Also known as the latest in soft face – lift and non – surgical!

Thermafine Lift is a Radio – frequency device, known as RF, designed by Termafine aesthetic applications for skin tightening and lifting.

Basically the Thermafine lift is able to transmit heat to the dermal layers of the skin without affecting the epidermis. The rise in temperature causes shrinkage of existing collagen, resulting in tightening of the overlying skin.

What is the science behind RF in Skin – rejuvenation?

RF energy is part of the electro – magnetic spectrum which includes gamma rays, infra – red and radio waves among others.

When RF energy is applied to tissues, electromagnetic fields cause movement of charged particles within the tissue, resulting in heat – generating molecular action. The heat causes collagen to shrink, which tightens the skin above it giving the skin a more youthful and firmer look.

Comparing the Thermafine with other devices, it does has advantages over the other RF devices, as it is painless, relatively inexpensive, yet delivering the same results.

One treatment on the entire face in average takes about an hour. Other areas, depending on size, may require more or less time. Optimum results are obtained after a series of 3 to 4 treatment with a pause of two weeks in between. The treatment is painless, as it only produces a sensation of heat, no anaesthesia is needed.

This procedure is safe enough to be handled by a qualified and trained nurse.

The results vary from one patient to another, depending on various factors, such as: age, the area treated, and skin laxity.

The best areas to be treated by RF are in the so called periorbital area, raising the eyebrow slightly so that the face requires a less tired and fresher expression, Raising the eyebrows slightly, so that the face acquires a fresher and less tired expression, and reducing the lines in the targeted area.

Another zone that displays significant improvements is the cheeks, the lifting of which improves the nasobial folds, and also the neck, resulting in a firmer and more youthful appearance!

Thermafine can be combines with other treatments like Botox, IPL/FPL, non – ablative lasers and clinical skincare procedures with very good results.

The result may vary, some patients feel the improvement some days later, and others will need approximately a month or more to see results.