XERF Non-Surgical Lift
Toronto, ON
You may notice softer jawline definition in photographs, less firmness beneath your chin, or fine lines that linger longer. You still look like yourself, but you would like a little more structure without surgery or a long recovery.
The XERF Non-Surgical Lift at FORM Face + Body uses radiofrequency energy to support gradual skin tightening and collagen remodelling. Your treatment is planned around the way your face is changing, so the goal remains personal: smoother, firmer skin and refreshed contours that are still recognisably you.
Skin laxity can have several causes, and one device cannot address them all. Because the appropriate option depends on your skin quality, tissue position, facial volume, health history, and goals, a consultation can clarify what XERF may accomplish and when another form of facial rejuvenation deserves consideration.
XERF is a non-invasive radiofrequency treatment developed by Cynosure Lutronic to address visible signs of facial aging. Its two frequencies, 6.78 MHz and 2.0 MHz, warm tissue beneath the skin in a controlled way to support natural collagen remodelling and firmer, smoother skin over time.
XERF has been studied for fine lines and wrinkles, eyebrow lifting, and tightening lax tissue in the lower face, beneath the chin, and along the neck. Results develop gradually through your body's collagen response, with the aim of subtle tightening that remains recognisably you.
This form of structural skin tightening does not cut, resurface, or inject the skin. Controlled thermal energy passes through the skin's surface to reach deeper layers. It can be a non-surgical alternative for early to moderate skin laxity, but it cannot reproduce a surgical facelift.
Non-invasive, dual-frequency monopolar radiofrequency
Early to moderate skin laxity, softening of jawline definition, fine lines, and maintenance of facial firmness
Face, jawline, beneath the chin, and neck, based on assessment
Little to no social downtime
Approximately 45 to 60 minutes
Commonly considered every 12 to 18 months
Pricing starts at $1,500 for a single session and $2,500 for two sessions, the practice's recommended treatment series
FORM's ideal protocol is two treatment sessions spaced four weeks apart
Little to no downtime for many patients
XERF addresses changes related to collagen loss and tissue laxity. It may improve fine lines, mild wrinkles, early jowling, and less-firm lower-face skin. Treatment beneath the chin and along the neck may create a smoother, more supported look.
The technology can be used across the face, with added attention to selected areas. Some patients seek subtle eyebrow lifting or softening around the eyes; others are concerned with sagging skin along the jawline and neck. Your Provider will decide where treatment can be performed safely.
XERF does not remove loose skin, replace lost volume, or reposition descended tissue. Significant skin laxity may require a different approach. Clear goals help your Provider explain the improvement that is realistic for you.
Radiofrequency treatments create heat through electrical resistance within tissue. XERF combines 6.78 MHz and 2.0 MHz monopolar radiofrequency energy, allowing your Provider to deliver controlled heating at different tissue depths. Multiple depth and intensity settings allow treatment to be adjusted to your skin profile and target area.
As the handpiece moves across your skin, XERF monitors tissue impedance and adjusts energy delivery. Integrated cryogen cooling helps manage the skin's surface temperature while deeper tissue is heated. You feel warmth, but numbing is generally unnecessary.
Controlled heating can cause existing collagen fibers to contract and initiate a longer remodelling response. New collagen production takes time, which is why XERF results continue to evolve after the appointment. The treatment does not freeze fat, inject volume, or resurface the skin.
XERF offers non-surgical skin lifting for early laxity without incisions, needles, or general anaesthesia. Most patients return to their normal routine the same day.
Its dual-frequency design lets your Provider adjust energy delivery through different layers of the skin. Treatment can support facial and neck firmness while preserving natural expressions. Progressive improvement can make the change feel discreet. Key benefits include minimal downtime, adjustable energy delivery, no surface resurfacing, and treatment of several facial and neck areas. XERF may also support overall skin quality after non-surgical facial rejuvenation or surgical procedures, as collagen production changes with age.
