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2026.07.12
What Is Volnuma? An Easy-to-Understand Explanation of Its Expected Effects, Benefits, and Drawbacks
My journey into aesthetic medicine stems from a desire to help enrich and beautify lives beyond simply treating illness. My specialties include hyaluronic acid, Botox, and thread lifts. I provide treatments that enhance each individual's unique qualities and bring out an elegant, natural beauty. For concerns around the eyes that are difficult to improve with dermatology alone, I also perform surgical procedures. By integrating dermatology and surgery, I holistically balance the entire face. With three periods of overseas study, I am also able to provide consultations in English.
Borneuma uses high-frequency (RF) heat delivered deep into the skin to address sagging and a lack of definition in the jawline.
During consultations, we sometimes hear patients express concerns such as, “Will the procedure hurt?”, “Will my cheeks become sunken?”, and “When will I start to see results?”
In this article, a doctor from BIANCA CLINIC will explain everything about Volnuma—from how it works to its expected effects, as well as its pros and cons—in as simple and easy-to-understand a way as possible.
What kind of treatment is Volnuma?
Volnuma is a treatment that uses monopolar RF to deliver heat from the dermis to the middle layer of fat, with the goal of tightening the skin without making any incisions.
Delivers heat into the skin using a 6.78 MHz monopolar RF
Borneuma is a monopolar RF treatment device that uses a high-frequency current of 6.78 MHz. Monopolar RF refers to a mechanism in which high-frequency current is delivered through a single electrode to generate heat within the skin.
This treatment aims to tighten the skin and subcutaneous tissue by delivering heat primarily to the mid-fat layer of the dermis, rather than making an incision on the skin's surface.
Because this thermal stimulation promotes collagen production, some people may notice changes in firmness and elasticity some time after the treatment.
Features cooling and vibration functions to reduce discomfort during treatment
During RF treatment, you may feel heat or pain when heat is applied to the skin.
The Volnuma is equipped with a water-cooled system that cools the skin's surface and a vibration function, designed to minimize discomfort and overheating during treatment. That said, the level of pain experienced varies depending on the treatment area, the output level, and the individual's sensitivity.
Tip design capable of handling even the smallest areas
One of its key features is that it allows you to choose from a variety of tips—including rounded ones and tips of different sizes—making it easy to treat not only the cheeks and jawline but also delicate areas such as the eyes and mouth.
If you'd like to learn more about the details of the Volnuma treatment, please also check out our treatment page.
▶Detailed Information on the Volnuma Treatment
What kind of results can I expect from Volnuma?
With Volnuma, you can expect to tighten sagging skin, reduce facial sagging, and improve skin firmness and elasticity.
The main changes you can expect are as follows:
- Tightening Sagging Skin Throughout the Face
- Reducing sagging along the jawline and under the chin
- Make nasolabial folds and marionette lines less noticeable
- Improve skin firmness and elasticity
- Reduces the appearance of fine lines around the eyes and minimizes the appearance of pores
When heat is applied to the skin's inner layers via RF, the tissue tightens, so you can expect to see improvements in a blurred jawline and sagging under the chin.
This treatment is not designed to significantly reduce fat; rather, it is intended to refine facial contours while tightening the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
In addition, since thermal stimulation promotes collagen production, it can help improve skin firmness and elasticity.
As sagging skin becomes firmer, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and fine lines around the eyes may become less noticeable than before.
As for pores, they may become less noticeable as skin firmness improves. However, since wrinkles and pores are caused by a variety of factors—such as dryness, facial expressions, sebum, and skin type—it is not guaranteed that Volneuma alone will improve all of these issues.
The appropriate treatment varies depending on whether the cause of sagging is loose skin, the location or amount of fat, or the influence of the skeletal structure or muscles.
While it is possible to combine treatments such as hyaluronic acid, thread lifts, and injectable treatments as needed, a consultation is required to determine whether this combination is appropriate.
