“TL;DR: Radiofrequency (RF) and ultrasound cavitation are distinct technologies often combined for enhanced results, though frequently confused. RF uses high-frequency electrical currents to promote skin tightening and cellulite reduction. Ultrasound cavitation employs high-frequency soundwaves primarily for cellulite fat reduction, with potential skin tightening benefits. For skin tightening, RF is generally superior when high-power, deep-acting, and administered by a well-trained therapist. Ultrasound can also aid skin tightening with the right setup. For cellulite reduction, either RF or ultrasound may be effective, depending on individual needs, provided the treatment is high-power, deep-acting, and delivered by an experienced professional. Combining both technologies can be beneficial, but sometimes a single method yields better results. Therapist expertise is crucial for safety, effectiveness, and selecting the appropriate treatment.”
Difference between ultrasound and radio frequency
Are radiofrequency and cavitation the same thing?
What is better for skin tightening, ultrasound or radiofrequency?
What is better for cellulite, ultrasound or radiofrequency?
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Are radiofrequency and ultrasound the same thing?
RF and ultrasound cavitation are two totally different things but people confuse them, as quite often these technologies are combined, for better efficacy.
Radiofrequency is HiGH FREQUENCY ELECTRICAL CURRENTS that aim to stimulate both skin tightening and also cellulite reduction. So radiofrequency is electricity.
Ultrasound cavitation is HIGH FREQUENCY SOUNDWAVES and aims to stimulate cellulite fat/reduction - and in specific cases skin tightening too. So ultrasound is well, as the name suggests, sound.
What is better for skin tightening, ultrasound or radiofrequency?
As mentioned above, for skin tightening, radiofrequency is almost always better, as long as radiofrequency is:
High-power (but not extreme)
Deep-acting (but not too deep)
Provided by a well-trained, experienced and knowledgable therapist, to make the most of the technology in a safe way (unfortunately most radiofrequency/ultrasound operators only receive one day's training - and zero training in the science of cellulite)
However, with the right setup, ultrasound cavitation can also be used for skin tightening.
What is better for cellulite, ultrasound or radiofrequency?
For cellulite reduction - and depending on each individual case - either radiofrequency or ultrasound cavitation can be better, as long the treatment is of high-power, deep-acting and provided by an experienced therapist.
Sometimes the combination of both ultrasound and radiofrequency is better for cellulite, but not always
Sometimes one technology only will offer better results than the combination of both
It all depends on equipment and individual client needs.
For cellulite, therapist experience and knowledge is even more important, not just for safety and effectiveness, but also to make the right choice between radiofrequency and/or cavitation.
So how do ultrasound-based body contouring treatments compare to rf treatments?
For skin tightening deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency is typically better. For cellulite deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency and deep-acting, high-power ultrasound cavitation can be equally effective.
Low-power or superficial versions of those technologies do not usually work.
Have a skin tightening/cellulite treatment in London with the experts
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.
(Of course, we keep looking for new technologies every day and if/when a better technology materialises we will be the first to provide it. However, we will never follow the latest ineffective gimmick, just because it’s good marketing to offer the latest hyped up - yet ineffective and/or unsafe treatment.)
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.
And for even better, faster results, we now combine our RF/ultrasound treatments with high-power red/infrared light LED treatment.
Our radiofrequency/ultrasound/LED treatments are comfortable, pain-free, downtime-free, injection-free, 99.5%+ safe and always non-invasive.
(No unsafe and ineffective RF microneedling or HIFU and no safe but ineffective acoustic wave therapy, superficial RF (bipolar/tripolar/multipolar etc), low power RF/cavitation, electrical muscle stimulation, lymphatic massage, cupping, dry brushing and no ridiculous bum bum creams.)
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.
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Why train with The Cellulite School™?
We all know that training in cellulite reduction and skin tightening is as basic as it gets. It is typically a 4-6 hour training, involving only basic instruction from the manufacturer on how operators can use the machine; lots of myths, erroneous information and misconceptions; and some basic health and safety on how to use the machine.
There is no proper, real training in the science or cellulite, skin tightening, radiofrequency, ultrasound and all related technologies is non-existent - worldwide.
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