Emface: Non-Invasive Facial Toning and Lifting in Beverly Hills
Looking for a way to lift and tone the face with no needles, incisions or downtime whatsoever? If so, you may be a candidate for Emface, a highly advanced and completely non-invasive facial rejuvenation treatment that improves facial muscle tone and skin quality at the same time.
Emface targets the root causes of facial aging by strengthening your underlying facial muscles while tightening the skin, resulting in a naturally lifted and youthful appearance that improves over time. Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Glenn Vallecillos provides fully personalized Emface treatments that bring out your natural contours for seamless, long-lasting results.
How Does Emface Work?
Emface uses a dual approach, combining radiofrequency energy and high-intensity facial electromagnetic stimulation (HIFES) to strengthen and tone the facial muscles while tightening the skin. In an Emface treatment session, special applicators are placed on specific areas of the face, often including the forehead and cheeks. Radiofrequency and electromagnetic energy are emitted by the applicators, which create thousands of powerful muscle contractions while heating up tissue layers.
The Radiofrequency Component
When carefully applied to targeted tissue layers, radiofrequency energy heats the dermal tissue in a way that stimulates a healing response from the body. As the tissues are heated, the body increases collagen and elastin production, which improves the skin’s texture, firmness and elasticity.
The HIFES Component
As the radiofrequency energy heats the treatment area, HIFES technology triggers rapid muscle contractions at a frequency and intensity you won’t get from a normal exercise routine. In fact, Emface can elicit 75,000 muscle contractions during a single 20-minute session, strengthening and toning the facial muscles that promote youthful contours.
Putting It All Together
When combined, the radiofrequency energy and HIFES address two vital components of facial aging: muscle atrophy (shrinking) and skin laxity. With age, facial muscles gradually lose their tone and density while the supportive structure of the skin begins to break down. Addressing both of these processes with Emface creates a powerful lifting effect.
Emface Benefits and Applications
Emface offers patients looking for gentle facial rejuvenation multiple key advantages, including the following:
The Power of a Combined Approach
Unlike treatments that only focus on one aspect of facial aging, Emface targets multiple types of soft tissue to support well-rounded, harmonious results. The muscle stimulation creates a lifting effect from within, while the radiofrequency energy tightens and firms the skin from the outside.
Zero Downtime
Patients are free to return to their everyday routine immediately following their Emface session. There is no recovery period, no visible marks or swelling, and no restrictions on applying makeup or using certain skincare products.
Natural, Progressive Results
Emface produces results that develop gradually over several weeks, which makes for a more natural transformation (as opposed to treatments that have an immediate and dramatic effect).
Forehead and Brow Lifting
This advanced facial rejuvenation treatment specifically targets the frontalis muscle, which controls forehead movement and brow position. Strengthening this muscle creates a subtle lift in the brow area, opening up the eyes and reducing the appearance of hooding without requiring surgery.
Cheek Elevation and Definition
By strengthening the zygomaticus muscles that surround the cheek area, Emface restores lost volume to the midface and creates sharper contours around the cheekbones. This helps to diminish the appearance of nasolabial folds and creates a more youthful facial contour.
Needle-Free Alternative
For patients looking to avoid injectables or supplement their injectable treatments with a needle-free alternative, Emface makes for an excellent complementary treatment. You won’t have to worry about bruising, allergic reactions to fillers or the risks associated with neurotoxins in sensitive areas.
Who Is Emface For?
Emface works best for patients looking to get ahead of early to moderate signs of aging with a more conservative approach. Emface candidates typically fall into one or more of the following categories:
Patients Looking for Preventive Anti-Aging Treatments
If you’re in your 30s or early 40s and beginning to notice subtle changes in facial contour, muscle tone, or skin quality, Emface can effectively reverse these changes with an equally subtle approach. Starting treatment before signs of aging are allowed to progress allows you to preserve a youthful appearance for much longer.
