Facial aging is not only about fine lines on the skin’s surface. Over time, the face can also lose collagen, elasticity, muscle tone, and bone density—changes that may contribute to softer contours, wrinkles, and less definition through the cheeks, jawline, under-eye, and lower face. At Sana Spa in Albuquerque, EMFACE offers a non-invasive way to address these changes without needles, surgery, or downtime.
Why the Face Changes With Age
As we age, the body naturally produces less collagen and elastin, starting as early as 20 years old. These two proteins are what help skin stay firm, resilient, and smooth. Facial muscles can also lose tone over time, contributing to bone loss. Together, these changes can affect the look of the forehead, cheeks, jawline, under-eye, under-chin area, and overall facial contour.
While injectables and surgical procedures remain appropriate options for many people, some patients prefer an approach that supports their own facial structure without fillers or incisions. EMFACE is designed for that purpose: helping improve the appearance of facial tone, contours, and skin quality through a hands-free treatment experience.
What Is EMFACE?
EMFACE is an advanced, non-invasive facial treatment that combines synchronized radiofrequency (RF) with High-Intensity Focused Electrical Stimulation (HIFES). These technologies work together to target two important contributors to visible facial aging: skin support and facial muscle activity.
- Radiofrequency: Gently warms targeted tissue to support collagen and elastin production, helping improve the appearance of skin firmness and texture.
- HIFES stimulation: Activates facial muscles through controlled contractions, supporting a more toned, lifted-looking facial appearance.
Combining these two energies at the same time, you get more than the head of the muscle; you get the lean portion of the muscle. When you increase lean muscle, you increase bone density. The result is a treatment that works beyond the skin’s surface, helping support the natural framework of the face rather than simply adding volume.
Areas EMFACE Can Treat
EMFACE can be tailored to the facial areas that matter most to you. At Sana Spa, treatment options include applicators for the forehead, cheeks, tear trough, and submentum—the area beneath the chin.
Common aesthetic concerns EMFACE may help address include:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- A less defined jawline
- The appearance of a double chin
- Loss of cheek or mid-face tone
- Skin that appears less firm or smooth
- Fullness in under-eye area (eye bags)
- Early signs of facial aging for patients interested in prejuvenation
EMFACE can help enhance the overall appearance of the forehead, cheeks, jawline, eye area, and under-chin area without needles or bruising.
What an EMFACE Appointment Feels Like
EMFACE is designed to be comfortable and efficient. During treatment, small adhesive applicators are placed on the selected areas of the face. The device creates a warming sensation from radiofrequency along with gentle facial-muscle contractions from HIFES stimulation. Many patients describe the sensation as unusual —similar to a facial muscle workout combined with warmth, a warm facial massage.
Appointments generally take about 30 minutes, and there is no required recovery period. You can return to normal daily activities right after your session.
A typical protocol consists of a sessions per age decade with a minimum of four , often scheduled about one week apart. Your Sana Spa provider can recommend a personalized plan based on your facial anatomy, goals, and the areas being treated.
A Natural-Looking Alternative to Fillers
For people who want to address facial aging EMFACE is a foundational treatment to start with addressing the foundational things occuring. It does not use needles, fillers, surgery, or incisions. Instead, it is designed to support the body’s own collagen and elastin production while stimulating the facial muscles that help support natural-looking contours.
Because changes develop through your body’s natural response, results are gradual. Some patients notice subtle improvement early in their series, while the most noticeable aesthetic changes may continue to develop in the weeks following treatment. Individual results vary.
EMFACE at Sana Spa in Albuquerque
At Sana Spa, our providers personalize each EMFACE treatment plan around your concerns—whether you would like to improve facial tone, support a more defined jawline, address the appearance of a double chin, or take a proactive approach to early signs of aging.
Ready to explore a non-invasive approach to facial rejuvenation? Learn more about EMFACE at Sana Spa or schedule a complimentary consultation with our Albuquerque team.
EMFACE is not a substitute for medical care. Treatment suitability, expected outcomes, and the number of sessions needed vary by individual and should be discussed with a qualified provider.
