through a head that releases electromagnetic waves to the dermal layers. Although this is its main function, radiofrequency also helps to increase the oxygen levels of the skin, which is noticeable after the treatment in the luminosity of the skin.

It has become a popular treatment for patients who want to improve the appearance of the skin since it is a quick and comfortable process, in which there are no periods of incapacity for work or scars. It is a non-surgical process that is carried out in sessions of 30 minutes, the number of sessions varies depending on the condition of the patient’s skin and the results to be achieved, and the procedure is satisfactory to the extent that the equipment with which it is used is carried out is adequate and has the necessary quality.

Who can have this treatment?

Facial radiofrequency is a treatment that can be performed on anyone over 18 years of age seeking a firming skin treatment. With this treatment, you can also treat the signs of aging, acne scars, and spots caused by pregnancy, without the anesthesia or the inability of surgeries.

Then we also said that people who can benefit from treatment are those with spots produced by the sun, large pores, and fine lines, to the end of the treatment the skin will look smooth and illuminated. The only people who are not advised to perform this type of procedure are those who have suffered from skin cancer or have skin with broken capillaries or rosacea, in the latter two cases, it is best to consult with a medical professional so that He is the one who decides which treatment to use according to his skin type and condition.

How do I choose a medical professional to perform facial radiofrequency?

To choose the best professional to care for your skin and taking into account that this is a non-surgical aesthetic procedure, some indications should be taken into account when choosing the Clinic where the procedure will be performed, some of them are the following:

• Make sure that the medical center has the appropriate radiofrequency equipment, and that it is in good condition, if possible ask the professional about the type of equipment that is handled there.
• Ask the professional about patients who have already undergone this aesthetic procedure, and who, if possible, show you before and after images.
• Ask for references in your close social circle, perhaps someone you know has already undergone this aesthetic procedure and can tell you about their experience.
• Check the name of the clinic on the Internet, check their website, and analyze the comments left by their patients.
• They advised choosing a professional to perform a personalized diagnosis, so appropriate treatment depending on each type of skin condition is performed.

Remember that this aesthetic treatment will be carried out on your face, your letter of introduction to the world, for this reason, you must make sure to choose a professional who meets your wishes, but who is realistic and does not neglect your health.

How is the first consultation?

In the prior radiofrequency consultation, the aesthetic professional will analyze the skin and each of its layers to decide whether it is appropriate to proceed with the radiofrequency treatment and how many sessions should be carried out to achieve the desired objectives. The aesthetic professional will make sure that the patient is suitable to carry out the procedure, since pregnant patients, with pacemakers or who have had skin cancer, are patients who cannot have this procedure.

In this first consultation, it can also be analyzed whether to achieve the desired results, the patient should receive some mixture of treatments since radiofrequency helps to enhance the effects of other facial aesthetic treatments such as injections of collagen inducers or botox, but This will only be decided after the first consultation where the patient will comment to the professional about the results they want to see on their skin.

Recommendations to follow before treatment

Before starting the treatment of facial radiofrequency sessions, the professional will give a series of tips so that the treatment can be carried out, some of the most general are:

• Avoid anything that irritates the skin, be it overly aggressive creams, peels, or chemical peels.
• Avoid sunbathing directly, use sunscreen daily, and if exposure to the sun is unavoidable, try to wear hats or caps to avoid direct exposure.
• Do not expose your face to tanning lamps.

How is facial radiofrequency performed?

The treatment may vary according to the professional who performs it or the type of clinic, but the steps that will be carried out in each of the facial radiofrequency sessions will be broadly shown below.

• In the first instance, any type of makeup or cosmetic product is worn by the patient that day will be removed, and the facial part will be fully cleaned.
• A conductive gel will be applied, which must be adequate to work with radio frequency equipment.
• After this, we proceed to perform massages for 10 to 15 minutes in a circular way on the face, the patient will feel a slight heat, this heat is what promotes the facelift.
• After the massage with the radiofrequency head, the gel will be removed and a tightening mask can be put on to seal the radiofrequency treatment.

It is a treatment that requires 1 to 6 sessions, and at least one treatment per week is recommended, this treatment shows almost instantaneous results, but maintenance sessions are recommended after all sessions have been completed.

