Particularly gentle and effective skin tightening without surgery – this is what thermal lifting, also called radiofrequency therapy, promises. STYLEBOOK Speak to a professional and explain all the advantages and risks of the lifting method.
What is radiofrequency therapy?
Dr. says. Clemens Fritsch, dermatologist, venereologist and allergist in Düsseldorf. The skin is treated with a special device that emits high-frequency radio waves. The resulting heat heats up the connective tissue, which leads to the tightening and formation of collagen fibers in the body. The tissue is deeply regenerated without damaging the skin layers. The warm thermal effect only applies to the lower layers of the skin, as the upper skin is gently cooled at the same time.”
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How it works: two mechanisms of action
1. High temperature collagen fibers
Radiofrequency energy, the electromagnetic oscillations of radio waves, heat collagen fibers in the deeper layers of the skin. When you do this, they contract and thus reduce the distance between the muscle and the dermis,” says Dr. Fritsch. This process, also known as contraction, can last up to two days and has an instant tightening effect on the skin from the inside out.
2. fibroblast stimulation
Radiofrequency waves also stimulate fibroblasts to produce collagen. This effect lasts for a few months and thus results in permanently tight and defined skin.
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Why is collagen so important for young skin?
Collagen is a structural protein in the human body and an essential part of the skin. Dr. explains. brisk. Collagen is mainly produced in fibroblasts, chondroblasts, osteoblasts and osteoblasts. Collagen, together with the proteoglycans that are also formed, ensures an increase in the strength of the extracellular matrix and, accordingly, elasticity, and forms a kind of framework in which the dermis and connective tissue are stretched. Unfortunately, as we age, natural collagen production decreases, causing the skin to sag and form wrinkles.”
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What is radiofrequency therapy?
Radiofrequency therapy can be used almost anywhere on the body. However, it is particularly suitable for a full face, neck and chest lift and promises smoothing wrinkles, improving skin elasticity, defining clear contours, and plumping and firm skin.
In the Al Ain region
Reducing drooping eyelids, bags under the eyes, and crow’s feet
in the face
Full face lift and contouring, double chin, sagging cheeks, sagging cheeks, tired skin
In the neck and chest area
Tighten wrinkles and reduce the so-called turkey neck
Benefits of radiofrequency therapy
Thermal lifting is a non-surgical method of skin rejuvenation, that is, without the use of a scalpel. Accordingly, no local anesthetic is required. It is also considered particularly gentle, painless, and safe.
During radiofrequency therapy, the regeneration of the skin itself is stimulated. This has the advantage that the effect of the treatment lasts from six to twelve months or even longer and therefore also significantly longer, for example, injections with wrinkle fillers.
Another advantage is that the method promises a very natural result, since it does not completely remove wrinkles, but only smoothes them. Since this method is gentle, it can be repeated regularly and fights skin aging very effectively in the long run. Thermal tightening is suitable for all skin types. The dose of radio waves emitted is adjusted according to the needs and skin type of each patient.
The gentle method and short treatment time of about 20 minutes allow the patient to go about their usual activities immediately after application. You don’t have to worry about stopping, taking medications for aftercare, or scarring. After treatment, you should avoid exposure to the sun for a week and use sunscreen.
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Disadvantages and risks of thermal lifting
As a rule, you should wait up to two weeks for the first visible result and up to six months for a visible result, because collagen fibers need this time to form and restructure. In rare cases, redness and slight swelling may occur in the short term.
Costs and treatment period
Six to ten 20-minute treatments are recommended for best results. Depending on the patient, there should be one to four weeks between sessions. For a long-lasting anti-aging effect, ideally update the treatment every twelve weeks. The cost of the treatment and skin area can range between 80 and 120 euros.
Where else is radiofrequency therapy used?
In medicine, radiofrequency therapy also treats varicose veins and chronic heartburn. There, she proved herself, forming taut connective tissue, and here z. B – in the legs and walls of the esophagus to activate them.
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– With expert advice from Dr. Fritsch and Dr. Musaspecialists in dermatologists, venereologists and allergists in Düsseldorf
