What Is Xerf™? (Non-Invasive Monopolar RF Skin Tightening Explained)
The Xerf is a revolutionary, non-invasive aesthetic device that uses advanced energy-based technology to lift, tighten, and rejuvenate the skin. Engineered for precision and comfort, Xerf safely delivers controlled heat deep within the skin's layers to stimulate collagen and elastin production, improving tone, texture, and firmness over time.
Unlike surgical facelifts or aggressive resurfacing treatments, Xerf offers clinical-grade results with no incisions, anesthesia, or downtime. This makes Xerf an ideal choice for clients seeking a natural refresh with real, lasting improvement.
Whether you're targeting fine lines, sagging skin, or uneven texture, the Xerf works with your body's natural restorative processes to reveal smoother, younger-looking skin—quickly, comfortably, and safely.
How does Xerf work?
The device combines 6.78 MHz and 2 MHz frequencies in a monopolar system, allowing for precise penetration from the superficial dermis to deeper structures, such as the SMAS layer (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System), a fibrous, muscular network in the face that lies beneath the subcutaneous fat and above deeper facial structures. Xerf targets shallow wrinkles with a higher frequency, while deeper energy firms the tissue and reduces sagging.
Wave Fit™ pulse technology adjusts to skin thickness for uniform heating, while integrated cryogen cooling protects the surface and ensures comfort without numbing or downtime.
What Areas of the Body and Face Can Xerf™ Skin Tightening Treat?
Facial Areas
Xerf™ precisely targets cheeks and mid-face for natural lift and contour restoration, jawline, jowls, and chin to eliminate sagging and sharpen definition, forehead, brows, and under-eye areas for subtle firming without downtime, and the neck/submental zone to smooth platysmal bands and refine your profile.
Neck & Décolleté
Treat full neck laxity and crepiness, plus décolleté for firmer, youthful chest skin by reducing sun damage and fine lines.
Body Areas
Xerf body tightening excels on the abdomen (ideal post-pregnancy or weight loss), upper arms (bye-bye bat wings), inner thighs and knees for contoured smoothness, and buttocks, hips, flanks for enhanced tone and firmness.
What Skin Conditions Does Xerf™ Treat? Laxity, Wrinkles & Sagging Guide
Xerf effectively treats mild to moderate skin laxity, sagging, fine lines, wrinkles, and textural irregularities on the face, neck, and body through its monopolar RF technology.
Facial Conditions
Targets jowls, jawline softening, nasolabial folds, forehead laxity, under-eye bags, and cheek sagging for lifted contours and firmer skin. It also smooths crepey texture and early wrinkles.
Body Conditions
Addresses post-pregnancy or weight loss looseness on abdomen, arms (bat wings), inner thighs, knees, and buttocks, plus décolleté crepiness for overall toning.
Who is a Good Candidate for Xerf™? Ideal Patients for Non-Invasive Skin Tightening
Ideal candidates for Xerf are individuals with mild to moderate skin laxity who seek non-surgical facial, neck, or body tightening.
Primary Profile
Adults aged 30 and above who experience early signs of aging, such as sagging jawlines, jowls, fine lines, loose post-weight-loss skin, or a dull texture, benefit most, especially those who avoid surgery or downtime. All skin types qualify due to its safety profile.
Who Benefits Most
• Preventive care for younger patients, maintaining firmness.
• Busy professionals wanting quick sessions with progressive results.
• Post-pregnancy or slimmer individuals targeting the abdomen, arms, or thighs. Not suitable for severe laxity needing surgical lifts.
What To expect
Before Your Treatment
Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin. Avoid sun exposure, retinols, and blood thinners for 1-2 weeks prior. A quick consultation confirms suitability, and no numbing cream is needed due to integrated cooling.
During Your Treatment
Sessions last 60-90 minutes: skin is cleansed, a grounding pad applied, then the handpiece glides over areas delivering RF pulses with a warm sensation and cooling bursts for comfort. Real-time monitoring ensures safety.
After Your Treatment
Mild redness or warmth fades in hours; resume normal activities immediately. Initial tightening is noticeable immediately, with peak collagen results occurring within 2-3 months. Use gentle skincare and sunscreen; two sessions, spaced one month apart, optimize outcomes.
Treatments
Common Areas
Less Common Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most patients describe Xerf as a warm, prickling sensation similar to a hot-stone massage, thanks to its patented Wave Fit™ pulse and up to 12 cryogen-cooling bursts per shot that protect the epidermis. No topical numbing is needed, unlike older RF systems, making sessions more comfortable even at higher energy levels for deeper penetration.
A series of 2-4 sessions, spaced 4-6 weeks apart, maximizes collagen remodeling and skin contraction as the skin responds progressively to the dual-frequency RF. Some noticeable lift is visible after the first visit, but complete protocols ensure cumulative firming across the dermis and SMAS layers.
Expect noticeable skin tightening and firmness lasting 12-18 months, with new collagen production sustaining improvements; factors like age, lifestyle, and maintenance play a role. Annual touch-up sessions help maintain these gains, preventing future laxity.
Xerf features actual zero downtime—any mild redness, warmth, or slight swelling typically resolves within 1-4 hours, allowing clients to return to work, makeup application, or exercise right away without recovery restrictions.
Yes, Xerf's monopolar RF is colorblind and effective across Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI, including darker tones, because it targets tissue water content rather than pigment, thereby minimizing risks such as burns or hyperpigmentation.
