“Deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency tightens skin by stimulating collagen contraction and promoting new collagen and elastin production. It is the safest and most efficient method for achieving these results on both face and body, outperforming less effective techniques like infrared/red light LED or medium/low-intensity HIFU, and avoiding the risks of unsafe methods such as high-intensity HIFU or microneedling RF. Beyond skin tightening, deep tissue radiofrequency enhances circulation and promotes fat release in the hypodermis, making it ideal for cellulite reduction.”
Radiofrequency, collagen stimulation and skin tightening
Does radiofrequency stimulate collagen?
The ideal cellulite reduction treatment too
Stimulating vs destructive RF
Low power / superficial RF
Combination with ultrasound cavitation
Collagen and elastin stimulation and skin tightening with deep tissue radiofrequency
Does radiofrequency stimulate collagen?
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Radiofrequency tightens skin by stimulating collagen
Radiofrequency is high frequency electricity primarily used to tighten the skin.
This happens via two mechanisms:
It stimulates existing collagen CONTRACTION
It stimulates new collagen and elastin PRODUCTION
In fact, deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency is the best way to achieve both collagen contraction AND production, on the face and whole body (skin works the same way throughout the body).
Any other technique is simply:
Either not effective enough: e.g. infrared/red light LED on its own, medium/low intensity HIFU
And/or unsafe: e.g. high intensity HIFU, microneedling RF, extreme intensity RF
When it comes to skin tightening/toning/lifting, deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency is the only SAFE and effective game in town.
The ideal cellulite reduction treatment too
In addition to skin tightening, radiofrequency also stimulates circulation and, most importantly, fat release (if applied in the hypodermis), making it the ideal treatment for cellulite reduction.
Stimulating vs destructive RF
There are two types of radiofrequency: destructive and stimulating.
The above statements made here refer to safe, stimulating radiofrequency - also known as deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency.
This type of RF:
Stimulates the creation of functional collagen tissue by heating the deeper layers of the skin at 43-47ºC
Is provided always below the pain threshold
Does not need anaesthetic cream
Involves continuous movement of the applicator
And needs 6-12 sessions for good results
On the other hand, destructive radiofrequency, or extreme intensity RF:
Aims to (literally) burn the skin inside at 60-90ºC, hoping that the tissues will react by building lots of dysfunctional, collagen-rich scar tissue
This does not always happen as planned and quite often results in damaged skin or even thinner skin than before
Is provided above the pain threshold
Requires the use of anaesthetic cream
Involves static, stamp-like application
And is touted to provides miraculous results with 1-3 sessions - good luck with that…
Needless to say that destructive RF is neither safe nor particularly effective.
Good examples of destructive radiofrequency is microneedling radiofrequency - plus any harsh, anaesthetic cream-enabled, extreme intensity, one session-miracle radiofrequency treatment.
High-intensity HIFU is another example of destructive treatment, but based on ultrasound.
Low power / superficial RF
Low power RF is obviously safe but totally ineffective.
Superficial RF is also ineffective, as it acts on the epidermis, i.e. the wrong skin layer for cellulite and skin tightening (the collagen-rich dermis and hypodermis are the correct targets for cellulite removal and skin tightening with radiofrequency).
Combination with ultrasound cavitation
Deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency is ideally combined with high-power ultrasound cavitation, for maximum results with cellulite reduction - and under certain conditions, even for skin tightening.
Collagen and elastin stimulation and skin tightening with deep tissue radiofrequency
In summary, deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency, provided by a well-trained, experienced and knowledgable therapist, is the most effective SAFE way to stimulate collagen contraction and collagen/elastin synthesis for skin tightening.
Furthermore, in specific cases, ultrasound cavitation can also be used for effective skin tightening.
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At LipoTherapeia we have specialised 100% in skin tightening and cellulite reduction for more than two decades and 20,000+ sessions.
This is all we study and practise every day and have researched and tried hands-on all the important skin tightening equipment and their manufacturers.
As strong, deep acting radiofrequency and deep-acting, high-power ultrasound cavitation are the technologies of choice for skin tightening and cellulite reduction, we have invested in the best RF/ultrasound technologies in the world.
(Of course, we keep looking for new technologies every day and if/when a better technology materialises we will be the first to provide it. However, we will never follow the latest ineffective gimmick, just because it’s good marketing to offer the latest hyped up - yet ineffective and/or unsafe treatment.)
Furthermore, over the last two decades we have developed advanced RF and cavitation treatment protocols in order to make the most of our technologies, for maximum results, naturally and safely.
And for even better, faster results, we now combine our RF/ultrasound treatments with high-power red/infrared light LED treatment.
Our radiofrequency/ultrasound/LED treatments are comfortable, pain-free, downtime-free, injection-free, 99.5%+ safe and always non-invasive.
(No unsafe and ineffective RF microneedling or HIFU and no safe but ineffective acoustic wave therapy, superficial RF (bipolar/tripolar/multipolar etc), low power RF/cavitation, electrical muscle stimulation, lymphatic massage, cupping, dry brushing and no ridiculous bum bum creams.)
Our focus is on honest, realistic, science-based treatment, combined with caring, professional service, with a smile.
We will be pleased to see you, assess your cellulite, skin laxity or fibrosis, listen to your story, discuss your case and offer you the best possible treatment.
Check prices and book an expert cellulite / skin tightening treatment at our London clinic.
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We are proud to be the first and only cellulite clinic in the world to offer Cellulite Ultrasonography™ to our clients, for accurate assessment, better treatment and enhanced results. Since 2022 we have assessed and provided valuable insights to hundreds of clients to better understand their specific case, see how their skin looks from inside and make informed decisions.
You can now book your Cellulite Ultrasonography™ session and assess your:
Cellulite
Skin laxity
Lipedema
Subcutaneous fat levels
You can also assess the presence and severity of fibrosis and adhesions after:
Liposuction in all its forms, including vaser, smart lipo, bodytite, abdominoplasty/tummy tuck, thigh lift, arm lift, lipedema surgery etc
Cellulite surgery, such as cellulaze, cellutite, cellfina, subcision etc
Face-lift surgery
Non-surgical procedures, such as RF microneedling, extreme intensity HIFU, extreme intensity RF, extreme intensity ultrasound etc
Everything will be shown and explained to you clearly and you can see and understand how the different structures inside your skin affect your appearance.
If there is scar tissue / fibrosis, those will be clearly seen and you can differentiate between fibrosis, water retention or unremoved fat after all types of cosmetic surgery or harsh non-surgical procedures such as RF microneedling, extreme intensity HIFU etc.
(DISCLAIMER: Please note that this service is for your informational purposes only and does not constitute medical diagnosis or advice.)
The 45’ appointment includes full assessment and consultation and optional treatment plan for cellulite reduction and/or skin tightening.
If you do wish to have treatment with us, the ultrasound scan, assessment and consultation will be used to optimise your course of treatments and maximise your results.
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