Radiolifting (non-surgical skin tightening) is a hardware procedure that uses radio waves to affect the subcutaneous tissue and dermis, which contains fibroblasts that synthesize collagen, which is necessary for the firmness and elasticity of our skin.
Normally, in young people, collagen is synthesized in fibroblasts, it has the shape of a left-handed spiral that aggregates into subfibrils and fibrils, fibers and bundles of fibers. Fibers and bundles of fibers intertwine in different directions, thus creating a framework in the skin that maintains its elasticity and elasticity. In a young body, the process of collagen synthesis prevails over its breakdown; with age, the situation changes - collagen synthesis slows down, the skin becomes less elastic and elastic, becomes prone to stretch marks and sagging, small wrinkles begin to appear.
During the RF (radiolifting) procedure, a radio frequency wave penetrates the deep layers of the skin and reaches the collagen fibers, giving them part of its energy with the help of a powerful thermal effect. This energy causes contraction of the fibers and thereby provides a tighter fit of the skin to the muscles. Visually, the skin after RF tightens and shrinks, after heat exposure, blood flow increases noticeably, and with it, metabolism.
The results of radiolifting can be compared in terms of effectiveness with surgical plastic surgery, but with RF there is no mechanical effect on the skin or its trauma. It should be emphasized that heating the dermis leads to stimulation of the formation of new collagen fibers and fibroblasts, this is a clear advantage of radiolifting over mechanical methods of lifting.
The result of RF in most patients is noticeable immediately after the first procedure: the skin becomes tighter, its structure improves, with a further increase of the effect within 2-4 months. The duration of radiolifting procedures will depend on the area for which it is used.