To use the RF lifting device at home as an alternative to plastic surgery or salon procedures, you need to know the capabilities of the device and the mechanism of action of its active elements on the skin.
The essence of the method lies in the effect of radio frequencies on the skin and subcutaneous layer, as a result of which all layers of the epidermis are heated.These manipulations lead to an increase in the density of collagen fibers, as a result of which the skin tightens and wrinkles are smoothed out.
The procedure itself can be considered quite innovative and was adopted by beauticians not so long ago.Due to its effectiveness, absence of injuries, lack of preparatory phase and serious rehabilitation, it became acceptable for independent implementation.
How to choose a home lifting device?
To perform an RF lift at home, it is not necessary to use a high-performance system with many functions and modes intended for professional beauty salons.
It is enough to buy a portable device that:
- has the necessary force to heat up the treated areas (a little force is enough for the neck and décolleté, a stronger force for the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks is also sufficient to break up cellulite cellulite);
- easily sets the optimal operating modes for different zones;
- assembled by a reliable manufacturer;
- safe for health;
- has a warranty service.
For people with sensitive skin, home-use devices used for lifting may cause discomfort due to the inability to control the heating depth.Usually, this problem is solved with the help of cooling gel.
The most popular means - the choice of beauticians
Fans of RF lifting technology, who appreciate the effectiveness of the technique, can easily continue procedures aimed at improving their appearance without leaving their homes.The most important thing is to understand the variety of products that manufacturing companies in the beauty industry offer for lifting manipulations.
Today, monopolar, bipolar and multipolar models are available, which do not differ much in their effectiveness, except for the unipolar ones - they are able to heat the deeper layers of the dermis, giving a stronger result.However, this power also includes the risk of uncontrolled overheating of untreated areas and, as a result, harmful reactions of the body to the radio frequency pulses.
The higher polarity enables a more targeted, localized effect in strictly certain areas, guaranteeing the safety of the body.However, a multi-pole device for RF amplification at home is a real luxury, since the prices of such devices simply skyrocket.
There are models of mobile devices that are popular both among professionals and those who decided to create a beauty salon at home.
How to perform the procedure at home - step by step?
Lifting at home requires special rules for the procedure, on which the result largely depends.The skin rejuvenation device should be equipped in such a way that it is convenient for them to treat the dermis area.
Important!When lifting, you should feel a strong, but not aggressive heat sensation bordering on severe pain.The presence of pain and redness indicates that the performance of the device was chosen incorrectly!
If you follow the step-by-step method of cosmetic manipulation at home, RF lifting will not only meet your expectations, but also exceed them.
Preparation
RF can be performed only after preparation, which includes:
- removal of decorative cosmetics;
- cleaning the skin with a scrub;
- rinse the skin with clean cold water.
After that, a special preparation is applied to the treated surface, which creates a contact medium and helps to amplify the impulses.
Execution
If necessary, an anesthetic gel is applied to the prepared skin areas.Then the device is switched on and the active electrode is placed at a distance of at least 5 cm to the desired area.Further manipulations are carried out strictly according to the instructions, depending on the model of the device, and last on average 10-30 minutes.
Important!During the procedure, it is necessary to focus on thermal sensors that monitor the temperature of the dermis, which avoids burns and overheating.
At the end of the procedure, the face should be cleaned from the gel with a paper napkin and a nourishing cream should be applied.
After a few hours, you can wash your face with cool water and make a moisturizing, nourishing, lifting mask to enhance the result.
Frequency
We recommend that you do the sessions no more than once a week during several procedures.In the periods between radiofrequency lifts, it is useful to rehabilitate the dermis, which includes:
- use of special creams;
- use of nourishing masks;
- treatment with restorative serums and foams.
The beautician can provide reliable information about the duration and intensity of the course after a personal examination.
Features and recommendations
In order to achieve a rejuvenating effect, face lifting at home is usually gentler and more gentle, and therefore weaker than in the salon.Therefore, to achieve a good result, follow the recommendations below:
- procedures must be performed regularly;
- The duration of the course must be complete in all treated areas and must not be interrupted;
- you should use only high-quality procedural cosmetics;
- try to combine RF lifting with other rejuvenating procedures in one complex.
Indications
This procedure is recommended for those who:
- age-related changes appeared on the skin - reduced turgor, sagging, wrinkles;
- there are enlarged pores, loose, dull skin;
- excess skin appeared as a result of weight loss or liposuction;
- orange cellulite is visible.
On the face, the procedure is only recommended after the age of 40, when the first signs of skin aging are noticeable.
Contraindications
Limitations of the RF skin tightening procedure include:
- period of pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- in the anamnesis of pathological tumors;
- inflammatory processes in the dermis;
- any disease in the acute phase;
- increased skin sensitivity.
The desire to stay young as long as possible is currently supported by technological advances such as RF devices that allow you to achieve what you want at home without extra costs.