RF Face & Neck Facial: Your First Session, Minute by Minute

Minutes 0 to 10: the intake form and a short conversation

The first ten minutes are paperwork and a conversation. The form asks about your skin history, products you use most days, recent procedures, and the conditions listed above. It takes a few minutes to complete.

Then we sit with you and ask what you have noticed. Most people point to the jawline, the area under the chin, or the neck. We look at your skin under good light and explain how we will pace the session. If something on the form needs a second look, we talk it through before anything else starts. If a concern sounds like a skin condition rather than a cosmetic one, we will say so and suggest a dermatologist as the right first step.

The timings below are approximate. We adjust them to your skin and your comfort, so your hour may run a little differently.

Minutes 10 to 20: cleanse and prep

You settle onto the treatment bed with a headband to keep hair back. We cleanse twice. The first pass lifts makeup, sunscreen and the day. The second pass cleans the skin itself. Both are gentle, and we keep the water comfortably warm.

After the cleanse we pat the skin dry and apply a clear glide gel across the face and neck. The gel helps the handpiece move smoothly and spread the warmth evenly, which helps us avoid hot spots. It feels cool for a moment and then you stop noticing it.

Minutes 20 to 40: the RF warmth passes

This is the heart of the session. Radio-frequency energy is delivered through a smooth handpiece that we move in slow, overlapping passes. We work one zone at a time: one cheek, then the other, the jawline, under the chin, and down the neck. Each zone gets several passes before we move on.

What it feels like is warmth that builds. Many clients compare it to a warm stone resting on the skin, or a heated towel that keeps getting a little warmer. It should feel pleasantly warm, never hot and never sharp. We check in often, and if any area feels like too much, we lower the setting or move on. Your comfort sets the pace, not a timer.

The idea behind the warmth is to gently heat the deeper layers of the skin while the surface stays comfortable. Some clients notice a subtly firmer look right after. The more visible change, if it comes, tends to build over a series, and a single session is a typical starting point for seeing how your skin responds. The effect is temporary and results vary from person to person. For a fuller explanation of what RF can and cannot do, see our non-surgical face lift page.

Minutes 40 to 52: the 24K gold and black caviar mask

Once the passes are complete, we wipe away the gel and brush on the 24K gold and black caviar mask. After twenty minutes of warmth, the mask feels cool and rich. In our view this contrast is one of the nicest moments of the hour.

The mask rests for about ten minutes. The room is quiet, the lights are low, and there is nothing you need to do. Some people doze. The gold and caviar are included for the way the mask feels and the finish it leaves on the skin, not as a treatment for any condition. Many clients tell us their skin looks hydrated and calm when it comes off, though that varies too.

Minutes 52 to 60: finishing and the mirror

We remove the mask with warm, damp cloths, then apply a light serum, a moisturizer, and sunscreen if you are heading out in daylight. We hand you a mirror and walk you through what we see, which is usually a soft flush and a smoother-looking surface.

Checkout is simple. The session is $250, Affirm financing is available, and there is no pressure to book again. If you are curious about pairing this with other facials over time, see our pricing page or ask us while you are here.

Pinkness, makeup and the rest of your day

Expect a light pinkness, similar to the flush after a brisk walk. For most people it settles within an hour or so, and a faint sense of warmth may linger a little longer. If your skin tends to flush easily, give it more time. If anything feels off, or redness has not settled by the next morning, call us at (214) 447-7748 and consider checking in with your physician.

On makeup, we suggest waiting a few hours and letting the skin breathe. If you need coverage sooner, a light mineral powder is the kinder choice. Avoid heavy foundation that night.

For the evening, keep things simple. Skip hot workouts, saunas, steam rooms and very hot showers. Set aside retinoids, exfoliating acids and scrubs for the night. Cleanse with cool water and a gentle cleanser, moisturize, and sleep on a clean pillowcase. Drink water as you normally would. In the morning, wear sunscreen. That is the whole plan.

If you want to continue, a typical starting point is a series of four to six sessions spaced one to two weeks apart, and others are happy with an occasional visit before an event. Both are reasonable. We will give you our honest read after the first session, and you decide from there.