RADIO FREQUENCY SKIN TIGHTENING

Radio frequency technologies are used to stimulate collagen production for skin tightening, wrinkle reduction, acne scarring, and minimise pores reduction.   The radio frequency generates two or three currents, depending on the size of the RF, which alternate high and low frequency currents no less than 1000 times per second in the deeper skin tissue to promote blood circulation and tighten the skin while cooling the skin surface with cooling ultrasound gel.  The dermal layer of the skin is heated to maintain a normal temperature. Most of the RF energy enters the deeper dermal layer, allowing deeper layers of skin to be heated to 45 to 60 degrees celsius. The dermal layer of skin becomes thickened with new collagen production and wrinkles are pushed out, resulting in firmer skin and lifted contours. 

 AW3 uses radio frequency energy, which causes the water molecules in your tissues to twist and vibrate, causing friction and heat to be generated in very specific areas deep within your skin.   This heat then causes a focused wound healing response that can take up to four months to complete, realigning and regenerating collagen in your skin to replace ageing, sagging skin with younger, fresher skin a type of collagen stimulation therapy.  The RF uses two head pieces that provide controlled radio frequency energy for deep penetration of up to 20MM and superficial penetration of RF energy between two and six millimetres.   By allowing deep controlled penetration of RF energy, the RF hand piece treats skin tightening and collagen production by:  

1. Tightening the underlying tissues, which causes new collagen to be produced and pushes any wrinkles out.  

2. Increased blood circulation to the area to heal and repair it.

The RF hand piece penetrates less deeply into the skin tissue and is ideal for use in a facial tightening procedure where the controlled heating at the desired penetration depth is ideal. A W3 generally tightens, smoothens and re-contours your skin from the inside out while also rejuvenating the firmness and texture of your skin. 

We can use a small RF handle for smaller areas and a large RF handle for larger areas because it penetrates deeper and wider, resulting in a quicker treatment time.   Skin tightening is used to tighten loose skin after laser lipo, cavitation, or acne scarring to develop more collagen, remove acne scars, and provide a smoother appearance.   Wrinkle reduction through collagen stimulation and skin tightening.   Minimise pores to reduce their appearance. 

Clients who cannot be treated with the AW3 radio frequency treatment include:  

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding 

Pulse rate lower than 50 and higher than 120 beats per minute 

Poor blood circulation 

Hypertension

Heart disease 

Anticoagulant medication  

Blood clotting disorders  

Deep vein thrombosis  

Liver disease  

Kidney stones and gallstones  

Diabetes 

Hyperlipidaemia  

Pacemaker  

Metal implants 

Silicone implants skin inflammation wounds in treatment area

Scarred skin  

Photosensitive skin 

Dysplastic moles or Melanoma  

Cancer 

Haemophilia 

Psoriasis  

Oedema 

Eczema 

Immune system disorders such as lupus, HIV or AIDS 

Asthma 

Psychological disorder  

Abdominal hernia or previous abdominal hernia surgery  

Tattoo 

Obesity  

Amorphous 

Cold induced metabolic disorders

Yes, RF treatment is painless. Mild redness may appear on occasion, but it is highly unlikely to cause any actual pain. In fact, the procedure is quite relaxing, and the heat from the hand piece felt during the treatment is perfectly tolerable. This treatment is non-surgical, non-invasive, and there should be no downtime after the treatment.

Two sessions per week are required, with a total of eight required for maximum results.

The treatment time varies depending on the treatment area, but a full face usually takes 20 minutes.

Tighten the skin Improved collagen Wrinkle reduction Improves acne scarring Contract pores Normal reactions during treatment Mild heat related pain. 

Mild heat related pain

Transient mild erythema and swelling

Temporary tenderness 

Temporary dysesthesia  

Scarring  

Skin burn  

Fat atrophy

Infection 

Pigment changes 

Subcutaneous nodal formation