• XERF is a trending med spa treatment that offers non-surgical skin tightening.
  
  
• XERF utilizes dual-frequency monopolar radiofrequency (RF) to stimulate ATP, the cellular energy that stimulates your skin to tighten, firm, and repair.
  
  
• Energy-based at-home skincare treatments, including RF, LED, ultrasound, and microcurrents, prolong med spa treatments and rival their results.

XERF is a trending med spa treatment that delivers rejuvenating cellular energy to lift and firm skin. As a Master Esthetician, my clients want to know if it’s right for them. XERF treatments are highly effective, but results fade. Here’s which at-home devices prolong your med spa results, and what techniques I use to generate similar lifting and firming for my clients.

WHAT IS A XERF FACIAL?

eXperience Exponential RF (XERF) is a non-surgical skin-tightening treatment that was developed in Korea. It lifts and firms the skin via dual-frequency monopolar radiofrequency (RF). The RF heats multiple layers of the skin and stimulates adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production.

ATP is the cellular energy your skin utilizes to repair skin, boost collagen production, and tone muscles. ATP production gradually slows with age, contributing to skin laxity and other visible signs of aging. Boosting ATP prompts your body to repair, but ATP runs out. For lift that lasts, you must provide your skin with a steady stream of this restorative energy.

HOW TO MAKE XERF TREATMENTS LAST LONGER?

At-home devices that boost skin energy prolong the results of XERF, Morpheus8, and other non-surgical face-lifting treatments. This includes microcurrent, radio frequency, ultrasound, and LED. For maximum rejuvenation, continue with a monthly facial that includes targeted massage, and transition to a tailored skincare routine with premium, concentrated, and scientifically proven ingredients.

Top at-home treatments to lift and tighten sagging skin:

• Microcurrents/EMS: Microcurrent and EMS devices deliver tiny pain-free currents that mimic your body’s natural bioelectricity. EMS delivers a slightly stronger current than microcurrents. You may feel tingling, but it’s still pain-free. Both modalities are a mini workout for your face that release tissue and muscle tension, tone muscles, lift skin, and plump out wrinkles. You’ll see instant lift that improves with consistent treatment.
  
  
• Radio Frequency (RF): RF delivers controlled thermal energy deep into your dermal layers. It stimulates ATP production by creating mild thermal stress that prompts the body’s wound healing capabilities.
  
  
• Ultrasound: Ultrasound therapy delivers low-frequency sound waves to stimulate skin metabolism. Enjoy instant plumping and smoothing after your first treatment.
  
  
• LED: Red, infrared, blue, and green LED wavelengths create gentle vibrations within your cells. These vibrations accelerate cellular turnover for firmer, brighter, and more youthful skin.

ENERGY-BASED SKIN TREATMENTS YOU CAN USE AT HOME

The anti-aging devices below help you extend the results of your XERF skin treatments. For some of my clients, these devices rival the results of med spa skin tightening treatments—minus the pain and costs. Esthetician-grade devices are an investment but often cost less than a round of XERF. They don’t just lift your skin sag, they smooth, brighten, and restore!

The devices below are gentle, effective, and easy to use. When purchasing anti-aging technology, always buy directly from the brand or from a verified third-party partner. Otherwise, you may end up with a knockoff or unverified technology. Risks span the range of damaging your skin, decreased efficacy, or little to no anti-aging benefits.

TIME MASTER PRO: LED, ULTRASOUND, AND EMS

The  Time Master Pro is an all-in-one Korean skincare device that continually prompts skin energy and collagen and elastin production. It’s a dream for plumping out wrinkles, tightening laxity, smoothing out skin, and fading dark spots. With 3 treatment modalities, you get more bang for your buck. This includes 4 options for LED: blue, green, red, and infrared wavelengths. Treatment only takes 10 minutes twice a week!

How to Use:

1.    Cleanse your face.

2.    Add a conductive gel such as CBE Hydrate + Conduct or HOP+ Promoter Collagen Gel. Or lie down for your treatment and apply over the HOP+ 24K Gold Sheet Mask.

EYE AND LIP PRO+: LED, EMS, RF, AND VIBRATION

The Eye and Lip Pro+ is an ultra-gentle device that is safe to use around your eyes and mouth, and directly on your lips. Treatment only takes 3 minutes per area, other than your lips, which only requires a few plumping passes. It treats fine lines and volume loss beautifully. Use 1 to 2 days a week, working up to every day. Daily use is ideal for depuffing your eyes and plumping out your lips.

How to Use:

1.    Cleanse your face.

2.    Apply a thin layer of eye serum to your lips and mouth.

3.    Glide over each treatment area for 3 minutes, except when working directly on your lips.  Only pass over your lips a few times.

Pro Tip: Maximum Depuffing

If you wake up with puffy eyes, reach for the Eye & Lip Pro+. Its targeted combination of LED, EMS, RF, and vibration helps stimulate the delicate eye area, reduce the appearance of puffiness, and leave your eyes looking refreshed and more awake.

