RF lifting and RF lipolysis in questions and answers

Radio wave lifting or RF lifting is widely used in cosmetology and is one of the most popular procedures for combating aesthetic imperfections of the face and body. Many patients are familiar with this procedure called “thermolifting,” since when exposed to electric current in the radio frequency range, a local increase in temperature occurs. A large number of positive reviews are associated with the effectiveness of the procedure and the absence of pain. Unlike photorejuvenation, thermolifting has no restrictions on the degree of tanning and can be performed at any time of the year and on any skin.

Lipolysis procedure

When going to a beauty salon, it is useful to find out in more detail what lipolysis is and what results to expect from it. The breakdown of fat reserves (and this is lipolysis) is a reaction to which the body is very reluctant. After all, fat is energy stored for “hunger times.” Under the action of a special enzyme - lipase - a small amount of fat is naturally broken down in the body, and it is used for the functioning of the brain and other internal organs.

During the process of lipolysis, a complex molecule of adipose tissue breaks down into 3 acid molecules and a glycerol molecule. Lipolysis as a salon procedure is an impact on places where fat is deposited so that artificial breakdown of fat begins there.

Please note: Liposuction is an operation to remove fat deposits. Lipolysis is a procedure that stimulates the biochemical breakdown of fats without surgical intervention or damage to the skin.

During the lipolysis procedure, adipose tissue is not removed, but becomes smaller in volume. Problem areas on the abdomen, thighs, double chin, and other places where fat accumulates are exposed to this effect.

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RF lifting consequences

In addition to positive reviews, there are also negative reviews on the Internet. Negative reviews are often written by patients who have experienced undesirable consequences in the form of burns and atrophy of underlying tissues. These complications arose during the procedure using first-generation monopolar devices, where the radio frequency passed through the patient’s entire body, and tissue heating reached 60 C. Currently, first-generation monopolar devices are rarely used to correct aesthetic imperfections in the facial area. Negative reviews about the procedure are also written by patients for whom the procedure was performed on low-power equipment by specialists without professional training, which did not give the promised effect and led to disappointment.

In our aesthetic medicine center, radio wave lifting procedures are performed by cosmetologists using the latest generation ReAction device. The RF lifting technology in the ReAction device combines bipolar radio frequency and vacuum. The radio frequency in it passes in the nozzle between 2 electrodes strictly locally with an increase in temperature to 45 C, which makes RF lifting procedures accurate, controlled and safe. Unlike other devices used for RF lifting and RF lipolysis, the bipolar radio wave in the ReAction device is produced at different frequencies and affects tissues of varying depths: from the superficial layers of the dermis to the hypodermis. The ReAction device also features CORE technology, which combines 3 radio frequencies in one pulse, which allows you to simultaneously influence all layers of the skin. This increases the effectiveness of the procedure and makes it as safe and comfortable as possible for patients. Before the procedure, a consultation is held, during which the doctor talks about the possibilities of this method and decides on the number of procedures required, and also answers questions from patients.

At what age can radio wave lifting and radio wave lipolysis be performed?

In our aesthetic medicine center, these procedures using the ReAction device are performed if indicated, from the age of 18. For preventive purposes, radio wave lifting is indicated for patients after 28-30 years of age, since from the age of 25 there is a decrease in the activity of fibroblasts and a decrease in the production of hyaluronic acid and collagen. The first signs of aging often appear in the area around the eyes. The Skin Tightening applicator allows you to work on thin skin of the periorbital area, increasing the elasticity and turgor of the skin, eliminating swelling and sagging of the upper eyelid.

Will RF lifting be effective in the age group after 50 years?

Yes, of course it will. But it should be remembered that to achieve an aesthetic result, women in menopause will need a longer course, about 8 procedures. RF lifting goes well with biorevitalization. Patients over 50 years of age should give preference to the biorevitalization drug Mezovarton / Meso – Wharton P 199.

How painful is the RF lifting and RF lipolysis procedure? Duration of the rehabilitation period?

The radio wave lifting procedure using the ReAction device is comfortable and absolutely painless. During the procedure, patients feel only heat, the intensity of which depends on the selected parameters. There is no rehabilitation period. Immediately after the procedure, slight redness of the skin may be observed due to heating of the tissues, the severity of which will depend on the location of the vessels relative to the surface of the skin. The redness goes away on its own within 10-30 minutes. Thus, you can return to your normal lifestyle immediately, without postponing the thermolifting procedure for the weekend.