There is a new modality of facial radiofrequency called Morpheus that is applied to the skin using a head that has 24 microneedles that penetrate up to 4 mm into the skin, releasing the heat there is a very safe and effective way. By heating the skin from within, the re-tightening and skin retraction effects are even more powerful in the words of The CLINIC medical team.

What care should I have after the procedure?

Facial radiofrequency care is very similar to what anyone should have with their skin before this procedure or even the care that any patient should have with their skin.

• Daily use of sunscreen with an SPF greater than 30.
• Avoid sunbathing in the central hours of the day, since the solar UV rays are strongest between 10 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon
• Use moisturizing creams or gels, if possible they are prescribed by a specialist skin doctor.
• Drink water and increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables.

Although these are elementary care, and that anyone who wants to take care of their skin should assume, they are not one hundred percent mandatory recommendations after a radiofrequency treatment.

Results

The results of this treatment vary depending on the type of skin condition of the patient, but in most cases, those who have undergone the treatment claim to see results from the first session on the skin, these changes include a tighter skin and radiant with a decrease in wrinkles or fine expression lines, in conclusion, a more youthful-looking skin at the end of the treatment.

Although the results are mostly successful, and it is a very popular treatment against surgical facial processes, the SEME states that the results of the process may be affected, in patients who consume tobacco daily, alcohol above the average, or patients who do not monitor the harmful effects of the sun, since the treatment also depends on the care that the patient has with his skin.

Contraindications or side effects

The side effects of this treatment are minor compared to facial surgical treatments, even so, there may be unwanted effects that may be caused by mishandling of radio frequency equipment or by excessive use of it.

Some of these side effects can be burns or blisters on the skin, excessive redness or it takes time to disappear after each session, but it is reiterated that these situations are only due to radio frequency overexposure, that is why it is insisted that the patient Go to a certified aesthetic center with professionals qualified in the handling of facial radiofrequency equipment.

Frequent questions

• Is it normal for radiofrequency to dry my skin? If a good gel was used in the treatment together with a hydration mask, the treatment should not dry out the skin. Medical professionals from the Clinic.
• If I have been diagnosed with melanoma, can I have a facial radiofrequency? Sometimes small imperceptible cells can remain dormant without causing problems, but in the event of physical action or aggression on it, the melanoma can be reactivated, so in this case, caution is recommended and not pass the radio frequency on the area where the melanoma was removed.
• What time must elapse between radiesse and radio frequency filling? One month is recommended so that the planted product is well established in the tissues.
• If I had breast cancer some time ago, can I have the radiofrequency? Facial medical radiofrequency is not contraindicated in patients with a history of breast cancer in remission.
• How many radiofrequency sessions do I need to brighten my face? This varies depending on each patient, age, and skin type, it can be from 1 to 6 sessions.
• Can I have facial radiofrequency if I have breast implants? Yes, in this case, radio frequency is not contraindicated.
• Why is radiofrequency of medical use? There are several types of radio frequency on the market, those with the highest power are for medical use only, and the ones with medium power and lower power are used by physiatrists and beauticians.
• I am planning to have a facial radiofrequency but I would like to know if it is safe if I have a chin implant? everything will depend on the material from which the implant you are wearing is made, if they are hyaluronic implants, the ideal is not to pass radiofrequency over the area since it accelerates the removal if they are permanent implants, and they are silicone there would be no problem, another thing is that it is a metallic implant or that it has some metallic fixation component, in which case, you should not do radio frequency, since metals heat up and can cause burns, or loosen or come loose if they are fixation pieces as in the case of dental implants.
• I want to know if the use of facial radio frequency on blemished skin is prohibited and the space between sessions. RF can be performed without problems on blemished skin, although treating blemishes would also be suitable. The RF should be done 1 time a week and, depending on the flaccidity you have, do subsequent maintenance.
• Can you apply facial radiofrequency if you have dental caps? Since the inside covers are made of metal, would it be contraindicated to apply facial radiofrequency? It depends on the material of the cover. RF can be adjusted in terms of frequency, intensity, and depth.