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Radio wave face lifting: description of the procedure, contraindications and reviews.

How Fractora technology works

The Fractora handpiece uses a fractional radio frequency that is delivered to the skin through multiple needle electrodes. The doctor's assortment includes several nozzles with different numbers of needle electrodes, with different coverage percentages, and with different depths of exposure. The choice of a nozzle by a doctor depends on the problem to be solved, as well as on the anatomical features of the skin. Processing parameters are also selected individually. Radiofrequency exposure to the skin gives the effect of ablation and heating and allows you to get a complex effect of skin rejuvenation from remodeling, collagen, stimulation of elastin production, ablation of epidermal and dermal tissue:

smoothing the texture of the skin;
formation of contours;
strong lifting effect;
compaction, volumization of the skin;
elimination of pigmentation, blood vessels;
wrinkle smoothing.

Prices for fractional radiofrequency rejuvenation

How does the Fractora rejuvenation procedure work?

After a preliminary consultation, the doctor chooses a rejuvenation program.

The number of treatments in the Fractora rejuvenation program will depend on the following objectives:

- what result from the procedure we want to get?

The result of the Fractora procedure can be: the elimination of wrinkles, the removal of defects, the alignment of texture, the treatment of post-acne.

- What period of rehabilitation will we choose?

Depending on the selected treatment parameters, the rehabilitation period will depend: low 0-1 day, medium 2-3 days, high 3-5 days.

What are the contraindications to the procedure?

dermatological diseases in the acute stage;
oncology;
the presence of a pacemaker;
period of pregnancy and lactation, etc.

- How quickly do you need to get results?

The effect of the procedure can be obtained at different times by choosing the processing parameters: low - 3-4 procedures, medium - 2-3 procedures, high - 1-2 procedures. The course of procedures is carried out with an interval of 3-5 weeks. When using high settings, the effect is achieved in one procedure, rarely when a repetition of the Fractora procedure is required.

Before treatment, the skin is thoroughly cleansed. If medium or high settings are used, local anesthesia (Emla cream) is applied for comfort. Face treatment takes 15-20 minutes, if only the eye area is treated - 5-7 minutes. Neck area - 10-15 minutes, neckline - 20-25 minutes. After the procedure, there is a strong feeling of warmth, persistent erythema (redness) and swelling, which will disappear within a short time. After some time, crusts form at the contact points of the needle electrodes, which will peel off naturally after a few days.

You can use decorative cosmetics after 48 hours.

The effect of the procedure is observed from the first procedure and will increase within 2-3 months, the maximum effect of the Fractora procedure is achieved at 5-6 months.

As statistics and clinical data show, there are:

skin texture improvement - 65-70%;
narrowing of pores - 25-35%;
wrinkle smoothing - 45-60%;
elimination of pigmentation - 50-65%;
alignment of post-acne scars - 35-40%.

According to patients, the result of the Fractora procedure is visual rejuvenation for 5-7 years, the acquisition of healthy, radiant skin, and most importantly, confidence in one's attractiveness.

If we turn on the radio somewhere and turn the knobs, we will hear thousands of radio stations filling the air.

More results with less rehab -
it is the holy grail in aesthetic medicine.
Amy F Taub

If we turn on the radio somewhere and turn the knobs, we will hear thousands of radio stations filling the air. And although the total energy of radio waves around us has increased by more than a million times since the beginning of the 20th century, our body does not perceive them. Compared to light, which can cause burns or long-term photoaging, radio waves are much safer and also imperceptible. Therefore, in aesthetic medicine, radiofrequency technologies for influencing the skin are gaining more and more popularity, which, compared to laser technologies, are less aggressive and therefore safer, practically do not cause complications and do not require a long rehabilitation period. We will talk about one of the recently appeared methods of structural and visual skin rejuvenation - fractional radiofrequency rejuvenation - in this article.

