Radiofrequency is an aesthetic treatment used to combat sagging of the face or body, being very effective in removing wrinkles, fine lines and even localized fats and also cellulite, offering a safe method with lasting effects.
The radiofrequency device raises skin and muscle temperature to about 41 degrees Celsius and contracts existing collagen and increases the production of bad collagen and elastin fibers, giving the skin more firmness.
- In addition.
- The temperature increase breaks down the membranes of fat cells.
- Ensuring that they are removed from the body.
- The results can be observed in the first few days after the first session and the progressive result.
- However.
- The more sessions the person has.
- The better the results.
Radiofrequency is an excellent cosmetic treatment that may be indicated for:
The specialized physical therapist may personally evaluate the person and identify the areas most suitable for radiofrequency treatment.
The procedure is easy, as long as the person is on a stretcher, the therapist will place a specific gel in the area to be treated and then slide the radiofrequency equipment with circular movements, constantly checking the temperature of the area with Help With a laser thermometer, the gel should be removed and the treated area cleaned.
In the case of fractional radiofrequency, a more appropriate treatment to remove wrinkles and facial expression lines, the procedure is slightly different because the device does not slide over the skin, but small rays are emitted, as if it were a laser in small areas of the face. In this procedure, the temperature can reach 100 degrees Celsius but without changing the surface temperature.
The waves emitted by the device arrive have fat cells located under the skin and muscles, raising the temperature of this region to 42 degrees Celsius, causing the breakdown of these cells, eliminating the fat it contains inside. the interstitial space between the other cells, so that if permanently removed, they must be eliminated by lymphatic drainage or physical exercise.
The fat can remain in the interstitial space for up to 4 hours, so, immediately after each treatment session, the person should perform a lymphatic drainage in the area that has been treated to perform a physical activity capable of burning all the fat. excess fat.
The risks of this procedure are related to the possibility of a burn on the skin, due to improper use of the equipment, since radiofrequency increases both the temperature of the region, the therapist should constantly observe the temperature during treatment in the country of 41 degrees Celsius: by maintaining circular movements around the therapy , prevents the skin from overheating and reduces the risk of burns.
Vanquish equipment is an excellent example of radiofrequency that can cause skin burns because the equipment does not come into direct contact with the skin, a hood that works remotely.
Another possible risk of treatment is that the person does not meet the result because they have no realistic expectations, so the therapist should inform the team of the effect. People who are older and have more wrinkles on their face and a very loose body need to have more sessions to have a younger, less wrinkled face.
The number of radio frequency sessions depends on the patient’s goals, but the results may begin to be seen after the first session:
Although it is a somewhat expensive cosmetic treatment, it presents less risk than plastic surgery and its results are progressive and long-lasting, a minimum interval of 15 days between each session is recommended.
Radiofrequency is indicated for adolescents and healthy adults, who have the same part, however, treatment has some contraindications that are:
Spectra is one of the most widely used radio frequency devices, but there are other equipment as effective as, for example, Vanquish.