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Radiofrequency Skin Tightening Lift-Shape

As we age skin loses its firm and plump structure, due to a decrease in collagen and elastin, becoming wrinkled, saggy, and slack. This can cause a loss of confidence and low self-esteem. Westfield Clinic can help.

Radiofrequency (RF) therapy, also called radiofrequency skin tightening, is a nonsurgical method of tightening your skin.

The procedure involves using energy waves to heat the deep layer of your skin known as your dermis. This heat stimulates the production of collagen.

Collagen is the most common protein in your body. It creates the framework of your skin and gives your skin its firmness and support.

Radiofrequency Skin Tightening Lift-Shape – is a safe, effective anti-aging treatment that lifts, firms, re-models, and contours key areas of the body (and face).
It further stimulates the breaking down of fat deposits and reduces cellulite.

Areas treated:

Thighs

Inside thighs
Above the knee area
Abdomen
Buttocks
Underarms (otherwise known as bingo wings)

Face/neck/under chin/jowls RF Skin Tightening (see Ice-Wave RF)

Breast uplift (see IPL Breast Enhancement)

HOW DOES IT WORK

The radio frequency alternates at high and low-frequency currents. This heats the deeper skin tissues whilst cooling measures are taken on the skin surface by applying cooling ultrasound gel. Cooling the skin surface pushes the RF current into the deeper dermis

The circulation is improved and collagen contracts in the dermal layer of the skin, it becomes thickened and strengthened, as new collagen is produced, the skin becomes firmer and the contours are lifted.

The existing collagen under the skin is transformed, encouraging the production of new collagen and elastin cells.

RF current causes shrinkage of long, loose collagen strands. Collagen fibers can shrink up to a third in length. Denaturing the collagen, leading to a longer-term production of new strong 'straight' collagen fibers. This actions helps to tighten lax skin.

It is important to note that collagen reproduction can take up to can to 4 months to fully complete, this re-aligns and regenerates collagen in your skin to replace aging, sagging skin with fresher, firmer skin (a form of Collagen induction therapy).

Radiofrequency long wavelengths penetrate the skin, passing through it deep into the fat layer, gradually heating the tissue. Fat cells start to melt and metabolise at 40 degrees Celsius, as they heat up more quickly than other skin tissue, as a result, the fat cells are disrupted, This can lead to a movement of fat across the fat cell membranes into the surrounding tissue fluid resulting in a subtle reduction of fat in
the treatment areas. It is important to realise that this fat is not being removed from the body – it will be transported to the liver for metabolism. To achieve best results clients need to exercise for approx 20 minutes following treatment and also to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

and the body is encouraged to reabsorb them, ready for elimination.

CAN I COMBINE WITH MICRONEEDLING?

Yes!

If you would like to improve scars or skin laxity/sagging skin, the addition of radiofrequency therapy to microneedling treatments can give you dramatically better results. The combination of the two therapies helps further stimulate collagen production, giving your skin a healthier, firmer, rejuvenated appearance.

Alternativly if you want to treat cellulite but like cavitation treatment (due to the high-pitched sound in your ears) then microneedling at a deeper depth followed by this Heat-Wave Radio Frequncy is a good option.

RF plus microneedling is better because the microneedling part of the procedure creates numerous minuscule pinpricks in the skin. These pinpricks serve as microscopic channels for the flow of radiofrequency energy, which is applied subsequently. As a result, not only are the skin’s natural healing responses evoked, but collagen production is stimulated to give you smoother, tighter, younger-looking skin.

An added advantage of the microneedling plus RF combination is that it is less aggressive than deep chemical peels and laser skin resurfacing. This means you can achieve noticeable improvements in the appearance of your skin with a shorter recovery time, usually less than 5 days. Most clients experience only minor redness and dryness after microneedling plus RF and can return to work immediately after the treatment. You should be aware that you will require multiple treatment sessions of RF and microneedling for optimum results.

AM I SUITABLE

RF is not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle and taking care of your body.

Fat is not being removed from the body – it will be transported to the liver for metabolism. To achieve the best results, you need to follow the post-treatment advise. It is important to have 'realistic expectations' when opting for non-surgical treatments.

A medical history will be taken to check suitability before treatment can begin. This treatment is not suitable for patients with: Pacemaker or bio-medical implants, Auto-immune diseases, Pregnancy, Bleeding abnormalities, or on Blood thinning medication. A doctor's note is required for conditions including, Thyroid, Heart, Liver, Kidney disease, Diabetes, and High blood pressure.

POST-TREATMENT

You may experience mild heat, mild swelling and/or slight redness in the treated area. This is a normal reaction after RF treatments; the skin will settle very quickly. To ease any mild swelling, you may apply an icepack to the treatment area a few times a day. To relieve the redness of your skin, you can apply soothing gels or creams (Aloe Vera or Vitamin E are recommended).

If you are safe to do so, you should exercise for 20 minutes following each treatment to encourage circulation and removal

of dispersed fat cells.

Avoid excessive heat (hot baths, direct sun) for at least 48 hours after your treatment.

You should drink at least 2 litres of water a day, for 3 days, to help flush out the metablolised fat cells.

Avoid saturated fatty foods for 72hrs

Do not drink alcohol 72hrs after.

Avoid caffeine for 72hrs.

HOW MANY WILL I NEED

A course of 6-19 sessions, once a fortnight (or weekly, or monthly depending on budget) will help shape the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, or bingo wings.

Some people require more than 9 sessions and there is no guarantee as results vary with individual.

Radio Frequency is powerful, therefore only one area can be worked on in a 30-minute session.

WHAT DOES IT COST

(course of 6 Save 15% or course of 9 save 20%)

Upper arms or above knee £65. A course of 6 £331. A course of 9 £468

Abdomen, buttocks or inside/outside thighs £85. A Course of 6 £433. A course of 9 £612

Front or back of thighs quote

MICRONEEDLING & RF COMBINED

(Course of 3 save 10%, Course of 6 save 15%, Course of 9 save 20% when paid upfront)

One 10x10 area £63. Course of 3 £170. Course of 6 £321 Course of 9 £453

Two 10x10 areas (or one 20x10cm) £89. Course of 3 £240. Course of 6 £454. Course of 9 £640

Three 10x10 areas (or one 30x10cm) £134. Course of 3 £361. Course of 6 £683. Course of 9 £968