Does Tripollar Tightening RF device work?

By Better Understanding on 20 Jul 2009

Has anyone heard of Tripollar tightening RF device? Does it work? I have to order from Europe because it is pretty cutting edge and not available here. Any feedback regarding this?

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Justamom3 (2 posts) 22 Nov 2009
I am also curious about this. I've heard a lot of mixed reviews from regulars on a forum I belong to. Some claim it worked wonders and some say they had no change at all. Hope you get an answer soon!
982525anon (1 post) 19 Sep 2010
I have one that I purchased in Paris and yes it works on those cellulite areas...but it takes alot of work on your part...massaging circular areas for 15 minutes 3x a week is alot...esp when you are trying to the back of your thighs.
Anahatam (1 post) 6 Nov 2010
I bought the Stop facial device last June, since I too had heard numerous fabulous reviews about it; used it for a continuous 2 months and I didn't see any difference!! Not even 1 single person noticed any change in my skin!! I'm using a LED light therapy device called Baby Quasar now, can't say I'm very pleased with it but it's definitely much more affective... I think home devices are all just a waste of time and money... The only thing I'm actually please with is my EMS device (Ultratone) that has an additional microcurrent setting..
Hope this helps.
BrittB (3,836 posts) 9 Nov 2010

Thanks Anahatam and 9825825, for your info and reviews of the products you used. Both will be very helpful to our community members. Please continue to be an active part of the community.

Thanks,

-Britt

PhillyRockz (9 posts) 5 Jun 2011
I am in my early 50's, male in good health and in-shape. I pride myself on a healthy diet, lifestyle, and exercise regularly. I really look good for my age and have fairly nice skin for a guy my age. After looking at some pictures from a party I attended a few months ago, I recently became aware of a slight sag in my jowls and the start of a slight double chin or mild saginess in the neck area just under my chin. After consulting with several doctors (Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons), and doing a lot of research online, I bought the TriPollar STOP 3 months ago and have been using it steadily 2 - 3 times a week since. These doctors had both recommended a combination of ActiveFX (Fractional CO2 laser) followed up with RF skin tightening for the entire face and neck areas. The price quoted for these treatments or services was expensive. I decided to educate myself more about these procedures and read all I could about them online.

As with any RF treatment, I know from my research, that results come in time as much as 6 months out or longer. I am just now seeing great results after just a few months! My jaw line is firm and squared again and the slight double chin or mild saginess in I had in the neck area just under my chin is now tight and firm. I tend to be very hard on myself and very critical of my look. I am my own worst critic. I can really see a difference when I look in the mirror and I like what I see.

I am so pleased and ecstatic with the results. I have a twin brother who is not as conscientious as he could be with respect diet and exercise. Although he is several minutes older than me I look a good 10- 12 years younger. I attended a party with our mutual friends and family and was overjoyed with the many positive comments and compliments I received. The TriPolar STOP has made a huge difference. I used it on my entire neck and facial areas. I have found that better results can be achieved for me by using it longer than the recommended 15 minutes. I also keep going back over my "target" areas. I have also noticed that the tone, texture and overall evenness of my complexion is improved. I can't say enough great things about this product and plan to keep using it. It does take a committment to get results which I was willg to make and will continue to do so. I usually use it at night an hour or so before I go to bed.

A very good friend of mine who has been getting regular RF treatments every couple of weeks for the last 7 months recently started using the TriPollar STOP in between his hour+ long RF appointments at our local Dermatologist/Plastic Surgeon. He is about 8 years older than me, in great shape and health but is very concerned about his "turkey neck" or excess skin. He has spent quite a bit of money and time on these treatments and is just now seeing the results. I have a very good eye and noticed the changes on starting several months back. My friend looks so much better now than he did before. I really notice a big difference in his appearance (face and neck). I have to admit that both he and I were very sleptical at first and concerned about wasting money. But the results speaks for themselves.

The biggest thing to understand is that results do not happen overnight. I tend to be impatient but made a pact with myself that I was going to give this whole RF thing 6 - 8 months and then decide if it was worth the effort and small monetarily investment. Fortunately for me I did not have to wait that long seeing dramatic results in half this time.

I'm glad I did not wait any longer to try this TriPollar STOP RF nonsurgical device and my only regret is that I wish I had started doing the TriPollar STOP RF treatments sooner, like in my mid-40's.

