Exciting things are happening at Align. The Skin Care Clinic at Align continues to grow and we’re adding a cutting edge device that is going to change the way we treat and contour the face. This device can do MANY things so let’s dig in and talk about how it can help you.
What is Agnes RF (Radio Frequency)?
The Agnes RF is a device that provides cutting edge facial contouring treatments WITHOUT the expense and downtime of cosmetic surgery.
Powered by radio frequency technology, the Agnes RF uses single and triple microneedling techniques to:
- Contour/tighten the neck and chin area
- Eliminate undereye fat pads & undereye wrinkles
- Provide upper eyelid rejuvenation/tightening
- Sculpt, tighten, and contour the jawline
- Eliminate double chin and jowls
- Repair earlobes
- Diminish “Smoker’s Lines” above the top lip
- CURE (not just treat) chronic acne by killing off the oil glands causing the acne
- And still so much more
Agnes RF can treat any area that has skin laxity or unwanted fat.
Agnes RF and Unwanted Fat
I’m in the business of making people feel beautiful. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve talked with patients during their appointment for a different service, and they ask me what they can do to get rid of their “double chin.” While I have the injectable ‘Kybella’ that is indicated for double chin removal, I talk everyone away from Kybella for several reasons. For starters Kybella is very expensive. It also requires anywhere from 3-6 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. Each session that Kybella is injected, the patient has to go through extreme pain as well as bull frog swelling in the double chin that can last for several weeks. Furthermore, results from Kybella are not even seen until about 4+ months down the road. Lastly, because of the cost, pain, extreme swelling/bruising, and super delayed results, the large majority of people don’t even end up finishing all of their Kybella treatments, therefore they do not get any results and all of their previous Kybella treatments end up being a waste. If a person were to even finish all of their Kybella treatments (which is extremely rare) they are going to end up spending anywhere from $7,000 to $10,000+ dollars when it is all said and done. For all of these reasons, I went on a search for a better (and more affordable) non-surgical solution for the double chin, and this is how I came across Agnes!
I was also able to have the company come to my office with the device and let me use it on one of my patients’ jowls and double chin area, and I have to say, I was very impressed with this device.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]
Agnes RF vs. Kybella for Facial Contouring and Double Chin Treatment
Now that I have Agnes, I can see it replacing Kybella as a double chin treatment in my practice. I would encourage a client to choose Agnes over Kybella for many reasons. Agnes beats Kybella on:
- Number of sessions required
- Pain during the procedure
- Down time post-procedure
- And cost!
Yes, I’m promoting the less expensive service because I think it gets better results. Here’s a quick graphic to map it out for you![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_single_image image=”1170″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Agnes RF vs. Lipo
In my opinion, Agnes RF is also better than lipo for treating a double chin. Liposuction is more invasive. It also costs more and requires extensive downtime. On top of that, liposuction can take the fat out of the double-chin area but, it does NOT address tightening the skin, so patients are always left with that extra floppy skin after getting liposuction in the double-chin area. The only thing that can tighten that lax skin after fat removal is RADIOFREQUENCY –which Agnes has!! So with the Agnes, not only do you get the fat melted/removed, but we can also tighten the left over floppy skin in that area![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”FAQs” color=”sky” border_width=”2″][vc_toggle title=”Is there anyone that is not a candidate for Agnes RF?”]YES! Individuals who would not be a candidate for Agnes include:
- Pregnant or breast-feeding individuals
- Individuals with diabetes
- Those with various infectious diseases
- Those with heart disease, pacemakers, defibrillators, or heart stents
- Those with metal implants
- Other reasons by your primary care physician
[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How long will results last from Agnes RF?”]Because we are melting the fat cells in the treatment area, results from Agnes RF should be permanent.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can you do larger areas with Agnes?”]Yes, we can do larger areas, but the larger the area the more it will cost. For pricing, please schedule a consultation.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What can I expect after Agnes?”]In general, there is no downtime in terms of restricted activity like you’d experience with a surgery, however, after Agnes you may experience some swelling and/or bruising in the treatment area. If you do experience either they usually subside within a 1-2 weeks after treatment.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you have questions about Agnes RF or you’d like to schedule an appointment, click here. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]