XERF may be a good fit if you are noticing early signs of laxity along the jawline, under the chin, or in the neck. It may also be considered when fine lines and softening definition are beginning to show, and you are not ready for, or not interested in, plastic surgery in Toronto.
It can appeal to patients seeking natural-looking results or maintenance after previous aesthetic treatments. Good candidates understand that collagen remodeling is gradual and offers a different degree of correction than surgery.
A consultation can clarify if XERF suits your skin, goals, and timeline. You will learn which areas can be treated, what change may be realistic, how the series is structured, and which alternatives could address other concerns.
Significant loose skin, pronounced jowling, or descended facial tissues may exceed what radiofrequency treatment can reasonably improve. A facelift or another approach may offer a better match for those goals.
Treatment may be inappropriate or postponed if you are pregnant, have an active infection or damaged skin in the treatment area, have impaired heat sensation, or have certain implanted electronic or metal devices. Your complete medical history, previous procedures, medications, and expectations will be reviewed before treatment is planned.
Tell your Provider about your health history, medications, implanted devices, metal hardware, previous facial procedures, and recent injectable, laser, or energy-based treatments. This helps FORM plan safe timing and settings.
Arrive with clean skin and avoid applying makeup, heavy creams, or facial oils unless your Provider tells you otherwise. Contact the clinic before your appointment if you develop a rash, infection, open area, or significant irritation where treatment is planned. Schedule around your own comfort. Most people experience little social downtime, but temporary warmth, tenderness, slight swelling, or mild redness can occur. Leave some flexibility before an important event if visible redness would concern you.
There is little to no downtime associated with XERF for many patients. Your skin may look flushed or feel warm immediately afterward. Mild redness, swelling, tenderness, or sensitivity can also occur and generally improve with time.
Many patients resume work, errands, and normal activities immediately or later the same day. XERF does not create the peeling, crusting, or open skin associated with ablative laser treatments. Individual responses vary, so allow your skin to guide your schedule.
Your Provider will tell you when to resume strenuous exercise, makeup, active skincare, and other facial treatments. Gentle cleansing, hydration, and daily broad-spectrum sunscreen are commonly emphasised after energy-based treatment. Avoid unnecessary heat and irritation while your skin feels warm or sensitive.
In-office treatment is one part of your skin strategy. FORM may recommend medical-grade skincare before, between, and after your XERF sessions to support skin health and help protect your investment. Your products should reflect your skin type, tolerance, and personalised treatment plan.
Your skin may feel temporarily tighter or look subtly refreshed soon after treatment, partly because of the immediate tissue response and mild swelling. An immediate lift is not the final result.
Collagen remodelling develops over the following weeks and months. Firmer skin, smoother lines, or clearer definition may become easier to appreciate in standardised photographs than in a mirror you see every day.
Your age, baseline skin quality, degree of laxity, treatment settings, and biological response all influence timing. FORM will help you assess continued improvement after your treatment series rather than promising a single date when your result will appear.
FORM's ideal protocol is two treatment sessions spaced approximately four weeks apart. The interval gives your tissue time to respond while allowing your Provider to build on the first treatment. Your plan may differ according to your skin, treatment history, areas of concern, and desired degree of correction. A more intensive series is not automatically better. FORM focuses on the treatment pattern that makes sense for you and reassesses before recommending maintenance.
At FORM, XERF pricing currently starts at $1,500 for a single session. A two-session plan, which the practice recommends for the strongest treatment response, starts at $2,500.
Your final cost may reflect the treatment areas, appointment time, clinical complexity, and personalised plan. Pricing and package details should be confirmed during your consultation because fees can change. Cosmetic radiofrequency skin tightening is not generally covered by OHIP.
FORM also offers skin tightening with Venus Versa. XERF is designed for deeper, non-invasive skin tightening using dual-frequency monopolar radiofrequency to heat multiple tissue depths and support collagen remodelling. The focus is skin firmness and facial contour.
