Sagging skin is one of the most obvious signs of aging, and it doesn’t just occur on your face and neck—it can happen anywhere on the body. It used to be that the only solution for tightening sagging skin was surgery. But surgery is a big deal, and you might be wondering if dealing with drawbacks like pain and lots of downtime are really worth it. So, what if we told you, you could achieve tighter, more youthful skin without surgery, would you be interested in learning more?
Radio frequency energy for tightening skin is the latest trend in medical aesthetic treatments— and for good reason. This incredible technology can improve sagging skin on your face, neck, and all over the body, all without surgery! Instead of invasive procedures, treatment involves the use of radio frequency energy. When your skin is exposed to heat in the form of radio frequency (RF) energy, it speeds up your body’s own natural production of collagen. At Clarity, we offer several types of radio frequency treatments for skin tightening designed to target specific skin concerns.
The Top Five Radio Frequency Treatments
1. FaceTite
FaceTite is part of the Embrace RF series by InMode. It’s minimally invasive, directing radio frequency energy simultaneously from beneath the surface of the skin and on the surface of the skin. This radio frequency treatment uses RFAL – radio frequency assisted lipolysis. RFAL dissolves fat cells while also stimulating your collagen production for immediately tighter skin.
There are built-in safeguards that include real-time monitoring of your skin’s temperature and automatic RF energy shutoff. This means there’s no danger of your skin overheating. FaceTite is best for moderate sagging skin in the neck and jowl area.
2. Morpheus
Morpheus is the second component of Embrace RF by InMode. This RF treatment is very effective for treatment skin laxity and is often performed following a FaceTite treatment. Morpheus a fractionated radio frequency treatment that utilizes gold-plated steel micro needle heads.
These heads are used to direct RF energy deep into the dermis. The RF energy is dispersed into pre-selected depths – 2mm, 3 mm, or 4 mm. The energy then goes to work stimulating the body’s natural response to remodel collagen to tighten moderately lax skin.
This is an excellent alternative to treatine skin laxity for those who may not want or are not a candidate for Facetite.
3. Fractora
Fractora is another treatment that uses fractional radio frequency. With this treatment, we are able to resurface and rejuvenate the skin, improving uneven skin texture, scars (such as acne scars), and skin crepiness.
Fractora involves the use of a micro-pin handheld device. The pins perforate, or ablate, the epidermis in a controlled manner. At the same time, RF energy is delivered to heat the layers of the skin. The controlled perforation of your skin expedites cell turnover, re-texturizing your skin. The RF energy, which is delivered in a safe, controlled manner, causes the revitalization of collagen. Fractora is excellent for treating crepey skin and textural issues caused by genetics, acne, and loss of collagen.
4. Forma
Forma delivers RF energy using SMART RF technology. This technology allows us to constantly monitor the temperature of your skin to ensure that it’s heated to 41 to 43 degrees Celsius. This temperature is ideal to rebuild collagen and elastin, restoring tightness to your skin.
The RF energy is applied directly to your skin. Unlike Fractora and Morpheus, there’s no perforation/ablation involved. A cool, clear gel is applied to your skin and the Forma handpiece is smoothed over the treatment area, delivering the RF energy. The procedure is virtually painless. All you feel is heat similar to a hot stone massage. There’s also no downtime.
Forma can treat skin laxity and soften fine lines in crow’s feet, the eye area, jowls, nasolabial folds, and the neck.
The amazing results after just two Forma treatments.
5. Exilis
Exilis is a mono-polar radio frequency treatment. This treatment delivers RF energy along with ultrasound technology. Because of this, the RF energy is able to penetrate deeper into the fat layer of the skin. This provides an additional benefit of destroying micro areas of fat cells.
Like Forma, the skin is heated to a constant 41 to 43 degrees Celsius for collagen rebuilding. Exilis involves the placement of a grounding pad on the body. A mineral oil is then applied to the treatment area. As the handpiece is smoothed over the skin, you feel a slight warming. Also like Forma, treatment is noninvasive, and there’s no downtime.
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At Clarity, we realize that no two individuals are alike. That’s why we offer several different radio frequency treatments for skin tightening to target your specific concerns. This ensures that you get the best results possible. With a free consultation, we can help to determine if treatment with radio frequency is right for you, and which treatment will provide you with optimal results.
When it comes to radio frequency treatments, or any medical aesthetic treatments for that matter, it’s important that you work with a trained provider. Our medical staff remains current on all certifications and with the latest treatment protocols to ensure the best patient outcomes. If you’re interested in exploring the benefits of radio frequency treatments, call Clarity today to schedule your complimentary consultation!
Please note, results may vary. Your treatment options will be clearly reviewed with our medical professionals during your complimentary consultation.
