Your mother had a facelift in her 50s, and lately you’ve been studying your own jawline a little more closely in photos. Although you don’t see much loose skin yet, you’re curious whether radiofrequency skin tightening in Washington, DC could help you stay ahead of it. Many of our patients in your position start by reading about Thermage.
Below, you’ll learn what your first visit looks like with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Marilyn Berzin, a partner in our practice since 1984.
Does Radiofrequency Skin Tightening Work If I Don’t Have Much Loose Skin Yet?
Rest assured, this is a question Dr. Berzin hears often from patients in their early 30s. At the start of your consultation, the two of you will talk about your mother’s facelift and the changes you’ve noticed so far. Be sure to bring a few older photos, if you have them. Many of our patients in their early 30s come in for radiofrequency skin tightening in Washington, DC with a similar family story.
What Happens at My Consultation for Radiofrequency Skin Tightening in Washington, DC?
At the beginning of your visit, you and Dr. Berzin will look at your face from the front and in profile. Then, she’ll ask you to tilt your chin down and turn your head, so the two of you can see how your jawline and neck look from every angle. Don’t be shy to point out the spots that catch your eye in photos. Based on your conversation, she’ll recommend one session, a short series, or a check-in a year from now.
If you’d like to know how the treatment feels before you commit, our post on whether radiofrequency treatments hurt walks you through it.
Which Skin Tightening Treatment Is Right for Me in My 30s?
Typically, Dr. Berzin will suggest Thermage, and Washingtonian has profiled her work with it. On the day of your session, you’ll feel brief warm pulses as she moves the handpiece along your jawline and neck. Subsequently, you can head back to your office that afternoon. Daily and hourly parking is available in our building, and the Farragut North Metro stop is close by.
In the event she suggests Exilis instead, each visit takes 15 to 30 minutes, and you won’t need a numbing cream. For enlarged pores along with early laxity, she may also bring up INFINI.
How Many Skin Tightening Sessions Will I Need?
Following your Thermage session, you’ll come back for a check-in, and Dr. Berzin will let you know whether a second visit makes sense. Exilis plans usually include about four visits. Based on patient averages, you’ll notice the full tightening around the four-month mark. Our front desk can also walk you through our flexible payment options, including CareCredit.
Our post on how often to get radiofrequency skin tightening covers maintenance in more detail.
Can Starting RF Skin Tightening in My 30s Help Me Avoid a Facelift Later?
Dr. Berzin will give you an honest answer here. She’ll tell you that starting early can help your skin stay firmer for longer. Keep in mind, though, that you may still decide on a facelift someday. To be on the safe side, she may suggest starting with a single session and checking in again next year. Before you leave, our front desk can schedule that check-in for you.
Dr. Berzin is a consultant and instructor for Thermage and Exilis, and Washingtonian magazine has consistently named her one of the region’s Top Doctors. She practices alongside Dr. Anju Pabby, and our office has offered radiofrequency skin tightening in Washington, DC for many years.
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You’ll leave your consultation with Marilyn Berzin, MD, knowing whether you’re ready for treatment now, which device fits your skin, and when to check in again.
Call DC Derm Docs at 202-822-9591 to book your appointment.
