What Is RF Skin Tightening?
When we're young, our bodies produce an ample supply of collagen and elastin to help keep our skin supple and smooth. As we get older, however, this essential stock of vitamins can run low, leading to saggy, tired-looking skin. If you want to improve the firmness of your skin nonsurgically, then you might want to consider radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening at Iteld Plastic Surgery. This state-of-the-art cosmetic treatment uses RF energy to boost the generation of collagen and elastin in order to provide more taut, radiant skin while simultaneously melting away unwanted fat. Dr. Lawrence Iteld and our team in Chicago, IL are thrilled to offer RF skin tightening for individuals who hope to rejuvenate and tone their skin with noninvasive procedures designed to produce lasting results.
How Does RF Skin Tightening Work?
To start your RF skin tightening session, a member of our team will clean the treatment area. We can administer a topical numbing cream to soothe the area over the course of your procedure, but most people report that any minor soreness is fleeting and manageable. When you are ready, we will apply the appropriate device. Iteld Plastic Surgery uses several types of RF skin tightening technology, including:
- BodyTite: This body shaping treatment uses controlled heat to gently warm the skin tissues and melt fat. After making a small incision, we'll insert the BodyTite prong, which heats up fat cells and shrinks connective tissues for a tighter look and feel. Note that patients who don't want to remove unwanted fat can still benefit from the skin rejuvenating effects of BodyTite.
- FaceTite: Sometimes referred to as a nonsurgical facelift, FaceTite delivers RF energy to areas on the face, firming the skin to reduce sagging and wrinkles on the chin, cheeks, and neck.
- AccuTite: AccuTite functions in the same way as FaceTite. Its smaller size makes it ideal for more precise treatments all over the body.
While each treatment has its own applications, all of them help stimulate your body's natural generation of elastin and collagen for tighter, firmer skin over time. Your treatment will most likely last around 30 – 90 minutes according to the scope and size of the area being treated. Once the RF treatment is over, you'll be able to immediately get back to your regular routine.
What Are the Benefits of RF Skin Tightening?
It's not hard to see why RF skin tightening has become such a popular treatment among our patients. In addition to some of the obvious advantages, like reduced recovery time and no surgical scarring, there are other benefits that come with RF skin tightening, such as:
- Balances skin tone and texture while also improving natural age signs, lines, and wrinkles
- Can remove stubborn fat from target areas
- Quick procedure time, normally less than one hour
- Tones multiple areas on the body, like the neck and face
- Works on different skin types
- Enhancements that remain up to 12 months
- Minimal downtime
RF Skin Tightening Reviews
Youthful and naturally refreshed appearance - I recently underwent a lower face facelift with Dr. Iteld, and I am thrilled to share my extraordinary experience. Dr. Iteld is undoubtedly an artistic genius, as he skillfully works with the inner structure of the face to restore a youthful and naturally refreshed appearance. His attentiveness and personable nature put me at ease throughout the entire process. From the moment I stepped into his office, I was greeted by a team of friendly and attentive professionals, making the entire journey a breeze and a genuine pleasure.The recovery period was surprisingly bearable, thanks to Dr. Iteld's close monitoring and care. Three months post-surgery, I am delighted with the results; I look great, and my scars have virtually disappeared. I highly recommend Dr. Iteld to anyone seeking exceptional results and a transformative experience. My newfound confidence and rejuvenated look are a testament to his expertise and artistic approach to facial rejuvenation.
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Smoother Skin Without Surgery
If you're trying to keep your skin firm and tight, arrange a visit with Dr. Iteld at our office in Chicago, IL to learn more about RF skin tightening, an effective noninvasive procedure that creates remarkable results with no significant downtime. This RF procedure is effective in improving droopy skin to provide you with a tighter, rejuvenated appearance. If you have early signs of skin sagging, please contact Iteld Plastic Surgery so we can develop your specialized procedure plan for nonsurgical skin firming.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a good candidate for BodyTite, FaceTite, and other RF options?
Ideal patients are women and men considered “tweeners.” That means they have some need for tightening, but not to the level of a surgical procedure, such as tummy tuck or facelift. In other words, RF skin tightening works well to refine contours and deal with isolated problem areas. BodyTite is also a great option for people who want an arm or thigh lift without the scars.
The BodyTite treatment is ideal for people who have loose skin due to pregnancy, massive weight loss, or aging. Candidates for RF skin tightening are people who are in good health, are within 30 percent of their ideal weight, have minimal to moderate skin laxity, have some isolated pockets of fat that haven’t responded to regular exercise, and who want to avoid surgery. Patients who don’t have unwanted fat may still be able to have BodyTite, FaceTite, or AccuTite.
BodyTite can also be used in conjunction with surgical procedures to maximize results. Men with gynecomastia, for example, find that BodyTite works well to generate greater definition on a chest that formerly had more feminine contours. It can also complement liposuction by further customizing the effects of the fat-reduction surgery.
Who should not have an RF Skin Tightening treatment?
Patients who have a significant amount of severe sagging skin, those who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding, and people with autoimmune diseases that affect healing, skin diseases, infections, or allergies to local anesthetics should choose something other than BodyTite, FaceTite, or Accutite options.
What can you expect after a RF Skin Tightening treatment?
Patients often experience mild soreness and tenderness after RF skin tightening treatment, along with bruising, tightness, and swelling. These side effects go away after a few days, after which low-impact exercises can be resumed. Patients may need to wait a few weeks before doing heavy exercise, such as weight training and running, though.
In the weeks following a BodyTite, FaceTite, or AccuTite session, your body will process the liquefied fat for a noticeable reduction in volume. There will be virtually no scarring. Heat-stimulated collagen production and skin contraction will further improve the look by tightening sagging tissue, with final results visible at six months.
As long as a patient maintains a stable weight through a healthy lifestyle, the results from BodyTite and other RF treatments can last for several years.