Radio Frequency Skin Tightening 101: Everything You Need To Know

Desperate to reverse signs of ageing? Need to tighten loose and sagging skin? A radio frequency (RF) skin tightening treatment at our Sutherland Shire Body Contouring Clinic is the ideal alternative to a potentially dangerous cosmetic procedure. Read more about how it can benefit you below!

What is RF skin tightening?

Whether you have concerns of loose skin around your body or stubborn facial lines/wrinkles, radio frequency treatments use alternating energy waves to heat the deepest layer of the dermis to stimulate a natural collagen and elastin production, these are the two vital proteins that give your skin volume, bounce and plumpness and you can get this amazing treatment right here at Contouring Bodies, Sutherland Shire Body Contouring Clinic.

Using a medical-grade body contouring device, the radio frequency is massaged into the skin and heats the skin tissue up to 45-60 degrees (don't worry, you wont feel a burn!) creating thermal trauma that impacts your collagen fibres. The heating caused by the RF causes these fibres to contract and at the same time, it increases the metabolism of fibroblasts that accelerate collagen and elastin fibre production. The regeneration of collagen and elastin helps tighten the underlying structure without damaging the top layer of the skin. The result? Smoother, firmer, stronger and softer looking skin that offers a youthful, lit-from-within glow. What's not to love about that?!!

Which areas can be treated with radio frequency skin tightening?

If you’re seeing signs of ageing or are hoping to tighten and firm skin post weight loss or pregnancy, there are a range of areas you can treat. You’re the ideal candidate if you wish to do the following:

• Tighten sagging skin as you age - Radio frequency skin tightening at Contouring Bodies Sydney Bodu Sculpting Clinic can firm and tighten the skin by stimulating the body's collagen and elastin production.

• Diminish the appearance of cellulite — Cellulite is persistent subcutaneous fat that causes dimpling of the skin, especially in women. RF skin tightening targets subcutaneous fat by emitting RF waves to heat the fatty layers under the skin. The effects of tissue tightening and increased blood circulation mean that fatty deposits are drained through the lymphatic system, reducing the appearance of cellulite.

• Reducing body fat — Radio frequency skin treatments melt subcutaneous fat that’s processed through your body’s lymphatic drainage system. Unlike liposuction, there’s no chance of infection as you’re not introducing anything foreign to the body. This means those with sensitive skin can reap the benefits of radio frequency skin tightening treatments.

• Post-operation smoothing — If you’ve undergone weight loss surgery and you’re left with loose, textured or sagging skin, this treatment will help maintain and improve skin elasticity.

• Anti-ageing — Say goodbye to wrinkles once and for all with this safe, non-invasive treatment method. RF skin tightening can treat crow’s feet, nasolabial folds (smile lines), drooping eyebrow lines and neck wrinkles. By triggering collagen production, your cells are firmer and tighter, resulting in smoother, softer and more plump skin. Each treatment builds upon the last, so you’ll look progressively younger after every session you have at our Sydney Body Sculpting Clinic.
  

How many sessions do I need, and how long does radio frequency skin tightening last?

Like most things in life, there’s no quick fix or cure-all treatment that will completely eradicate your skin concerns. This energy-based bio-stimulative treatment requires several sessions, usually a minimum of 4 to 8. Patients looking to tighten, tone, and create a skin contouring effect typically undergo four to eight sessions to achieve desired, long-term results. 

It’s difficult to predict how long your results will last, given radio frequency skin treatments stimulate the body’s natural collagen and elastin production. While results continue to improve over several months, it really depends on your metabolism and your natural ageing process. With that said, patients at Contouring Bodies Sydney generally notice effects for up to two to three years!

To prolong results, Our Sutherland Shire Body Contouring Clinic recommend completing the full course of treatment. Most people book one treatment per week, however, patients can do RF skin tightening treatments here with us at Contouring Bodies Sydney Body Contouring Clinic up to twice weekly.

Do radio frequency skin treatments hurt?

Unlike liposuction or a tummy tuck, radio frequency skin tightening treatments is NOT painful. When performed correctly by our body sculpting expert, this low-risk cosmetic treatment simply heats the skin, which most patients find soothing and relaxing, the best way we can describe it here at Contouring Bodies is like a hot stone massage, that sounds pretty relaxing to us!

If you desire to sculpt problem areas and wish to avoid pain and long periods of recovery, RF skin tightening is the ideal choice.

Are there any side effects?

Radio frequency skin treatments carry minimal risk. The treatment is non-invasive, meaning it doesn’t penetrate the skin, so there’s no risk of infection or potential complications. During the treatment, you won’t experience pain or discomfort, simply a mild heat sensation. After your radio frequency skin tightening session, you can expect some redness and warmth in the treated area, but this settles quickly. With no aftercare or downtime required, you’ll walk out of our Sydney Body Contouring clinic pain-free and ready to go about your day as planned.

What is the cost of radio frequency skin tightening?

At Contouring Bodies Sydney, it costs $149 per session for the body or $110 for the face and we can help you achieve your goals on the face, neck and decolletage or your arms, forearms, bra rolls, love handles, stomach, buttocks, inner thighs, outer thighs, rear thighs or knees. If you have any questions or concerns about radio frequency skin tightening, please don’t hesitate to contact the team at Contouring Bodies Sydney.

Packages of 4 and 8 sessions are available making each session cheaper, a 50% off your first session is also applicable to all new clients as well as Afterpay.

To sculpt and tone your figure, book your radio frequency treatment with us today

As one of the Sutherland Shire's leading body contouring specialists, you can rest assured that you’re in safe hands when you book an appointment for radio frequency skin tightening at Contouring Bodies. 

At our Sutherland Shire Body Contouring clinic, Our clinician uses only medical-grade technology to provide noticeable, long-term results that will improve your confidence and boost your self-esteem. Whether you’re hoping to tone your tummy after pregnancy or keep the skin under your arms firm and bouncy, don’t forget to check out our client ​​reviews and real-life before and after results on our Instagram (@contouring_bodies) to see our incredible transformations. For further information about our non-invasive radio frequency treatments, you’ll also find handy information on our blog.