The principle of fractional radiofrequency rejuvenation

The procedure of skin rejuvenation can be compared with the renovation of an apartment, when it is necessary to remove unnecessary garbage and rubbish, vigorously renovate the walls and at the same time not create inconvenience to the inhabitants of the dwelling (or create them for a minimum period). Translating this into the language of aesthetic medicine, we must “melt” the old collagen in the dermal layer, stimulate cells to proliferate and synthesize, but at the same time, as far as possible, do not injure the epidermis too much (the “roof” of our skin). So, first of all, it is necessary to deliver energy to the skin matrix in order to destroy the “old” matrix proteins, which, due to “age-related” modifications (oxidation, intramolecular cross-linking, glycation), become resistant to proteases. In laser technologies, the “disintegration” of proteins occurs when the tissue is strongly heated as a result of the absorption of light energy by chromophores. Getting the laser beams to pass through the epidermis without affecting it is not so easy - it's like trying to shout through a loudspeaker to a distant neighbor, but so that the rest do not hear it. On a mobile phone using radio waves, this task is not a problem. So here - using the appropriate radio frequencies tuned for absorption by the components of the dermis, it is possible to deliver energy sufficient to melt collagen without affecting the epidermis. This is especially important in the case of dark skin, the epidermal pigments of which absorb light, but not radio waves, in a wide range.

Radio frequency (RF) energy- a form of electromagnetic energy in the frequency range from 300 MHz to 3 kHz. Absorption in the radio frequency range occurs due to a rapid change in the polarity of the electric field, in which charged molecules such as ions, low molecular weight polar compounds, proteins, phospholipids with polar heads, nucleic acids begin to reorient. Since the aforementioned charged molecules have different sizes, some molecules have time to "follow" the change in polarity, while others, larger ones, do not. Therefore, depending on the frequency of the field, it is possible to spin different molecules and transfer energy in the form of heat to different layers of the skin. Of course, radio waves simply don't "notice" skin chromophores, so they are safe and effective equally for dark and fair skin. It is also important that the nerve endings are not sensitive to radio waves, so their effect is painless. In this aspect, radio wave technology is a good alternative to laser skin rejuvenation techniques.

The idea of fractional radio wave damage to the skin in order to stimulate its structural rejuvenation was borrowed from: microscopic areas of the epidermis and dermis undergo thermal ablation / coagulation at points spaced at the same distance from each other, and intact skin surrounding the damaged “points” serves as a source of cells and building material used to restore and build a new tissue.

Fig.1. Matrix RF applicator developed by the Israeli company Syneron Medical LTD (Israel)

Rice. 2. The layout of the electrodes in the Matrix RF applicator

The technology of fractional radiofrequency rejuvenation was first implemented on eMatrix devices (Syneron, Israel) with a nozzle (applicator). On the working surface of the applicator there are parallel rows of bipolar electrodes with a diameter of 200 µm, resembling pins (Fig. 1 and 2). High-frequency energy, the level of which reaches 40 J, is applied to dry skin through each pair of positively and negatively charged electrodes. In the skin, the energy of the alternating electric field is converted into thermal energy, which damages the skin directly under the electrodes pointwise (ie, fractionally). There are areas of healthy skin between the electrodes, and the ablative damages themselves are minimal and in total make up no more than 5-10% of the treated skin area.

Adjustable modes of exposure to the applicator

In aesthetic medicine, for several years now, the method of radiofrequency non-ablative lifting has been used, achieved by volumetric heating of the deep layers of the dermis. Matrix RF is the first RF applicator (no laser or light energy) capable of ablation/coagulation/necrosis and resurfacing of the skin. Studies have shown that the Matrix RF applicator is able to deliver radiofrequency energy to the skin surface with subsequent fractional ablation of the epidermis, and is also able to cause coagulation / necrosis or subnecrosis of the dermis with minimal damage to adjacent skin areas, due to which the recovery is faster and “better”. Schematically, the effect of the Matrix RF applicator on the skin is shown in Fig. 3

Fig.3. Scheme of the effect on the skin of the Matrix RF applicator.