Side effects are minimal and transient, typically characterized by temporary redness, mild warmth, or subtle swelling, which lasts for hours to a day. Real-time impedance monitoring prevents overheating, making serious risks like burns or scarring extremely rare in experienced hands.
Xerf utilizes advanced dual-frequency monopolar RF (6.78 MHz deep + 2 MHz mid-layer) for uniform SMAS tightening, with integrated cooling to minimize discomfort. In contrast, Thermage relies on single-frequency RF, often requiring numbing, and delivers more variable patient comfort. Xerf also treats larger body areas faster.
Unlike Ultherapy's focused ultrasound, which pinpoints deeper muscles with potential tenderness, Xerf provides broad, even RF heating across layers with superior comfort via cooling, covering a larger surface area per session for comprehensive tightening without the need for imaging guidance.
Pricing ranges from $800 to $1,500 per session, depending on the treatment area. Bundled packages of two sessions often reduce costs, offering better value. Consultations are recommended to provide personalized quotes.
No, Xerf is engineered to stimulate collagen production and induce tissue contraction without affecting adipose layers, preserving natural facial volume. Unlike some higher-energy devices, its controlled frequencies focus on dermis and SMAS remodeling.
Hydrate well, avoid direct sun exposure, and refrain from using retinoids, blood thinners, or anti-inflammatory medications for 7-14 days prior. Arrive with clean, dry skin, free of lotions or makeup, to optimize energy delivery and minimize the risk of irritation.
Stick to gentle, fragrance-free cleansing, hyaluronic acid serums, and rich moisturizers with broad-spectrum SPF 50 daily. Avoid saunas, hot showers, intense exercise, and exfoliants for 48 hours to allow the skin to heal optimally.
Absolutely—Xerf pairs synergistically with neuromodulators or hyaluronic fillers; schedule injectables 2 weeks before or after RF to avoid interference while enhancing overall lift and volume for comprehensive rejuvenation.
Yes, men with thicker skin and lax jawlines often achieve excellent results with Xerf's deep-penetrating RF, which tightens neck bands, reduces submental fullness, and defines contours without downtime, making it a popular choice for active lifestyles.
Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing due to unstudied effects on fetal development; it's also contraindicated for active skin infections, pacemakers, or metal implants—always disclose medical history in consultation.
Immediate tissue contraction provides an instant lift, but peak results emerge at 2-3 months as neocollagenesis reaches its peak, with continued subtle firming up to 6 months post-final session.
Full face and neck: 45-60 minutes; add 20-30 minutes per body zone, like abdomen or arms; total sessions remain efficient at 60-90 minutes, including prep and cool-down.
Authentic photos reflect progressive changes over three months, accounting for individual factors such as skin quality and adherence to aftercare; results vary, but clinical data show 80-90% satisfaction rates.
While primarily for laxity, Xerf indirectly refines texture by tightening surrounding skin and boosting collagen, which softens mild atrophic scars and minimizes pore appearance—combine with microneedling for enhanced scar reduction.
After the initial 2-4 session series, one maintenance treatment every 12 months helps preserve collagen density and prevent new laxity, tailored to the individual's aging rate and sun exposure, for lasting firmness.
Absolute Contraindications: Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have pacemakers/defibrillators, metal implants in treatment areas, are undergoing active cancer treatments, have implanted electronic devices, or have recently received dermal fillers (wait the recommended timeframe) should avoid Xerf entirely.
Relative Contraindications: Avoid if you have active skin infections/lesions/open wounds, severe inflammatory conditions (e.g., eczema, psoriasis), a history of keloid scarring, uncontrolled diabetes, blood clotting disorders, recent surgery/deep peels, or extreme heat sensitivity. A consultation screens these risks.
Xerf™ and LaseMD Ultra are often paired because they target complementary skin layers for superior "lift + glow" results that neither device can achieve alone. Xerf's monopolar RF provides deep structural tightening of the dermis and SMAS layer to lift sagging jawlines, neck, and body contours. At the same time, LaseMD Ultra's 1927nm thulium laser resurfaces the epidermis to smooth texture, fade pigmentation, and correct sun damage simultaneously. conversation_history
Key Reasons Spas Combine Them
• Layered rejuvenation: Xerf builds the foundation (deep collagen contraction), LaseMD Ultra perfects the surface (microchannel renewal)—delivering comprehensive results superior to standalone treatments.
• Synergistic collagen stimulation: Both trigger neocollagenesis at different depths for enhanced firmness, tone, and lasting clarity.
• Customizable protocols: Same-day combo (LaseMD first), alternating sessions, or packages match patient downtime preferences while maximizing outcomes.
• Patient-favorite "lift and radiance" duo: Clients love the immediate tightening from Xerf plus LaseMD's signature post-treatment glow. conversation_history
This combination is increasingly popular as "Structural Lift + Laser Resurfacing" packages—perfect for patients wanting non-surgical facelift results with radiant skin refinement. conversation_history
Xerf™ pricing at Enhance Aesthetics and Laser in Winnipeg, Manitoba starts at $1,500 per full-face session, with customized packages for optimal results (2 sessions recommended). Treatment areas affect cost:
• Face + Neck: $1,800 per session
• Face + Neck + Décolleté: $2,000 per session
• Body Areas (abdomen/arms): $1,800-$2,500 per session
• Package Savings: Combine areas and a Series of 2 sessions to save 15-20%
Free consultations at Enhance Aesthetics and Laser assess your needs and provide exact pricing. Book now to lock in introductory rates for Manitoba's premier non-invasive lift.
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