Radiofrequency (RF) Treatments

It takes time for your skin to produce new skin cells, collagen and elastin. You should see changes to your skin tone and appearance within 2 to 6 months. Some people need 2 to 6 treatments.

Depending on your treatment goals, PA Ellie Zarnegar may recommend getting other nonsurgical cosmetic procedures during the same appointment. These treatments include: Microneedling, Dermal Fillers, or BOTOX.

Radio frequency skin tightening can give you the results of a facelift (rhytidectomy) without the need for surgery.

Radio frequency skin tightening is an outpatient procedure. It takes about one hour, depending on the treatment area. You go home soon after the procedure. The treatment area may feel warm. And you may experience tingling vibrations or mild discomfort. You should alert your provider if you feel an uncomfortable burning sensation.

Radio frequency devices use safe levels of low-frequency electromagnetic waves to generate heat. This heat penetrates deep into your skin’s layers. There, it stimulates new skin cell production (regeneration). The treatment also stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. These proteins give skin cells more strength and flexibility. As a result, sagging skin regains its firm shape and feel.

You can expect there will be some inflammation, swelling and redness like a sunburn that can last for 24 – 48 hours after the procedure. There may be some minor pinpoint bleeding and possibly some bruising. You will be advised on how to care for your skin during healing. It is important to wear sunscreen and avoid sun exposure while you heal. We also advise you to avoid applying makeup for 24 hours.

Good candidates must be in good health, have signs of skin aging and realistic expectations. RF Microneedling can treat all skin types and colors including tanned skin. People who have active cold sores, a skin infection, a skin disease such as psoriasis, are receiving chemo or radiation, take anticoagulant medications, are pregnant or have a history of poor scarring including keloid scars, or poor wounding are not good candidates.

After treatments, you will immediately see an improved facial appearance. You may experience some redness or swelling, depending on the course of treatment created for you by PA Ellie Zarnegar. This may last a couple of hours and up to a few days. In the following days, you may see and feel minor scabbing that will naturally heal and shed off. You may cover the area with some make-up. Each RF treatment takes about 30 minutes. Immediately after the treatment, you can return to your daily activities

This treatment is not suitable for patients with pacemakers, defibrillators, or any implanted electronic devices, as well as metal implants in the treatment area. Our provider will consult with you prior to choosing this treatment.

Microneedling uses fine, sterile needles to penetrate the skin, causing micro-wounds that stimulate the wound healing process and collagen production. RF microneedling combines radiofrequency energy with microneedling to amplify collagen and elastin production by reaching deeper layers of the skin. RF microneedling can treat more problems than traditional microneedling such as fine lines and wrinkles, scarring, pigmentation, skin laxity, and much more. RF microneedling is also a more customizable treatment because the puncture depth and RF energy can be adjusted from patient to patient.

RF microneedling can treat a variety of skin concerns including lines and wrinkles, pigmentation, pores, acne scarring, keloid scarring, stretch marks, skin laxity, texture, and much more.

RF skin tightening can treat lax skin anywhere on the body, cellulite, and wrinkles.

The number of treatments needed depends on the severity of the condition being treated and your overall aesthetic goals. Typically, patients need anywhere from 6-8 treatments to see optimal results.

It is recommended to come in every 2 weeks for RF skin tightening treatments and every 6 weeks for RF microneedling treatments.

RF skin tightening treatments are painless and are often compared to a hot stone massage. During your treatment, you will experience a warm, soothing sensation.

RF microneedling treatments are slightly more uncomfortable than the skin tightening treatment, however, a topical numbing cream will be applied prior to treatment to help with any discomfort.