On the path of the radio frequency, the skin tissue is not uniform in structure and level of hydration, because of this, different effects occur at different depths and between the electrodes themselves. Due to the fact that the impedance (resistance) of the dry stratum corneum of the skin is higher, high-frequency energy passes through the electrodes themselves (as with monopolar exposure), causing, first of all, ablation of the stratum corneum. And in the deeper layers of the skin tissue (the lower layers of the epidermis and in the dermis), the impedance (resistance) is lower, since the tissue is saturated with water and electrolytes. Therefore, here the RF energy passes between the electrodes (as with bipolar exposure), creating a wider diffuse effect in the form of coagulation / necrosis with little stratum corneum ablation. Due to energy absorption and dissipation, areas of irreversible high frequency effect (ie, ablation or coagulation/necrosis) are surrounded by areas of tissue that have undergone only partial coagulation/necrosis, subnecrosis, or thermal stimulation. In addition, in the deeper layers of the skin there is a zone of temporary thermal exposure, but in it the density of high-frequency energy does not reach the level necessary for the occurrence of other biological effects.

Rice. 4. Schematic representation of different skin exposure modes with the Matrix RF applicator.

The device has an adjustable action, since it is possible to control the ratio of ablation / coagulation / necrosis effects, the depth of the ablation zones and the limits of coagulation of the surrounding tissue in accordance with the goals of the procedure, medical indications and the characteristics of the treated skin areas. The level of delivered energy varies depending on the selected program (three-level programs) - program A (less aggressive impact), program B and C (more aggressive) (table 1).

In addition, there are two nozzles that differ from each other in the density of the electrodes:

1) standard coating with 64 electrodes (electrode density - 5%);

2) high-density coating with 144 electrodes (electrode density - 12.5%). As Dr. Michael Gold, M.D., director of Gold Skin Care Center and Clinical Research Center in Tennessee, Nashville, explains: skin, and a high-density coating - when working with less power to affect the epidermis. It all depends on what results I want to achieve.

Table 1. The degree of ablation, coagulation and necrosis relative to the use of various programs of the Matrix RF device

Program A - Low intensity 100-80 Joules: minimal ablation, accompanied by coagulation and intense heating (10 - 30 mJ/pin, 5 mJ gain).

Program B - Medium intensity 80-60 Joules: moderate ablation accompanied by coagulation and marked heating (32 - 48 mJ/pin, 4 mJ gain).

Program C - High Intensity 60-40 Joules: Pronounced ablation accompanied by little coagulation and residual heating (50 - 62 mJ/pin, 3 mJ gain).

Matrix RF parameters (energy intensity in J) Depth of tissue exposure, in µm Effect

Program A: 2–10 J, 64 electrodes 150* Coagulation, necrosis and subnecrotic heating of the skin; ablation is absent or minimal

Program B: 6–16 J, 64 electrodes 250* Minor ablation, coagulation, necrosis and heating

Program C: 10–20 J, 64 electrodes 350* Ablation and slight coagulation and necrosis, only residual heat

* Average value. In various programs, the depth can be increased by 50 µm when processing 5% of the area of the site, or lowered by 50 µm when processing 10% of the area.

Rice. Fig. 5. The shape of thermal zones ("microtunnels") that occur when using a traditional fractional laser and radio frequency exposure with the Matrix RF applicator

The "microtunnels" remaining after radiofrequency exposure have the shape of an "inverted funnel" with a wide base facing the dermis (in contrast to the "microtunnels" in the form of a column after laser exposure) (Fig. 5). Thus, RF energy pulses create pyramidal thermal zones, which result in minimal damage to the stratum corneum (i.e., minimal ablation) and maximum heating in the deep layers of the skin (coagulation, warming). As a result of this, the surface of the skin is “pushed out” (raised) upward, and its surface becomes more even. This feature of sublative rejuvenation, along with simultaneous skin contraction, resembles a uniform ablation procedure, but unlike it, it is less traumatic and with a shorter recovery period.

