Radiofrequency has been used in aesthetic medicine for years to deliver controlled heat below the skin’s surface and support collagen remodeling. XERF™ builds on that foundation with multifrequency monopolar RF energy and a highly adjustable treatment platform.

If you are researching XERF skin tightening in Coral Gables, understanding the technology can help you ask better questions during your consultation.

XERF is radiofrequency—not a laser

Laser treatments use specific wavelengths of light. XERF uses radiofrequency energy, so it belongs to a different category of energy-based treatment. This distinction matters because each technology interacts with tissue differently and may be selected for different concerns.

Two radiofrequency frequencies

XERF combines 6.78 MHz and 2 MHz monopolar radiofrequency. The system is designed to deliver energy across shallow, middle, and deeper tissue levels instead of relying on a single treatment depth.

More treatment customization

XERF offers three depth settings and ten intensity levels. Accurate Impedance Feedback provides real-time information about the skin, allowing the provider to adjust the treatment according to the patient’s tissue response, treatment area, and goals.

Comfort-focused cooling

The system combines Wave Fit™ pulse technology with Integrated Cryogen Delivery cooling. These features are designed to manage energy delivery while maintaining surface temperature. XERF is generally performed without needles or required numbing.

How is XERF different from RF microneedling?

RF microneedling uses small needles to deliver radiofrequency energy through controlled channels in the skin. XERF is non-invasive and delivers monopolar RF energy without needles. Because the procedures work differently, one is not automatically “better.” The appropriate choice depends on concerns such as laxity, texture, scarring, desired downtime, and treatment goals.

What about results and downtime?

XERF is designed for patients seeking a non-invasive treatment with no planned downtime. Some individuals may notice early firmness, with changes continuing as collagen remodels over time. Results vary, and treatment cannot reproduce the degree of lifting achieved through surgery.

Choosing the right treatment

A technology should never be selected by name alone. During a consultation, your SkinHealth provider can evaluate your skin and explain whether XERF, RF microneedling, laser resurfacing, injectables, or a combined plan is more appropriate.

Book a consultation at SkinHealth at 6931 S Red Road in Coral Gables to discuss your options.

This article is educational and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results and treatment recommendations vary.