Structural RF tightening rationale
Controlled monopolar RF treatments are used to support collagen remodelling, improve visible skin laxity, and enhance contour over time.
Source: Manufacturer technology information and RF skin tightening literature
XERF 600 Shots w Hydrating Treatment
A comprehensive 600-shot XERF treatment paired with a Pre-XERF Hydrating Treatment to support collagen renewal, skin firmness, broader facial contouring, and pre-treatment skin comfort.
What this treatment helps with
Supports broader facial tightening, collagen remodelling, contour improvement, and skin hydration before energy-based treatment.
How it works
The hydrating pre-treatment helps replenish moisture and condition the skin surface before XERF delivers controlled multifrequency monopolar RF energy through multiple tissue depths to support collagen remodelling and visible tightening across broader facial areas.
- Combines pre-treatment hydration with comprehensive RF tightening.
- Pre-treatment care supports moisture balance, barrier condition, and comfort.
- Broader treatment coverage than lower-shot options.
- Targets multiple skin depths for structural tightening support.
- Personalised treatment through adjustable depth and intensity settings.
- Integrated cooling and real-time feedback help maintain treatment comfort.
Expected Results & Evidence
Comprehensive RF treatments can support gradual improvements in overall skin firmness and contour when tailored to patient needs, while pre-treatment hydration may help support comfort and skin barrier condition.
Pre-treatment skin conditioning rationale
Well-hydrated and comfortable skin may support a better overall treatment experience and improve tolerance of energy-based procedures.
Source: Hydration and barrier-support principles in aesthetic skin preparation
Who This Treatment May Suit
- Mild to moderate facial laxity across multiple zones.
- Patients wanting more comprehensive skin tightening coverage.
- Concerns around jawline, cheeks, lower face, or overall firmness.
- Patients seeking broader XERF treatment with added pre-treatment hydration and comfort support.
When Treatment May Not Be Suitable
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Implanted electronic devices such as pacemakers.
- Metallic implants in or near the treatment area, subject to clinical assessment.
- Active infection, inflammation, or open skin in the treatment area.
- Severe irritation or dermatitis requiring medical review.
- Known allergy to any hydrating treatment ingredients.
Treatment Experience
A comprehensive XERF RF skin tightening session combined with a hydrating pre-treatment step to support skin comfort, moisture balance, and broader treatment readiness.
Duration
90 mins
Pain scale
2–5/10 depending on settings and treatment area
Steps
- Consultation and full-face treatment planning.
- Pre-XERF Hydrating Treatment to cleanse, hydrate, and condition the skin.
- Marking and preparation of treatment zones.
- Delivery of 600 customised XERF shots across broader facial areas.
- Post-treatment soothing care and aftercare instructions.
Risks & Side Effects
Monopolar RF heats tissue at selected depths. Medical devices, metal, sensation, skin condition and the hydrating products used require review.
Common temporary effects
- Warmth, redness, swelling, tenderness or temporary altered sensation.
Less common risks
- Burns, blistering, prolonged pain, numbness, contour or fat-volume change, or pigment change.
Contact the clinic promptly if pain, swelling, blistering, discharge or another reaction is severe, is worsening, or falls outside the aftercare guidance provided.
Downtime & Aftercare
Downtime is typically minimal. Skin may feel refreshed from the hydrating pre-treatment, while temporary redness, warmth, or mild swelling from XERF may occur after treatment.
Onset of results
Skin may look fresher and more hydrated immediately after the pre-treatment, while XERF-related visible changes usually develop gradually over several weeks.
Duration of results
Hydration benefits are temporary, while XERF longevity varies by individual and can be supported with maintenance treatments.
Typical downtime
Minimal; temporary redness or swelling may occur and usually settles quickly.
Aftercare tips
- Maintain good hydration.
- Use gentle skincare after treatment.
- Avoid intense exercise, saunas, and excessive heat for 24 hours unless otherwise advised.
- Avoid harsh exfoliants immediately after treatment.
- Use daily sun protection.
Your Consultation & Treatment Pathway
- We begin with your concerns, medical and skin history, current products or treatments, and the outcome you are hoping to achieve.
- Your practitioner assesses suitability, explains reasonable options and alternatives, and confirms whether treatment should proceed.
- Before treatment, you receive an individual plan covering expected benefits, limitations, risks, likely downtime and cost.
- Aftercare and review are tailored to the procedure and your response; contact the clinic if recovery differs from the guidance provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many sessions might I need?
The 600-shot option provides greater planned coverage, but suitability and treatment pattern depend on anatomy and goals rather than shot count alone.
What should I expect after treatment?
Surface downtime is often limited, although warmth, swelling or tenderness may continue temporarily while changes develop gradually.
How is suitability decided?
Your practitioner reviews the treatment area, skin condition, health history, medicines, recent procedures and goals before confirming a plan.
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