February 21, 2026

Do Radio Frequency Treatments Really Work To Tighten Skin?

23 minutes

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Radio frequency treatments are everywhere. Med spas, dermatology offices, social feeds. But do they work and are they worth your money?

In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down exactly how radio frequency works at the cellular level. She explains how electrical energy heats the dermis to stimulate collagen induction, what makes it different from lasers and ultrasound, and why precision matters more than intensity.

She also addresses the real risks. Including fat atrophy, burns, pigment changes, and why operator experience is critical. Dr. Mina shares who benefits most from radio frequency, when results are disappointing, and why midlife skin is the ideal time to start.

If you are noticing early jowling, neck laxity, or skin thinning, this episode gives you the clarity you need before booking a treatment.

In this episode:

00:00 Skin Reel app announcement and download info

00:33 Back to the episode. The RF question

00:55 Show intro. What to expect from this podcast

02:05 Disclaimer and finding a board certified dermatologist

02:42 Why radio frequency is everywhere right now

03:38 Who RF helps most. Skin laxity and surgical alternatives

04:28 What radio frequency is and how it differs from lasers and ultrasound

05:55 What RF does in the dermis. Heat, injury, collagen induction

07:20 Timing expectations. Why results take weeks to months

08:10 FDA warning context and RF microneedling injuries

09:55 RF without microneedling. What it is designed to do

10:35 Temperature and time. Precision over intensity

11:55 Fat loss risk. Why it happens and where it matters

13:15 Settings are not one size fits all. Passes, tips, and targeting

14:10 Cooling, FDA cleared devices, and why expertise matters

15:05 Choosing the right provider and what to do if complications happen

16:50 Why I use RF in my office and who gets the best outcomes

18:20 Best areas to treat. Neck and brow support

19:35 GLP-1 weight loss and when RF fits in

20:30 What it feels like. Redness, warmth, and the “sneak peek” effect

21:35 At home vs in office RF. Power and spacing sessions

22:20 Lifestyle factors that protect collagen and improve results

22:55 Who should do RF, who should skip it, and final Q and A prompt

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Dr. Mina is a board-certified dermatologist on a mission to cut through the noise and help women feel amazing in their skin again. After decades in clinic, she has taken her expertise online to offer trusted, no-fluff education and skin strategies that actually work. No filters. No fear tactics. Just science, simplicity, and a little fun!

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Thanks for tuning in. And remember, real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

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