A large number of anti-aging procedures are not recommended for summer; does this apply to RF lifting and RF lipolysis?

RF lifting is an all-season procedure; it has no restrictions on the degree of tanning. But you should remember that doing the procedure before and immediately after visiting the solarium is not recommended.

Is it possible to make a cooling plasticizing mask after the thermolifting procedure to enhance the effect?

No you can not. Immediately after the RF lifting procedure, any cooling is unacceptable. During the procedure, a certain temperature is reached and metabolic processes are activated. Lowering the temperature immediately after the procedure reduces the result. To enhance lifting immediately after the procedure, you can use various ampoule concentrates, serums and masks without a cooling effect.

There are dilated blood vessels on the face that I would like to remove. In what sequence should the thermolifting procedure and vascular network removal be carried out?

During the consultation, the cosmetologist diagnoses the skin and determines the severity of the vascular network on the face. The doctor decides on the possibility of performing RF lifting and selection of procedure parameters individually with each patient, based on the aesthetic condition of the skin. Removal of blood vessels on the face must be carried out after completing a course of radio wave lifting.

Is it possible to perform RF lifting and RF lipolysis on the same day?

Yes, sure. But it should be remembered that the total exposure time should not exceed more than 90-120 minutes.

What procedures can be combined with RF lipolysis in the abdominal area to achieve aesthetic results in the shortest possible time?

RF lipolysis is often combined with lipolytic mesotherapy within one course to enhance the effect in one anatomical zone. But do not forget that the liver takes an active part in the process of utilization of fatty acids, therefore, before starting a course of lipolytic procedures, it is recommended to take a biochemical blood test and do an ultrasound of the liver and gall bladder. Preparation for the RF lipolysis procedure is not required, but at least 1 hour must pass after eating.

When is it better to install mesothreads: before or after the RF lifting procedure?

For severe fat deposits in the facial area, it is recommended to undergo a course of radio wave lifting procedures using the ReAction device. After implantation of RF mesothreads, lifting is carried out no earlier than 4-6 weeks. The possibility of combining mesothreads and thermolifting, as well as the sequence of procedures, is decided by a cosmetologist individually during a consultation, and depends on the initial condition of the patient’s skin, the area of ​​insertion of mesothreads and their number. Mesothreads have proven themselves well in the correction of gravitational ptosis as a single procedure.

Is it possible to combine radio wave lifting procedures using the ReAction device and plasma lifting in the facial area to enhance the effect? What intervals should be taken between procedures?

It is permissible to combine these procedures within one course in one anatomical zone, while maintaining the interval between procedures. The order and number of procedures depends on the aesthetic condition of the patient’s skin, the type of aging, the severity of involutional changes, the preservation of the menstrual cycle in women, etc. Plasmolifting in combination with RF lifting allows you to get excellent results in the shortest possible time.

How long will it take to see results after RF lifting and how long will it last?

You can see the result after the first procedure, usually within 2-3 days. Since the process of synthesis of new collagen fibers is long, the effect will only increase over time. After a course of procedures, the result lasts from 6 months to 1.5-2 years. Carrying out maintenance procedures allows you to prolong the results obtained after the course.

A week ago, the nasolabial folds were corrected with a drug based on hyaluronic acid. Can I start a course of radio wave lifting using the ReAction device in the near future?

RF lifting in the facial area after correction of nasolabial folds is extremely undesirable, since the drug based on hyaluronic acid introduced into the area of ​​nasolabial folds will quickly dissolve.

Who needs lipolysis

It is recommended to resort to the procedure of artificial fat breakdown in cases where there is no other way to get rid of accumulations of fat that spoil the appearance and figure.

Main indications:

• problem areas on the inner thighs, buttocks, abdomen, shoulder girdle, etc.;
• fat depots on the chin and cheeks;
• cellulite in various places of the body;
• loose skin;
• postpartum stretch marks.

Women and men with such skin problems can get rid of them by having lipolysis of adipose tissue in a beauty salon.

Non-invasive lipolysis

A good alternative to surgical methods of combating fat has become body correction using the method of non-invasive lipolysis.
American scientists developed the method; they created a device with which lipolysis procedures can be performed without a preparatory and rehabilitation period. The essence is focused ultrasound waves that penetrate the skin, after which they begin to affect fat cells. The sessions take place without surgery or anesthesia; the patient may only feel a slight tingling sensation and cold during the procedure. Ultrasound pulses emitted at a depth of 1-1.5 cm heat the tissue to 56°C , and fat cells begin to collapse. After this, within 8-10 weeks, the dead adipociples are eliminated from the body naturally.

