Genius Radio Frequency Skin Tightening

This will depend on the individual and their overall skin condition. The collagen created can last up to 7 years, however the amount of collagen production will vary between individuals.

Health, age, smoking status, sun exposure and other lifestyle factors can all affect the ability to produce good collagen stores and its longevity. We usually recommend re-treating the area every 12-18 months to maintain results.

All of these factors will be assessed and discussed during your consultation.

The treatment is generally very comfortable in most areas, however there may be some discomfort felt over boney prominences such as the jawline and cheekbone. To avoid discomfort, the skin is maneuvered and manipulated by pressure to treat these areas without passing directly over the facial bones where possible.

Most patients report the procedure as a 2-4 out of 10 for discomfort (10 being highest pain). The skin will feel hot and tight and pinpoint bleeding may occur during treatment but quickly resolves. All clients are put under the soothing and calming HEALITE II immediately after which rapidly heals the heated tissues.

Pricing is dependent on the area being treated and how many sessions are needed to achieve optimal corrections.

Clients may require 3-6 sessions per area depending on the severity of their skin, therefore we have package plans that reduce the cost, especially if more sessions are needed.

We provide a free consultation to assess your skin and give you more specific details according to your treatment area.

Please follow these instructions for a complication-free treatment with beautiful results.

Tanned or sunburnt skin treatment leads to unwanted and potentially severe complications, such as burning, blistering, dark pigmentation and scarring. To avoid these risks, we ask that you do not sunbake or get sunburnt in the 4 weeks leading up to your treatment.

Spray tans, tanning cream and lotions also need to be avoided 4 weeks before your treatment.

Your skin should be completely clean prior to treatment.

Please arrive wearing NO MAKEUP, including eye makeup, on the day of your treatment.

If you are prone to cold sores and are having your face treated, you may choose to take an over-the-counter anti-viral medication called Famvir to reduce the risk of a cold sore breakout after treatment.

You must not have a Genius treatment if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breast feeding.

You must not have taken oral Isotretinoin (Accutane of Roaccutane) 3 months prior to treatment or less.

You must not have taken any medications, including topical creams, herbal treatments, food supplements or vitamins which may cause fragile skin or impaired healing, during the 3 months leading up to your Genius RF treatment. If unsure, please check with your Clinician.

If you are in poor health, have a compromised immune system or impaired skin healing you will not be suitable for Genius RF until you are well.

If you suffer from collagen disorders, such as keloid formation and/or abnormal wound healing or scarring, you may not be a candidate.

You cannot have Genius RF if you have had any ablative treatments, facial or neck surgery or PDO threads in the last 3 months.

You must not have any skin treatments within 2 weeks on either side of your Genius RF treatment.

You must avoid touching the treatment area to minimise infection. You must not rub or pick at any micro crusts that develop as this could cause scarring or hyperpigmentation. These micro crusts and grid marks will lift away naturally within 7-10 days.

Please read and follow our after care recommendations for the most out of your treatment.

DO NOT USE ICE on your face or the treatment area in the first 24 hours.

You may have grid marking on your skin, this is normal and can last from 3-14 days depending on the area being treated.

Micro crusting may accrue and can last up to 3-14 days this is normal, DO NOT PICK!

Change your pillowcase.

Use Medik8 Lipid Balance Cleanser to cleanse your skin and gently pat area dry. We provide you with QV Balm and HA serum, which can be applied 4 hours after the treatment and every 6 hours thereafter.

Avoid all skincare products such as Vitamin A (Retinol, Retinaldehyde, Tretinoin), Vitamin C, Glycolic Acid and other AHA’s, Salicylic Acid and other BHA’s, Hydroquinone and exfoliant face washes for 14 days post treatment.

The skin may begin to feel increasingly dry and tight for a number of days post treatment. A soothing hydrating protective emollient, such as Ultimate Recovery Cream, can be purchased from the clinic.

For the first 48 hours you should avoid the sun, makeup can be worn 24 hours after treatment.

It is very important to apply a SPF 50+ sunscreen daily for at least 6 months post-treatment.

You must avoid touching the treatment area to minimise infection. You must not rub or pick at any micro crusts as this could cause scarring or hyperpigmentation.

No intensive exercise or swimming for 48 hours, including spas or saunas.

You must not have any other skin treatments or facial or neck surgeries 2 weeks after your Genius RF treatment.