Your Skin’s Gym Session: A Facial That Helps Lift And Tighten Without Downtime Or Sweat 

When skin starts to lose its bounce, radio frequency (RF) treatments offer a non-invasive way to lift and tighten. They work by sending gentle heat deep into your skin to wake up your body’s natural collagen production – basically encouraging your skin to firm itself up from the inside out without going under the knife.  

BMF The Aesthetics People – a union of Bella Skin Care and Marie France Bodyline – has been refining women’s beauty regimens since 1987, and its ThermageCool-F facial is the kind of RF treatment that fits right into a no-nonsense routine.

This year’s Spa Awards winner of Best Radio Frequency Medi-Facial, the 50-minute treatment uses a thermodynamic RF (radio frequency) system to help firm and smooth skin through collagen remodelling.

Unlike traditional radio frequency energy-based treatments, its innovative Direct Contact Cooling (DCC) technology delivers a steady stream of cold air to the skin’s surface, minimising irritation and keeping the procedure comfortable throughout. In other words, it’s tight on time and gentle on skin.

Combining firming and comfort

The treatment’s DCC technology helps to cool the skin’s surface even as it delivers powerful RF energy deep into the dermis. This dual-action method encourages collagen renewal while minimising discomfort, allowing for a more intensive session and reducing the likelihood of redness or irritation.

As the heated tip glides across your face, you may feel a series of warm pulses followed by cool bursts – an alternating sensation that signals the technology is at work.

Spa Awards reviewer Eileen Chia, who experienced the treatment on her whole face, including the eye area, was impressed by how manageable it was. 

“The treatment was comfortable, with the therapist taking the time to explain every step,” she shared. “My skin felt plumped and hydrated after, and I experienced no irritation or redness. I even went straight back to work – I did it during lunch.”

Before the session begins, your skin is thoroughly cleansed and prepped with a conductive fluid. An adhesive pad is placed on your leg or back to complete the RF circuit.

As the device is moved across your face, the therapist may ask for feedback on sensation to fine-tune the heat intensity. This ensures the treatment is tailored within your comfort zone, and as Eileen shared, “I didn’t feel any discomfort because my face was kept cool because of the cold air.”

Fuss-free firming

Eileen also highlighted that this facial is “great for mums who need a quick and efficient facial”, a well-timed solution that won’t leave you red-faced or schedule-wrecked. 

ThermageCool‑F is suitable for all skin types, even those with sensitivity concerns. You may notice a firmer, fresher appearance immediately, with optimal results continuing to develop over the next four weeks. And with regular maintenance, effects can last up to six months.

BMF The Aesthetics People has seven outlets – find your nearest one here.