The session lasts approximately 1 hour and after the first procedure you can feel the real result. In the abdominal area, the volumes become smaller by 1 size. After 10-12 weeks, the final results are visible, but if they do not completely suit the patient, they can be repeated. After the procedures, you can lead your previous lifestyle, without restrictions.

For many reasons, this method has become very popular; gentle procedures help make the figure graceful and slender, with correct proportions.

Types of procedure

Beauty salons offer several ways to break down fat deposits:

• using a laser;
• via ultrasound:
• acupuncture;
• injection method;
• exposure to electrodes;
• radio wave.

Each type has its pros and cons. Which one is indicated for a particular client is decided by the cosmetologist. The choice of the type of lipolysis depends on the degree of neglect of the problem area and the general state of human health.

Laser

Specialists call this procedure cold or diode fat splitting. The method involves exposing the skin to a low-intensity laser beam. The beam is applied directionally through a probe, “shooting” fat cells.

The resulting liquid breakdown products - fatty acids and glycerol - are removed from the body through the lymphatic system. The method is a painless alternative to laser liposuction, when excess fat tissue is excised with a laser and removed from the problem area.

Ultrasonic

The cosmetologist uses ultrasound to influence areas of the skin, placing special pads on them through which ultrasound is delivered. Its wave energy changes the speed of movement of fat molecules. By changing the frequency, the cosmetologist gets to the deep layers of subcutaneous fat, where lipase is activated, accelerating the breakdown process.

The maximum ultrasound frequency is 24 thousand hertz. Ultrasonic lipolysis is carried out over a month. The course consists of 8–12 sessions – 2–3 procedures weekly. The result of the ultrasound course is a smooth area of ​​skin, noticeably reduced in volume due to broken down fat.

Needle

During a needle lipolysis session, a specialist places needles on the client’s problem area, through which a short-term electrical impulse is applied. The process is accompanied by a slight pain reflex. To relieve discomfort, an anesthetic cream, lidocaine, is used.

Injectable

“Injections for weight loss” are done on the fat deposits themselves. Lipolitics are administered by injection. They are an extract of lecithin, a special enzyme that is obtained from soybeans, eggs, and sunflower seeds. This enzyme is synthesized in small quantities in the body itself.

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The injections are designed to speed up the process of lipolysis and the removal of waste products from the body. The lipolytic is injected to a depth of 12 mm. The procedure is a little painful at the injection sites, despite the fact that they are done with very thin needles. The session lasts 15–20 minutes and is accompanied by special types of massage, thermolifting, and pressotherapy.

Electrode

Lipolysis is carried out by electrical impulses. They arrive at electrodes located on the skin. Pulses of electric current change the charges on the membranes of fat cells, which stimulates the process of breakdown of subcutaneous fat.

Radio wave

RF lipolysis is based on the effect of current absorption by fat cells. If body temperature is increased by 10 °C, adipose tissue is broken down much faster under the influence of radiofrequency current. It is used to remove fat deposits on the face, shoulders, etc. The course of RF lipolysis includes 3-4 sessions with breaks of 10 days. The positive effect is noticeable already at the first session.

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What is lipolaser

Laser lipolysis is a modern, effective technique for correcting body contours and improving the figure by removing fat from fat depots without surgical intervention. The method is based on laser technology and has its own characteristics.

The procedure is carried out by applying and fixing special pads equipped with laser diodes to the problem area. The latter emit cold spectrum light with a wavelength of 650 or 940 nm. Therefore, the procedure is also called “cold laser lipolysis.” This does not mean using low temperatures. The patient does not experience any cold or other unpleasant sensations during lipolysis. The procedure is completely safe.

Efficiency of lipolysis

The final result of cosmetic effects on adipose tissue depends on several factors:

• age:
• skin type;
• client's weight.

In most reviews, clients report that the positive effect of lipolysis occurs with proper nutrition and exercise. Local breakdown of fat deposits cannot replace the effect of active physical activity and a balanced diet. If your eating behavior is incorrect, the effect of the sessions will quickly dry up. Instead of lipolysis, the reverse process of fat formation will be launched in the body.

Prices

Lipolysis is not a cheap procedure. Its price includes the cost of equipment, injection drugs, duration of sessions and their number for a full course. The qualifications and experience of specialists are also important.