Tighten & Lift · Skin Goal
Facials for Dull, Dehydrated & Tired Skin in Finchley.
If your skin looks flat, dehydrated, or just not its best — or you want to look radiant for an upcoming event — these treatments deliver an immediate, visible refresh. Deep hydration, boosted circulation, and instant glow with no downtime.
Find your concern
What would you like to tighten?
Jowls & jawline
Descended midface tissue that softens the jaw and creates jowling
Loose or turkey neck
Loose neck skin, platysmal banding, and crepey neck texture
Hooded eyelids & brow
Descended brow position creating heaviness and hooding over the eyes
Lower face & cheeks
General midface descent, loss of cheek lift, nasolabial deepening
Loose body skin
Loose skin on the abdomen, arms, thighs or knees after weight loss or ageing
Décolletage & crepey skin
Fine crepey texture on the neck, chest, or surface skin areas
Find your concern
What would you like to tighten?
HIFU Skin Tightening
HIFU uses focused ultrasound to stimulate deep collagen production, lifting the jawline, tightening the neck, raising the brow, and defining the face. Results can last 12–18 months, depending on the individual.
Best for: Significant laxity · Jawline · Neck · Brow hooding
Time
45–60 min
Downtime
None
Results
2–3 months
Plasma Skin Tightening
Plasma energy contracts and resurfaces the skin, producing immediate tightening and longer-term collagen remodelling. Three modalities — cold, warm, hot — allow us to tailor the level of treatment to your skin’s needs.
Best for: Surface tightening · Eyelid skin · Fine crepiness
Time
30–60 min
Downtime
5–7 days (hot)
Results
4–6 weeks
Lipofirm & Voluderm RF
Radiofrequency contouring and fractional pyramid treatments that firm and lift skin through thermal collagen stimulation. Ideal for generalised facial laxity, body skin firmness, and clients who want to maintain HIFU results.
Best for: Generalised laxity · Body skin · Course maintenance
Time
45–60 min
Downtime
None
Results
4–6 weeks
Decision guide
Which treatment is right for me?
| Your concern | Likely treatment |
|---|---|
| Jowls / loss of jawline definition | HIFU → |
| Loose or crepey neck skin | HIFU → |
| Hooded or excess eyelid skin | Plasma → |
| Crepey surface skin (face or body) | Plasma / RF → |
| General facial laxity — mild to moderate | HIFU + RF options → |
| Loose body skin | Lipofirm / HIFU Body → |
| Maintaining a previous HIFU result | Lipofirm RF → |
Understanding the technologies
HIFU vs Radiofrequency vs Plasma — what is the difference?
HIFU
Deepest structural lifting
HIFU delivers focused ultrasound energy to the SMAS at 4.5mm depth — the structural tissue layer a surgeon tightens during a facelift. No other non-invasive treatment reliably reaches this depth. Best for significant facial lifting, jawline definition, and neck tightening.
Radiofrequency
Collagen stimulation & maintenance
RF devices work at shallower tissue depths, stimulating collagen in the dermis and sub-dermis. Excellent for general skin firming, improving skin quality, and maintaining HIFU results between annual sessions. Also effective for body skin firming and cellulite.
Plasma
Targeted superficial tightening
Plasma treats the skin surface directly, contracting and resurfacing the skin. Most effective for smaller areas with surface laxity — eyelid skin, fine neck crepiness, shallow wrinkles. Can be combined with HIFU for a comprehensive approach addressing both structural and surface changes.
Mature skin
Skin tightening in your 40s, 50s and 60s.
Treatment selection for skin laxity depends far more on the degree and type of laxity than on age alone. A client in their early 40s with significant structural descent may be a better HIFU candidate than a client in their 50s with primarily surface crepiness — and vice versa. What matters is an honest assessment of what is actually happening structurally and at the skin surface in the specific area being treated.
That said, our client base is predominantly in the 40s, 50s, and 60s, and we have particular experience designing treatment plans for mature skin. HIFU is our primary structural lifting treatment for this demographic. Many clients in their 50s and 60s combine HIFU with regular Lipofirm RF maintenance and a course of SkinPen microneedling for skin quality — producing a comprehensive, natural-looking result that addresses both structure and surface.
We are always honest about what each treatment can realistically achieve for a given degree of laxity. If we believe surgery would produce a better result than non-surgical treatment for your specific situation, we will tell you.
Traditional clinics using a single Nd:YAG system achieve safe treatment for dark skin — but sacrifice some of the efficacy that Alexandrite delivers for lighter skin types. The Splendor X’s BLEND X® technology allows us to adjust the proportion of each wavelength for every individual client, optimising both safety and results in a way that simply isn’t possible with a single-wavelength device.
