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Radio Frequency: A Non-Surgical Alternative to Skin Tightening
Radio Frequency:
A Non-Surgical Alternative to Skin Tightening
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By Jacqueline Rochonchou
Losing elasticity and seeing some laxity in your skin? You aren’t alone. In our lower to mid 30’s the quantity and quality of collagen production in our cells begins to decrease, leaving us wishing for the days when our skin stayed firm on its own without our hands helping it in our bathroom mirror. We rely so much on collagen to give us our youthful appearance. Being as it is the most common and abundant protein in the body, it creates the framework and structure for our skin and gives us the firmness we seek.
How can we get it back naturally once we begin to lose it? Radio frequency is the key. As the technician rubs the modality of choice over the skin, it gently releases energy in the form of electromagnetic waves into the dermis and hypodermis (subcutaneous tissues), which then stimulates collagen.
How Does Radio Frequency Work?
A deeper level of the skin is heated to 122-167 degrees Fahrenheit (or 50-75 Celsius). Maintaining a temperature of over 115 degrees Fahrenheit for over three minutes causes your body to release heat shock proteins which leads to tissue remodeling resulting in a tighter, smoother, more lifted appearance. It can even break down fat (facial and jawline slimming) and adipose tissue (the turkey neck we all complain about).
Where Can It Be Used on the Body?
Anywhere! The eye area, neck, jawline, and crepey arm and knee areas are some of the most popular body parts we treat. It can also be used to tighten your thighs, abdomen, and back and can even tighten skin from weight loss and surgical procedures.
How Else Can Radio Frequency Be Used?
In tandem with multiple hand pieces, you can even use microneedling with radiofrequency to enhance your effects from a procedure you already know and love. It can also be used to reduce lumps from fat removing procedures and other surgeries.
What Does It Feel Like and is It Safe?
It is a very comfortable procedure! It feels no warmer than a hot shower and is usually described as feeling like a hot stone massage. It is a very low energy of radio frequency that gets released (1 billion times less energy than an x-ray for example) and is similar to texting on a cell phone or being in a home that has Wifi. This is a great alternative for those who aren’t willing or ready to go under the knife or for those looking for a more natural alternative to injectables. Just because the body slows down its collagen production doesn’t mean it can’t be kicked up a notch. •
Jacqueline
Rochonchou, Medical Aesthetician of Skin Deep Naples, Naples #1 MedSpa. From the moment you walk in our door until the moment you leave you are treated to luxury and the latest technology. Each consultation and procedure is customized for each patient’s need. We look forward to welcoming you into our family. 239.260.5060. www.SkinDeepNaples. com. jacqueline@ skindeepnaples.com. See ad on page 21 >
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Fat Loss: Thermal shock reduces fat cells typically resistant to diet and exercise alone. By applying heat to relax fat cells through vasodilation, then administering and extended period of cold, fat cells die and drain through the lymphatic system. Reduction in Cellulite Appearance: Thermal shock is a non-invasive procedure that impacts the causes of cellulite including protrusion of fat into the lower dermis. Using mechanical energy and micro-massage, thermal shock eliminates excess liquids through lymphatic drainage resulting in a smoother skin surface. A Youthful Facial Appearance: When used around your face and neck, thermal shock triggers the production of collagen which smooths out facial lines and wrinkles and reduces puffiness around the eyes. Dead cells get released from the body while healthy skin cells activate resulting in a more youthful appearance. Toned and Tightened Skin: Similar to collagen production, thermal shock also effectively improves skin elasticity thanks to
Before significantly increased micro circulation triggered by the application of hot and cold procedures. Ideal for restoring loose, aging skin, thermal shock promotes a more toned and tightened appearance. Pain Relief and Injury Recovery: In mere minutes, thermal shock has been shown to stimulate the natural process of pain reduction and activate anti-inflammatory After nine treatments processes. In a case study of 98 patients with muscle and tendon disorders, 72.5 percent reported a total reduction in pain and improved movement capability with 100 percent of participants reporting a positive perception of treatment.
Fat Loss: Thermal shock reduces fat cells typically resistant to diet and exercise alone. By applying heat to relax fat cells through vasodilation, then administering and extended period of cold, fat cells die and drain through the lymphatic system. kRISTEN WAITE Reduction in Cellulite Appearance: Thermal shock is a non-invasive procedure that impacts the Kristen has been really great causes of cellulite including protrusion of fat into the lower dermis. Using mechanical energy and to work with. With my many joint issues due to arthritis, she micro-massage, thermal shock eliminates excess liquids through lymphatic drainage resulting in a knows exactly what exercises I need to allow me more flexibility smoother skin surface. and strength. We work on my weaknesses and plenty A Youthful Facial Appearance: When used around your face and neck, thermal shock triggers of core exercises. She is very encouraging and upbeat. the production of collagen which smooths out facial lines and wrinkles and reduces puffiness ~ Rita W. around the eyes. Dead cells get released from the body while healthy skin cells activate resulting in a more youthful appearance. Toned and Tightened Skin: Similar to collagen production, thermal shock also effectively improves skin elasticity thanks to significantly increased micro circulation triggered by the application of hot and cold procedures. Ideal for restoring loose, aging skin, thermal shock promotes a more toned and tightened appearance.
Pain Relief and Injury Recovery:
to stimulate the natural process of pain reduction and activate anti-inflammatory processes. In a case study of 98 patients with muscle and tendon disorders, 72.5 percent reported a total reduction in pain and improved movement capability with 100 percent of participants reporting a positive perception of treatment.
Top 5 Benefits of Thermal Shock
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