Radiofrequency Flashcards
What is radio frequency?
- a non- invasive treatment. A device that uses radio waves to heat the skin to promote collagen & elastin
- Also speeds up cell turnover, skin gets firmer & thicker over time
Which areas of the body to avoid for RF?
- Thyroid
-Breasts
-Eyelids
Threshold temperature for face & neck?
39-41 degrees Celsius
3 things that RF helps with?
-Diminishes the appearance of cellulite
-Skin tightening for a youthful look
-Reduces body fat
Treatment protocols for RF?
- Body- min 9-12 treatments 1x/wk
- Face-min 6-9 treatments 1x/wk
- Neck- min 6-9 treatments 1x/wk
How long does the treatment take for RF?
30 mins
How long for each body type?
Abdomen- 30 mins
Thighs- 15 mins on each thigh
Under eyes- 6 mins under each eye
Buttock- 15 mins each side
Arms- 15 mins each arm
What is the recommended yo keep after desired results have been reached ?
Seasonally or monthly
What happens when you use a small pace for RF?
Will warm the area quickly
What happens if you use faster strokes for RF?
Will bring the temperature down & make the treatment more comfortable for the patient
What can you do if the patient feel discomfort or is too hot during treatment?
remove the device, add some more cool gel, use faster strokes,reduce/ adjust the setting of the energy
What is cellulite?
-Cellulite is collections of fat that push against the connective tissue beneath your skin
- surface of the skin looks lumpy, puckered or appear dimpled
Common names of cellulite?
- Orange peeled skin
- Cottage cheese skin
- Hail damage
- Mattress phenomenon
What causes cellulite?
There is still an unknown exact cause behind it.
Factors may be diet, lifestyle & genetic makeup
What are Contraindications of RF?
- pregnancy
- breastfeeding
- cancer patients
- open or infected wounds
- pacemakers
- metal implants ( IUDs)
- surgical scars less than 6 months old
-Patients with heat stimulated diseases (herpes simplex) - patients with skin disorder ( psoriasis, eczema or dermatitis
