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Photo RF

Recently, the term ‘Rejuvenation’ is often used in the cosmetic medical community. Rejuvenation means revitalization of the skin.

It is to improve the overall texture of the skin by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, dullness and blemishes, and increasing skin tone and glow. Rejuvenation treatments utilizing light have been studied for about 10 years but have recently made rapid progress with the creation of PhotoRF.

With traditional laser treatment, inflammation such as redness and swelling, temporary pigmentation, and scabs inevitably persist for several days to weeks after the treatment.

The time it takes for the skin condition to improve normally after treatment is called downtime, and with laser treatment, it has been difficult to treat the entire face in one session due to the downtime.

Phototherapy eliminates this ‘downtime’.

Phototherapy has been described as a revolutionary treatment that removes spots and freckles through the effects of light, but the results of Rejuvenation have not been sufficient.

Therefore, “Photo RF” is a further upgraded version of this phototherapy.

Unlike conventional phototherapy, Photo RF is a cosmetic medical device that combines APL (Advanced Pulse Light), a more advanced version of IPL (light energy), and radiofrequency energy (RF).

The double-action of light and radiofrequency allows for effective treatment deep into the skin, which could not be achieved with laser or light therapy alone. This makes it effective for skin tension, fine lines, sagging, acne, acne scars, and redness of the skin, as well as blemishes and dullness.

Photo RF has a temperature control and independent cooling system that prevents burns caused by the treatment and was approved by the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration), the equivalent of Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, in 2002.

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Features of Photo RF

• It is performed in the most effective setting for each case according to the symptoms of concern.
• Unlike traditional light therapy, there is little or no pain.
• We focus not only on treating color spots, dullness, and redness but also on revitalizing the skin.

Photo RF Treatment Flow

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  Counseling

  The indication for treatment will be decided after the consultation session..

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  Cleansing

  If the treatment is to be done on the face, we will remove makeup during this step.

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  Application of special gel

  This special gel protects your skin from the heat.

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  Setting of Irradiation power intensity

  The doctor sets the settings precisely for each case according to the condition of the skin.

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  Irradiation

  A rectangular spot is laid over the entire skin.

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  Wiping of oil and improving skin

  The gel is wiped off, and the skin is then lifted with hypoallergenic skin care products.

How Photo RF Works

The structure of Photo RF is in the form of a light device in the center with high-frequency electricity electrodes at both ends. The light destroys melanin pigment, which is the source of dark spots and dullness.
In addition, in the dermis, the temperature rises as blood vessels are warmed. The heat shrinks open capillaries and improves redness.

Since RF tends to flow in warm areas, when RF is applied to the epidermis, its density is lower because the epidermis is cooled by the cooling device and gel, while the warmed dermis is more dense.

This mechanism produces a warming effect on the dermis that exceeds that of traditional phototherapy, resulting in less pain, less damage to the surface of the skin, and improved pigmentation and freckles by expelling melanin, as well as stimulating collagen renewal in the dermis.

Photo RF treatment

This is a video of an actual Photo RF treatment.

Photo RF Treatment Price

※Free medical treatment and not covered by insurance.

※1 The Photo RF Maintenance Course is a special plan for those who have completed various Photo RF courses.

Frequently Asked Questions (About Cosmetology)

What is photo RF? What kind of problems is it effective for?

Photo RF is a machine that can irradiate two types of light, IPL (photo) and RF (radiofrequency), at the same time. It includes wavelengths that react to black and red spots, freckles, capillaries, and acne scars, and also removes dullness of the skin. RF also strongly stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, which improves sagging and pore size.

I have sensitive skin. Is it safe to do this treatment?

Photo RF can be safely done even to those with sensitive skin. Our clinic will perform a test irradiation and adjust the output according to the condition of your skin.

Can I have other treatments on the same day I have photo RF treatment?

Yes. Our clinic recommends the use of peeling treatments on the same day. We also offer same-day treatment with wrinkle-enhancing injections and hyaluronic acid.

Is it painful?

There will be a slight pain as if you were popped with a rubber band, but rest assured that pain is completely bearable.

Is there anything I should be careful about after treatment?

There is almost no interference with daily life. Some burning sensation and redness may occur from the day of irradiation to the next day, but it is safe to wear makeup immediately after treatment. Also, since the skin is more sensitive to ultraviolet rays after irradiation, please use sunscreen.

I had Q-Switch laser treatment at another clinic. After the scab was removed, it turned black. Does this happen with photo RF?

Based on the type of spots, the number of treatments desired, and other consultation results, we select the most appropriate treatment from Q-switched laser, photo RF, laser toning, and oral and topical medications.

While laser treatment is powerful in a single session, it is also very damaging to the skin, so there is inevitably a pigmentation period of several months. Photo RF is also recommended if you have several spots and are having difficulty applying tapes to several areas at once, if you would like a treatment that can be performed on the entire face with minimal skin damage, or if you would like to have a whiter, clearer natural skin color or to restore firmness and gloss to the skin texture.

In this treatment, melanin may temporarily float to the surface like soot, but unlike a scab, it is more like a floating colored film. There is no need to protect it with tape, and you can wash your face and apply makeup as usual. The sooty floating appearance will gradually disappear over the course of a week or so and return to your original skin, and you will notice that the spots have become a little lighter. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)