We generally recommend our patients undergo 4 to 7 EMFACE sessions to achieve optimal results. As a rule of thumb, we treat ‘by the decade’. That means, for a 40 year old patient, we may recommend 4 treatments. For a 60 year old patient, we may recommend 6 treatments, etc. Ultimately, the exact number of treatments you’ll need will depend on your age, your aesthetic goals and how your body responds to treatment.
Treatment Length
20 minutes
Number of Sessions
4 to 7
Initial Results Seen:
6 to 12 weeks
A Noninvasive Lift
Loss of muscle volume in the face is a significant cause of visible aging, causing sagging, drooping and wrinkles. While some patients are viable candidates for surgical facelifts, these are expensive and can result in significant downtime. Other patients may opt for injectable fillers, however filler can be painful, risky, and almost always results in an unnatural look.
We are pleased to offer EMFACE as a non-surgical and needle-free alternative to provide a subtle and natural lift. In addition to tightening and lifting facial muscles, EMFACE provides therapeutic RF heat to stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis in the treatment area. If you are looking to combat loss of volume in the face, consider EMFACE in Des Moines as a nonsurgical facelift alternative.
What It Treats:
Facial muscle tone
Skin laxity
Wrinkles & fine lines
Facial volume loss
The EMFACE Process
Consultation
At your initial consultation, you’ll have the opportunity to describe your aesthetic goals and your main areas of concern. Your provider will provide a baseline VISIA skin analysis and provide a personalized treatment plan.
Treatment
For your EMFACE treatment, your provider will place the applicators on one or two treatment areas, depending on your treatment package. The treatment itself lasts exactly 20 minutes. Many of our patients compare the muscle contractions and treatment sensation to a warming massage.
Transformation
There’s no downtime involved with EMFACE in Des Moines, so you can get back to your busy schedule after your appointment! You’ll continue to see gradual facial muscle improvements throughout your treatment program with optimal results 6-12 weeks after your last treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Almost everyone is a good candidate for EMFACE in Des Moines! To qualify for Emface facial contouring, you must be at least 18 years of age and in good health. At Brightside Aesthetics, we recommend EMFACE to patients who want to address skin laxity and a lack of facial muscle tone.
We cannot use EMFACE on patients with a recent sunburn or active infection where the applicators will be placed. Be sure to notify your provider if you have a metal or electrical implant in the treatment area.
Side effects are minimal with EMFACE and include mild redness, warmth, or tingling in the treatment area. These symptoms will subside in the days after your appointment.
We have many treatment options to address aging skin. Many of our ‘heat’ or ‘energy’ based treatments such as Laser Facials, IPL and RF Microneedling work by stimulating the remodeling and synthesis of elastin and collagen. Our more superficial treatments such as the SaltFacial and microneedling work on texture.
We have 4 areas of the face that we can treat with EMFACE applicators. In a single session, we are able to address 2 of these areas at the same time.
- Forehead: Targets the frontalis muscle to elevate the brows, smooth horizontal lines, and reduce forehead creases.
- Eyes: Uses specialized applicators to treat the delicate area around the eyes, helping to reduce under-eye bags, dark circles, and crow’s feet.
- Cheeks (Midface): Elevates and tones cheek muscles to restore structural support, enhance cheekbone definition, and soften nasolabial folds (smile lines).
- Submentum (Under Chin): Utilizes specialized radiofrequency and muscle stimulation to target the upper neck and under-chin area to minimize a “double chin” and tighten skin laxity.
Our most popular treatment combination is the Forehead + Cheeks.
The Science Behind EMFACE
By using high-intensity focused electromagnetic stimulation (HIFES), EMFACE creates intense facial muscle contractions that restore volume to facial features over time. When paired with thermal energy from radiofrequency, EMFACE also boosts collagen and elastin production to improve the skin at a cellular level for a firmer, more youthful complexion.
What to Expect
EMFACE is an entirely pain-free facial contouring and muscle building treatment. During this noninvasive treatment, many of our patients report feeling slight muscle contractions and a warming sensation.
Though the results of EMFACE are gradual, you can usually see facial muscle tone improvements within your first few sessions. We recommend a minimum of 4 EMFACE treatment sessions for optimal results.
Instructions for Care
After your EMFACE treatment, your provider will give you an in-depth guide to take care of your skin. We recommend following these suggestions and attending all additional appointments to achieve optimal results.
Similar to many of our other treatments, we recommend staying hydrated before and after all your EMFACE treatment sessions. Drinking plenty of water can accelerate the healing process and enhance your facial contouring results.
Meet Our Founding Doctor
Meet Dr. Erin Ducharme, your premier dermatologist in Des Moines and founder of our twin clinics, Brightside Aesthetics and Ducharme Dermatology. She has dedicated her career to helping patients feel confident in their own skin through medical care and aesthetic enhancement.
Contact us today to see how Dr. Ducharme and her team can help you transform your skin.