I hope this is helpful.
Sera99 (16 posts) 14 Jan 2012
Thanks so much for posting about your experience, PhillyRockz! I have been eyeing this device on Amazon.com, wondering if it is effective or just another gadget. I am happy it has worked so well for you.
Deelc61 (1 post) 29 Sep 2011
I am 50 years old with great skin and I'm very healthy. I recently had 5 consecutive treatments from a medical esthetician(in a cosmetic surgeon's office). They had the KONTUR MD Multi Polar RF device. I'm now about 6 weeks out from the first treatment and just finished the 5th. All I can say is WOW!! My skin tone and texture started to even out after the 2nd treatment and by the 4th treatment I could really see tightening in my neck and face. The little fine wrinkles that had started to show up on my cheeks when I smile...gone. And they say the results continue to get better for 3-6 months. It also started to give me a contour under my cheek bones by the 4th treatment. I have a round face so that was unexpected. The Dr. recommended a course of 6 but I could only afford 5. I really wish I was going for 6. They said I can follow-up with another 3 treatment in about 3 months. The only downside is it is so strong it can't be done on your chest or forehead because the bone is too close to the surface. They also don't go inside the peri-orbital circle of the lower eye or on the eye lid. So I'll need to find something to treat those wrinkles or the difference between that and the rest of my smooth face will become more obvious. I was researching Active FX, but this is so effective I probably wouldn't consider it except around my eyes. I am interested to hear that people are using an at home device. I can't imagine that it is anywhere close to as strong as the one the Dr. used...that would be scary! But it might be an option for maintenance. I am in Dublin so I don't know if this particular machine(by Carismed) is available in the US. But I would imagine any medical grade tripolar RF machine will be similar.
PhillyRockz (9 posts) 30 Sep 2011
Hi Deelc61 . . . I suggest you follow up with the TriPollar STOP RF device at home or some similar device for maintence and then some. Speaking from personal experience, you will definitely continue to see long-lasting improvements. Earlier this week, my 35 yr old niece told me that I look very young for my age. She thinks I look about 8 - 10 years younger than my peers! My niece is a very fit and trim mother of two. We both work for the same company in different capacities. Our co-workers and colleagues constantly remark how much we both look like brother and sister when they see us together! I find these remarks very flattering considering there is an almost 17 year age difference!

I use my TriPollar STOP longer than is recommended as I have a larger face and thicker skin. I use it on my "entire" face, neck and forekead as instructed. I don't have any crows feet wrinkles . . . None! The is area is smooth and tight and very youthful looking. I spend a lot of time going over my entire neck and chin areas especially my jawline from behind my ears to the chin. It is amazing how great my jawline and neck look! I have a firm jawline without ANY sagginess in the jowls. Also, my neckline is nice and tight and smoothe . . . Just the way I like it . . . ! No double chin for me! I love this TriPollar STOP device. It has more than paid for itself. By the way . . . you can use this device to tighten, firm and plump up any part of the body including your chest, forehead, back of the hands . . . etc. I can't say enough good things about this device . . It is my very own fountain of youth.
Shazz (11 posts) 17 Nov 2011
Does anyone know if the TriPollar stop can be used directly under the eyes? I have some wrinkles?creases that are there when I'm not smiling and wanted to know if the TriPollar will work on that area under the eye and if it is safe? Also I have quite deep crows feet when I smile. I was thinking of botox for this but was wondering if anyone has used the device on this area and if it has worked?
PhillyRockz (9 posts) 18 Nov 2011
Hi Shazz . . . The answer to your question about using the TriPollar STOP directly under the eye is: YES. I use my TriPollar STOP under the eye, in the crows feet area, and above the eye in the eyebrow and forehead areas as well. In my opinion, I would recommend Botox and/or fillers to smooth out these lines and regularly use the TriPollar STOP in these areas to further tighten the skin and eventually plump the skin as the new collagen builds up over time. I have been using the TriPollar STOP for about 8 months now and my skin around my eyes is smooth. No wrinkles. No crows feet. (No botox, either). My whole entire face and neck look great. I am now 52 years old but am told I look easily 10+ years younger. This device has tightened up my jawline (no sagging jowls) and “no turkey” neck for me! The TriPollar STOP has really done a tremendous job keeping my under chin and neck areas tight as a drum. It’s my best kept secret. I love it.

Here is an excerpt from the FAQ section of the TriPollar STOP website:

Can STOP™ be used around the eye area?

