RF Skin Tightening in Melbourne
Radiofrequency skin treatment uses controlled energy to heat selected tissue. Depending on the device and settings, it may be an option for mild laxity or skin-quality concerns.
What RF Skin Tightening Is
Radiofrequency (RF) skin treatment delivers controlled heat into your skin and the tissue underneath through an applicator. At Aesthetica, we use the Viora platform for RF treatments. We monitor your skin temperature and the settings throughout, and we plan the number and spacing of appointments around you.
Concerns It May Help With
People often ask us about this treatment for concerns like:
- mild skin laxity in selected areas of the face or body
- skin texture or firmness concerns within what the device is designed for
- a non-surgical option, knowing the change is limited and varies
Having a concern doesn’t mean you need treatment, or that it’s right for you.
Who It May and May Not Suit
Whether it suits you depends on your general health, your skin being intact, there being no reason to avoid treatment, and realistic expectations. We may hold off on treatment if you have an active infection, certain implanted devices, reduced sensation, are pregnant where relevant, or if we find other risks during your assessment.
We can’t tell whether it suits you from an online quiz, a photo, your age or one concern alone. You should have time to think things over, and you should never feel pressured to go ahead.
Treatment Areas and Technology
We choose the applicator to suit the area and your concern, such as a surface radiofrequency applicator for selected facial or body skin. Settings and the number of passes are chosen for your skin and monitored the whole way through. You can read more about the platform on our Viora technology page.
What Happens During Treatment
We cleanse your skin and may apply a conductive gel. Your clinician then moves the applicator over the area while keeping an eye on heat and how comfortable you are. Most people feel warmth, and some feel discomfort. Redness and mild swelling are common afterwards, and we’ll give you written aftercare instructions.
Risks, Side Effects and Limitations
RF skin tightening carries real risks and possible complications. Here’s a general summary, but it isn’t a complete or personal consent discussion:
- pain, redness, swelling or bruising
- burns, blisters or tissue injury
- temporary or ongoing changes in sensation
- pigment change or scarring
- changes to fat or contour where deeper tissue is affected
- a limited or uneven response
Before you decide, the clinician responsible for your care will explain how likely and how serious each risk is, how it’s managed, and any risks specific to you. No procedure should be thought of as routine, risk-free or right for every adult.
Treatment Course and Maintenance
We may talk about a course of several appointments, and any change usually develops gradually. RF treatment can’t guarantee tightening, replace surgery that removes skin, stop ageing or remove every line. The number of sessions and how long any change lasts both vary, and we’ll review your progress before any further treatment.
RF Compared With Ultherapy and Pixel RF
Other options you could consider include:
- no treatment at all
- Ultherapy or another device after assessment
- Pixel RF for texture concerns
- professional skincare
- a surgical consultation for more significant laxity
Who you will see
Your practitioner
Dermal Clinician
Kathryn Coen
Works closely with our doctors on personalised skin rejuvenation and non-surgical treatment planning, with a focus on Ultherapy, RF skin tightening, Pixel fractional resurfacing, IPL and non-surgical labia reduction, including pre- and post-operative skin preparation and healing.
Questions
RF Skin Tightening: Your Questions Answered
What does radiofrequency treatment do?
It delivers controlled energy to selected tissue. Exactly what it’s used for depends on the device and applicator.
Is there no downtime?
We can’t promise that. Redness, swelling, tenderness, burns and pigment change can all happen.
How many sessions are needed?
There’s no set number. Your plan depends on the device, your concern, how you respond and your safety.
Is it the same as Ultherapy?
No. The energy source, how it affects tissue, what it’s used for and its risks are all different.
Can it replace a facelift?
No. It may be an option for some mild concerns, but it isn’t the same as surgery.
Can it be used on every skin type?
We need to assess your skin first to decide whether it suits you and which settings to use. The risk of pigment change and scarring varies from person to person.
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