Modeling and lifting of the face using radio wave exposure is called thermolifting, although it is often called thermage or rf lifting. Due to the currents of high frequency and strength, the deep layers of the skin are heated without damaging the epidermis. As a result, the patient without surgical intervention receives a tissue tightening due to the renewal of the collagen-elastin corset of the skin, the activation of biochemical reactions in all layers of the skin. These processes reduce the appearance of wrinkles, improve skin tone and significantly rejuvenate the appearance.
How does thermolifting work and how skin is rejuvenated
The rejuvenating effect that thermal lifting gives the patient is created due to deep heating of tissues at the level of the dermis and hypodermis, which stimulates the activity of fibroblasts and begins an intensive synthesis of new collagen and elastin. At the same time, due to high-frequency electromagnetic oscillations, microcirculation is enhanced, lipolysis is activated, all biochemical reactions are accelerated at the cellular level.
The result of such a RF lifting is a tightened oval of the face, a noticeable smoothing of wrinkles and increased skin tone, a healthy complexion. If the thermolifting procedure is carried out in the area of the thighs, buttocks, knees, then the patient after several sessions of RF lifting notes a decrease in the manifestations of cellulite – by toning the skin, eliminating imbalances in fat metabolism and stimulating lymph flow.
Zones for thermolifting, recommendations and contraindications
Thermolifting is used to smooth the skin relief and rejuvenate the face – especially such areas as the forehead, cheeks, periorbital area, as well as the neck and décolleté, hands and shoulders, knee area, riding breeches, buttocks and lower abdomen. Thanks to RF lifting, skin laxity is eliminated and wrinkles are smoothed out, the manifestations of striae and telangiectasias are reduced, the contours of the face and body are tightened and become clearer.
Contraindications for thermolifting:
- the presence of wounds, scratches, fresh scars, manifestations of skin diseases in the area of the alleged impact;
- presence of any neoplasms;
- exacerbation of any infectious diseases or chronic processes;
- existing implanted pacemakers;
- pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Before scheduling the procedure, the patient should definitely be asked about the possible presence of injected fillers in the area of the proposed thermolifting and make an individual decision about the procedure.
Thermolifting and features of different techniques
Before the thermolifting procedure, the patient's skin must be thoroughly cleansed. The area is processed linearly, the parameters of skin cooling and the force of exposure are carefully controlled. The parameters of the depth and strength of the impulses are determined individually.
Thermolifting involves the possibility of affecting the skin with different systems that differ in the frequency of the current and its power, the principles of polarity. Monopolar, bipolar and multipolar principles of terpolifting are known, which differ in the depth of tissue heating (from 2 to 5 mm) and exposure temperature (from 38 to 60 degrees). The deeper and hotter the tissues are heated, the stronger the effect is. But with this regimen, there is a risk of burns and the formation of fibrous scars.
A good result can be achieved with layer-by-layer RF lifting, when a monopolar handpiece is used first and warms the skin more deeply, and then a bipolar – with surface heat. The result of such manipulations is noticeable after 4-5 procedures.
After thermolifting, hyperemia of the skin is possible, the patient is advised to refrain from visiting saunas and exposure to the sun for several days in order to prevent overheating of the treated skin.
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