Radiofrequency skin tightening (RF skin tightening) has quickly gained popularity with the rise of new and innovative devices that no longer require a surgical procedure to achieve youthful skin. Renuvion is one of the latest FDA-approved RF devices that is proving to be a game-changer with an innovative blend of technologies for exceptional results.
How Does Renuvion Work?
Renuvion combines radiofrequency energy with helium plasma energy to precisely heat deep skin layers, contracting subcutaneous soft tissue and stimulation collagen production. Collagen is a protein naturally found in the body, and it is what gives your skin a smooth, elastic, and overall youthful appearance. As we age, collagen fibers break down, leading to wrinkles, crepey skin, and saggy skin.
Unlike standard RF devices, Renuvion’s plasma energy creates a controlled thermal effect that tightens tissue instantly while promoting long-term firmness. Performed under local anesthesia, it targets many areas on the face and body, making it ideal for RF skin tightening seekers.
Renuvion for the Body
Sagging skin on the body is caused naturally by loss of skin elasticity as we age. It can also be attributed to weight loss, if the skin is not able to snap back. Renuvion can help you achieve a leaner, more contoured appearance to rejuvenate your youthful look or help you complete your weight loss journey with confidence. Soft tissue contraction tightens the skin to fit the new contours of your body, creating a smoother silhouette.
The procedure can also be used on various areas of the body to help tighten skin after weight loss efforts. Treatment areas might include:
- Chin, jawline and neck
- Upper arms and bra fat
- Abdomen and love handles
- Inner and outer thighs
Renuvion for the Face
Relaxing wrinkles around the forehead and eyebrows has traditionally been achieved through injectable treatments like Botox and Dysport. While these medications are effective in smoothing away facial lines, their results are usually short-lived. Renuvion offers similar results, but those results last for years rather than just a few short months.
Renuvion can treat the following signs of aging:
- Vertical lines between the eyebrows (known as frown lines or the 11s)
- Loose skin in the mid-face and cheeks
- Vertical laxity in the neck (known as platysmal bands)
Renuvion uses a small probe inserted directly below the facial muscles that produce to the wrinkles and bands. The RF energy directly weakens the nerves that supply the muscle. The result of the muscle relaxation is the smoothing away of crease and bands without compromising your ability to make facial expressions. The procedure is performed using a local anesthetic in the office. Results will be seen right away after just one treatment session.
What to Expect During the Renuvion Procedure
Renuvion is a procedure that corrects mild to moderate skin laxity for a more youthful facial profile. During Renuvion treatment, a small RF probe is used to heat the skin’s dermal layer through a tiny incision, which allows Dr. Andrews to treat loose skin directly. The controlled healing results in immediate collagen tightening with subsequent formation of new collagen and elastin weeks to months later. New collagen and elastin fibers lift sagging skin and remodel the deep layers for a firmer, smoother texture.
Recovery and Results
The Renuvion procedure is performed on an outpatient basis using local anesthesia and there is minimal downtime afterward. Because this is a non-surgical treatment, patients will not have to worry about significant swelling or skin irritation. Results typically appear within a few weeks after treatment as collagen-rich tissue develops. Tighter skin and a more youthful appearance often last for many years with just one treatment.
Schedule a Consultation
Renuvion aesthetic procedures have become a very popular way to address a number of concerns related to aging without cosmetic surgery. If you would like to learn more, contact Dr. Andrews Plastic, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery at 855-338-0261 to meet with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Andrews and get started on your personalized treatment plan.