Early 40s
First signs of jawline softening and brow descent. HIFU produces excellent results at this stage — collagen response is still strong and laxity is typically mild to moderate.
Late 40s – 50s
Jowling visible, neck loosening, midface descending. Full face and neck HIFU is the most common recommendation. Results are typically significant and last 12–18 months.
60s
HIFU can still produce meaningful improvement. Combining HIFU with Lipofirm RF and SkinPen often produces the most comprehensive result for more advanced laxity.
What to expect
Results, timelines and expectations.
When will I see results?
HIFU results develop over 2–3 months as new collagen forms and the structural tissue lifts gradually from within — not immediately after treatment. Plasma results appear within 4–6 weeks. RF results develop progressively over a course of sessions.
How long does skin tightening last?
HIFU results typically last 12–18 months, with an annual maintenance session recommended. Plasma results are long-lasting (1–2+ years for the areas treated). RF results are best maintained with a regular course approach.
How many sessions will I need?
HIFU typically produces the desired result in a single session with annual maintenance. Plasma may require 1–2 sessions per area. RF/Lipofirm is best used as a course (6–10 sessions) then maintained monthly.
Can treatments be combined?
Yes — and often the most comprehensive result comes from combining technologies. HIFU for structural lifting + Lipofirm RF for maintenance + Plasma for surface crepiness is a well-established combination approach at Radiant Skin House.
FAQ
Skin tightening & lifting — questions answered.
We believe in transparency — here are the answers to the questions we hear most often. If yours isn’t here, just ask.
What is the best treatment for sagging jowls?
HIFU is considered the most effective non-surgical treatment for sagging jowls. It targets the SMAS layer — the same structural tissue that descends to create jowling — at 4.5mm depth, stimulating collagen that gradually lifts the tissue back towards its original position. Surface treatments (radiofrequency at shallow depths, topicals, facial massage) cannot reach this structural layer and are therefore less effective for true jowling. A full face and neck HIFU session is the most common recommendation. Your degree of laxity is assessed honestly at your free consultation.
Can you tighten a turkey neck without surgery?
Yes — HIFU is one of the most effective non-surgical options for loose neck skin and turkey neck. It reaches the structural tissue layer beneath the neck skin (including the platysmal layer) and stimulates collagen from within, progressively tightening the skin and smoothing visible banding over 2–3 months. For very surface-level neck crepiness, Plasma treatment is a complementary option. Many clients combine face and neck HIFU in a single session for the most comprehensive result. The degree of improvement depends on the severity of laxity — we assess this honestly at consultation.
What is the best non-surgical skin tightening treatment?
For structural facial lifting — jawline, jowls, neck, and brow — HIFU is the most clinically significant non-surgical option because it reaches the SMAS layer that no other non-invasive treatment reliably targets. For surface tightening and crepiness, Plasma and radiofrequency work at shallower depths and are well-suited to smaller areas and surface texture concerns. The right answer depends on the location, degree, and type of laxity — which we assess at your free consultation before recommending anything.
Is HIFU better than radiofrequency for skin tightening?
HIFU and radiofrequency are complementary rather than competing. HIFU reaches the deep structural SMAS layer (4.5mm) and is best for significant structural lifting of the jaw, neck, and face. Radiofrequency works at shallower tissue depths and is better suited to surface firming, skin quality improvement, and maintenance between HIFU sessions. For clients who have already had HIFU and want to maintain results, regular Lipofirm RF sessions are an excellent approach. For clients with significant laxity who want structural lifting, HIFU is the appropriate starting point.
Can loose stomach skin be tightened without surgery?
HIFU body treatment can produce meaningful improvement in loose abdominal skin — particularly skin that has stretched following weight loss or pregnancy. The results are progressive and natural-looking, developing over 6–12 weeks as new collagen forms. HIFU body is not a substitute for surgery where very significant hanging tissue requires repositioning, but for mild to moderate laxity it is an effective non-surgical option. Lipofirm RF can complement HIFU for generalised body skin firming. We assess each area individually at your consultation.
How do I know whether I need HIFU, RF or Plasma?
The type of laxity is the deciding factor. Structural laxity — descended tissue in the face, jaw, and neck — responds best to HIFU because it reaches the structural layer responsible. Surface or shallow laxity — crepiness on the neck, eyelid skin, fine texture changes — is better addressed by Plasma. Generalised skin firmness and maintenance are best suited to radiofrequency. Many clients benefit from a combination. You do not need to know which treatment you need before booking — at your free consultation we assess your degree and type of laxity and recommend honestly.
Book your free tighten & lift consultation.
We’ll assess your degree of laxity and recommend the most effective treatment — honestly. 19 Station Road, Finchley.
Advanced skin and body care in Finchley, North London. Honest, results-focused treatments with a bespoke plan for every client.