What are the pros and cons of Volnuma?
While Volnuma offers the advantage of tightening the skin without surgery, it also carries risks such as pain and a sensation of heat.
The Benefits of Volnuma
- A method for treating sagging skin without surgery
- It is designed to minimize pain through its cooling and vibration features
- Aims to simultaneously firm the skin and improve its elasticity
- It's easier to minimize the impact on daily life after treatment
Since Volnuma does not involve making incisions in the skin, it is a treatment that even those who are hesitant about surgery can easily consider. The procedure uses a mechanism that cools the epidermis while delivering RF energy, delivering heat deep into the skin while minimizing discomfort and overheating during the treatment.
Disadvantages of Borneuma
- You may feel heat or pain
- Redness, swelling, and bruising may occur.
- There is a risk of burns, blisters, numbness, and other complications.
- Depending on the irradiation method, this may lead to sunken cheeks.
- The way the effects manifest and how long they last vary from person to person.
Even though the device is equipped with a cooling function, it does not completely eliminate pain. The sensation varies from person to person, and depending on the output and the area being treated, you may feel a strong sensation of heat.
In addition to a sensation of heat, swelling, redness, and bruising, rare side effects such as burns, blisters, and numbness may also occur. If symptoms are severe or persist, please consult the medical facility where you received the treatment.
Since Volnuma is a treatment designed to tighten the skin and subcutaneous tissue, people who naturally have little fat in their cheeks, or those who receive strong treatment in areas where they do not want to lose fat, may find that their cheeks appear sunken.
Since there is a risk of sunken cheeks, it is important to carefully assess facial volume and the treatment area during the consultation.
If you have any concerns about the post-treatment recovery process or whether this treatment is right for you, please consult with a doctor during your consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the key points you’ll want to check before considering Volnuma—including pain, treatment duration, downtime, treatment intervals, and precautions.
Q. Does the Volnuma procedure cause any pain?
A. You may feel heat or pain. While we have incorporated cooling and vibration features to minimize discomfort, areas with thin skin or those close to bone are more sensitive to stimulation, and the degree of pain varies from person to person.
Q. Please tell me about the treatment time and downtime for Volnuma.
A. A full-face treatment typically takes about 30 to 60 minutes. After the treatment, you may experience a sensation of heat, redness, or swelling, but these symptoms usually subside within a few hours to a few days.
Q. What is the treatment interval for Bolneuma, and how long do its effects last?
A. The effects of Volnuma are often noticeable within a few days to about one month, and they typically last for about 3 to 6 months. At our clinic, we recommend treatments every 3 to 6 months to align with this duration; however, individual experiences and the frequency of treatments may vary.
Q. Are there any precautions to take before and after a Volnuma treatment?
A. Please inform us in advance of any possible pregnancy, heart conditions, electronic devices or metal implants in your body, a history of eye surgery, or any medications you are taking. If you experience severe heat or swelling after the procedure, or if your symptoms persist, please consult a medical professional.
Q. What skin concerns make someone a good candidate for Volnuma?
A. This treatment is recommended for those concerned about overall facial sagging, a loss of definition in the jawline or under the chin, or a lack of skin firmness. However, since suitability varies depending on the cause of the concern and the amount of fat, a consultation is required to determine if this treatment is appropriate.
Understand the characteristics of Volneuma and discuss your treatment plan with your doctor.
Volnuma is a non-invasive treatment that uses 6.78 MHz RF energy to deliver heat deep into the skin, aiming to tighten the skin and improve its firmness.
The appropriate treatment area and power level depend on the amount of facial fatResults vary from person to person depending on factors such as volume, bone structure, and the causes of sagging. At BIANCA CLINIC, we develop a treatment plan while carefully assessing the overall balance of the face.
If you'd like to know whether Volnuma is right for you, please start by consulting with a doctor during a counseling session.
▶Please see the details of the Volnuma treatment.
▶Please contact us via the online reservation form.
