Twice a year, I get jabbed withneuromodulators and fillersto smooth my forehead and lift my cheeks.
And every time I do, I not-so-silently panic as the extra-fine needles poke my face.
My injector knows me as the one who “hums” during treatment.
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What is Emface and what are its benefits?
Emface is a gear from BTL Aesthetics, the group that created the popular body-contouring devicesEmsculptand Emsculpt Neo.
“I see signs of muscle thinning in thin patients over the age of 55,” she says.
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How much does Emface cost?
(In other words, not all is lost if you miss a week.)
My practitioner applied the pads to my face and switched on the machine.
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Emface doesn’t hurt, but itdoestake getting used to.
Halfway through the treatment, the gear was at its highest setting.
My face also looked slightly more sculpted, with the lifted look of my cheeks being especially visible.
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The images below show my results after fresh injectables plus Emface.
What are the possible risks and side effects of Emface?
Is Emface an alternative to Botox or filler?
“It doesn’t mimic the effects of Botox or fillers,” says Dr. Frank.
The gear, however, complements the use of injectables.
Is Emface worth the price tag?
Those over 55 are more likely to experience muscle thinning and see more changes.
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