At Elite Body Contouring, the results of our RF Body Contouring treatments are long lasting however as the fat is only liquified (not permanently destroyed as is the case with our Fat Freezing and Lipocel procedures) RF Body Contouring isn't classified as a permanent non-surgical fat reduction procedure.
“TL;DR: Fat can always come back at a treated area after ANY procedure, regardless of what beauty therapists and cosmetic surgeons alike might misleadingly say, if you don't maintain a neutral calorie balance and an overall healthy, active lifestyle.
Because our fat cells do not multiply and our fat cell count remains relatively stable, the treatment is permanent and will not need to be repeated once the desired shape has been achieved.
Radio frequency treatments can not permanently kill fat calls like Coolsculpt can. However, radio frequency treaments can melt the fat that is being stored inside the fat cell (or in other words- shrink them). Your results will depend on your overall lifestyle. The healthier the lifestyle, the longer lasting result.
After you reach a satisfactory level of skin tightening / cellulite reduction with a course of 6-12 strong, deep-tissue radiofrequency treatments, the results can last for at least two years or more, as long as a very healthy lifestyle is followed.
During radio frequency (RF) skin tightening, providers use an electromagnetic device that generates heat to stimulate the production of collage, elastin and new skin cells. This nonsurgical facelift firms and lifts sagging skin. The results are temporary, but they're similar to a surgical facelift.
Absolutely! Radio Frequency can safely and effectively be used to melt fat or tighten loose skin on the stomach area without any pain or downtime depending on which hand-piece is used. To get the most out of your RF treatment, a course of treatments is usually recommended.
By maintaining a healthy diet and keeping up with regular exercise, you can burn calories and shed the subcutaneous fat your body is storing. If you suspect you may have too much subcutaneous fat, talk to your healthcare provider.
Does RF skin tightening really work? Clinical studies demonstrate the efficacy of radio frequency for skin tightening. One study on RF facial rejuvenation concluded that RF treatments produced noticeable clinical results with high satisfaction in the treatment of photoaging.
RF treatments average $1,000 to $4,000 per session. Laser treatments, on the other hand, can climb higher due to the precision and technology involved. Laser treatments might offer quicker results in some cases but come with a heftier price tag. They also require more downtime for recovery.
Ultrasonic cavitation is a safe FDA approved procedure. Since the procedure is non-invasive, there is no downtime needed. The destroyed fat cells do not grow back. The results of ultrasonic cavitation can last with continued weight maintenance activities.
Liposuction is a cosmetic fat removal procedure. It can permanently remove fat cells (adipocytes) that store fat from a particular section of your body that you want to improve. Liposuction helps get rid of fat deposits that don't respond to diet and exercise. Other names for liposuction are lipoplasty or “lipo.”
When we lose weight, our fat cells shrink. Because non-invasive fat removal kills some fat cells, the targeted cells are gone forever. You'll still have some fat cells in the treated area though. If you gain weight, these cells will expand, but you'll see less fat in the treated area.
Radio Frequency Skin Tightening works by focusing the radio frequency energy to increase the temperature of fat cells in deep and superficial layers of fat. Normal cells can support 60°C but fat cells start to melt at 41°C.
Laser and radiofrequency treatments.
This approach has shown to reduce the appearance of cellulite for six months to a year. Further study is needed. There's also a device that uses heat (radiofrequency) for nonablative treatment that improves how the skin looks.
A facelift or neck lift is usually recommended. However, following this surgery, RF microneedling can help promote skin tightening and reduce scarring. If the jowls are just beginning to lose elasticity, then RF microneedling may reduce the appearance of this and slow the overall progression of the sagging.
RF Skin Tightening treatments can be had once a week on the same treatment area, so there is not a lot of waiting in between your sessions. Some clients with thinner or more mature skin may need to space the treatments out once a fortnight to avoid over treating the area.
As mentioned multiple times in this article, RF microneedling focuses on skin tightening, improving texture, and boosting collagen production rather than directly targeting fat cells. While it may offer a slight slimming effect by improving skin firmness, it's not the go-to solution for significant fat reduction.
The most popular form of liposuction as well as the most common cosmetic procedure in the U.S. is tumescent liposuction, which is more effective, safer and less painful than traditional liposuction, and has a quicker recovery time. It is performed as an outpatient procedure and does not require general anesthesia.
Because RF also tightens skin at the same time, this is the optimum method for topical fat reduction, as skin becomes tighter and slimmer at the same time. However, radiofrequency cannot effectively reduce large fat deposits (no non-surgical method can efficiently do that).
CoolSculpting is highly effective for larger areas with more fat. The cooling process freezes and destroys fat cells in these zones. RF fat reduction is better for smaller or delicate areas. The heat from RF waves tightens skin and reduces fat.