Rice. 6. Installation and selection of the treatment program

It is necessary to select the treatment area by clicking on one of the light blue areas on the right or left side of the face (forehead, periorbital region, cheek or chin); The Treatment Program Selection screen appears. Each of the three programs offers different levels of ablation and skin renewal, with different pulse intensities. When choosing program A (low intensity), B (medium intensity) or C (high intensity), make sure that the skin is completely dry throughout the treatment area.

The Matrix RF setting allows you to automatically select one of three programs for different levels of ablation and skin renewal, differing in pulse intensity: A (low intensity), B (medium intensity) or C (high intensity) (Fig. 6) . The wide capabilities of the device (the presence of three programs) allow, taking into account the individual characteristics of each patient, to increase the effectiveness of treatment and minimize risks.

Features of the procedure

Let's give the floor to doctors who already have experience with the Matrix RF applicator.

David J. Goldberg, M.D.: “I prefer to perform procedures without anesthesia, but sometimes when working with more aggressive parameters, I use local anesthesia. The leather must be thoroughly cleansed, either with alcohol or other degreasing agents, to remove excess oil and remove any residual impurities. You don't have to watch all the time like you do with lasers, and we don't close our patients' eyes so they don't get claustrophobic. During the treatment of the skin, you follow the intended course by moving the applicator over the skin; the entire face can be easily treated in 15-20 minutes. After the procedure, there is a slight erythema, which usually resolves within 1-3 days. Usually the course includes 3 procedures.

Dr. Mark B. Taylor, M.D., F.A.A.D.:“We use Zimmer coolers during the treatment and after the procedure we recommend a light ointment; its patients use during the rehabilitation period. With this approach, patients really feel good and are satisfied with the results. I consider it a great advantage that the treatment can be carried out without any intake of sedatives or painkillers. This reduces the risk and the patients themselves can come and go from the office, which is very convenient.”

Dr. Michael Gold draws attention to the transportability of the installation for fractional radiofrequency exposure: “Sublative rejuvenation is very simple to carry out. The device itself is small and ergonomic, which is very convenient: it does not take up much space and can be moved from room to room or even from office to office. Due to its effectiveness, versatility, ease of use and safety, sublative rejuvenation could very well become even more popular in anti-aging treatments than IPL.”

Tissue changes during fractional radiofrequency exposure

As already mentioned, the effect of radiofrequency sublation is achieved through a combination of fractional ablation, coagulation and heating of the skin. The RF current propagates within the dermal layer, causing additional contraction of its fibrous structures and neocollagenesis, while the epidermis is minimally affected. Histological analysis performed immediately after the procedure revealed clearly defined areas of ablation/coagulation/necrosis and subnecrosis up to 450 µm deep. Moreover, a regulated relationship between ablation and tissue coagulation/necrosis has been observed: at low energy levels (10–30 mJ), coagulation/necrosis will be the main effect, and at higher energy levels (50–62 mJ) ablation.

Rice. Fig. 7. Histological picture of three stages of the recovery phase after treatment with a 64-electrode tip, energy level - 8 J, exposure area - 5%. A: 6 hours after the procedure. Partial re-epithelialization of the epidermis with a strong inflammatory reaction is noticeable. B: Onset of wet scabs and continued re-epithelialization of the skin surface 12 hours after the procedure. Pay attention to the appearance of compact and dense collagen fibers and leukocyte infiltration. C: 24 hours after the procedure - epidermal re-epithelialization is completely completed and a necrotic crust has appeared on the skin surface

On fig. 7 shows histological tissue changes at various times after the procedure. 6 hours after exposure, partial re-epithelialization of the epidermis with a pronounced inflammatory reaction is noticeable in the skin. Moist scabs begin to form 12 hours after the procedure and re-epithelialization continues. Attention is drawn to the appearance of compact and dense collagen fibers and infiltration of leukocytes. 24 hours after the procedure, re-epithelialization of the epidermis is completely completed, and a necrotic crust appears on the surface of the skin. The great advantage of this technology is its independence from the presence of chromophores in the skin, so it can be used for any skin phototype. The risk of side effects, primarily post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, is also significantly reduced, which is another important advantage of the method.

