Don't hide your skin!

Don't hide your skin!

Monopolar Radiofrequency (RF) Technology

Monopolar RF technology, which was introduced six years ago and which is credited as the first non-surgical skin-tightening device, has been the catalyst for what is now an explosion in non-invasive skin tightening with different technologies and areas of the body that we can treat. Originally used to lift the eyebrows, monopolar RF was found to be effective in tightening the jowls and neck area with its unique approach of cooling the outer layer of skin while heating the deeper layers to cause tightening.

Non Surgical Facelift

RF is a non-invasive monopolar Radio Frequency Energy System. This procedure will benefit Clients who want to correct the "jowling effect". These are the little pouches, or loose skin, that begin to form along the jaw line.

It Will help to lift and or tighten the skin, and soften wrinkles. In some cases the patient may experience a slight lift in the eyebrow area, and hooding of the upper eyelids may become less pronounced. The tightening of skin in the jaw area, will reduce the jowling effect.

RF is geared at the regeneration of the collagen in the skin. The collagen is heated by the radio frequency energy, and it contracts and tightens. Also, creating heat in the epidermal layer is interpreted as a injury by the body and in response the body increases white cell, fibroblast and collagen production. This gives the skin a tighter appearance, and softer diminished lines and wrinkles.

The Radio waves creates heat within the subcutaneous tissue layer causing immediate collagen contraction. This is followed by gradual collagen tightening, followed by a growth in collagen, which lifts the skin without damage to the epidermis. During this procedure the patient will feel the cooling and heating sensation of this process. We apply ultrasound gel to act as a conductor, it also enhances the radio frequency energy.

There are no restrictions on activities following the treatment.

Most clients will notice results immediately after the treatment.

STUDY

Monopolar Radio Frequency Facial Tightening: A Retrospective Analysis of Efficacy and Safety in over 600 Treatments (Weiss, R.A., M.A. Weiss, et al) Journal of Drugs in Dermatology - Vol. 5; Issue 8; 707-712; September 2006.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

Monopolar radio frequency used for skin tightening has been utilised on over 10,000 patients since 2002. In order to establish the actual rate and degree of side effects in our clinical experience, a retrospective chart review was performed.

RESULTS

The most common immediate and expected clinical effects were erythema and edema lasting less than 24 hours, although 6 patients reported edema lasting up to one week. There were no permanent side effects. In total, 2.7% of treatments resulted in temporary side effects, the most significant of which was a slight depression on the cheek, which completely resolved within 3.5 months. Other side effects included localised areas of acneform subcutaneous erythematous papules and a linear superficial crust. Tenderness of the neck lasting from 2 weeks was also reported.

CONCLUSION

Our data, obtained in an office setting without injectable anaesthetic or IV sedation, indicate that monopolar RF for skin tightening is a very safe procedure. The treatment algorithm and tips have evolved over several years leading to increased safety and efficacy. Side effects are infrequent, self-limited, and minor, comparing favourably to other nonablative devices utilised for facial rejuvenation.

Take the next step

We can discuss your concerns and goals while you learn about our treatments and programs. To to set up a  consultation call or whatsapp : 03235279126 or call / msg: 03335302441 and one of our skin clinic expect will reply you straight back to discuss your individual requirements.

Therapeutic treatments

Lunchtime Eye Lift

A non-surgical alternative to eye lid surgery for eye bags & puffy eyes.

Bags, puffiness, crêpey skin or dark shadowing under the eyes is a common complaint among many ladies and men as they age. This often makes them look tired and worn out. Eyelid or eye surgery called blepharoplasty is a surgical option to correct this aesthetic problem. For many who are afraid of surgery in this area there may be an effective nonsurgical option to reduce the appearance of the bags, puffiness & lax skin under their eyes.

The Skin Clinic uses  RF energy to  penetrate into the  dermis, the electric energy in turn is transformed into thermal energy, Meanwhile, the inner temperature of tissue increases, so that heated collagen fibers are shrunken immediately and stimulated to accelerate regeneration of collagen protein in a long term.a small area like eye can be treated, reaching a result of cantus lifting and crow's feet removal.

Face Lift (Non-Surgical)

The Skin Clinic use unique Monopolar / bipolar Radio Frequency technology and effectively realizes skin tightening, wrinkle reduction, skin lifting, and skin resurfacing with systemic collagen enhancement and skin anti-laxity by a safe process. Nasolabial Lines (the lines that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth) or Marionette Lines (the lines that run downwards from the corners of the mouth) also become less prominent by this safe process. The result is wrinkle free and glowing youthful face.

Cellulite Reduction

Monopolar / bipolar / tripolar RF technology is proved to be the most effective and non-invasive slimming solutions nowadays. It acts with three different probes to offer patients long-lasting cellulite reduction and body contouring as well as facial sculpture treatment without any side effect. RF delivers focused energy at a precise depth in subcutaneous fat layers targeting fat tissue causing a non-thermal effect. Unlike the thermal effect, it will only target the fat tissue.

The surrounding structures within and around the focal area such as the epidermis, blood, vessels, nerves and connective tissue etc will not be damaged. Meanwhile the metabolized contents (triglyceride, fatty acid) of cells will excrete outside body automatically drained through blood circulation and lymphatic drainage without harm to the human body.