Over the years, poor diet, exposure to pollutants and radiation, causes a drop in the quality of body health, resulting in our skin and body losing its firmness, elasticity and youth.
That is why medical science has created some treatments designed to delay and even recover the youthful properties of the skin and among them is radiofrequency.
In the following article, we will provide you with important information about what radio frequency is and what benefits it represents for you.
What is radio frequency?
Radiofrequency is a procedure used in aesthetic medicine to treat problems of flaccidity, wrinkles and cellulite on the skin, especially on the face, neck, thighs and buttocks. (1)
This is how radiofrequency is a minimally invasive technique for the human body, which stimulates certain cellular activities to favor the functioning of the lymphatic system and stimulate the production of proteins for skin health.
This therapy uses the production of heat through the use of localized electromagnetic waves, in sessions between 25 and 30 minutes , produced by an electric field, to increase the temperature at a certain depth of the skin, causing a lifting effect, to achieve its firmness . .
Note: Radiofrequency is a viable technique for those elderly people who have dermatological problems derived from aging. (two)
What benefits does radiofrequency have?
For body aesthetics, this procedure has many benefits , which we will mention below:
1. Reduce flaccidity, cellulite and stretch marks
Flabbiness occurs due to the progressive absence of two basic proteins to keep the skin firm, such as collagen and elastin. Radiofrequency stimulates the production of these two proteins. (3)
In the case of cellulite , this usually appears due to a deficiency in the drainage of substances that negatively affect the structure of the skin, due to poor blood circulation in certain areas of the body.
To highlight: Radiofrequency treatment stimulates blood circulation, favoring the elimination of substances accumulated under the skin in the affected area such as excess adipose tissue, also reducing the presence of stretch marks. (4)
2. Reduces wrinkles, scars and fibroids
Radiofrequency treatment, as we have previously mentioned, favors the stimulation of protein synthesis for the skin, allowing the reduction of wrinkles and the presence of scars. (5)
Regarding fibroids, radiofrequency has been used with great success in the reduction or elimination of uterine fibroids in women , being a different alternative to conventional surgery.
You should know: Collagen synthesis also depends on the presence of some micronutrients, which are acquired through healthy eating.
3. Eliminates toxins and localized fat
One of the benefits of using the localized radiofrequency technique is that it favors lymphatic circulation . With this, the technique is facial or body, allows the elimination of toxins and fat accumulated under the skin.
Note: After each session, the patient can return to his daily activities with total normality.
4. Improves blood circulation
The localized increase in heat in the radiofrequency technique favors blood circulation in the treated area, allowing greater oxygenation and nutrition of the cells , thus achieving greater activation of their functions.
5. Stimulates the production of collagen and elastin
As we have mentioned on several occasions, one of the main objectives of radiofrequency is to recover the firmness and elasticity of the main protective barrier of our body.
Therefore, this technique, thanks to raising the temperature in a localized area and at a defined depth, achieves the stimulation of the metabolic mechanisms necessary for the body to produce collagen and elastin, proteins necessary for skin health. (6)
What are the risks of radio frequency?
Like any treatment, radiofrequency may present some of the following risks in certain patients:
1. Skin burns
One of the risks that can occur during the application of radiofrequency is the appearance of burns in the treated area, however it must be clarified that these are not caused by the technique or equipment used , rather this happens due to the inappropriate use of the technique or also the incorrect use of the equipment.
In this regard, it is necessary to make sure that the procedure is applied by a professional with experience in the management of this therapy.
Important: Radiofrequency should not be applied to pregnant women , people who are receiving chemotherapy or who have a pacemaker.
2. Swelling and redness
Another of the unlikely possible effects is swelling and redness of the skin , due to the increase in temperature in the treated area, however, this can also occur due to improper use of equipment or technique.
To highlight: This procedure is contraindicated in patients with diabetes , with arterial hypertension or with a metal prosthesis in the area to be treated.
3. Bruising
Very infrequently some skin bruises may occur in this type of therapy, however it does not exclude the possibility of their appearance, a circumstance in which your therapist must make the appropriate recommendations.
You should know: The use of this therapy should be avoided in inflamed or red areas, as well as in patients with diseases associated with collagen.
Key Findings
- Radiofrequency is a procedure mainly used in aesthetic medicine to treat flaccidity, wrinkles and cellulite problems.
- Radiofrequency is a minimally invasive technique for the human body.
- Radiofrequency uses the production of heat, through the use of localized electromagnetic waves.
- Radiofrequency stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, favoring the elimination of toxins and adipose tissue.
University Professional in the area of Human Resources, Postgraduate in Occupational Health and Hygiene of the Work Environment, 14 years of experience in the area of health. Interested in topics of Psychology, Occupational Health, and General Medicine.