The holiday season is packed with gatherings, family photos and year-end celebrations. If a softening jawline or loose skin on your neck has you dreading the camera, there’s still time to do something about it. XERF™ skin tightening at Harrington Plastic Surgery & Med Spa delivers smoother, firmer skin with no numbing, needles or downtime, which makes November an ideal month to book your first session.
What Is XERF?
XERF is an advanced radiofrequency treatment that tightens lax skin and boosts collagen. It combines two radiofrequencies to deliver energy deeper and exactly where you need it most. The system analyzes your skin in real time and adjusts to its thickness, with 3 depth settings and 10 intensity levels, so every treatment is personalized. Built-in cooling protects the upper layers of skin while heat reaches deeper tissue, and most patients describe the sensation as warm and comfortable.
Why November Is the Perfect Time to Start
XERF works on two timelines, which is exactly why fall timing makes sense:
- Right away: Most of our patients say their skin feels tighter immediately after their appointment.
- Over the next few months: Collagen rebuilding takes place in the 4 to 12 weeks following treatment, so your results keep improving into the new year.
A session in early November means you can walk into Thanksgiving dinner and December parties feeling refreshed, then enjoy continued improvement through winter. Because downtime is negligible, you can head right back to work, holiday shopping or your kids’ activities.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
XERF is a great fit for women and men who:
- Notice a soft or sagging jawline, jowls or loose skin on the neck
- Want to improve skin laxity without surgery
- Prefer to avoid anesthesia, needles and scalpels
- Can’t take time off to recover
While the lower face and neck are the most common treatment areas, XERF can also tighten skin on the cheeks, forehead, arms, abdomen and thighs. It may not be the right choice if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, have a skin infection or have significant jowling that would be better corrected surgically.
What to Expect During Treatment
A typical XERF session takes about 45 minutes, which is shorter than many comparable treatments that require numbing. Many patients see significant results after just one session, and we offer package pricing on a 2-treatment package to maximize your tightening results. After your initial series, an annual maintenance treatment helps keep your skin smooth and firm.
Pair XERF with Injectables for a Complete Refresh
For a more comprehensive holiday refresh, many patients combine XERF with BOTOX® to soften wrinkles and dermal fillers to replace lost facial volume. Together, these treatments address laxity, lines and volume loss in one plan.
Schedule Your XERF Consultation
All nonsurgical treatments at our med spa are overseen by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Harrington. To find out if XERF is right for you, contact Harrington Plastic Surgery & Med Spa online or call our Plymouth office at (651) 290-7600. Book in November to see your results before the holidays.