Patients With Mild to Moderate Skin Laxity
If you can pinch your facial skin and it slowly returns to position rather than snapping back immediately, you likely have the degree of skin laxity that responds well to radiofrequency skin tightening. Patients with severely limited laxity may require more intensive treatment options.
Patients Looking to Complement Injectable Treatments
Many patients use Emface as a complement to their neurotoxin and filler regimen. The treatment can extend the longevity of injectable results and create more comprehensive facial rejuvenation when combined with other modalities.
Patients Looking For Non-Invasive Options
Some patients are not ready for surgery or prefer to avoid surgical procedures entirely. Emface provides visible improvement without incisions, general anesthesia or significant recovery time.
Patients Maintaining Surgical Results
If you’ve previously undergone facelift, brow lift or eyelid surgery, Emface can help maintain your results by keeping facial muscles toned and skin firm. This maintenance approach can extend the longevity of your surgical outcome.
Certain medical factors and others can impact your candidacy for Emface, including having an electronic implant (like a pacemaker), being pregnant or nursing, and others. Dr. Vallecillos will determine your eligibility for Emface as part of the consultation process. If an alternative treatment (or a combination) would be more effective, he will work with you to create a treatment plan.
How Is Emface Combined With Other Procedures?
As a well-tolerated nonsurgical treatment, Emface pairs well with a number of other treatments offered at GVMD, including the following:
Emface and Neuromodulators
While neuromodulators like Botox relax overactive muscles that create wrinkles, Emface strengthens weakened muscles to provide lift. These two effects work synergistically to produce well-rounded results. For example, relaxing the depressor muscles in the forehead with neuromodulators while strengthening the elevator muscles with Emface can dramatically improve brow positioning. Many patients find this combination extends the results of both treatments.
Emface and Dermal Fillers
Fillers like Bellafill restore lost volume while Emface lifts and tones the underlying structure. This combination creates more natural, longer-lasting results than either treatment would produce on its own. The ability of Emface to support muscle tissue helps maintain filler placement and may reduce the amount of filler needed over time.
Emface and Microneedling
Dr. Vallecillos often combines Emface with microneedling treatments to address skin texture, pore size and fine lines while improving muscle tone and lift at the same time. Both treatments boost collagen, promoting a more powerful boost in overall skin quality.
Emface and Laser Treatments
Fraxel laser or other fractional laser treatments can be scheduled strategically around Emface sessions to address pigmentation, sun damage and deeper skin texture issues. The radiofrequency component of Emface complements the collagen remodeling component of laser treatments for even more comprehensive results.
Emface and Fat Grafting
For patients planning to undergo facial fat transfer to restore volume, Emface can be incorporated into the treatment plan several months after the procedure. The muscle toning helps maintain the improved contours achieved with fat grafting.
Emface and Surgical Procedures
Patients planning facelift, brow lift or eyelid surgery can use Emface as a way to improve skin quality and muscle tone before surgery. After surgery, Emface serves as an excellent maintenance tool to extend surgical results.
Dr. Vallecillos carefully plans and sequences combination treatments to maximize your safety and results. He will provide clear guidance on optimal timing between procedures and help you prioritize treatments based on your budget and goals.
Downtime and Recovery
Patients love Emface for its complete absence of downtime. The treatment is often described as a “lunchtime procedure” because you can return to all normal activities immediately.
Emface requires no anesthesia, and most patients describe the sensation as comfortable, with a gentle warming feeling from the radiofrequency combined with the muscle contractions. A complete Emface treatment protocol typically consists of four 20-minute sessions scheduled one week apart.
Immediately After Treatment
Your skin may appear slightly pink or feel warm to the touch immediately following the session, similar to a mild sunburn. This typically resolves within 30 minutes to two hours. You can apply makeup immediately if desired and return to work, exercise, or social activities without restriction.
First 24 to 48 Hours
Some patients report mild muscle soreness in the treated areas, similar to the feeling after a facial workout. This sensation is generally subtle and resolves quickly. The muscle soreness actually indicates that the treatment is working.
