V-FC treatments are designed to smooth and firm skin on the face (especially jowls that often form as skin sags), under the chin, the neck, dĂ©colletage, backs of the hands, and back. This noninvasive procedure can also reduce the appearance of cellulite on the thighs.Â
Dr. Hayre is a longtime fan of the device. “The V-Form is the best cellulite device I have worked with, plus it helps with skin tightening on the body,” she says. “Our clients love their results!”
The V-FC device offers radiofrequency (RF) energy with CORE technology for depth control to deliver controlled heat to the desired layer of skin—customized to the body area and concern.Â
Heat is followed by a vacuum massage, to stimulate circulation and make the experience more comfortable.
Most people need three to five treatment sessions to see optimal results, with each session taking 15 to 20 minutes.
There’s no need for anesthesia and no downtime afterward, though you may have some irritation that should resolve within a few hours.
So how well does it work, and is it safe? A study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology in April 2025 found no significant side effects during or after a V-FC treatment, even when providers used maximum power. Even better, it found a "progressive proliferation of fibroblasts, elastin fibers, and neocollagenesis [new collagen growth], which was significantly higher 4 weeks after treatment."
By the end of a series of treatments, researchers found a 34% improvement in "average skin laxity grade baseline," "with the average rate of improvement assessed as moderate." In other words, while people with severe skin laxity may want to consider a more invasive procedure (like a facelift), V-FC is an effective treatment for people with mild to moderate sagging.