Radiofrequency

Radiofrequency is a medical treatment that uses electromagnetic energy to heat the deep layers of the skin in a controlled way without damaging its surface.

This increase in temperature stimulates the natural repair mechanisms of the body, favouring the production of collagen and elastin, with the objective of improving the firmness and quality of the skin.

It is a treatment widely used both for facial rejuvenation and for certain body indications.

Radiofrequency generates a controlled heating in the dermis and the subcutaneous tissue. This stimulus favours:

• The production of new collagen.
• The reorganisation of the existing fibres.
• The formation of elastin.
• Better local circulation.
• The progressive improvement of skin firmness.

The results appear gradually as these biological processes develop.

Radiofrequency can help to improve:

• Facial laxity.
• Body laxity.
• Skin ageing.
• Loss of firmness.
• Fine wrinkles.
• Decrease of elasticity.
• Overall quality of the skin.

Depending on the equipment used, it can also be part of protocols to improve other aesthetic alterations.

It can be used in different areas of the body, among them:

• Face.
• Neck.
• Décolletage.
• Jaw contour.
• Abdomen.
• Arms.
• Thighs.
• Buttocks.
• Knees.

The indication will depend on the state of the tissues and the objectives of the patient.

It may be indicated in people who:

• Present mild or moderate laxity.
• Wish to prevent skin ageing.
• Seek to improve firmness without surgery.
• Want to complement other rejuvenation treatments.

The medical assessment will make it possible to determine whether it is the most appropriate treatment.

After applying a conductive gel when necessary, the doctor moves the applicator over the skin performing a uniform and controlled heating.

The procedure is usually comfortable and well tolerated.

The session usually lasts between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the treated area.

Most patients can immediately resume their usual activity. It is possible to present:

• Mild redness.
• Sensation of heat.
• Slight temporary sensitivity.

These effects usually disappear within a few hours.

Some patients perceive a slight initial improvement of the firmness.

However, the main effect appears progressively during the following weeks and months, as collagen production increases.

The duration depends on:

• Age.
• The degree of laxity.
• Lifestyle habits.
• The protocol performed.
• The subsequent maintenance.

In many cases several initial sessions followed by periodic maintenance treatments are recommended.

Radiofrequency makes it possible to:

• Improve the firmness of the skin.
• Favour collagen production.
• Rejuvenate the appearance of the face.
• Improve elasticity.
• Achieve firmer and more uniform skin.
• Perform a treatment without surgery and with immediate recovery.

Radiofrequency is a generally well-tolerated treatment. There may appear transiently:

• Redness.
• Sensation of heat.
• Slight inflammation.
• Local sensitivity.

Significant complications are infrequent when the treatment is performed with adequate equipment and by qualified professionals.

It is generally recommended to:

• Maintain adequate hydration.
• Use sunscreen when the face is treated.
• Avoid intense heat during the first hours if the doctor considers it appropriate.
• Follow the personalised recommendations indicated after the session.

Yes. Radiofrequency can be integrated into personalised protocols together with:

• Collagen biostimulators.
• Skinboosters.
• Polynucleotides.
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
• Medical lasers.
• Chemical peels.
• Other regenerative medicine treatments.

The combination will depend on the diagnosis and the therapeutic objectives.

It is advisable to request a medical assessment if:

• You notice a loss of firmness.
• You present facial or body laxity.
• You wish to prevent skin ageing.
• You seek a non-surgical treatment to improve the quality of the tissues.

• Myth: Radiofrequency replaces a surgical lift. Fact: No. It can improve firmness in mild or moderate cases, but it does not replace surgery when there is significant laxity.
• Myth: The results appear immediately. Fact: The main improvement depends on the progressive production of collagen and develops during the following months.
• Myth: A single session is enough. Fact: In most cases a better result is obtained through a protocol of several sessions.
• Myth: Radiofrequency thins the skin. Fact: No. Its objective is to stimulate regeneration and improve the firmness of the tissues.
• Myth: It is an exclusively facial treatment. Fact: It can also be used in different body areas.

• Radiofrequency stimulates the natural production of collagen by means of controlled heat.
• It improves the firmness and elasticity of the skin progressively.
• It is a non-surgical treatment with little recovery time.
• A protocol of several sessions is usually recommended.
• It can be combined with other rejuvenation and regenerative medicine treatments.
• The medical assessment makes it possible to select the most appropriate treatment according to the degree of laxity and the needs of each patient.