EVOLVING APPROACHES

EMFACE elevates the brow by strengthening the lateral frontalis muscle. By contrast, neuromodulators address the corrugator muscle. “EMFACE can complement and peacefully coexist with Botox and other neuromodulators,” Dr. Kinney says. Dr. Robb agrees. “It’s not a replacement for neuromodulators. We are not treating crow’s feet or glabellar lines with EMFACE.” He starts with a series of EMFACE treatments and then may add Botox afterward to enhance the results. Dr. Chilukuri is now conducting a study that looks at the best ways to use neurotoxins after EMFACE.

There have been small non-scientific studies that show that facial yoga exercises can improve the tone of facial muscles and restore some of the lost facial volumes, but it required tremendous effort and movement from the patient, says Dr. Halaas. “EMFACE can target these muscles without causing superficial skin wrinkling and also gives highly effective RF, further smoothing the skin, building collagen and elastin,” she says. “The results are amazing: The toned muscles restore volume, help lift the face, improve the jawline and, due to the interconnectivity of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS), dramatically improve the submentum.”

WHAT THE DOCTORS ARE SAYING

“For those who don’t want a facelift, energy-based devices are the best we have to offer at this point, and among energy-based devices, EMFACE offers a whole new approach by not only using radiofrequency but also HIFES to help enhance the muscle tone of the face and lift specific areas of laxity at the cheeks, jawline, and forehead,” Dr. Cohen said, “While at this point no device gives surgical results, EMFACE technology may just be the best of the nonsurgical options to help minimize facial laxity.” Many patients between the age of 40-60 notice “jowling” when they look down at their phone or computer. “These are perfect EMFACE candidates,” Dr. Chilukuri says. “This device lifts that area right back up by toning the muscular support.” Younger patients seeking rejuvenation are also great candidates for this device, he says. “For anybody in their late 20 to 40s, we are just keeping the muscles tight,” he says. “Anyone in their late 30s or older who is experiencing volume loss in their cheeks or wants forehead wrinkle improvement, can benefit from EMFACE,” adds Dr. Robb. “It’s a gateway procedure for prevention because it keeps everything nice and tight,” says Dr. Kent. “Everyone is a good EMFACE candidate, because it’s noninvasive and requires just four treatments,” Dr. Boyd says. “It’s very similar to how I see skincare. Everyone should be on a skincare regimen.” Dr. Halaas puts it like this: “EMFACE is going to be an essential treatment for everyone: to prevent aging, to reverse aging, before surgery, after surgery, instead of surgery, with filler/toxin, or instead of filler/toxin.”