What it is
Radiofrequency skin tightening uses a radio-frequency to warm the deeper layers of skin. That heat prompts the body to produce more collagen, which can lead to gradual firming as the skin remodels.
Collagen Lift has no needles, no numbing and very little discomfort. It feels closer to a warm hot stone facial than a clinical treatment, so it is an option for people who want a gradual change without downtime. It is also called radiofrequency skin tightening.
Where it works
The face treatment combines radiofrequency tightening with a gentle AHA peel and growth factors, so it includes a brightening step as well as firming. You can also add the neck. Focused treatments are available for the eye area and jawline, while body treatments cover the abdomen, upper arms and bottom.
One honest limitation: Collagen Lift is for firming. If pores or congestion are your main concern, HydraFacial is the better use of your money.
Who it suits
Many skin types and tones may be suitable for Collagen Lift, subject to consultation. It is particularly worth considering in your twenties, thirties and forties, when you are maintaining collagen rather than trying to reverse significant sagging.
The change is slow and progressive rather than sudden. That suits people who want the result to build quietly over time. If laxity sits deeper, RF Microneedling and HIFU is the treatment to discuss instead.
Does radiofrequency skin tightening really work?
The recommended plan is a course of six sessions. Collagen remodelling continues after treatment, with the full effect usually visible around six weeks after the final session. A maintenance session every couple of months can help you keep the result, alongside good skincare.
The before-and-after photo rail shows examples after two sessions, three sessions and the full course of six. These are examples of a gradual process, not a promise that every person will see the same change.
A course of six can be used at any point within 12 months, so you are not locked into a rigid schedule. The consultation is a useful place to discuss whether a course or a smaller area makes sense for your concern.
Prices by area
Eye lift and jawline treatments cost £49. A full face costs £85, usually £170. The consultation and patch test costs £20, which is redeemable against the treatment. Add the neck for £20.
Body areas use the same clear pricing: the abdomen, bingo arms and bottom each cost £85, usually £170. Prices are set by area, so you can start with the part of the face or body you want to address.
Collagen Lift at three Bristol salons
Collagen Lift is available at all three salons across north-west Bristol: Clifton Down, Westbury on Trym and Westbury Park (Coldharbour Road). That gives you the choice of branch when you are booking a course or a maintenance session.
The treatment is carried out by NVQ Level 3 qualified beauty therapists. If muscle tone is also a concern, CACI facial is a separate treatment to compare with Collagen Lift.