Radiofrequency (RF) therapy or skin tightening is a non-surgical method of tightening your skin. The process uses energy waves to heat your deep skin layers i.e. the dermis. This creates collagen that gives your skin its firmness. This article will examine how this procedure works and its benefits for your skin.
How Does Radio-frequency Skin Tightening Work?
Initially, Thermalift was the first type of radiofrequency available for skin tightening. However, many companies offer similar technology. Some common types of systems in the United States include:
● Thermi
● Thermage
● Exilis
● Profound RF
RF waves heat your deep skin layer to between 122 and 167 degrees Fahrenheit. Studies have discovered that maintaining a temperature over 115 degrees Fahrenheit for over 3 minutes makes your body release heat-shock proteins.
These proteins stimulate your body to form new collagen fibers. In most cases, the procedure is painless and lasts less than an hour.
What Are Radio-frequency Waves?
RF waves are a form of radiation. This is the release of energy in the form of electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves can either be low or high, depending on the energy released. For example, gamma rays and x-rays are high-energy radiation. On the other hand, RF waves are considered low energy.
What Are the Benefits of Radiofrequency Skin Tightening?
The main benefits of RF therapy are tighter skin and the removal of wrinkles. However, the procedure can also help you with the following:
Fighting sun damage
When you expose your skin to ultraviolet (UV) rays, collagen fibers will break down. This leads to your skin becoming disorganized.
According to a 2011 study, three months of RF treatment led to significant improvements in patients with mild to moderate sun damage.
Wrinkles and fine lines
In 2018, a study was conducted to examine the effect of RF therapy on 70 middle-aged women with eye wrinkles. The results showed three treatments in 6 weeks significantly reduced their wrinkles.
Face slimming
Regular RF treatment can be a non-surgical method of slimming your face. A 2017 study examined the effect of using RF on 14 middle-aged women. It aimed to see if it could break down fat in the lower face. After five weeks, over 90 percent of the women had a fat reduction.
Conclusion
Radiofrequency therapy offers lots of benefits and is worth your money. However, contact your doctor to know if there are any possible dangers to your skin.
