XERF Treatment for Firmer Skin & Defined Jawline
Your jaw line was more defined. The skin beneath your chin moves as you move your head around. Besides, you’re too young for a facelift procedure and might never be ready for it. There’s XERF Treatment procedure that can tighten your skin without any invasive procedures like injections or incisions. This procedure is based on radiofrequency and you can go back to work after it immediately.
What to Expect from XERF Treatment?
The device heats two layers at once: the skin you see and the support layer underneath it. That’s why most people need one or two sessions, not six. One of our DHA-licensed doctors looks at your skin first and sets the machine for you. Some skin won’t respond well, and if that’s yours, you’ll hear it at the consultation.
Book your consultation at our Downtown Dubai clinic to find out if XERF is right for you.
Key Benefits of XERF
Most people pick XERF because they can’t take a week off. The results matter too, of course.
- There is no downtime since there is nothing that needs healing, hence you get back to your routine immediately.
- No needles; the skin surface stays intact throughout
- Two depths in one sitting; one tool treats the surface and the deeper layer together
- Comfortable sessions; a coolant protects the skin, so numbing gel is rarely needed
- Gradual change; results build as new collagen forms, so you look fresher, not treated
- All skin tones; the energy does not target melanin
Areas We Treat With XERF
Each area gets its own settings. Your doctor chooses a different depth and power for the face than for the body.
- Jawline and jowls; brings back shape to a jaw that has started to soften
- Cheeks; lifts cheeks that have dropped
- Neck and under the chin; firms loose, crepey skin
- Fine lines; smooths texture and small lines on the face
- Arms, tummy and thighs; tightens loose skin on the body
Why Choose Our Clinic for XERF Treatment in Dubai?
Our practice holds a DHA license, and our doctor performs XERF treatment individually. As each face has different thickness of skin, and also varying degrees of skin sagging, there are no standard settings for our clinic. Instead, the doctor will examine your skin during your initial consultation and discuss what can be achieved realistically.
How We Plan Your XERF Treatment
Furthermore, our treatments meet all DHA safety regulations. For some people, XERF is combined with Botox or filler injections for smoothing out expression lines. If you require this, the doctor will advise you. You get away from the consultation with the plan, number of treatments and the price.
How XERF Structural Skin Tightening Works
Inside the handpiece are two radiofrequency settings that run together.
The first is 6.78 MHz. It stays in the upper dermis and works on texture, tone and small lines. The second, 2 MHz, goes much deeper, down to the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system). In fact, that’s the same layer a surgeon lifts in a facelift.
The heat gets fibroblasts, the cells that build collagen and elastin, working again. It’s a bit like what happens after microneedling, when the skin repairs itself, only without the needles. Meanwhile, a cryogen spray keeps the surface cool, so you rarely need anaesthetic cream.
Indeed, studies in Skin Research and Technology have found thicker collagen bundles and fascial layers after dual-frequency monopolar radiofrequency.
XERF Treatment Common Questions
These questions come up at nearly every consultation:
- Treatment duration: 30-60 minutes, depending on the body part treated
- Sessions: generally 1-2 per month apart
Duration of effect: approximately 9-12 months - Recovery period: non-existent
- Discomfort: very little, just warmth
- Price: varies with body part and number of sessions
We don’t list a fixed price, because it changes with the size of the area and the number of sessions. The doctor gives you a quote after seeing you in person.
What Skin Concerns Does XERF Address?
Since it works at more than one depth, XERF can take on several problems in one go. People usually come in for:
- mild to moderate looseness on the face, jaw or neck
- cheeks that have dropped, or early jowls
- a jawline that has lost its shape
- fine lines and crepey skin
- loose skin on the arms, tummy or thighs
- keeping a facelift looking fresh for longer
- It works through water and tissue resistance, not melanin, so skin tone generally isn’t a barrier.
XERF Sessions Recommended
However, our clinic recommends a course of one or two treatments a month apart from each other. The one-month gap allows time for the collagen to remodel itself before the next treatment builds up the results.
