Profound® RF

Aging often results in a decrease in elastin, collagen and moisture, which can lead to sagging or wrinkly skin. Profound® is a nonsurgical treatment that stimulates the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, the three essential elements for young and healthy skin. By creating controlled fractional injuries in the skin, Profound RF is used by both men and women to treat a number of cosmetic concerns, including a double chin, “turkey neck” or a sagging jawline.

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Dr. Jennifer Harrington is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience working with people from all walks of life to enhance their appearance. She offers only the highest quality treatments, and will further explain the details and benefits of Profound RF during your consultation.

Harrington + Associates Plastic Surgery has served men and women from the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota with surgical and nonsurgical procedures.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Profound?

Almost any man or woman interested in reducing skin laxity around the face or neck can be a good candidate for Profound RF treatments. Some of the most common reasons people consider Profound include:

  • Sagging jawline, jowls or deep wrinkles in the lower face and neck
  • The appearance of a double chin due to sagging
  • A desire to improve skin laxity without undergoing a surgical facelift

Your Profound Treatment

Profound uses a bipolar RF system with microneedle electrodes to create fractional thermal injuries in the skin. The device uses temperature control to help protect the skin’s surface. These microinjuries stimulate the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, all important elements that can restore facial volume and firmness of the skin and tissue. For this reason, Profound treatments are sometimes referred to as “nonsurgical facelifts.”

Your Profound RF treatment will be performed by Dr. Harrington or her certified physician assistant and nurses. First, a local anesthetic will be applied to ensure that you remain as comfortable as possible during your appointment. The Profound hand piece is then placed over the treatment areas and the radiofrequency needles penetrate the skin’s surface, releasing controlled energy to a precise depth in the dermis to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin.

Depending on your goals, Dr. Harrington may recommend additional treatments to help you get the most out of your Profound results. BOTOX® and dermal fillers are popular injectables for temporarily smoothing out wrinkles and deep creases, while Kybella™ offers a nonsurgical treatment for a double chin and may be combined with Profound to further improve the jawline.

Profound Downtime

While Profound is a minimally invasive treatment, you may still experience mild redness, swelling or bruising for the first several days following your appointment. You may also notice some texture irregularities as your skin sheds some of its older layers. Dr. Harrington and her staff will provide you with detailed post-treatment instructions, including skin care and sun protection.

Most people who get Profound have a significant increase in collagen and elastin by 10 weeks post-treatment. While you may be content with a single treatment, you may also wish to schedule additional treatments to build upon your results. Dr. Harrington will help you determine the best treatment plan for meeting your goals.

While complications associated with Profound RF treatments are rare, it’s still important to discuss any potential risks with Dr. Harrington before undergoing treatment. If you experience excessive bleeding, sharp pain or a sudden increase in swelling, notify our office immediately.

Next Steps

Profound can tighten and firm the skin and tissue throughout the face and neck. If you have questions or would like more information about Profound, including pricing, please contact us online or call our Plymouth office at 651-290-7600 to request your Profound consultation and learn more.

Profound RF Before & After

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*Actual patients shown before and after Profound RF treatment. Your results may vary. Photos are for education only and are not meant as a guarantee of results. 

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Summary
Profound RF Non-Surgical Facelift
Service Type
Profound RF Non-Surgical Facelift
Provider Name
Dr. Jennifer Harrington,
2805 Campus Drive - East Building, Suite 485,Plymouth,Minneosta-55441,
Telephone No.(651) 413-9162
Area
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Description
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Harrington offers the nonsurgical facial rejuvenation procedure, Profound RF, for men and women in the Twin Cities.