FACIAL FAT LOSS FROM RF DEVICES š¤ Dermatologist @DrDrayzday discusses facial fat loss from radiofrequency treatments and at home radiofrequency devices. Can radiofrequency melt the fat in your face and make you appear gaunt? Can Morpheus 8 melt the fat in your face? Are at home radiofrequency devices safe to use?
Radiofrequency microneedling
Review of at home radiofrequency
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0:00 Facial fat loss from radiofrequency
0:33 What is radiofrequency?
2:00 Can radiofrequency cause fat loss?
4:29 Different radiofrequency devices
6:09 The key to success with radiofrequency
7:43 Why does fat loss happen with radiofrequency?
10:17 At home radiofrequency devices
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Love your hair here …looks so healthy and forest green looks good on you!
thank you
Happy Wednesday! Have a great day! The video you reference about the changes in bone and skin was one of the best videos. I frequently go back to that one. My eyelids are starting to droop and I now understand why and not so hard on my in my 40ās self. Thank you! Have a fabulous day! ššš
Thank you! You too!
You look really pretty this morning! Thank you for this great information! Youāre great at educating us! š„°
Thank you so much!
Thanks Doctor! This was one of my concerns! I appreciate your addressing it.
Your explanations throughout have helped me make corrections to my skincare routines.
Hey! Your hair trim makes your hair so pretty!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this video Dr. Dray! You are such a gem to provide us with facts to age gracefully and caution us to be aware of these treatments.
thanks for watching
This was so helpful. I didnāt realize they could change the settings. This important to know and I will be discussing this with my provider.
Thank you Dr Dray even though I naturally have chubby cheeks and use to get pinched non stop being a toddler but best to be safe than sorry. Also you seem to be getting more and more stunning so I will have to check out what other skin recommdentions you point to
Could you explain the differences between Renuvion, Profound, and Morpheus as clinical RF options? That would be a great video!
Great information, could you do a video about treatments (at home ant at office) for wrinkles under the eyes?
I had 2.5mm RF dermastamp – 4 painful sessions. It caused drastic fat loss in my face. I’m 28 and I look 40. I went to experienced dermatologist to treat deep acne scarring (combined with subcision and tca cross).
I’m so sorry for you!
š„ sorry that happend to you, but thanks for sharing
Hi Dr. Dray can red light/ near infrared light therapy do the same? Because I’m pretty sure that my face feels and looks flatter after consistent use of my device . I stopped for a year after realizing what was happening. Do I restart but maybe only 1 x a week instead of 5 x a week?
I’m using Hifu home device (also fat loss risk) on my lower face, jawline and under chin. My goal is to burn some extra fat in that area while also tightening the area to slim that b***h down and work on my first signs of jowling, and so far it is working quite well š I’m using it on my jawline area with full power. Every other time I treat my whole face too but only very short time and with low intensity setting. So far I look visibly better than when started, and if I’ve lost volume overall in face (other than jowl and jawline area) it is basically unnoticeable and the pros beat the cons for me.
Hi, how often do you use the device?
Thank you for all of this information. I am considering the Virtue 3 Microneedling/RF procedure. Apparently, this is a newer machine that shows great results. I have been researching this all morning, then noticed your video!
Here is an important questions: The plastic surgeon’s office recommends the above treatment with the Acclaro Laser. Have you heard of both treatments being done in one session? I need to dig deeper before I call the office to have my many questions answered.
Thank you for all you do for us!š„°
Thank you, Dr Dray. I got the Tripollar Stop VX gold at the start of the pandemic and I love that it’s made the fine lines around my eyes and mouth so much less noticeable. (or maybe that’s the Omnilux?). I don’t even use it as often as I’m supposed to. Glad you mentioned that it’s never been shown to cause fat loss. The heat is barely noticeable so I can’t see how that could cause fat loss; however, I can’t tolerate the RF+DMA mode on my jawline, so I haven’t used that.
I have used a radio frequency home device, I was scared to use it on my face bud I did use it on my lovehandles and I was amazed of the results, my waist got smaller and more curved shape Iām so happy with the results
May i ask what tool you used?? āŗļø Im definitely interested in trying it on my body!!
That’s so smart! Please tell us more about what you used and which settings :)
I want to know too
@Val Rose Same here
WHEW! This came just in time! I was *seriously* considering having this procedure with microneedling! Thank you!!
I have used TriPollar’s facial RF devices (STOP Eye and STOP X Rose) for half a year and if anything, my face feels fuller and more plump, with less hollow cheeks. If the devices could melt fat then that would actually be awesome since I could use it to melt my under eye fat pads (aka eye bags). No such luck so far, just tighter and brighter under eye skin which does reduce the appearance of bags in a different way :)
It’s funny that when you frame the same issue as desirable, people think it’s less likely. I think our lizard brains are always scanning for threats, making negative scenarios seem more likely than they are. People tend to be doubtful that fat melting devices or procedures work for the body where loss of fat is considered positive, but are very cautious of many facial procedures and treatments in case they might cause fat loss (tret, red light therapy, RF). If we could melt fat by applying tretinoin then it would be very easy to be skinny!
I used the Newa device for 8 weeks and it was during a super busy time in my life so I really didnāt pay much attention to any results during that time. Just committed the time and really kind of ignored assessing an outcome until the end. I was genuinely shocked when I finally took the time to stop and take stock of what progress I was making. I have always had very full cheeks naturally, and my big full cheeks areā¦..flat. I panicked. I didnāt even know that was possible. I was seriously wondering if I was just imagining it but truly, itās nearly impossible to deny. I havenāt touched the device since. Frankly, Iāve only considered picking it back up again to use under my chin. If it caused significant fat loss on my full cheeks, which was very upsetting, perhaps it can redeem itself by helping with my double chin! All in all, I advise very real caution. Mine is a cautionary tale.
Curious how big full cheeks can suddenly go flat, only when you stop to take a look. You didn’t notice while using the device looking in the mirror?
@Tia I can imagine that sounds odd. Iām probably the odd oneā¦..I just donāt spend much time looking in the mirror. (ETA: I donāt use a mirror when I use the device.) One of my children has special needs and, as such, looking in the mirror is a bit of a luxury. Iām always on the go. The whole reason I decided to use this device was because, on those occasions I would take the time to stop and look, I wasnāt loving what I was seeing. So, no, I donāt think this happened suddenly. I imagine it happened gradually over the course of 8 weeks and I simply didnāt take the time to look. I know that probably sounds strange to a lot of people, but a lot of my life is a bit outside what is typical. Thatās just how it goes I guess. LOL
Hi Dr Dray , I really appreciate all the factual data you give in your reviews. I have been considering a RF treatment, but I’ve had jaw surgery 12 yrs ago, is this contraindicated due to the hardware in my jaw .Would love to hear your thoughts.š
I tried two shots of kybella a few years ago. I considered RF to try and get my jawline snatched…but worried about it causing sagging in that region. The kybella results are probably as good as it’s going to get. Anything else might cause more problems