Venus Versa is a multifunction platform that uses IPL, multipolar radiofrequency, and NanoFractional RF to address a broader mix of concerns, including pigmentation, redness, texture, acne, fine lines, and more superficial skin tightening. In simple terms, XERF centres on structural tightening, while Venus Versa can be selected for tone, texture, and surface-quality concerns.
XERF encourages gradual lifting and tightening without incisions or surgical recovery. A surgical facelift physically repositions deeper facial tissues and removes selected excess skin, producing a degree of correction an energy treatment cannot duplicate. Your anatomy and goal determine which path deserves consideration.
If you are comparing non-surgical skin tightening with a facelift, a consultation can put the tradeoffs into practical terms. FORM can explain the likely degree of change, recovery, risks, longevity, and maintenance attached to each path so you can decide from clear information rather than a device name alone.
Skin laxity often appears alongside volume loss, expression lines, uneven tone, or textural change. XERF may be combined or sequenced with dermal fillers, neuromodulators, microneedling, or skin resurfacing when those treatments address a separate part of your concern. Combination care should be sequenced thoughtfully. Your Provider will decide which procedures can share an appointment, which require healing time between them, and which add little value. The purpose is a coherent result, not a longer treatment list.
XERF is a non-invasive treatment, and most patients experience only temporary effects such as redness, warmth, mild swelling, or tenderness in the treated area. As with any energy-based treatment, it must be administered by trained Providers following an appropriate assessment. Your Provider will review the full risk profile, medical history, and contraindications during your consultation.
The device is only one part of your result. Thoughtful treatment begins by identifying what is bothering you, how much change you want, and which option can realistically deliver it.
FORM brings aesthetic medicine, surgical care, and nonsurgical care together in one Toronto practice. That range gives your Provider room to recommend XERF when gradual tightening fits your needs and discuss another treatment when volume, surface texture, or significant tissue descent is the real concern. You receive a plan shaped by your goal rather than a one-device answer.
Your experience continues after the appointment through clear aftercare, skincare guidance, and follow-up planning. Treatment is available at FORM Face + Body, located within the SuperFORM complex at 90 Eglinton Avenue East in the heart of Toronto.
You do not need to choose a device before you arrive. Bring the changes you have noticed and the result you would find meaningful. FORM will assess your skin, explain what XERF may accomplish, and compare options that fit your face and timeline.
The consultation can clarify candidacy, realistic improvement, treatment areas, comfort, recovery, risks, session timing, maintenance, and current cost. You can also learn if another treatment or surgical opinion would address your concern more directly. With that information, you remain in control of the next step.
Most patients describe XERF as building warmth rather than sharp pain. Integrated cooling helps manage surface temperature, and numbing is generally not required. Comfort varies by treatment area and energy setting, so tell your Provider immediately if the heat feels excessive.
No. XERF can support gradual improvement in mild to moderate laxity, but it cannot remove excess skin or reposition descended facial tissue. A facelift may be more appropriate when jowling, neck laxity, or structural aging requires a greater degree of correction.
FORM typically recommends two sessions spaced four weeks apart. Your Provider may adjust that plan according to your skin condition, treatment history, goals, and response. Maintenance is commonly considered every 12 to 18 months following reassessment.
Radiofrequency energy does not target pigment in the same way many light-based treatments do, so XERF may be considered across a range of skin tones. Treatment still requires an individualised assessment, appropriate settings, and a review of your medical and skin history.
XERF delivers monopolar radiofrequency through the skin's surface without needles. RF microneedling uses small needles to place energy at controlled depths and may be chosen when texture, enlarged pores, or acne scarring is also a priority. Downtime and sensation differ.
XERF may be part of a plan that includes neuromodulators or dermal filler, but timing matters. Your Provider will decide which treatment should come first and how much space is needed between appointments based on the areas treated and your overall plan.
Most patients return to normal activities on the same day. Temporary redness, warmth, mild swelling, or tenderness can occur. Follow your Provider's directions about exercise, makeup, heat, sun exposure, and active skincare while your skin settles.
