At Kent Skin & Laser Clinic, treatment is delivered by our experienced therapist team within a consultant dermatologist-led clinic. Based in Canterbury, we welcome patients from across Kent, including Whitstable, Herne Bay, Faversham, Ashford, Folkestone, Dover, Deal and the surrounding areas.
What is Radiofrequency Skin Tightening?
Radiofrequency skin tightening is a treatment that passes gentle, controlled heat into the deeper layers of the skin. As skin ages, it gradually loses collagen, the protein that helps keep it firm and supported. Loss of collagen can lead to laxity, softer contours and less definition along the jawline.
The warmth from the treatment is thought to encourage the skin to produce new collagen over the weeks that follow. This means improvement builds gradually rather than appearing straight away, which suits patients who prefer subtle, natural-looking change. Individual results vary.
Patients often ask about it for mild to moderate looseness of the skin on the face, jawline or neck, or when skin feels less firm than it used to.
Areas We Can Treat
Following your consultation, our team will advise which areas are suitable for you.
Face and Jawline
Radiofrequency can be used to help firm the skin of the face and to improve definition along the jawline.
Neck
The neck is often one of the first areas to show loss of firmness. Jawline and neck treatment is available as a single session or as a course, and is often discussed alongside our neck rejuvenation treatment, which can combine RF with injectable options.
Face with Eyes
A full face treatment that includes the eye area takes 75 minutes and is offered as a course of 4 sessions plus 1 further session, priced at £1950.
Eyes Only
Treatment of the eye area on its own takes 30 minutes and is £250 per session. A course of 4 sessions plus 1 further session is £1195.
Body Areas
Exilis can be used on the face and on the body, including:
- Face and jawline
- Neck and décolletage
- Chin and jawline definition
- Abdomen
- Arms
- Thighs
It suits areas with mild to moderate skin laxity, or where additional contouring is wanted. Prices for body areas are confirmed at your consultation.
Treatment Times and Prices
| Area | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jawline and neck | 60 mins | £280 per session |
| Jawline and neck, course of 4 plus 1 | 60 mins per session | £1260 |
| Full face with eyes, course of 4 plus 1 | 75 mins per session | £1950 |
| Eyes only | 30 mins | £250 per session |
| Eyes only, course of 4 plus 1 | 30 mins per session | £1195 |
Treatment prices are the same for all of our therapists. A skin consultation (30 mins, £50) to discuss RF skin tightening is redeemable against treatment booked within 3 months.
Combining Treatments
Some patients combine RF with other treatments to improve skin quality as well as firmness. Skin boosters can add hydration, and microneedling can help with skin texture. Your consultation is the right time to discuss whether a combination would suit you.
Why Choose Kent Skin & Laser Clinic?
We begin with an assessment rather than a standard programme. Patients choose us because we offer:
- A consultant dermatologist-led clinic, with a medical opinion on site if needed
- Experienced therapists who carry out your treatment
- A clear course plan, with prices confirmed before you start
- A CQC-registered clinic in central Canterbury
What Happens at the Appointment?
Your first appointment is a consultation. During it we will:
- Discuss your concerns and what you would like to achieve
- Review your medical history, medication and previous treatments
- Assess the skin and the areas you would like treated
- Check that radiofrequency is suitable for you
- Explain the treatment course, costs and aftercare
Radiofrequency is not suitable for everyone, and your therapist will check suitability at your consultation. In general, treatment is not advised during pregnancy, with a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, or with an active skin infection. Please tell us about any medical condition or implant beforehand.
Each session takes around 60 minutes. The skin is cleansed and the handpiece is moved over the area, delivering warmth that most patients describe as a comfortable, deep warming sensation. Downtime is minimal: mild temporary redness is possible, and most people carry on with their day.
Improvement builds gradually as new collagen forms. A course of 4 sessions, plus one further maintenance session, is typically recommended, with the number of sessions confirmed at your consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does radiofrequency skin tightening work?
Radiofrequency energy heats the deeper layers of the skin in a controlled way. This warmth stimulates collagen production, which gradually firms and tightens the treated area over a course of sessions.
How many sessions will I need?
A course of 4 sessions, plus one further maintenance session, is typically recommended. We confirm the plan that suits you at your consultation.
Does radiofrequency skin tightening hurt?
Most patients find it comfortable, describing a warming sensation. You can tell your therapist at any point if you would like the settings changed.
Is there any downtime?
Downtime is minimal. Some patients notice mild, temporary redness afterwards, and normal activities can usually continue the same day.
When will I see results?
Collagen builds gradually, so improvement develops over the weeks following your sessions rather than overnight. Individual results vary, so we discuss realistic expectations at your consultation.
Who may not be suitable for radiofrequency?
Treatment is generally not advised in pregnancy, with a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, or with an active skin infection. Your therapist will check at your consultation.
Can I combine radiofrequency with other treatments?
Often, yes. Patients combine it with skin boosters, microneedling or neck rejuvenation. We advise on the right combination and timing for you.
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Price
Jawline and neck £280 per session, course of 4 plus 1 £1260. Full face with eyes, course of 4 plus 1 £1950. Eyes only £250 per session, course of 4 plus 1 £1195
Appointment
30 to 75 minutes per session, depending on the area
Downtime
Minimal, normal activities usually continue the same day
Treatment prices are the same for all of our therapists. A skin consultation (30 mins, £50) to discuss RF skin tightening is redeemable against treatment booked within 3 months.
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