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A, B, Pretreatment and 1-month posttreatment photographs of this 53-year-old woman have been matched for size and orientation. The authors report that she was treated with FaceTite. The submental fullness is corrected, although the patient has persistent skin laxity. Adapted from Cook et al. 36
An hour before using a radio frequency skin tightening device, you should avoid fatty food and try to eat healthy. It is also recommended to avoid caffeine and alcohol before the treatment. Avoid laser treatments at least two weeks before the RF treatment. You should also avoid excessive sun exposure before the treatment. Shorter procedure. In general, most nonsurgical procedures take 30 to 90 minutes, compared with surgical procedures that can take several hours. Subsurface RF treatments are surprisingly long and tedious. “Burn anxiety” is an issue. Lubricating ointment must be heavily applied. The loud warning bell signals are disquieting. There is no direct visualization of tissue planes. The tissue depth is inflated by the tumescent solution, obscuring landmarks. Cosmetic procedures and surgeries offer more dramatic, immediate and long-lasting skin tightening results at the expense of possible side effects, downtime and monetary cost.For the DMA routine, choose from low or high intensity then slowly swipe along your jawline for 5 mins each side.
Consistent home treatment is required for any visible results when using an at-home RF machine. Infrared Skin Tightening MachinesC.T.C. and S.J.T. are consultants. Invasix paid for transportation and lodging and reimbursed patients.