Radiofrequency (RF) therapy is quickly becoming the popular alternative to invasive skin-tightening treatments such as Botox. This is in large part due to its status as a fully non-surgical procedure. But a treatment like RF therapy can sometimes sound too good to be true. 

So we’re here to answer the obvious question. Does RF therapy actually work to tighten the skin? Or is it just another convenient snake oil treatment touted by the skincare industry?

How Does Radiofrequency Therapy Work?

First, let’s cover the basics of what RF therapy actually is. This non-invasive treatment involves the use of radio waves to generate enough heat to stimulate collagen production in the skin. 

Collagen is an important fibrous protein in the body that gives our skin both strength and elasticity. Collagen levels in the body decrease with age, resulting in the formation of wrinkles. Because of this, it is used in many skincare products that purport to increase collagen levels and make the skin firmer and more youthful.

RF therapy is able to heat deep beneath your skin without damaging the top layer of your skin. The working idea behind the treatment is that by maintaining a steady temperature beneath the skin for a prolonged period, your body will begin releasing proteins that can encourage the growth of new collagen. 

And new collagen equals firmer and more youthful-looking skin! 

Proposed Benefits

• Tighter skin and improved elasticity
• Reduced appearance of cellulite
• Defense against sun damage
• Body contouring
• Face contouring

But Does It Work?

It’s all well and good to make claims, but does the treatment stand up to scrutiny? Well, the consensus on radiofrequency therapy is a resounding yes, at least where sagging and aging skin is concerned. Various studies have concluded that results of RF therapy are “favorable,” effectively rejuvenating and tightening the skin as well as reducing the appearance of cellulite. Not to mention further testimonials can be found all across the internet. 

Radiofrequency therapy can be used on both the face and body, depending on the areas you want to be treated. It is especially effective on the face, with one study showing an improvement in face and neck laxity of 96% of observed participants who had undergone treatment.

RF therapy is a safe, non-invasive, and relatively painless treatment. However, one should keep in mind that results are not immediate. Multiple treatments are often required, and results can be seen gradually. But sure enough, over the course of months, you will notice that targeted areas of skin have become tighter and firmer. 

If you’re looking to try radiofrequency therapy at home, consider the EvenSkyn® Lumo, an advanced radiofrequency-based handset that uses cutting-edge RF technology to reduce fine lines and sagging skin. It’s a safe and reliable at-home treatment for those of us who want quick and affordable cosmetic care at a moment's notice. 

All in all, RF therapy is worth a try if you find yourself less than impressed with the wrinkles and fine lines that are an inevitable part of the aging process. As long as you are committed to the process, you’ll see results.

 

 

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