On TikTok, one name comes up in all anti-aging videos: XERF. This treatment from South Korea is presented as a facelift without surgery, capable of tightening the face and providing lasting radiance.
Based on radiofrequency, the XERF treatment even promises results that would last up to a year. To disentangle marketing and reality, Samira Tahir, skin expert at Innerskin, deciphers this new star of non-invasive care.
XERF treatment: how this Korean radiofrequency acts on the skin
XERF is a monopolar multi-frequency radio frequency device designed in Korea by Cynosure Lutronic. It heats deep tissues to tighten the skin. As summarized by Samira Tahir, quoted by Voici.
The treatment mainly targets slight to moderate sagging of the oval, neck or décolleté. Samira also uses it for prevention on younger skin that wants to act early, without going through invasive procedures.
An XERF treatment session: warmth, comfort and zero social eviction
A typical session lasts approximately 30 to 45 minutes. In hydra-radiofrequency, at Innerskin, it can reach one hour, because the skin is prepared then rehydrated during the passage of the heated handpiece.
During the session, the handpiece slides over the skin and delivers gradual heat. Many describe a real heat stroke, but bearable. , explains the expert. Afterwards, the skin is sometimes pink, without preventing you from resuming your activities.
Results of XERF treatment: duration, promise of one year and good candidates
The first effects are quickly seen. , notes Samira Tahir. For real firmness and oval, she suggests an average time of 4 to 6 weeks, with gradual improvement over several months.
On longevity, the discourse is more measured than on the networks. , she explains. She also recalls: .
Is XERF treatment suitable for all ages?
It mainly aims for slight relaxation from the age of thirty, after individual assessment.
How many XERF treatment sessions are needed?
The protocols often mention one or two sessions, then a possible maintenance session.
What are the main contraindications for XERF treatment?
Pregnancy, active skin inflammations and implanted medical devices generally require choosing another solution.
