With age, under the influence of gravity and collagen loss, the tissues in the mid-face begin to shift downward. The result? The jawline loses its sharp definition, and so-called “jowls” appear along the sides of the face, visually adding years and giving the face a sad, tired appearance.
If you are looking for a method that can visibly lift the cheeks and redefine the profile, but do not want to opt for an invasive surgical facelift – microneedle radiofrequency is the treatment designed for you. It is a synergistic combination of two powerful technologies: microneedling (mechanical stimulation) and radiofrequency energy (thermal stimulation).
How does it work?
A special handpiece equipped with dozens of sterile microneedles precisely punctures the skin at the appropriate depth. At the moment of insertion, a radiofrequency impulse is emitted, heating the deeper tissues. This causes immediate contraction of existing collagen fibres and powerfully stimulates the production of a completely new, dense support network for the skin.
Who is this treatment for? (indications)
Microneedle RF for the lower face is recommended for patients who notice:
- Sagging cheeks (so-called jowls) and a blurred, poorly defined facial contour.
- Skin laxity along the jawline and in the chin area.
- Loss of firmness and elasticity in the skin of the lower face and neck.
- Deep marionette lines and nasolabial folds resulting from tissue descent.
Is RF microneedling safe?
Yes, because the treatment parameters are selected precisely for the specific indication, based on a soft tissue ultrasound assessment performed before every procedure.
Your action plan: before- and aftercare recommendations
Microneedle radiofrequency is a year-round treatment; however, it requires proper post-procedure care to ensure optimal skin remodelling.
Before the procedure:
- For 4–5 days before the treatment, avoid taking blood-thinning medications (e.g. aspirin) and anti-inflammatory drugs.
- For one week before your appointment, stop using strong at-home peels and creams containing retinol or AHA/BHA acids.
- Do not consume alcohol for 24 hours before the planned procedure.
After the procedure (recovery period):
- Immediately after the treatment, the skin may be red and slightly swollen (this usually subsides within 24–48 hours).
- During the first 24 hours, maintain strict hygiene: do not apply make-up, do not touch your face with unwashed hands, change your pillowcase to a clean one, and use paper towels to dry your face.
- For at least 2 weeks after the procedure, you must use sun protection – a cream with SPF 50 (this helps prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation).
- For 7 days, avoid saunas, hot baths, swimming pools with chlorinated water, and intense exercise.
- Use only gentle moisturising and repairing skincare products (e.g. containing d-panthenol, allantoin, or ceramides) recommended by our specialist.
Important: contraindications to microneedle RF treatment
Because radiofrequency current is delivered into the deeper layers of the skin during the procedure, the following factors must be ruled out:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Metal implants in the treatment area or a pacemaker / cardioverter.
- Active skin infections (herpes, bacterial inflammation, acne in the acute phase).
- Cancer (and the period up to 5 years after completion of treatment).
- Uncontrolled autoimmune diseases, diabetes, and epilepsy.
- Blood clotting disorders or the use of anticoagulant medication.
- A tendency to develop keloid scars.
- Recent treatments with hyaluronic acid, botulinum toxin, or threads in the lower face area (a minimum interval of 4–6 weeks is required).
Redefine your profile and lift the jawline
The first tightening effects resulting from collagen fibre contraction become noticeable within a dozen or so days after the treatment. However, the final remodelling result, including lifting the jowls and improving skin density, develops over 1 to 3 months – this is how long new collagen synthesis takes. For maximum results, a series of 2–4 treatments at intervals of 4–5 weeks is recommended.
Restore a clearly defined, youthful facial contour. Book your appointment and say goodbye to jowls once and for all!