Clinical effectiveness of fractional radiofrequency rejuvenation

According to the doctor of aesthetic medicine Amy F. Taub (M.D.), “sublative rejuvenation is excellent for correcting structural changes in skin tissue, wrinkles and age-related symptoms. There are practically no risks of adverse reactions and complications, and the recovery period is short. eMatrix is also great for treating scars even on dark skin and I haven't seen a single case of hyperpigmentation after the procedure. Areas that are difficult to treat, such as the periorbital and perioral zones, as well as the neck area, respond well to treatment. This technique can be applied locally and does not result in a demarcation line, so it is not necessary to treat the entire face. Sublative rejuvenation is well suited for the correction of enlarged pores and superficial wrinkles. In fact, the procedure gives some improvement in very deep wrinkles, such as glabellar wrinkles, forehead wrinkles, nasolabial folds.

I agree with this opinion Mark Taylor (M.D., F.A.A.D.):“Sublative rejuvenation is well suited for the correction of such difficult-to-correct aesthetic defects as stretch marks, scars with a corrugated (uneven) structure, scarring of the skin after acne, and also in cases where patients are not ready for a long recovery period and extensive skin damage. Aging skin with deviated texture, photodamage symptoms, and a wrinkled surface responds well to this procedure, and patients are satisfied with the results.”

Michael Gold shares his clinical observations: "Sublative rejuvenation effective in the correction of wrinkles, skin tightening, post-acne and post-traumatic scars; scars can be treated faster than other methods allow. According to my observations, scars can be effectively corrected in 1 or 2 sessions and with a shorter recovery period than with CO2 laser ablation. In this procedure, the risks of post-procedural pigmentation are much lower, and this circumstance is important, because the majority of the population in the world has a dark skin color. A large-scale clinical observation of the effectiveness of fractional radiofrequency rejuvenation was carried out on 67 patients (64 women and 3 men), including 50 Caucasians aged 25 to 67 years. The majority of patients (45.3%) had skin phototype III. The level of elastosis ranged from 2 to 6, in the majority (51%) - 3 and 4. The main problems that patients treated were wrinkles (37.4%) and loose skin (20.5%).

Patients underwent 3 procedures for the entire face area with an interval of 4 weeks; the evaluation of the results was carried out during the 3rd procedure and 6 weeks after the completion of the course. When examining patients, various indicators characterizing the condition of the skin were taken into account. In addition, assessments were made on standardized digital photographs taken before and after the course.

Rice. Fig. 8. Skin improvement in the facial area during 6 weeks of follow-up (n=55) (A), overall performance indicators during 6 weeks of follow-up (B)

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the procedure, set by doctors, is shown in Fig. 8. All studied parameters (wrinkles, radiance and thickening of the skin, pore size, color), as well as general indicators, prove a significant improvement in the skin both at the third week of observation and 6 weeks after the end of the course (P<0,001). Кроме того, анализ согласованных пар показывает, что последующее улучшение наблюдается начиная с 3-го визита и нарастает в течение 1–2 месяцев после окончания курса (Р<0,001 для всех параметров).

Patients rated the skin improvement after the procedures quite highly: 6% were not satisfied, 9% were slightly satisfied, 9% were moderately satisfied, 34% were satisfied, and 41% were very satisfied.

Dr. Dirk Landwehr in an article with the eloquent title "Beautiful new skin" ("Magnificent new skin") notes the main advantages compared to similar procedures performed using an ablative CO2 laser, namely:

Shortening the recovery period

Reducing the likelihood of hyperpigmentation,

Reducing the risk of infection leading to scarring.


before the procedure	after the procedure

Rice. 9. Skin resurfacing after one eMatrix treatment

Treatments performed with Matrix RF/eMatrix have been particularly successful in patients with acne and fine wrinkles in the infraorbital region. Already after one procedure, the skin began to look much better (Fig. 9) .


before and after	before	after

Conclusion

Fractional radiofrequency skin rejuvenation, implemented in the eMatrix device with a Matrix RF nozzle (Syneron, Israel), is a new step in the evolution of physiotherapeutic methods of skin revitalization, which differs from previous technologies in a shorter recovery period, the absence of hyperpigmentation and the possibility of safe use on skin with various types of pigmentation.