STOP™ is recommended for use around the orbital bone. Do not use the device over a closed eye, across the eyelid or any closer to the eye than the limits of orbital bone.
Shazz (11 posts) 23 Nov 2011
Thanks for that. I have now got one. How often would you recommend I use it and for how long each time? Also how long until I should start to see results?
PhillyRockz (9 posts) 26 Nov 2011
Hello Shazz...Here is what is recommended: The optimal frequency for using TriPollar STOP™ is 2 -3 times a week for 6-8 weeks. It is recommended that the STOP™ device not be used more than once every other day. Letting the skin rest in between each treatment is important to allow the natural process of the skin’s collagen renewal to take full effect. Once the initial treatment course is completed, it is recommended to use TriPollar™ STOP™ once every 2-4 weeks and as needed to maintain the long term anti aging results. However; for me personally, I use it for a much longer period going over the same areas and I am seeing dramatic results. I watch the green light and wait for it to go out and then move it slightly over until I do my entire neck (starting from behind the ears and jaw) & under chin areas. Once I feel like I have heated the entire area sufficiently, I'll move on to the left and right sides of my face and lastly I'll go over my entire forehead area. My trouble areas were under chin/neck areas and my jaw line. These areas look great now! Also my cheeks seem firmer and tight and very youthful in appearance. I try and use STOP every 3rd to 4th day and at least once a week as I am now in the maintenance phase. As far as seeing results...Everyone is different but for me specifically my skin started to look and feel tighter within 3-4 weeks of continued use and progressively has gotten better over time. The most dramatic results was in my lower face and under chin and neck areas. I look great and much younger than my stated age. The comments I'm getting from friends and family are mostly that I've lost weight even though I really haven’t. It’s just that my face looks so much thinner now that I have my jaw line is tight and lost all the fullness and sagginess under my chin and neck. I am 52 years old and I don’t have any sagging jowls thanks to this little RF device. I have really concentrated on these areas and I really see a big difference in the before and after. I make sure I focus the STOP under and behind the ears at the back of my jaw line. The transformation is just amazing. I was skeptical at first but have obtained great results. I really can't say enough good things about it. Good luck, Shazz. Feel free to reach out again to me.
Regis 35 (4 posts) 27 Nov 2011
I have spent sooo much money on facial products i cant believe it. but finally i found the lady soma renewal serum and i dont need anything else for every day use. my skin has started to heal and get rid of the lines and sagging. this is a must to try. it takes a few weeks to see the difference but there is a big differce in my skin and i am over 65.

i use the lady soma serum twice a day on clean skin before makeup.
PhillyRockz (9 posts) 4 Dec 2011
Hey Regis. . .What the heck does this "serum" have to with the TriPollar STOP which is legitimate at home RF skin tightening device?
Shazz (11 posts) 4 Dec 2011
Hi PhillyRockz, Thanks for your replies. I have started to use my stop and so far very impressed. I know its too early to see results but my skin already feels smoother and I love the way my skin feels just after a treatment. The only problem i'm having is I think i have an allergy to the preparation gel. Do you know if there is any other gel that can be used instead of their one?
Sera99 (16 posts) 14 Jan 2012
Regis, your comment makes no sense in the context of this discussion.
PhillyRockz (9 posts) 14 Jan 2012
Hello Shazz . . . Sorry for the severely delayed response. You can use pure vegetable glycerin. This is what I use in place of the preparation gel. It is the main ingredient in preparation gel without the preservatives and added parfume frogrance.

I buy the NOW Foods Vegetable Glycerine, 4 fl oz (Edible). The cheapest place to buy is eBay. It works just as well and sice it is all natural and vegetable based you should be able to tolerate it well. Let me know how this works for you.
Gina. (1 post) 15 Jan 2012
I have have done 5 treatments with TRipollar Stop and
have followed instructions to the latter, except I use it for 30 minutes as I feel I need it for I'm 63 years of age and I cannot see the slightest improvement,but will keep on using it every second day
and hope!
Gina.
PhillyRockz (9 posts) 16 Jan 2012
Hi Gina...Keep in mind this is not a "quick fix" solution. It does take time for your body's own natural skin collagen renewal processes to kick in and take full effect. I can only speak from own personal experience with using the TriPolar STOP. I noticed that my skin started to feel thicker and more supple by the 4th week and it gradually continued to get firmer and tighter over time with continued use.

I, too, use if for a much longer period of time as I have a larger face and I also do a large area. I do my entire neck and face including my forehead. This takes time! I go over these same areas repeatedly.

My best recommendation is that you stay with it and really make a committment. It really does work but you have to be patient. Only then will you see real results.

I've seen the most dramtic results under my chin, neck and jawline areas. I've really concentrated my efforts on these areas as I felt like they were my problem areas that made me look so much older.

My results are dramatic. As I mentioned in previous posts, I get frequent comments that I look thinner and that I look like I lost a lot of weight. The reality of it all is that my face is firm and tight again! I look a good 10 or more years younger than my stated age and it is all because I no longer have that puffy and saggy skin under my chin and jowls that I once had prior to using the TriPollar STOP.

Good luck to you, Gina!

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