Radio Frequency RF

Radiofrequency is a type of energy, which is measured in “frequency,” or wavelengths per second. All types of energy, from the sound waves your iPod emits, to sunlight, to the heat coming off your body, to highly radioactive gamma rays, are classified according to their frequency on the “electromagnetic spectrum.”

Radiofrequency (RF) is one category on this spectrum and includes a lot of common energy types we use every day: WiFi signals, radio and TV waves, and microwave ovens. The RF energy used in skin tightening is in the ballpark of 450 kilohertz, which is on the slow end of the radiofrequency range. To put it in greater perspective, the wavelength used in RF skin tightening is about 100 million times slower than visible light, and over 1 billion times slower than an X-ray. Physics lesson aside, RF energy is quite calm when one considers the whole electromagnetic spectrum.

Radio Frequencies at non-ablation energy levels commonly used as a part of aesthetic treatments that can tighten skin, reduce fat by lipolysis and apoptosis, or promote healing.

Radio Frequency energy is a form of electromagnetic energy. Like any form of energy, RF has the capacity to produce heat—and while each brand-name application uses a slightly different technology, all work by heating the skin’s deeper layers to induce new collagen and elastin production and encourage cell turnover, helping skin become firmer, thicker and more youthful-looking.

An advantage of using RF to heat tissues, as opposed to lasers (which use higher-frequency light waves), is that the lower frequency of RF can safely penetrate to a deeper level, helping to improve skin tone and structure, even lifting tissues. Lasers for the most part work to improve the skin’s surface. Moreover, RF can safely treat more patients with different skin tones without risking permanent discoloration.

Zero Downtime

Generally, an RF treatment only lasts about 30 minutes. Additionally, because RF is non-invasive there is little to no downtime. That means you could get an RF treatment during your lunchtime break and be back to work immediately!

Almost Immediate Results

After RF, you get an immediate tightening of the collagen fibers. This is why it’s such a great treatment to do before an important event. Additionally, it also provides a long-lasting lift and increased volume.

Body Contouring

RF treatments are not just for your face, you can use RF to target certain areas of your body as well! Some of the most common target areas of RF are the face, eyes, tummy, and even arms and legs. Additionally, RF provides reduction of stretch marks, circumferential reduction, and body contouring. Usually, body contouring treatments require some form of surgery, but RF can contour certain areas of the body without a surgical procedure, for example, Portable PurenaSculpt ^® NEO Machine.

Wrinkle Reduction

RF is also extremely effective at reducing wrinkles and fine lines. Especially the nose-to-mouth lines. Additionally, RF also lifts the cheeks and tightens the jawline, which is why it’s such a great age prevention treatment.