Literature

3. Hruza G., Taub A.F., Collier S.L., Mulholland S.R. Skin rejuvenation and wrinkle reduction using a fractional radiofrequency system. J Drugs Dermatol. 2009; 8(3): 259-65.

6. Landwehr D. Beautiful new skin. Cosmetic Surgery Magazine (Australian Cosmetic Surgery), 2009, 44: 112-3.

The Fractora handpiece (BodyTite device) is designed for a minimally invasive procedure in the face, neck, décolleté; as a result of exposure, fractional radiofrequency resurfacing, ablation, coagulation and subnecrotic heating of tissues occur. The goal of the treatment is to reduce wrinkles in the face, neck, décolleté line, retracted scars (for example, post-acne scars), epidermal pigmentation, superficial telangiectasias (vascular and capillary network) in the face, improve skin texture, rejuvenation.

The Fractora handpiece uses bipolar RF energy through multiple needle electrodes located on two different disposable handpieces. The handpiece, consisting of 20 electrodes, is mainly used to treat the upper and lower eyelids, or to treat single scars or telangiectasias in the facial area. The 60-electrode tip is used for larger areas.

Before the procedure, a local anesthetic (for example, EMLA 5-18%) will be applied to clean skin 30-40 minutes before the procedure. Sometimes it may be necessary to use tuminescent anesthesia or nerve block.
Before the procedure, the face is cleansed with a tonic and an alcohol wipe.
After selecting the power parameters and the type of nozzle, the specialist proceeds to the treatment, the procedure time will depend on the treatment area 10-20 minutes.

Radiofrequency lifting has an effective effect on the deep layers of the skin precisely due to the peculiarities of the procedure using radio waves. Modern devices allow you to carefully monitor the patient's condition during the procedure. In particular, the heating temperature of the applicator tip is controlled to ensure that the skin does not overheat and burn. The condition of the subcutaneous fat is also controlled - this becomes possible due to the directed action of the high-frequency electric field.

As a rule, a special temperature regime created during the radiolifting procedure is aimed at stimulating the development of the main skin cells - fibroblasts. Therefore, this procedure has a number of advantages compared to other hardware rejuvenation techniques that are widely used today in aesthetic medicine. One of the main differences of this technology is that the heating of the epidermal tissues is carried out not due to the external influence of the heat source on the deep tissues of the skin, but due to the process of heat exchange between the upper layer of the dermis and the applicator nozzle. Muscle tissue does not heat up at all. What are the benefits of such a system? First of all, the procedure does not affect facial expressions in any way, unlike many other hardware procedures, and even more so plastic surgery. However, radiofrequency lifting achieves its goal - it restores youthfulness to the skin, visibly tightening it, removing wrinkles, restoring elasticity to facial contours and a healthy radiant color.

The procedure takes place without any pain or even just discomfort for the patient. The effect of the procedure is no less significant than that of surgery, while radiolifting is much safer for health, does not require long preparation and rehabilitation period, and anesthesia.

Contact lenses should be removed before the procedure if the patient wears them. In addition, during the first day after the procedure, it is not recommended to overheat the skin by visiting the sauna, bath or solarium, stay in the open sun or play sports.

After the procedure:

After the procedure, edema and erythema are observed, as well as pinpoint depressions left by the electrodes and visible on the surface of the skin. Small crusts will appear 1-3 days after the procedure and may persist for several days.

