The best option for affordable skin tightening
Q. I have not seen you write about radio frequency skin machines in a while. Have you tested any new models or alternatives to what you have recommended in the past?
- T. B., Cranberry Township, Pa.
A. Many readers have asked me for recommendations for a smaller RF skin machine that is suitable for travel. After years of searching I finally have one worthyof recommendation, and it makes a fine primary unit as well. In fact, it is probably the only one you will ever need.
Some readers may be unfamiliar with RF skin tightening, so here is an excerpt from a previous column I wrote.
“Skin becomes loose as people age because the body produces less collagen. This leads to drooping skin and wrinkles, most obviously on the face. RF skin tightening is a clinically proven method that uses RF (radio frequency) energy to heat up the skin underneath the surface to stimulate the production of collagen, which tightens the skin and smooths over wrinkles.
“RF skin tightening is available from home machines and as well as dermatologists (at a much higher cost for the latter.) It also works for removing stretch marks. What pleased me the most is the way it pulled the skin up under my chin and gave me a more defined jawline. Once I hit my 50s I thought I was stuck with a saggy look there forever unless I got cosmetic surgery, something I never considered for many reasons. When I discovered an inexpensive, safe and easy way to improve this I was definitely on board.”
Amiro is a leading beauty instrument brand with over 4 million customers worldwide. Their products have received critical acclaim from publications such as Yahoo, Cosmopolitan and Vogue and they have an excellent reputation for customer service as well. It is the Amiro R1 PRO Facial RF Device that caught my attention.
It is a single-piece unit (no cable and wand) that comes beautifully packaged and reeks of quality. It is very easy to use and it recharges via USB-C so there are no power cords to manage.
What I especially liked was how easy it was to pass over your skin. The triangular head has six RF electrodes around the edges and is smooth all the way across, moving with silken ease across the face.
The head also incorporates infrared light therapy and electrical muscle stimulation in the treatment milieu. The stimulation in the R1 PRO was pleasant and I definitely felt the effect, and I found it to be a great addition to the light and heat.
There are two modes available. Firming and Lifting mode that incorporates RF, electrical muscle stimulation and infrared light, and Wrinkle Smoothing and Rejuvenation Mode.
It is suggested that firming and lifting is good for a quick morning application so you look your best during the day, and wrinkle smoothing and rejuvenation be done at night for a
longer period to achieve lasting results. The Firming and Lifting mode definitely gave me a sense of tightness in my face in just five minutes, which I found to be quite impressive. Users will undoubtedly find their own favorite ways to use the machine.
The $429.99 price is a bargain for all the technology, features, quality and convenience, and recent offers make it even more affordable. The Amiro R1 PRO is on sale for $379.99 and one of my favorite Facebook deal aggregators, Saving with Steven, has a one-time code amiro50 that saves $50 on any product over $200. This will make the R1 PRO only $329.99. See the Amiro R1 PRO and use the code at amirobeauty.com.