Growing old is natural, but looking old is optional. And the good news is that you don’t need to go under the knife to enjoy a youthful, toned, and lifted appearance. You can now fight the signs of aging and lift and firm your skin using the Refirme Skin Tightening procedure. A non-invasive procedure approved by the FDA, Refirme Skin Tightening requires only a few treatment sessions and no downtime.
At Aesthetics MedSpa Reno this is one of our most popular treatments. Patients love its effectiveness and convenience. Here is everything you need to know about the technology behind Refirme Skin Tightening and its effects.
How does Refirme Skin Tightening work?
Refirme Skin Tightening is a procedure for skin tightening that uses elōs technology to target the telltale signs of aging. This aesthetic technology incorporates bi-polar radio frequency and infrared light to stimulate collagen production and tighten loose skin while smoothing fine lines and superficial wrinkles.
Combining RF energy and infrared heat, the treatment delivers deep thermal heating that promotes collagen growth and causes the skin to contract and tighten. The result is firmer skin, an immediate lifting effect, and a more youthful appearance.
Both the radio frequency energy and infrared light work together surpassing the benefit each of them has on its own. The elōs technology behind Refirme Skin Tightening heats the connective tissue of the targeted area and creates a lifting effect for a tighter and more elastic aspect of your skin.
What to expect during the procedure?
The procedure is performed by a licensed esthetician that gently moves a handheld device around your face targeting wrinkled skin. The technician will apply a gel to the targeted treatment area and select the level of frequency and contact cooling temperature according to the patient’s needs. They will use a cooling machine to minimize patient discomfort.
The patient will feel a cooling and gentle thermal effect as the esthetician moves the device on the face or other treatment area with lax skin. They will also experience light pressure from the device. With every pulse, heat penetrates the dermal layer and stimulates collagen production, every pulse incorporating both RF energy and infrared light.
Unlike other skin tightening treatments known to be treatment intensive and at times painful, Refirme Skin Tightening is a painless procedure. The procedure is often used for common areas with lax skin, like the saggy brow lines, nasolabial folds, jowls, and neck. The device can also be used for the saggy areas under the eyes.
Moreover, Refirme Skin Tightening has proven to be an effective treatment for other areas of the body, like the belly button area, the inner thighs, and the upper arms. Some patients use Refirme Skin Tightening for acne-prone skin to decrease their pore size and allow the skin to benefit from collagen growth and encourage acne scarring.
Is the procedure safe for everyone?
The procedure is FDA-approved and is considered to be completely safe. Refirme Skin Tightening is an anti-aging solution for patients of all ages and skin types and can be used for any type of pigmentation. It is a gentle treatment used not only to enjoy firmer skin and improved skin health but also to even out skin tone and obtain a healthy glow. Because the procedure is non-surgical and non-invasive, it doesn’t require anesthetics or drugs and comes with minimum side effects.
Before the procedure, it is best to refrain from tanning and avoid self-tanners. If you’re going to expose your skin to the sun, make sure you use a high factor broad-spectrum sunscreen. Patients with tanned skin should wait at least two weeks before exposing their skin to Refirme Skin Tightening. It is also recommended to avoid using any perfumed cosmetics and remove any hair present on the area to enjoy the full benefits of the treatment.
While the procedure is safe for most patients, please inform your medical professional if you are pregnant, have cardiac irregularities, or suffer from a herpes infection in the area you want to treat. Patients with suspicious skin lesions or tattoos or suffering from diabetes should also discuss their eligibility with their doctor before exposing their skin to elōs technology.
At Aesthetics MedSpa Reno we do a consultation prior to any procedure. It’s important to review your medical history as well as your goals to ensure that together we select the best treatment to achieve them.
Are there any side effects I should be aware of?
Refirme Skin Tightening is a painless procedure that allows you to return to your daily activities after leaving the doctor’s office. Immediately after the treatment, you may feel a mild, sunburn-like sensation that usually lasts from a couple of hours to a couple of days. Your skin can appear mildly swollen and red, but these side effects are expected to disappear in 2 to 3 days.
While the treatment may not feel entirely comfortable, every discomfort should be tolerable, and you should never experience pain. The medical professional performing the procedure usually advises patients to apply cold packs on the treated area for 10-15 minutes every hour for a few hours after the treatment.
Other recommendations include protecting the area from scrubbing, exfoliants, and cosmetics until the redness has completely vanished and postponing activities that cause excessive perspiration, like swimming in pools, hot tubs, and jacuzzi. Also, as per usual with laser treatments, avoid sun exposure and always use sunscreen when you go about your day.
Your technician at Aesthetics MedSpa Reno will provide you with a list of items to do or avoid to ensure you get the absolute best results for your treatment. Of course, you’ll also have the opportunity to ask any questions and if you forget something in the moment, we’re always just one phone call or email away.
How many treatments will I need?
One treatment session lasts for up to an hour. However, one procedure is never enough to effectively combat skin laxity and obtain visible wrinkle reduction. The treatment protocol requires 3 to 5 treatments scheduled every 4 weeks. The number of treatment sessions is decided following a consultation with the esthetician and it usually depends on the condition of your skin.
Unfortunately, the results of the procedure are not permanent, which means you will need to schedule a maintenance treatment session every six months to enjoy smoother and firmer skin for a longer period of time. You will notice the signs of skin improvement throughout the course of treatments. However, for the full benefits to be visible, you’ll need to wait between three to six months.