RADIO FREQUENCY + INFRARED LIGHT: RF AND LED

Radio Frequency + Infrared Light is from my signature skincare line. Previously limited to professional use, now it’s available for at-home energizing facials that prolong or replace XERF skin tightening. It delivers 500kHZ RF energy and 800nm of LED infrared light. It resurfaces your skin, lifts, plumps, and speeds up cellular activity. Use 1 time a week, working slowly up to 2 or 3 times a week.

How to Use:

1.    Cleanse your face.

2.    Apply a conductive gel.

3.   Glide over each treatment area for 5 minutes on each side of your face. You must always keep this device moving.

HYBRID LIFT PRO: EMS, HEAT, AND VIBRATION

The Hybrid Lift Pro combines EMS, heat, and vibration. One of the things that makes this device unique is that it randomizes the EMS to work your muscles more efficiently. If you’re familiar with my signature skincare method, I suggest targeted massage, followed by concentrated actives, and high-performing skincare devices. The Hybrid Lift Pro massages and treats. Treatment only takes 10 minutes and is an excellent starter device for those new to home treatments. Enjoy visible lifting and tightening after the very first treatment!

How to Use:

1.    Cleanse your face.

2.    Apply a conductive gel.

3.   Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds. Press “ON/OFF’ to select level 1. Press the ‘M’ button to select your mode.

4.   Use for 5 minutes on each side of your face.

PRO TIPS FOR MAXIMUM REJUVENATION

Tip 1: Massage Your Face First

Start with a face and neck massage, including an intraoral buccal massage. Visit my YouTube Channel for targeted massage techniques. Pre-treatment massage releases tension and fascia adhesions. Without releasing your jaw and face tension, your muscles can’t release enough to lie flat. Massage also warms up your skin, preparing it to receive your treatment.

Tip 2: Cut Across Facial Vectors

Set aside enough time during each treatment to pass across the 11 facial vectors on each side of your face. Vectors are areas of common facial sag, facial tension, and lymphatic fluid buildup. This blog post takes a deeper dive into facial vectors.

BOOSTING WHOLE-BODY ATP

XERF and the devices above provide targeted skin tightening for the face and neck, but ATP can be stimulated from head to toe. You can stimulate and support whole-body ATP via lifestyle, nutrition, and targeted topicals:

• Nutrition: NAD+ leads the conversation for boosting cellular energy, but water, electrolytes, CoQ10, magnesium, B vitamins, alpha-lipoic acid, and L-carnitine boost and support cellular energy.
  
  
• Topical Ingredients: Glycerin, Bakuchiol, Vitamin C, and alpha-lipoic acid protect and support mitochondria, while Vitamin B-3, CoQ10, copper peptides, and adenosine triphosphate boost cellular energy.
  
  
• Working Out: Exercise spends existing ATP, signaling your cells to increase mitochondrial density and produce ATP. 
  
  
• Myofascial Release: Whole-body and targeted deep tissue massage, Gua sha, intra-oral massage, and myofascial release break up fascia adhesions. Breaking up adhesions drains lymphatic fluid, restoring the flow of oxygen and glucose, stimulating targeted ATP production.
  
  
• Thermal Therapy: Steam, sauna, ice baths, and other cold and hot therapies increase metabolic activity in tissues. This stimulates the flow of oxygen to support ATP production.

LEARN HOW TO KEEP YOUR SKIN LIFTED

If you’re 45+, your skin requires more energy to keep your face lifted. There’s not one thing that rejuvenates your skin, it’s a range of factors, and everyone’s skin has unique needs. Consider joining the  CBE Rewards Club to learn how to keep your skin looking just like you had a series of XERF treatments. As a member, you’ll receive $10 in cash rewards each month, 10% off CBE Botanicals products, and exclusive BOGO events, flash sales, contests, and prizes. Membership includes access to the Rewards Club Lounge, where you can ask me your most pressing skincare questions!

Frequently Asked Questions

What device can I use instead of XERF or monopolar RF for skin tightening?

Microcurrents/EMS, radio frequency (RF), LED, and ultrasound also lift, firm, and tone skin. The Time Master Pro is a top pick. It’s a pro-grade, multi-modality tool that is safe enough for home use. It combines EMS, LED, and ultrasound, and only takes 10 minutes twice a week.

How often should you use an at-home skin tightening device to see results?

Use all home care devices as directed, which is typically 1 to 3 days a week. I always suggest starting on the lowest frequency and setting, increasing frequency and intensity as your skin responds.

Why do med spa skin tightening results fade so quickly without home care?

Skin tightening results fade as your cells’ ATP runs out. Keep your cells energized with monthly spa facials and anti-aging devices. The top at-home modalities that rival XERP treatments include Microcurrents/EMS, radio frequency, LED, and ultrasound.