Radiofrequency (RF) energy is the newest advance in facial and body rejuvenation, reversing fat accumulation, sagging skin — and time itself.
Here, Southeastern Michigan plastic surgeon Dr. Mune Gowda discusses the ways RF treatments build volume, lift skin, shrink fat cells, restore smoothness and sculpt features with minimally-invasive solutions.
Waves of Energy
RF energy works by disrupting subdermal layers with pulses of invisible radio waves that are generated by a small, often handheld device. The treatment, performed with local anesthesia, involves the insertion of a thin probe under the skin. Together with an electrode on the skin’s surface, the RF energy raises the temperature of fat cells and liquefies them. Our practice offers these effective RF variations:
Morpheus8, which combines the benefits of RF energy with microneedling. Tiny needles deliver RF-generated heat deep below the skin’s surface, disrupting fat cells and stimulating collagen. The “micro-injuries” from hundreds of these tiny pinpricks trigger a natural healing response that revitalizes your skin. The technique is highly effective for deep facial lines, sun damage, pigmentation, acne scarring and enlarged pores.
PiXel8-RF, which also combines RF and microneedling technology. It is highly effective for a range of surface and subdermal issues, including wrinkles, fine lines, oversize pores, “crepey” skin, fat pockets under the chin and along the jowls, loose neck skin, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, sun spots and stretch marks.
If you would like to learn more about RF energy treatments, we invite you to schedule a personal consultation with experienced Southeastern Michigan plastic surgeon Dr. Mune Gowda by using our email form, or calling our Novi office at (248) 305-8400 or our Troy office at (248) 530-0000.