WHAT IS  RADIOFREQUENCY – RF?

 

 Radiofrequency (RF) energy is a new non-surgical tightening of the skin. RF skin tightening is used to treat sagging /aging skin and treats skin laxity and best suited to patients with mild to moderate sagging skin. It is can be used to treat :

 

- forehead

- under the eyes

- cheeks

- mid-face

- jawline 

- Neck

 

 It can also be used amongst ultrasound cavitation to assist in further fat breakdown and to tighten the skin.

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AM I A CANDIDATE  FOR ULTRASOUND AND RF?

 

 People with cardiac and vascular diseases, pacemaker carriers and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid undergoing the procedure. It is a fairly safe treatment for anybody else.

 

IS IT SAFE?

 

Yes, it is a non-invasive procedure  (this means no cutting, leaves no scars or the need for any post-operative course) and no downtime should be experienced after the treatment.

 

WHICH AREAS CAN EFFECTIVELY BE TREATED?

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- Face

- Thighs

- Abdomen and buttocks 

- Calves

- Arms 

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These are the most appropriate but there is no real limitation as to areas of the body.

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NUMBER OF TREATMENTS :

 

Ultrasound Cavitation: 6 – 10 treatments spaced one week apart

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Skin Tightening: 6 – 10 treatments spaced one week apart

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