High Frequency
Improve fine lines and wrinkles, skin texture or treat and prevent stubborn acne.
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Treatment Information
Treatment Time
30 Minutes
Result Duration
1 - 5 Days
Sessions
3-6
Potential Risk
Swelling & redness
Results
4 - 6 Weeks
Back to work
Same day
What is High Frequency?
High-Frequency provides benefits for those with oily and problematic skin types. High Frequency is a technique that utilizes targeted thermal energy to treat acne, fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, cellulite and undereye circles.
High frequency facial machines work in conjunction with high frequency electrodes which are made of clear tempered glass and come in a variety of different shapes and sizes to facilitate the various contours of the face and body. Quality high frequency electrodes are typically made of tempered glass and filled with either Argon Gas which produces a subtle violet coloured glow or Neon Gas which produces an orange coloured glow.
When the high frequency electrode is firmly inserted into the high frequency hand piece, a gentle electrical current is generated by the high frequency machine which then passes through the attached glass electrode upon contact with the skin. This contact ignites the inert gas within the electrode which produces healing electrical light energy and unstable oxygen which instantly converts into purifying ozone. In other words, when mixed with the air outside of the electrode, the electrical current infuses the skin with rejuvenating oxygen molecules and a therapeutic zapping or tingling sensation is experienced.
During the high frequency treatment, enriched oxygen molecules are produced that create an anti-bacterial action and “natural” thermal tissue warming. This reaction helps your blood vessels push away toxins, while the cells in your skin are enriched with nutrients and hydrating volume. This in turn creates an increase in blood circulation and cell renewal that supports increased levels of collagen and elastin. The skin is left feeling instantly energized and noticeably softer after just one treatment.
High Frequency provides benefits for those with fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, cellulite, undereye circles and those with oily and problematic skin types.
- Minimises the appearance of fine lines
- Minimises pores
- Treats acne by killing bacteria
- Brightens skin tone
- Reduces inflammation
- Firms and tones the skin
- Improves skin texture
- Reduces dark circles
- Treats hyperpigmentation
- Aids lymphatic drainage
- Improves skincare product absorption
Yes! The facials can not only tighten your skin immediately but also give it a longer-term boost by stimulating the deeper layers of the skin to produce more collagen.
The treatment is painless and safe, it creates a buzzing noise as the electrical current passes through the electrodes. This buzzing noise is completely normal.
- Do not use active topicals that may increase the sensitivity of your skin such as retinoids, exfoliants, topical antibiotics or acids 3 days prior to your treatment
- Avoid any other facial treatment at least 7 days prior to your treatment
- Avoid extensive sun exposure/the use of tanning beds at least 7 days prior to your treatment
- Avoid hair removal at least 7 days prior to your treatment
- In addition, please make sure you are not wearing makeup on the day of your treatment
- Please ensure you take out ALL jewellery before your treatment i.e Nose rings, earrings, lip piercings. High frequency cannot be performed if you are wearing jewellery
- Do not wash your face or apply any skincare products for 12 hours
- To minimise dryness, skip out on any active products for 3 days after including retinoids and acids
- Do not apply makeup for 12-24 hours. Once 24 hours has passed and you wish to wear makeup, please ensure your brushes are clean and sanitised
- Avoid exercise and sweating for 24 hours
- Avoid swimming, sauna’s and spa environments for 72 hours
- Sleep on a clean pillowcase
- Make sure that you are also avoiding direct sun exposure. Especially tanning beds for 2 weeks
- Make sure to keep your skin well hydrated with a protective moisturiser. Apply it twice daily or more often if needed to reduce any dryness
- Do not use scrubs, loofahs, exfoliating sponges or other means of mechanical exfoliation on your face for 7 days
- Stay hydrated
- Wear a broad spectrum SPF (minimum 30)
Medik8 Aftercare Kits are available to purchase in clinic, for post-treatment skin. Designed specifically to help compromised or delicate skin recover after a professional treatment.
- Herpes Simplex (cold sores or fever blisters) An anti-viral medication may be necessary prior to treatment
- Dermatitis
- Active acne
- Rosacea
- Open skin lesions
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Extensive sun or tanning 7 days prior and 7 days post treatment
- Roaccutane in the past 6 months to 1 year
- Prescription topical retinol products in the past 14 days
- Waxing of area to be treated in the past 7 days
- Skin must be healthy and intact
- An allergy to aspirin
- Active Infections (skin)
- Allergy/Hypersensitivity to certain skincare ingredients/topicals
- Blood thinning medication
- Pregnancy
- Heart problems
- Active implanted devices such as a pacemaker or defibrillator
By Appointment Only...
At Louise Vivien Skin, we offer non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments to help people become the best versions of themselves and enhance their natural beauty.
We are strictly by appointment only! Please contact us by telephone, e-mail or by filling in the contact form on the contact page.
Take good care of your skin and hydrate. If you have good skin, everything else will fall into place.
