※ This video was produced with patient consent and features a real treatment case.
RF Lifting
Skin Sagging
Non-Surgical
Minimal Downtime
Pain-Sensitive
Dr.Newcell
📌 Why This Patient Visited the Clinic
One patient in her 30s visited Dr.Newcell with a very common yet deeply personal concern: she wanted to improve skin laxity, but her sensitivity to pain and her busy work schedule made her hesitant about traditional lifting treatments.
She was beginning to notice early signs of sagging around the cheeks and jawline — areas where aging often first becomes visible. The idea of numbing cream, downtime, or repeated appointments felt like barriers she couldn’t manage in everyday life.
Patient’s Main Concerns
- ✔ Sensitive to pain — wanted a comfortable treatment experience
- ✔ Busy professional schedule — needed minimal downtime
- ✔ Early cheek and jawline sagging that felt heavier over time
- ✔ Wanted natural-looking results without surgery or anesthesia
- ✔ Preferred a treatment that fits into everyday life
“I want a lifting treatment — but I’m too sensitive to pain and I don’t have time for recovery.”
📌 Consultation & Diagnosis
① Area of Concern
The doctor identified volume gathering and heaviness concentrated around the lower face — particularly near the mouth corners and along the jawline. These are early aging zones where laxity accumulates first and becomes visually prominent as the skin begins to lose its structural support.
② Limitation of Conventional Devices
Conventional RF lifting devices typically use a single-frequency energy approach, which limits their ability to target multiple skin depths simultaneously. For a patient with multi-layered laxity at this stage, a more versatile technology was required to address different causes of sagging in a single session.
③ Doctor’s Recommendation
Based on the patient’s pain sensitivity, lifestyle demands, and skin condition, the doctor recommended XERF Lifting — a next-generation RF device that uses dual-frequency technology to deliver energy precisely across multiple skin layers with built-in cooling for enhanced comfort.
📌 Treatment Approach: XERF Lifting
Dual-Frequency RF Energy (6.78MHz + 2MHz)
Unlike traditional single-frequency RF devices, XERF simultaneously uses two distinct frequencies — 6.78MHz and 2MHz — to more precisely target both superficial and deeper skin layers. This dual-wave approach allows for a more comprehensive lifting and tightening effect within a single treatment session.
Three-Depth Adjustable Energy Delivery
XERF delivers energy across three skin depths — shallow, middle, and deep — with adjustable settings for each zone. This allows the treatment to simultaneously address multiple structural causes of skin laxity that exist at different levels, from surface texture to deeper collagen layers.
Three-Level Cooling System for Comfort
As RF energy is delivered into the skin, XERF’s three-level adjustable cooling system simultaneously protects the skin surface. This real-time cooling is one of the primary reasons patients report significantly lower discomfort levels compared to conventional RF devices — making the treatment more accessible to pain-sensitive individuals.
Efficient Session — Approx. 30–40 Minutes
A full 600-shot XERF session typically takes around 30 to 40 minutes. Because numbing cream is often not required, patients can return to their daily schedule almost immediately after treatment — making it an ideal solution for busy professionals who cannot afford extended downtime.
💡 Key Treatment Principle
XERF’s greatest advantage over conventional lifting devices lies in its ability to use dual frequencies simultaneously — delivering energy across multiple skin layers in a single pass. With adjustable depth settings, it can address different causes of skin laxity at the same time, rather than targeting just one layer at a time as traditional RF devices do.
📌 Results After Treatment
- ✔ Immediate post-treatment improvement visible in the mirror right after the session
- ✔ Skin appears slightly more refreshed and youthful directly after treatment
- ✔ Lifting and tightening effects continue to improve gradually over 3 to 7 days
- ✔ Almost no visible signs of irritation or swelling immediately after treatment
- ✔ This patient described the experience as “far less intense” than previous lifting treatments
- ✔ No numbing cream required in most cases — patients can resume daily activities right away
※ Precaution: XERF uses heat energy to stimulate collagen remodeling beneath the skin. Since residual warmth remains in the tissue immediately after the procedure, avoiding cold water or excessive cooling afterward may help support optimal treatment results.
📌 Who May Benefit from XERF Lifting
- ✔ Individuals in their mid-20s and above noticing mild early sagging
- ✔ Those experiencing volume gathering or heaviness around the lower face and jawline
- ✔ People sensitive to pain who have hesitated about lifting treatments in the past
- ✔ Busy professionals who need a treatment that fits into a tight schedule
- ✔ Anyone seeking a non-surgical alternative with minimal to no downtime
- ✔ Patients looking for natural-looking, gradual rejuvenation rather than dramatic changes
- ✔ Those who want a treatment they can realistically maintain in everyday life
📌 Treatment Philosophy at Dr.Newcell
Match Treatment to the Patient
The best treatment is not the strongest — it is the one that matches the patient’s lifestyle, pain tolerance, and stage of skin aging.
Comfort Is Not a Compromise
Lower discomfort does not mean lower efficacy. Advanced technology like XERF proves that effective lifting can be achieved without sacrificing patient comfort.
Sustainable, Real-Life Results
More patients today are seeking treatments they can realistically maintain in everyday life — not only dramatic results, but consistent, manageable care.
Precision Over Power
Targeting the right skin depths with the right energy frequency produces better long-term outcomes than applying maximum intensity to a single layer.
For patients beginning to notice mild sagging after their mid-20s, treatments like XERF Lifting may offer a balanced approach between comfort, convenience, and natural-looking rejuvenation.
And perhaps that is why more patients today are no longer searching only for dramatic results — but for treatments they can realistically maintain in everyday life.
Dr.NewCell
Foreigner-Friendly Skin & Aesthetic Clinic in Seoul
Dr. Shin Yong Bae
Representative Director, Dr. Newcell
M.S. Coursework, Yonsei University College of Medicine
Visiting Fellow, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (USA)
Former Department Head, Gangwon Provincial Medical Center
Former Medical Director at leading aesthetic clinics in Gangnam
Member of the Korean Medical Association (KMA)
Member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
Foreigner-Friendly Skin & Aesthetic Clinic in Seoul
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A dermatology clinic that works as a team.
Doctor NewCell Medical Team
- Certified Top 10 XERF Treatment Volume Clinic in Korea
- Specialized Dermatology Clinic for Lifting & Skin Texture Improvement
- Equipped with Premium Devices including XERF, Ultherapy Prime, Thermage, and Potenza
At Doctor NewCell, you can expect a consistent standard of expertise and personalized care from every practitioner.
We recommend a consultation if
- You worry that treatment quality will change when the available doctor changes
- You have tried various devices but never received an accurate diagnosis
- Different doctors have given you different diagnoses, and you are not sure whom to trust
