RF Skin Tightening and Resurfacing
Two radiofrequency treatments on our Candela Matrix platform. RF Skin Tightening (Sublime) firms the skin with no downtime. RF Resurfacing (Sublative) smooths texture, scars and wrinkles.
Physician-led, at Clinique One Skin in LavalDirections
Concerns We Treat
A quick guide. Your consultation confirms the right treatment, and many clients combine both.
- Skin feels less firmRF Skin Tightening
- Fine linesRF Skin Tightening
- A big event coming upRF Skin Tightening
- Acne scarsRF Resurfacing
- Rough texture or large poresRF Resurfacing
- Deeper wrinklesRF Resurfacing
- Both texture and firmnessBoth, combined
Areas
- Face and Neck
- [Body]
How It Works
Both use radiofrequency to stimulate new collagen. The applicator moves over each area, delivering gentle heat beneath the surface.
Two Applicators, Two Depths
- Sublime
- Works deeper, to firm the skin.
- Sublative
- Works closer to the surface, to smooth texture, scars and wrinkles.
Both on our Candela Matrix platform.
Tighten or Resurface?
The difference is where they work, and how much downtime you’ll have.
Sublime by Candela
RF Skin Tightening
A needle-free treatment that combines infrared light and radiofrequency to gently heat the deeper skin, for firmer, smoother skin with nothing to recover from.
- Best for
- Mild laxity, fine lines, loss of firmness
- How it feels
- Gentle warmth, like a hot-stone massage
- Sessions
- [3 to 5, every 2 to 4 weeks]
- Downtime
- None. Back to your day right away
Sublative by Candela
RF Resurfacing
Radiofrequency is delivered through a fine grid of points to resurface the skin. Only a fraction of the skin is treated, so it heals quickly.
- Best for
- Acne scars, texture, enlarged pores, wrinkles
- How it feels
- Warm, prickling sensation, with numbing cream
- Sessions
- [Usually 3, every 4 to 6 weeks]
- Downtime
- A few days of redness and a fine grid pattern
Looking for deeper tightening? Our third Matrix treatment, RF Microneedling with the Matrix Pro, delivers radiofrequency through fine needles. Discover RF microneedling
Before You Book
We may need to adapt or postpone your treatment so it’s safe for you.
Let Us Know If Any of These Apply
- You’re pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device
- You have metal implants in the treatment area
- You have an active infection, cold sore or open wound in the area
- You’ve recently taken isotretinoin, or have a recent tan
Your consultation confirms the right treatment.
Your Visit
- 1
First
Assessmentyour skin, tone and goals - 2
Before
Preparationa cleanse, numbing cream for resurfacing - 3
During
Treatment[30 to 45 minutes], area by area - 4
After
Calmmoisturizer, then sunscreen
Recovery
None for RF Skin Tightening: skin may look slightly flushed for an hour or two, then fresher and firmer. RF Resurfacing takes a few days.
A few days
Redness and a fine grid of dots
Then
The dots flake away
Several months
Texture and scars keep improving
After RF Resurfacing, makeup can usually be worn after 24 hours. Your own timeline may differ.
Physician-led
Every treatment plan is guided by our medical director.
Dr. Rebecca Mahseredjian, M.D.Medical Director
- Training
- Medical degree and family medicine residency, Université de Montréal
- Practice
- Family physician in Laval since 2019
Questions
Something else on your mind? Call 514-983-3409, or ask at your complimentary consultation.
What’s the difference between RF Skin Tightening and RF Resurfacing?
RF Skin Tightening works deeper to firm the skin, with no downtime. RF Resurfacing works closer to the surface to smooth texture, scars and wrinkles, with a few days of recovery.
Does it hurt?
RF Skin Tightening: gentle warmth, like a hot-stone massage.
RF Resurfacing: a warm, prickling sensation. A numbing cream is applied first, for comfort.
How many sessions will I need?
RF Skin Tightening: [3 to 5, every 2 to 4 weeks].
RF Resurfacing: [usually 3, every 4 to 6 weeks].
When will I see results?
RF Skin Tightening: skin may look slightly flushed for an hour or two, then fresher and firmer. Firmness keeps improving over the following weeks as new collagen forms.
RF Resurfacing: the redness and fine grid of dots fade within a few days. Texture and scars then keep improving for several months.
Can I combine them?
Yes. Many clients combine both, to improve texture and firmness together. Your consultation confirms the right treatment.
Related Treatments
Other ways to firm and resurface the skin, worth comparing at your consultation.
Radiofrequency MicroneedlingThe Matrix Pro by Candela tightens and refines with radiofrequency, with only a day or two of redness.
Skin TighteningCO₂ laser and 1570 nm technology to firm loose skin and restore elasticity.
CO₂ LaserAdvanced fractional resurfacing for radiant, rejuvenated skin.
MicroneedlingMedical-grade microneedling for texture, scars and fine lines, with radiofrequency for added tightening.
Your first visit
Come and See Us in Laval
It starts with a complimentary consultation. We look at your skin, tone and goals, and choose the right treatment and settings.
- Credit
- Available through Beautifi and Affirm
- Address
- 3409 boul. Le Carrefour, Laval (QC) H7T 0P7 · Directions
- Hours
- Monday
- 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday
- 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Friday
- 12 p.m.–8 p.m.
- Saturday
- 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Sunday
- Closed
- Call
- 514-983-3409