During the procedure, there may be tingling sensations that are so slight that not all patients notice them. There are a number of contraindications to the procedure:

within 48 hours it is not recommended to visit the sauna, bath, swimming pool, as well as take thermal procedures
moisturize the skin, you can 12 hours after the procedure
swelling may persist for 3-4 days and resolve completely in 5-7 days

The course of treatment may include 1-3 procedures with a 4-6 week interval, depending on the power of the parameters used in the procedure.

The Fractora procedure can be combined with other procedures: peeling, mesotherapy, cosmetic treatments.

Fractora treatments

Procedure name	Cost, rub.
Lifting, resurfacing of the eye area	25 000-00
Lifting, face resurfacing	35 000-00

The radio frequency lifting procedure, carried out with the Fractora Firm nozzle on the Body Tite device, is one of the most effective non-surgical methods for tightening the skin of the face, neck, décolleté and body.

The innovative Fractora Firm non-surgical lifting technology is based on the unique ability of electromagnetic waves of a certain frequency to affect the collagen fibers of the skin. As a result, the skin that has lost its elasticity becomes denser and significantly reduced!

The RF lifting procedure shows amazing results. In cases where the patient has a small or medium excess of skin volumes, Fractora allows you to eliminate ptosis (sagging skin) without punctures, incisions and a long rehabilitation period, restoring skin density, elasticity and firmness. Radiofrequency lifting easily solves even the complex problem of tightening the skin around the eyes, replacing the classic blepharoplasty. Another advantage of this method is the naturalness of the result - it allows you to rejuvenate the face naturally, without tightness.

How does the RF lifting method work on the Body Tite Fractora Firm?

The action of the Body Tite apparatus is based on the selective thermal effect of radio wave electromagnetic radiation on deep skin tissues. The frequency of wave vibrations of the Body Tite Fractora Firm is chosen so that the waves can penetrate to a strictly defined depth and reach the collagen layer of the dermis.

At this depth, electromagnetic waves give off their energy to the tissues, heating the collagen fibers to 38-43 degrees Celsius. Such a temperature effect on long protein molecules of collagen causes them to contract, shrinking into a spiral. This provides an immediate effect of a facelift and a noticeable rejuvenating result of the procedure.

In addition to the immediate result of the tightening, the Fractora Firm method also has a prolonged effect. Temperature exposure serves as a signal for cells to activate the process of intracellular renewal. As a result, the process of skin regeneration is launched, which ensures the long-term and lasting effect.

Fractora Firm affects the deep collagen layer of the dermis, eliminating burns and other damage to skin tissues, since the intensity of exposure and heating temperature set by the doctor are strictly controlled by a high-precision built-in thermal sensor.

Indications for radiofrequency lifting

The Fractora Firm nozzle of the device is designed to rejuvenate the face, neck, décolleté and hands. It serves to solve such problems as:

smoothing wrinkles and tightening the skin;
elimination of the "second chin" and restoration of facial contours;
rejuvenation and elimination of sagging skin;
shrinking pores and improving complexion;
express facial rejuvenation;
skin tightening and elimination of edema.

Fractora Firm RF lifting procedure

The Fractora Firm radiofrequency lifting procedure itself on the Body Tite apparatus is quite comfortable and takes an average of only 20 to 40 minutes.

At the beginning, the cosmetologist cleans the skin and covers it with a special conductive gel, after which, each area of the skin with an area of 10 * 10 cm is warmed up for 3-5 minutes to a temperature of 38-43 degrees. After the procedure, redness and slight swelling may occur, which disappear within 2-3 hours. Lifting occurs instantly, its result is visible after the first procedure and grows within a few days. To enhance and consolidate the result, the procedure is usually repeated after 4-6 weeks. The full course is usually 3-4 sessions.

The Beauty Line clinic also performs a radiofrequency resurfacing and facial lifting procedure, carried out using the Fractora handpiece, which allows you not only to renew the skin and improve its quality, but also to achieve quick and visible results, tightening the skin by almost 40%!

