Services/Radiofrequency
Radiofrequency Skin Tightening in San Antonio at THEIA
Traditional and fractional radiofrequency for firming, tightening and resurfacing.
About Radiofrequency
Considered care, calibrated to you.
Radiofrequency energy heats the deep dermis to a therapeutic temperature that causes existing collagen fibers to contract immediately and stimulates fibroblasts to lay down new collagen over the following months, firming skin and improving laxity without surgery. THEIA offers both modalities: traditional RF, which is fully non-invasive with zero downtime and ideal for gradual tightening across the face, neck, jawline and body, and fractional RF, which pairs radiofrequency with controlled micro-channels to reach deeper for resurfacing and more pronounced tightening in exchange for a few days of social downtime. Radiofrequency skin tightening in San Antonio is one of the few energy treatments that is genuinely safe across the full range of skin tones, because RF heats tissue by electrical resistance rather than by targeting melanin — which makes it our default recommendation for patients with deeper complexions who want firming without pigmentation risk. Traditional RF runs four to six sessions spaced two to four weeks apart; results continue developing for three to six months as collagen remodels, with annual maintenance preserving them.
Benefits
What this treatment delivers.
- ◈Tightens lax skin on face, neck, jawline and body
- ◈Stimulates long-term collagen remodeling
- ◈Two modalities — traditional RF (no downtime) or fractional RF (deeper results)
- ◈Safe across all skin tones — does not target melanin
- ◈Non-surgical alternative to a lift, with no anesthesia
- ◈Comfortable warming sessions of thirty to sixty minutes
- ◈Pairs naturally with Dermapen and laser protocols
- ◈Progressive refinement for three to six months after the series
The Experience
What happens at THEIA.
- 01
Skin assessment
We evaluate laxity, skin quality and downtime tolerance to choose the right RF modality.
- 02
Treatment
Comfortable warming treatment of thirty to sixty minutes.
- 03
Series cadence
Four to six sessions spaced two to four weeks apart for traditional RF; fewer sessions for fractional.
- 04
Maintenance
Annual maintenance sessions help preserve results.
Is this for me?
Ideal candidates.
- —Patients with mild to moderate skin laxity
- —Patients seeking non-surgical alternatives to a lift
- —Patients across a broad range of skin tones
- —Patients maintaining results after weight loss or body contouring
RF treatments at THEIA are delivered by trained professionals under medical oversight; fractional RF is performed by TDLR-certified laser professionals under written delegation.
Questions
Frequently asked.
How much does RF skin tightening cost in San Antonio?
Traditional RF is priced per session with package pricing for the four-to-six-session series; fractional RF is priced per treatment area and needs fewer sessions. We compare both options and their total cost at your consultation.
Is RF safe for darker skin tones?
Yes. RF heats tissue by electrical resistance and does not target melanin, making it generally safe across all skin tones — one reason we often recommend it over ablative lasers for deeper complexions.
Traditional RF or fractional RF — which is right for me?
Traditional RF is gentler with no downtime and works gradually across a series; fractional RF delivers deeper tightening and resurfacing with brief social downtime. We recommend based on your degree of laxity and your schedule.
Is there any downtime?
Traditional RF has no downtime at all. Fractional RF involves roughly two to four days of redness and pinpoint scabbing.
When will I see results?
Some immediate firming is visible from collagen contraction; full results develop over three to six months as new collagen matures.
How long do results last?
Typically twelve to eighteen months, depending on age and skin quality. Annual maintenance sessions keep results from drifting back.
Begin with a consultation.
Every treatment at THEIA begins with a complimentary consultation and personalized assessment.
(210) 451-5446