Skin Tightening in Toronto

DLK on Avenue performs skin tightening at our Toronto skin care clinic in Yorkville. This non-invasive treatment works by lifting, contouring and remodeling your skin through the use of radio frequency energy (also known as RF energy). The heat from the energy stimulates collagen production, which leaves the skin looking smoother, tighter, and younger. Radio frequency skin tightening can treat various conditions, including loose skin, uneven complexion, and fine lines and wrinkles.

Radio frequency skin tightening, also referred to as RF skin tightening, is a non-invasive use of heat technology to stimulate collagen production and treat skin conditions to leave you looking younger and rejuvenated

Radio frequency skin tightening is effective on all skin types and can be performed on all areas of the body. The most common areas of the body to be treated with RF skin tightening include:

• Face
• Neck
• Abdomen
• Arms
• Knees
• Buttocks
• Hips and Waist
  

The DLK on Avenue team understands the importance of rejuvenating your skin while maintaining natural beauty. This is why we offer expertise, experience, and solutions for your areas of concern and skin tightening needs. Our RF skin tightening treatments are formulated to reduce signs of aging on all areas of the body and face, so you can get that confidence boost you need!

DLK on Avenue are Toronto’s leading RF skin tightening specialists, with a team led by Dr. Lisa Kellet and Dr. Sonya Abdulla. Together, we will create a customized plan catered to your specific skin concerns and formulate a skin tightening treatment that leaves you looking and feeling your best.

Firstly, you should not pursue RF skin tightening if you have a pacemaker or have undergone a skin peel or laser treatment less than 2 weeks prior. To prepare for your treatment, keep hydrated on the day of and after the treatment to ensure more comfortable and effective results. Please let the team know if you have a history of cold sores.

Otherwise, all preparation and aftercare instructions will be explained to you in detail during your DLK on Avenue skin tightening consultation. 

Show up to your appointment with completely clean skin, especially in the treatment area - no makeup, lotions, or creams. The treatment will last 2-3 hours and requires little to no downtime, so RF skin tightening really just requires patience. If you experience any discomfort, you will receive pain medication taken orally.

During the treatment, an electromagnetic device will generate heat (via radio frequency waves) to stimulate collagen production and new skin cells. Your skin will be firmed and lifted, but the number of treatments you require will vary depending on the severity of your concerns.

After your skin tightening treatment, you should avoid:

• Dehydration, especially the day of your treatment.
• Rubbing your skin after the treatment - gentle washing is perfectly fine.
• Laser treatments, chemical peels, waxing, and microdermabrasion for at least 4 weeks following your treatment.
• Using harsh exfoliants or chemical-heavy serums for the first 7 days.
• Sleeping without support - we recommend two pillows to prop your head up and decrease swelling for the first 48 hours following your treatment.
• Waiting to schedule your next treatment - you will want to know how long the interval between your treatments will be and make sure you can attend the next one for optimal results.

Radio frequency skin tightening is an effective anti-aging treatment with many uses and few risks. Some of its main benefits include:

• Lifting skin. Say goodbye to sagging or loose skin, especially in common areas of concern like the neck, arms, buttocks, stomach, and face.
• A quick refresh. Not only will your RF treatment smooth out signs of aging, but you will also see a slight reduction of fat under the dermis, a reduction in cellulite on the skin, and a more contoured body and/or face.
• Improved skin tone. This benefit helps patients with age spots, sun damage, cellulite, stretch marks, and hyperpigmentation.
• Increased collagen production. Enjoy your youthful results for months to years with an increase in your collagen and elastin production that helps you keep that youthful glow.
• Less pain and downtime. Most patients report no pain at all, but if you have any discomfort we will supply an oral medication. And once you’re done with your treatment, there is no downtime required - go enjoy your life and show off your results!

Due to its lack of invasiveness and downtime, RF skin tightening boasts very few risks and side effects. Although you are in the right hands at DLK on Avenue, some patients at other clinics may experience these adverse reactions:

• Slight pain or discomfort, which can be treated with oral pain medications.
• Burned or scarred skin due to prolonged sun exposure directly after your treatment.
• Swelling and redness in the treatment area, which will fade in a few hours.
  

Contact us today to find out if our radio frequency skin tightening treatments at DLK on Avenue are right for you. Our esteemed team, led by Dr. Kellett, will assess your needs and develop a program specifically catered to your needs.

Radio frequency skin tightening is a very safe treatment. Its most commonly reported side effects are redness and slight swelling, which disappear on their own after 24 hours. 

To find out how much your radio frequency skin tightening treatment in Toronto will cost, book a consultation with the DLK on Avenue team. Each patient has different needs and concerns, so each treatment plan is unique.

Laser skin treatments often focus on reducing signs of aging and hyperpigmentation on the skin through resurfacing, while cosmetic radio frequency skin treatments tighten the skin while also reducing the appearance of blemishes with no downtime. Therefore, the main difference is that laser is good for addressing specific skin conditions, while RF is good for lifting and firming skin that has lost its collagen, also addressing surface-level signs of aging.

Your radio frequency skin tightening results will last for up to 2 years, especially if you attend regular maintenance sessions. These results can be prolonged with maintenance sessions or another skin treatment offered by DLK on Avenue.

Depending on the severity of your concerns and your individualized treatment plan, you may attend maintenance sessions a couple of times a week or once every 14 days. Either way, you can complete your sessions relatively quickly in the span of one month, enjoying your optimal results for years.

Radio frequency skin tightening boasts little to no pain during the treatment. If you experience any discomfort, it will be resolved quickly with pain medication that is administered orally.

Yes, radio frequency is a great technology used in many skin-improving treatments. Try combining radio frequency skin tightening with an epidermal peel for deep facial concerns, or body contouring treatments like submental fat treatments to remove excess fat and skin in treatment areas with severe concerns. 

You can also continue your collagen production journey by pursuing RF microneedling, which provides you with beautifully rejuvenated skin, especially when used in tandem with your skin tightening treatments.