The method of non-surgical facelift has already been well tested in practice. It is successfully used in the leading clinics of the world, including our clinic. This method is suitable for patients with any type of skin and is perfectly combined with other hardware and therapeutic anti-aging techniques. But the main and unique advantage of radiofrequency lifting is that this procedure allows you to get a phenomenal rejuvenating effect in a matter of minutes without incisions, a scalpel, pain and a rehabilitation period!

Price

The price for fractional radiofrequency rejuvenation and body lifting on the Fraktora apparatus is described in the Price list section.

RF perforation

Fractional radiofrequency rejuvenation with microneedles (MRF)- activates fibroblasts, enhances the synthesis of hyaluronic acid, produces a new "young" collagen and elastin.

As a result, the elastic qualities of the skin are improved, fine and deep wrinkles are smoothed out, the skin is tightened, and the complexion changes. You literally look younger!

The procedure lasts 45-60 minutes and practically painless. Slight redness goes away within an hour. You can lead a normal life without restrictions. Effect duration- one year.

Cost of the procedure ranges from 16,000 rubles. and up to 28,000 rubles. depending on the area and area of the treated surface.

Prices

Positive effect:

lifting of the face, neck, decollete;
smoothing skin texture, reducing pores;
reduction of large and deep wrinkles;
improvement of the skin around the eyes, reduction of bags and circles under the eyes;
reduction of inflammation on the face;
smoothing and leveling of scars and stretch marks;
lifting of the upper third of the face (forehead, scalp);
skin tightening, improvement of elasticity and hydration in the face, neck, decollete.

Indications:

wrinkles and skin folds, including deep ones;
gravitational ptosis (omission of facial tissues, nasolabial wrinkles);
hernia of the upper and lower eyelids;
bags under the eyes;
dull "tired" skin;
dry dehydrated skin;
"smoker's syndrome" (dry, rough, yellowish skin);
enlarged pores, comedones;
acne
age spots, unhealthy complexion;
flabbiness of the skin in the neck and décolleté;
scars, stretch marks.

Contraindications:

acute forms of diseases, blood diseases;
violation of blood pressure, infectious diseases, tuberculosis;
Malignant tumors, heart disease, pregnancy, etc.;
long-term use of steroids or telangiectasia with impaired liver function;
slight tremor of the facial muscles;
children under 12;
pregnancy or lactation, collagenosis;
epidemic diseases.

How it works

The essence of the method of fractional radiofrequency rejuvenation is very delicate, selective skin damage. And although the damage itself is microscopic and not visible to the naked eye, in response to them, a whole cascade of physiological reactions is launched in the dermis, providing a powerful process of skin renewal. Fibroblasts, the main skin cells, are activated, the synthesis of hyaluronic acid, which is responsible for skin hydration, is enhanced, new “young” collagen and elastin are produced. As a result, the elastic properties of the skin are improved, fine and deep wrinkles are smoothed out, the skin is tightened, the complexion changes - you literally look younger!

The principle of operation of the technology is based on the safe exposure to radio frequencies and mild traumatization with microneedles. By adjusting the depth of penetration depending on the anatomical zone of the face, the doctor accurately doses and controls the temperature of high-frequency currents, thereby triggering the stimulation of neocollagenesis. As a result old collagen is completely removed, which can no longer be restored, fibroblasts are activated- they, in turn, form new, young collagen and make the skin supple. In the process of renewal, the texture of the skin improves, the flow of oxygen to the cells is activated.

The procedure lasts 45-60 minutes She is practically painless. Slight redness - a consequence of the procedure - disappears within an hour, so the patient can lead a normal life without restrictions. Subsequent positive changes in appearance occur within a month - skin hydration improves, complexion changes, fine and deep wrinkles disappear. The prolonged effect, the complete absence of a rehabilitation period is the ideal solution for skin restoration.

Number of procedures - 1-3, depending on indications, the prolonged effect - within a year. A second course is possible in a year. The procedure is perfectly combined with other rejuvenation methods, such as contouring, botulinum toxin injections, mesotherapy.

We can stop time thanks to the unique technology of fractional radiofrequency rejuvenation!

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