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2026-07-03

XERF Series Part 4 - Who is the Best Candidate for XERF Lifting?

Discover who benefits most from XERF lifting. Learn how this radiofrequency treatment improves skin elasticity, sagging, and texture with minimal pain.

XERF Series Part 4 - Who is the Best Candidate for XERF Lifting?

During lifting procedure consultations, many people ask:

‘Which lifting treatment is right for me?’ ‘Is Ultherapy better, or Thermage?’

In fact, rather than one lifting device being universally better than another, the most suitable equipment depends on:

✔ Facial structure

✔ Skin thickness

✔ The cause of sagging

Today, I will explain the specific cases where XERF lifting is particularly effective.


1️⃣ When skin elasticity begins to decline

As aging progresses, the following occur simultaneously:

✔ Collagen reduction

✔ Elastin reduction

✔ Decline in skin elasticity

The changes that appear at this stage are:

Thinning skin

Loss of elasticity

Overall facial sagging

XERF lifting uses radiofrequency energy to heat the dermal layer,

👉 inducing collagen remodeling.

Therefore, it is often highly effective for:

✔ Decreased elasticity

✔ The early stages of skin sagging


2️⃣ When the face looks generally saggy

As aging progresses, you will notice:

✔ Sagging under the cheekbones

✔ Deepening of nasolabial folds

✔ Loss of jawline definition

These changes are not simply a skin issue, but the result of simultaneous changes in the skin, fat, and supporting structures.

XERF creates an overall tightening effect by:

✔ Heating the dermal layer

✔ Contracting collagen

✔ Restoring elasticity

👉 Resulting in comprehensive facial tightening.

Before and after XERF treatment / Evaluation of the clinical safety and efficacy of a noninvasive dual-frequency monopolar radiofrequency device in the treatment of facial photoaging sequelae in Republic of Korea: a clinical study

Thus, it is often very helpful when:

✔ The face appears heavily saggy

✔ The jawline has become blurred


3️⃣ When skin texture and pores are also a concern

XERF is not just a device for lifting; it is a radiofrequency device that also helps improve skin texture.

In particular, it can help improve:

✔ Pores

✔ Skin texture

✔ Fine lines

Before and after XERF treatment / Evaluation of the clinical safety and efficacy of a noninvasive dual-frequency monopolar radiofrequency device in the treatment of facial photoaging sequelae in Republic of Korea: a clinical study

Because radiofrequency energy heats the dermal layer and induces:

✔ Collagen contraction

✔ Collagen regeneration

👉 You can also expect an improvement in skin density.


4️⃣ When pain is a concern

Surprisingly, many people considering a lifting procedure ask:

‘Isn’t lifting too painful?’

XERF has a relatively low pain burden due to its:

✔ Energy delivery method

✔ Unique tip structure

Therefore, it is a procedure that can be performed relatively comfortably even if:

✔ It is your first time getting a lifting treatment

✔ You are worried about pain


✔ Summary

XERF lifting is particularly effective for those who:

✔ Are beginning to lose skin elasticity

✔ Have overall facial sagging

✔ Need improvement in pores and skin texture

✔ Want a lifting treatment with minimal pain


In the next article, I will explain:

👉 Treatment methods to enhance the effects of XERF

👉 How the number of shots and energy settings are determined

To be continued in XERF Series Part 5.

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