The Difference Between High Frequency and Radio Frequency As Skin Treatments

IN THIS ARTICLE:

• 01 What is a High-Frequency Facial?
• 02 What are the Benefits of a High-Frequency Wand?
• 03 What is a Radio Frequency Facial?
• 04 What are the Benefits of A Radio Frequency Facial?
• 05 What Is The Difference Between Radio Frequency Vs High-Frequency Treatments?
• 06 At-Home Devices for High-Frequency and Radio-Frequency Treatments
• 07 Can You Combine High Frequency and Radio Frequency Treatments?

The trend of foregoing in-salon treatments in favor of at-home alternatives is growing. Factors influencing this upward trend include cost, convenience, and, of course, more sophisticated beauty technology allowing for significantly better skin results from home than ever before. Two emerging treatments are high-frequency and radio-frequency skin technology. A high-frequency facial and radio-frequency facial may sound similar, but they are two entirely different treatments.

What is a High-Frequency Facial?

A high-frequency facial is a beauty treatment that can be performed from home with a device known as a high-frequency wand or in a professional setting. High-frequency technology passes inert gas (neon or argon) through a glass applicator to deliver various benefits to the skin. Neon (Orange) inert gas generates oxygen to promote cell renewal, improve skin texture, and smooth fine lines. Argon (Purple) creates oxygen with having anti-microbial effect. Bacteria cannot survive in an oxygen-rich environment to prevent and manage acne, papules, and excess sebum.

High-frequency technology is very versatile, which is why it has become so popular for at-home use. Instead of investing in multiple beauty tools, you can use one device to target acne and blemishes and support healthy skin aging, texture, and overall skin rejuvenation.

What are the Benefits of a High-Frequency Wand?

Neon (Orange) 

• Tackles the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Contract blood vessels to improve visible redness
• Boost circulation
• Improves skin texture
• Lymphatic drainage
• Rejuvenate the scalp to promote healthier hair growth

Argon (Purple)

• Zaps acne
• Eliminate bacteria that cause acne
• Boost circulation and cell function
• Promotes collagen synthesis
• Minimize pores
• Maximizes absorption of skincare serums
• Enhance hair and scalp health

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What is a Radio Frequency Facial?

A radio frequency facial is a skin treatment that uses a radio frequency device to tighten loose skin and smooth wrinkles. It differs from high-frequency in that it uses electrical currents to support collagen synthesis. Radio frequency currents are delivered in continuous wave mode for cosmetic purposes.

There are two radio frequency techniques used for anti-aging and skin tightening

1. Tissue hyperthermia: Electrical currents applied to the skin to a temperature greater than normally present in the body trigger a physiological response to modify the appearance of skin and reduce subcutaneous fat. It stimulates fibroblasts to produce collagen and alters the metabolism of fat cells to mobilize and dissolve stored energy.
2. Collagen Contraction: Thermal energy is applied to the skin, changing the structure of proteins to support collagen synthesis

What are the Benefits of A Radio Frequency Facial?

• Tighter skin
• Cell rejuvenation
• More elastic complexion
• Accelerates blood circulation
• Relaxes muscles
• Breaks down cellulite
• Breaks down fat deposits under the skin
• Reduction in the appearance of crow's feet and other wrinkles

What Is The Difference Between Radio Frequency Vs High-Frequency Treatments?

While both are research-backed approaches to skin rejuvenation and to support better skin aging through a renewed, blemish-free complexion, there are some key differences between the two treatments.

High-Frequency vs Radio-Frequency Differences and Similarities

At-Home Devices for High-Frequency and Radio-Frequency Treatments

1. Project E Beauty High Frequency Wand

Facial Wand

Faisca Neon & Argon | High Frequency Wand

Zap acne with argon, boost collagen, enhances cell oxygenation, rejuvenate and brighten skin with neon

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6 glass applicators, customizable dial for a tailored treatment. Treat specific skin concerns such as acne, aging, or hyperpigmentation, or simply take your skin to the next level with deep oxygenation to reveal a bright and lasting glow

2. Project E Beauty Reva (Radio Frequency Skin Tightening Wand)

Facial Wand

REVA | Instant Age Renewal Wand

5-in-1 skin tightening tool for the ultimate at-home facelift with LED light therapy

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Reva brings together 5 powerful anti-aging technologies, including radio frequency, in one age-renewal wand. Each one works on a different layer of the skin—even reaching the muscles—for visibly firmer, younger-looking skin.

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EMS

Red Light Therapy

Electroporation

Ultrasonic Skin Tightening

Radio-frequency

Can You Combine High Frequency and Radio Frequency Treatments?

Yes, combining both high frequency and radio frequency is a great way to target multiple skin concerns at much, particularly for changing skin types. Radio frequency should be a staple in any anti-aging routine to maintain and rebuild collagen, but adding high-frequency offers the skin an additional glow and rejuvenation by enhancing circulation to deliver much-needed nutrients and oxygen to the skin. It is always great to have a high-frequency wand on hand to manage sporadic breakouts that persist into adulthood.

High-frequency vs Radio-frequency before and after

written by Olivia Khader