RF Skin Tightening Treatments
In Pine Cosmetic Clinic
Are you worried about looking older than you really are? Unsurprisingly, the onset of fine lines and wrinkles is one of the most common signs of aging. But wrinkles aren't only caused by aging skin. They can also come from prolonged sun exposure, diet, stress, hormone changes, smoking, and other lifestyle factors that prematurely age your appearance.
If you're ready to start looking as young on the outside as you feel on the inside, you may be the perfect candidate for a non-surgical wrinkle treatment. With just a few quick sessions of wrinkle treatments, these radio frequency (RF) based procedures can help undo the appearance of skin damage that can lead to fine lines, and restore firmer, smoother, more youthful-looking skin.
Frequently Asked Questions
1Am I a good candidate for this treatment? / Will this treatment work for me?
The best candidate is someone who is starting to lose elasticity in their skin and is showing signs of sagging, fine lines, and wrinkles.
For safety reasons, you may not be able to get this treatment if you have/are:
• Active inflammation and/or infection in the treatment area
• Current or history of cancer
• A degenerative neurologic disease or any other disease around the treatment area that’s triggered by heat (e.g. herpes)
• An Internal defibrillator/pacemaker
• Metal implants (excluding dental) in the treatment area
• Uncontrolled thyroid gland disorder
• Varicose veins
• Pregnant or are undergoing an IVF procedure
• Skin-related autoimmune diseases
• Silicone implants and/or injections in the area
2I have darker skin – can I still get this treatment done?
Yes. Venus Concept’s wrinkle reduction treatments use technology that’s safe for all skin tones, even darker ones.
3How many sessions will I need to see results?
Most patients receive 6-8 treatments per area. The exact number will depend on each individual person and the area being treated.
4How often/far apart should the treatments be?
Treatments are done once a week.
5What does the treatment feel like?
The applicator will slowly get warmer till your skin reaches the needed temperature and stays within that temperature range. But if you do feel it’s too hot, just let the operator know and they can easily lower the temperature a bit.
6Will it be painful?
Treatments are comfortable. Some say it feels like a relaxing hot stone massage. Some even fall asleep during the treatment.
7How long will the results last and are they permanent?
The treatments are cumulative. After your final treatment, your results will continue to improve for up to 3-4 months. After that, your face and body continue to age, so maintenance is recommended once a month or every 3-4 months, depending on the person.
8Is there really no downtime?
Absolutely no downtime. The treatment area may look a little flushed and warm to the touch, but this will go away within 1-2 hours. You can return to your daily schedule immediately after your treatment.
9Can I put makeup up on right after my treatment?
Yes, you can apply makeup immediately after your treatment.