Is Venus Freeze As Effective As Facial Fillers for Volume in Nasal Folds, Eye Area Etc?

Venus Freeze is primarily radio frequency which is used to induce enough heat response to tighten existing collagen. It will not increase volume.

There are only a few systems that are clinically effective at tightening facial skin and I'm afraid if you expect volumizing, you will be completely disappointed.

If you are after volume, then your only options are fillers or fat transfer (or weight gain :) ).

All procedures designed to shrink body areas or tighten skin do so with heat. There is often what is referred to as collagen remodeling which tightens the collagen you already have.

Enough heat will signal to your body that an injury has occurred (all medically designed heat treatments induce controlled injury to create a desired response). This in turn stimulates collagen production, but not in terms of creating anything resembling the volume you would get from fillers.

Venus Freeze is for tightening of skin and not for volume restoration. Venus Freeze uses radio frequency and Pulsed Magnetic fields to produce "therapeutic heat matrix over the skin". Skin tightening, wrinkle reduction and cellulite reduction occur because of the thermal reaction in the tissue which stimulates the body’s natural healing response. This restoring response causes new collagen to form and the production of new elastin fibres. The theory is that the active collagen in the skin contracts, achieving tighter skin, softening of wrinkles and reduced cellulite.Fillers are recommended for volume restoration, not Venus Freeze.

Hi Sal,Venus Freeze is an excellent radio frequency and radio magnetic device that tightens skin anywhere on the body.  The newest device, Venus Freeze Legacy, adds suction to allow better treatment of fat and cellulite as well.  Venus Freeze heats the skin, feels like a warm stone massage, the heat causes collagen formation and subsequent skin tightening.  We use Venus Freeze everywhere on the body except on the face where we use Ulthera to tighten and lift the skin and underlying tissues.  Venus Freeze is best applied to loose skin of the abdomen in woman after childbirth, arms, thighs, necks, and other areas of loose skin.Venus Freeze is not effective at adding volume to the cheeks and face.  In fact there have been a few reported cases of fat volume loss from the use of other radio frequency devices on the face.  You may have a tighter face, but not a fuller face.  The best treatment for facial fullness is Voluma and Sculptra for a natural rejuvenated appearance.  As with any facial aesthetic treatment, it is essential that you choose your treating physician based on their artistic vision, experience, skill, and caring nature to insure your best possible aesthetic outcome in the safest manner.  Good luck and be well.Dr. P