Radiofrequency vs high frequency wand: what are the differences?

RF vs high frequency wand

• Some people confuse radio frequency with ‘high frequency’ treatments used for facials

• High frequency wand treatment:

• Radiofrequency, depending on equipment and settings:

• Clearly, there is no comparison

• Have a skin tightening/cellulite treatment in London with the specialists

Some people confuse radio frequency with ‘high frequency’ treatments, used for facials

Due to the the word “frequency” in both names, some people confuse high frequency wand treatment with radiofrequency. However, the two could not be any more different. Let’s look at the facts.

High frequency wand treatment:

• is used for facials

• is very superficial, acting mainly on the epidermis and superficial dermis

• operates at a much lower frequency (60-200 kHz)

• aims to mildly boost circulation on the epidermis

• is of very low power (10 Watts)

• would be very uncomfortable at the higher intensities used for radiofrequency

All in all, high frequency wands are great for what we call “a nice relaxing facial”.

Radiofrequency, depending on equipment and settings:

• is used for both body and face treatment, including skin lifting and cellulite treatment

• acts deeper, from the dermis all the way to the subcutaneous fat

• operates at higher frequencies (300kHz to 3GHz)

• aims to stimulate skin tightening, fat release and circulation

• is of 10-30 times higher power, i.e. 100-200 Watts for the face and up to 300 Watts for the body (at least the machines worth talking about)

• and is still very comfortable at these higher intensities, if provided by a well-trained, experienced and knowledgable therapist

All in all, radiofrequency is a much more intensive treatment with more pronounced results. And in most cases it can be relaxing too.

Clearly, there is no comparison

High frequency wand treatment is nice but nothing special, compared to a good radiofrequency treatment, and achieves limited, temporary results.

Furthermore, high frequency treatment for cellulite or skin tightening (which occurs in the dermis and hypodermis) is a total waste of time and money, as it only acts on the surface of the skin.

Yes, they are quite a few low-end radiofrequency machines which are also a waste of time and money, but with the right equipment and right setup RF is a much superior technology.

Have a skin tightening/cellulite treatment in London with the specialists

At LipoTherapeia we have specialised 100% in skin tightening and cellulite reduction for more than two decades and 20,000+ sessions.

This is all we study and practise every day and have researched and tried hands-on all the important skin tightening equipment and their manufacturers.

As strong, deep acting radiofrequency and deep-acting, high-power ultrasound cavitation are the technologies of choice for skin tightening and cellulite reduction, we have invested in the best RF/ultrasound technologies in the world.

Furthermore, over the last two decades we have developed advanced RF and cavitation treatment protocols in order to make the most of our technologies, for maximum results, naturally and safely.

Our radiofrequency/ultrasound treatments are comfortable, pain-free, downtime-free, injection-free, microneedling-free, 99.5%+ safe and always non-invasive.

And our focus is on honest, realistic, science-based treatment, combined with caring, professional service with a smile.

We will be pleased to see you, assess your cellulite, skin laxity or fibrosis listen to your story, discuss your case and offer you the best possible treatment.

Learn more or check prices and book an expert treatment at our London clinic (49 Marylebone High Street, W1)