50 ascp skin deep september/october 2020
Also known as
"fat freezing,"
cryolipolysis results in
a reduction of body
fat without damage to
surrounding tissues.
Beautiful Energy
A select few of the many
advanced esthetic treatments
that produce lasting results
Skin Tightening
Radio frequency is one type of
energy often used for toning and
tightening the skin. It can be used
on all Fitzpatrick skin types because
it does not aff ect the melanin in
the skin. Using alternating currents
of radio waves that noninvasively
penetrate the skin, this thermal-
based energy works to encourage
new collagen formation, the protein
that prevents laxity, by heating the
outer layers of the skin that boost the
collagen and elastin fi bers.
Radio frequency is ideal for
clients with slightly loose skin. This
procedure may require a series of
treatments to get the best results
and will take up to three months (or
more) to see improvement. Some of
the radio frequency skin-tightening
devices on the market today include
Thermage, Venus Viva, and Vivace.