First Week
You’ll notice the sensation during the following treatments as your muscles adapt. By the third or fourth session, most patients report that the muscle contractions feel familiar and comfortable. Continue with your regular skincare routine and sun protection.
Weeks 2 Through 4
As collagen production ramps up and muscle tone begins to improve, you may start noticing subtle changes in your facial contour. These early results will continue to develop over the following weeks.
Months 1 Through 3
Progressive improvement continues throughout this period. Most patients achieve their best results approximately two to three months after completing their four-session protocol. The gradual nature of these changes appears completely natural.
Long-Term Maintenance
Results typically last six months to one year. Dr. Vallecillos recommends maintenance sessions every three to six months to sustain your improvements. Many patients schedule quarterly maintenance treatments as part of their overall aesthetic routine.
There are no special aftercare requirements beyond your normal skincare regimen. Continue using sunscreen daily, stay well-hydrated and follow any other skincare recommendations Dr. Vallecillos provides based on your individual needs.
Dr. Vallecillos’ Emface Philosophy
When addressing signs of facial aging, Emface allows Dr. Vallecillos to focus on the entire structural support system. Surgical procedures remain the gold standard for patients looking to achieve more dramatic transformations, but non-invasive treatments like Emface can delay the need for surgery significantly for a wide variety of patients.
Dr. Vallecillos emphasizes working with, not against, the body’s natural physiology to create seamless results that feel uniquely you. Emface strengthens what’s already there while prompting the body’s own regenerative processes, playing into this philosophy of purely natural enhancement.
Finally, Dr. Vallecillos is a firm proponent of fully customizable treatments. Every face presents a unique “muscle map,” and everyone is affected by aging patterns in subtly different ways. During your consultation, Dr. Vallecillos will take your anatomy, skin elasticity, and expectations of treatment into account to deliver a fully tailored solution with Emface treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Emface hurt?
Most patients describe Emface as unusual but comfortable. You’ll feel a warming sensation from the radiofrequency combined with muscle contractions that create a tapping or pulsing feeling. It may take a minute or two to acclimate to the sensation, but after that point, many patients read, check their phones or simply relax during the 20-minute treatment.
How soon will I see results from Emface?
While some patients notice subtle improvements after their first or second session, full results take two to three months after the final session to appear.
Can Emface replace a facelift?
While Emface is a powerful non-invasive treatment, it cannot replicate the dramatic results of a surgical facelift. This is one reason why we recommend Emface for patients with mild to moderate aging who want improvement without surgery.
How long do Emface results last?
Clinical studies demonstrate results lasting six months to one year after completing the initial treatment series. Maintenance sessions every three to six months help extend and optimize your improvements. Many patients incorporate Emface into their regular aesthetic maintenance schedule alongside other treatments.
Is there an age limit for Emface?
There is no strict age limit, though the treatment works best for patients who have begun experiencing facial aging but do not yet have severe skin laxity or muscle atrophy. Most Emface patients range from their mid-30s to mid-60s. Dr. Vallecillos evaluates each patient individually to determine if Emface is appropriate for their specific presentation.
What is the difference between Emface and Morpheus8?
While both treatments use radiofrequency energy, they work differently. Morpheus8 combines radiofrequency with microneedling to remodel collagen at various depths but does not include muscle stimulation. Emface focuses on both muscle toning through electromagnetic energy and skin tightening through radiofrequency. Depending on your concerns, one treatment may be more appropriate than the other, or they can be combined for comprehensive results.
Ready for a Refresh?
Dr. Vallecillos brings his internationally recognized expertise to every treatment, including Emface. His mastery of facial anatomy and aesthetic proportions informs a thoughtful approach to Emface that delivers natural, impressive results.
When you’re ready to experience the latest advancement in non-invasive facial rejuvenation from a plastic surgeon who truly understands facial structure, contact the office of Dr. Glenn Vallecillos at (310) 273-3007 or online to schedule your Emface consultation today.