The number of sessions depends on the degree of skin laxity, the treated area, and your body’s response. Cases that require maintenance therapy occur once every nine to twelve months, while mild cases only require an annual touch-up.
XERF Compare to Other Skin Tightening Options
There are plenty of non-surgical tightening options in Dubai, and patients often ask how XERF stacks up.
- XERF: dual-frequency radiofrequency that reaches from the dermis to the deep facial layer, with no downtime. Good for tightening at several depths in one go.
- Endolift: a laser fibre goes under the skin to target the hypodermis and small fat pockets. Expect mild redness. Often used for jawline contouring.
- Single-frequency radiofrequency: one tissue depth, no downtime. Fine for mild tightening near the surface.
Ultrasound lifting: focused energy on deep points, no downtime. Used for targeted lifting.
Each has its uses. XERF’s edge is treating two depths at the same time, so you don’t usually need to combine machines.
When Will You See Results from XERF?
It happens in two stages. Some notice minor tightening right away due to the heat effect on collagen fibres. However, this is just the beginning of the process.
The real transformation comes six to 12 weeks later, as the fibroblasts continue producing collagen and elastin. In fact, three months in is the sweet spot for most people. There’s no shortcut here.
XERF: What Works in Its Favor
There are pros and cons, and you should know both before booking. This is beneficial to you in that XERF smoothes the jawline and the neck without using any needles, anesthesia, or downtime. It uses two frequencies that penetrate multiple skin depths during one session. It should be noted that it is only effective for treating mild to moderate laxity and that its effects develop gradually over eight to twelve weeks.
What Works in Its Favor
- treats more than one skin depth per session
- no needles, incisions or downtime
- the cooling keeps it comfortable
- safe across a wide range of skin tones
works well alongside - Botox and fillers
What to Consider
- results take weeks, not days
- it can’t replace surgery for severe sagging
- most people need one or two sessions
- the cost depends on the area and number of sessions
- you’ll need maintenance sessions to keep the results
Who Is a Suitable Candidate for XERF?
The ideal patients are healthy individuals with laxity ranging from mild to moderate. The procedure relies on your own collagen, hence the gradual transformation. So expect this from the outset.
Our doctors often suggest XERF if you:
- are starting to see sagging in the face, neck or jawline
- want a subtle change, not a new face
- already have Botox or fillers and now want to deal with loose skin
- can’t fit recovery time into your schedule
- want to hold on to the results of an earlier facelift
- Everyone’s skin reacts a bit differently, which is why the consultation isn’t optional. The doctor checks thickness, laxity and your history before choosing the settings.
Who Should Postpone or Avoid XERF?
However, XERF isn’t for everyone. Please wait, or skip it, if you:
- are pregnant or breastfeeding
- have a skin infection, open wound or a lot of inflammation in the area
- also have a pacemaker or another electronic implant near the treatment site
- have heavy sagging that really needs a surgical facelift
take isotretinoin or other medicines that slow skin healing - have a history of keloid scars or an
- uncontrolled autoimmune skin condition
- That’s not every case. Your doctor goes through your full history before saying yes.
What to Expect Before, During and After XERF
XERF is a tight radiofrequency skin-treatment device from Cynosure Lutronic. First, you will have a consultation and come with clean and free of products skin (numbing is often not necessary), and then during approximately 30-60 minutes procedure you will feel warming pulses with built-in cooling.
Before Your XERF Session
To begin with, your doctor will assess the elasticity of your skin and its thickness. Also, he will ask you about your concerns. Attend the appointment without any makeup on your face. Also, avoid exposure to sunlight for several days prior.
During Your XERF Treatment
The handpiece moves across the area while the cooling spray of the cryogen is applied to the skin. There will be a warm sensation accompanied by the cold feeling on top. As a result, people do not usually find this procedure painful. The time frame is usually between 30 and 60 minutes.
After Your XERF Appointment
You may return directly to your usual activities. Still, some amount of redness is expected and will subside within several hours. The makeup and skin care products may be used on the same day. You will receive some post-procedure advice from your doctor during these weeks.
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