Boosting collagen and elastin to tighten skin (and more!) without surgery
At The Facial House, we rebuild collagen, elastin, and other structural components of the skin that are degraded over time due to ageing and environmental/UV damage. Led by medical aesthetician, Ama Sandhar, our team in Whitby, Ontario, addresses signs of damage and ageing in this way with an array of sophisticated technologies. These technologies include systems that use Radio frequency (RF) energy. With such energy-based systems, we provide nonsurgical skin tightening and can restore a smooth, youthful, and well-contoured appearance.
What is RF energy?
Radiofrequency refers to “radio waves.” The energy is derived from technologies that deliver radio waves. The energy furthermore generates therapeutic heat to trigger many wonderful changes deep within the skin. Additionally, the advanced systems available to medical aestheticians like Ama today are highly customizable. Different wave settings may be selected to personalize treatment to your specific skin type, characteristics, and needs. Depending on the setting used, the energy can penetrate at different levels. The penetrating energy then heats up the different layers of the skin to trigger the process of collagen and elastin production. Built-in cooling features minimize overheating and prevent tissue damage, all while effectively renewing the skin.
Why are collagen and elastin so important?
Both collagen and elastin play important roles in the structure of the skin. Collagen is responsible for the skin’s firmness, whereas elastin is responsible for its elasticity and ability to retain shape after being stretched. These proteins are abundant in younger skin, but their production naturally declines as we age. The effects of collagen and elastin loss may also be pronounced in more youthful skin due to smoking, sun damage, and other environmental and lifestyle threats that degrade these essential parts of the skin. These effects include:
- Saggy, loose skin
- Wrinkles
- Fine lines
- Loss of hydration
- Changes in how fat is distributed
- Altered facial shape and contours
By building up the supply of collagen and elastin with RF treatment, we can tighten skin, smooth creases, hydrate, and restore youthful definition and a balanced facial shape.
What can I expect from treatment?
As with all treatments, RF starts with a consultation to determine the most appropriate next steps and what is best for your skin. We evaluate your skin as a whole and take a closer look at your specific concerns. Generally, RF is delivered to the cleansed skin via a special, handheld applicator. This highly targeted treatment is well-tolerated. Most clients describe a warming sensation as the RF energy generates beneficial heat to trigger the healing and regenerative processes mentioned above. RF is also commonly combined with microneedling as an “add-on” service. Together, these two modalities can take the renewal of collagen, elastin, and fresh undamaged skin cells to the next level. Since these processes take time, your results improve gradually and generally look best about six months post-treatment.
Take that first step today—schedule your free skin analysis and consultation at The Facial House. Our Whitby-based Oshawa, Courtice, and Newcastle, ON area team is standing by and can be reached at (289) 893-2039.
