Accent Radiofrequency (RF)
Skin Tightening, Cellulite Reduction & Body Reshaping : Accent RF
Up to now, the only effective treatments for skin tightening and body reshaping have involved surgery or laser, which are invasive, have downtime and are not without risk. Topical creams and lotions do not penetrate the skin and provide only temporary and superficial improvement, if any at all. The WELC however is now able to offer Accent RF (Radiofrequency) treatment (www.almalasers.com), that using selective dermal heating, can safely, effectively and non-invasively, improve skin texture, reduce appearance of cellulite and improve body contours.
What can Accent RF be used for?
- Skin Tightening
Accent RF can be used to treat loose sagging skin virtually anywhere on the body. It is most frequently used to treat the skin of the lower face and neck to improve the jaw line and tighten loose skin of the neck, but may also be used for example, to tighten loose skin of the upper arms, abdomen (particularly after childbirth), and thighs. - Cellulite Reduction
Accent RF is able to change the shape of fat cells and remodel connective tissue to improve the appearance of cellulite on the thighs and buttocks. - Body Reshaping
Accent RF can be used to improve contours anywhere on the body, most frequently used on the abdomen, hips and thighs, and upper arms.
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How does Accent RF work? Accent RF employs controlled radiofrequency energy (not laser) to heat selected levels of the skin, resulting in new collagen formation, skin remodelling, and fat cell shrinkage and breakdown.
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What should I expect at Treatment? The nurse or doctor will apply the Accent handpiece to the skin and gently pass it over the area to be treated, precisely heating the skin’s inner layer (dermis) whilst the outer layer (epidermis) is continually cooled. Treatment may take 15-45 minutes, depending on the size of the area to be treated, during which time one will experience what some describe as a "warm massage", usually with little or no pain or discomfort. Following treatment, there is some mild redness of the skin that invariably disappears within 24 hours, but one can resume all routine activities immediately.
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How many Treatments will I require and what results can I expect? The improvement in appearance is generally gradual, with 4 to 8 treatments at one-two weekly intervals usually required to produce significant changes, although of course as with all treatments, there maybe considerable patient variation with some patients responding quicker and better than others. The effects of treatment will last longer in patients with better initial skin quality and healthier lifestyle, and will be shorter in those, for example, who smoke, have a poor diet and take little exercise, but will generally last for approximately two years, when repeat/maintenance treatment can be undertaken.
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Is Accent RF safe? Accent RF is extremely safe and virtually risk-free. It has received the CE mark for cellulite reduction and FDA approval for the non-invasive treatment of wrinkles. |
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How much does it cost? There is no charge for an initial consultation with a Nurse Practitioner. Treatment costs:
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