Everything You Need to Know About Radio-Frequency Skin Treatments

What is radio frequency?

The term “radio frequency” refers to the thermal energy that’s delivered to the skin by a device with the intention of causing micro-injuries, which trigger the creation of new collagen. Radio-frequency treatments can be performed on the face and all over the body, and it’s known to tighten, firm, and lift the skin with little to no downtime.

“[Many] procedures in cosmetic medicine are based on the concept of a ‘controlled injury’ to the skin,” says Newport Beach, California-based board-certified dermatologist Tony Nakhla, M.D. In the case of radio frequency, he says, radio waves pass through the skin’s surface to heat up the underlying tissue and cause a controlled burn. This triggers the body’s innate healing process, resulting in the production of the skin’s natural structural components like collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. After the skin heals, the result is a tighter, firmer, and lifted complexion. RF can also be used to contour the face and body due to its skin-tightening and fat-reduction capabilities.

The treatment itself isn’t new — as double board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeon Robert Schwarcz, M.D., points out, it’s been around for 20 years — but it has evolved considerably over the years. Dr. Hartman refers to its current technology as “the most-innovative method” of treating skin laxity and crepe-y skin.

Who is radio frequency for?

“Patients of all ages are now more interested in RF than ever,” says Newport, California-based board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Stefani Kappel, M.D., and that she recommends radio-frequency treatments for those over the age of 20.

Radiofrequency can provide different benefits for different age groups: during their 20s, Dr. Hartman’s patients typically seek RF to treat acne scars and skin texture, while applications for skin tightening of the face, jawline, and neck become more popular in and after patients’ 30s. Some older patients opt for RF treatments to delay, forego, or enhance the outcomes of facial surgeries.

Dr. Hartman also points out that RF treatments can be used on all skin tones and types without the risk of both hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation — a rare and versatile attribute that sets it apart from other lasers and broadband light treatments.

Read more: allure.com

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