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2025.09.01
Embrace RF for Facial Contour Tightening
As an Assistant Professor, Associate Ward Director, and Chief of Dermatopathology at the university hospital dermatology department, I deepened my expertise through academic presentations and paper publications both domestically and internationally. I have handled a wide range of treatments, from birthmark therapy in children to adult pigmentation concerns, utilizing various lasers and injection therapies, while also contributing to community healthcare. Through encountering numerous cases, I strongly felt the potential and necessity of aesthetic medicine, resolving to pursue further expertise. Building upon my solid dermatological knowledge and meticulous diagnostic skills, I value treatments that gently support each individual's skin while bringing out its inherent beauty.
Embrace RF is a treatment that targets sagging skin from within the skin itself.
Without making an incision, a thin cannula is inserted beneath the skin to deliver radiofrequency (RF) energy,A treatment that powerfully tightens sagging skin on the face and body by targeting the three layers responsible for sagging: subcutaneous fat, fibrous tissue, and the dermis.is.
This treatment is recommended for those seeking to tighten their facial and body contours.
I am Dr. Aya Hayama, a board-certified dermatologist.
What is Embrace RF?
Embrace RF's defining feature is its ability to set temperatures tailored to each of the three layers responsible for sagging—subcutaneous fat, fibrous tissue, and the dermis—while delivering broad-area irradiation. By dissolving fat with RF thermal energy while simultaneously contracting surrounding tissue, it effectively treats sagging in areas of concern where subcutaneous fat is prominent. Furthermore, precise temperature sensors monitor both the irradiated area deep within the skin and the skin's surface temperature, facilitating an optimal balance between efficacy and risk. The Embrace RF handpiece incorporates patented RFAL (Radio-Frequency Assisted LIPOLYSIS) technology. RFAL enables RF (radiofrequency) energy to directly target fat, fibrous tissue, and the dermis with a three-dimensional (3D) approach for efficient tightening.
Additionally, the handpiece features a precision temperature sensor that automatically halts RF energy delivery when the set temperature is exceeded, preventing burns. The temperature emitted from the handpiece can be freely adjusted within the preset range, enabling effective tightening of sagging skin from within without incisions.
Compared to HIFU, the leading non-surgical treatment for sagging skin, Embrace RF has a slightly longer downtime. However, it is useful when seeking higher efficacy in a single session.
Summary of Benefits
| Benefits | Content |
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| The scar is barely noticeable. | Only a tiny pinhole of a few millimeters, so it looks natural. |
| Tightening the surface | Approach the entire sagging tissue over a broad area (surface), not just at specific points. |
| Fat Breakdown & Collagen Production | Reduces and breaks down fat while firming the skin. |
Disadvantages and Precautions
Recovery time may take 1 to 3 months (depending on the area and individual differences). Side effects include swelling, bruising, sensory disturbances, and pigmentation changes, making consultation with a physician essential. There are also cases where the procedure is not suitable, such as for individuals with pacemakers or a tendency to develop keloids.
Can be used in combination with other sagging treatments
For example, combining treatments like the highly effective BIANCA LIFT (thread lift) or "liposuction" to reduce volume under the chin with Embrace RF can sometimes bring you closer to your ideal facial contour.
Additionally, Embrace RF can be used for body contouring as well as facial treatments. Using the dedicated body contouring attachment included with the Morpheus 8, you can also tighten areas of concern like upper arms or postpartum abdominal sagging.
Select the appropriate handpiece for each area
At BIANCA CLINIC, we offer four types of Embrace RF handpieces, selecting the most suitable one for each treatment area.
【Embrace RF Handpiece List】
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Face Tight |
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Treatment Areas: Under the chin and cheeks Used for facial treatments such as the jawline and double chin. The irradiation temperature can be set between 30°C and 70°C, tightening sagging skin from within. Combining it with liposuction can yield even greater tightening effects. |
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Body Tight |
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Treatment Area: Whole Body Used for body contouring. Insertion depth up to 15cm depending on fatty areas and skin condition. Recommended for use in combination with advanced Vaser liposuction. |
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Accutite |
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Supported component: Mailer Used for tightening small areas. Also suitable for tightening the malar fat, the noticeable cheek bulge when smiling. |
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Mofius8 |
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Treatment Area: Whole Body Used for skin surface treatment. It inserts 24 microneedles and delivers RF energy from the needle tips. |
I previously wrote about Morpheus on my blog.
https://biancaclinic.jp/blog/43725/
For example, when combined with thread lifts and liposuction, FaceTite enhances the lifting effect, leading to a youthful and firm appearance.
Additionally, BodyTight, when combined with liposuction, eliminates skin laxity to create a more beautiful body contour and youthful skin texture.
Furthermore, AccuTight can be used in combination with FaceTight and BodyTight, and Morpheus8 is also recommended for use with liposuction.
Treatment area
Face Tight: Facial contour, under the chin, around the mouth, cheeks, double chin, etc.
Body Tight: Full Body (Upper Arms, Stomach, Buttocks, Bust, etc.)
Accutite: Mailer, Mofius 8: Full Body
Combining liposuction and thread lift for enhanced results
If you're concerned about sagging or loose skin along your jawline or body contours, liposuction alone may not be sufficient to address skin laxity, depending on your facial and body condition and age.
For facial procedures, combining Embrace RF, liposuction, and thread lifts simultaneously lifts sagging skin, creating a firmer, tighter appearance and enhancing overall results. The application of heat also promotes hemostasis, potentially reducing downtime.
Additionally, for body treatments, performing liposuction simultaneously with Embrace RF reduces the likelihood of skin tightening or indentations on the body's surface compared to volume reduction achieved by liposuction alone.
Downtime
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