Pellevé RF is a radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening treatment designed to improve skin laxity and reduce wrinkles without needles or downtime.
How it works
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Pellevé uses monopolar radiofrequency energy to heat the dermal layers (around 39–42°C at the surface, 60–65°C in the deeper tissue).
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This controlled heating causes collagen fibers to contract immediately and stimulates new collagen production over time.
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The skin becomes firmer, smoother, and more lifted gradually over several weeks.
Treatment areas
Commonly treated areas include:
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Face and neck
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Around the eyes (crow’s feet, eyelids)
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Nasolabial folds
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Jawline and jowls
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Décolletage
Procedure details
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No anaesthesia or numbing is usually required.
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Feels like a warm massage — quite comfortable compared to some RF systems.
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Each session takes 30–60 minutes.
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No downtime — you can resume normal activities immediately.
Results and longevity
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Skin looks tighter and more radiant immediately after treatment (due to collagen contraction).
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Full collagen remodeling occurs over 6–12 weeks.
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Recommended: a course of 3–5 sessions, spaced about 2–4 weeks apart.
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Maintenance every 6–12 months.
Technology notes
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Pellevé is made by Ellman International (now Cynosure).
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It uses a monopolar RF generator (Surgitron or Cynosure’s RF platform) with handpieces of different sizes for face and body.
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It’s non-ablative and does not break the skin, unlike microneedling RF devices.
Before/After Photos
