EMFACE in NYC — Lift, Tone, and Rejuvenate Without Needles
Non-Invasive Facial Rejuvenation That Rebuilds Collagen, Elastin, and Muscle Tone Simultaneously
The Science of Facial Rejuvenation Without Needles
Clinically Proven to Lift, Smooth, and Contour — In Four 20-Minute Sessions
Medically reviewed by Arash Akhavan, MD, FAAD | Board-Certified Dermatologist | Founder, The Dermatology and Laser Group, New York City | Faculty, Mount Sinai Department of Dermatology
Last Medically Reviewed: March 12, 2026
EMFACE is the first and only non-invasive device that simultaneously addresses both root causes of facial aging — skin quality deterioration and muscle tone loss — in a single treatment session. Clinical studies demonstrate a 37% reduction in wrinkles, a 23% facial lift, and a 30% increase in muscle tone after a standard four-session protocol.
Facial aging is driven by two distinct biological processes. Collagen and elastin — the structural proteins that keep skin firm and elastic — break down progressively after age 25, leading to wrinkles, fine lines, and textural changes. Simultaneously, the 43 muscles of the face weaken and atrophy, causing the visible sagging, hollowing, and loss of definition that no topical product can reverse. Until EMFACE, treating both of these processes required combining multiple separate procedures.
“When I first saw the clinical data on EMFACE, I knew it would change how we approach facial aging,” says Arash Akhavan, MD, FAAD, founder of The Dermatology and Laser Group on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. “For the first time, we could rebuild the muscular foundation of the face while simultaneously rejuvenating the skin — all without a single needle.”
Dr. Arash Akhavan was one of the first dermatologists in New York City to offer EMFACE, performing treatments months before the device’s official launch. As a consultant and educator for BTL, the manufacturer of EMFACE, he has trained other physicians on the technology and brings unmatched clinical experience to every treatment at The Dermatology and Laser Group.
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How Synchronized RF and HIFES Technology Works
Two FDA-Cleared Technologies Treating Skin and Muscle in One Session
EMFACE delivers two distinct energy modalities simultaneously through a set of applicator pads placed on the face. Understanding how each technology works explains why the treatment produces results that no other single device can replicate.
Synchronized Radiofrequency (RF) gently heats the deeper layers of the dermis to a therapeutic temperature range. This controlled thermal energy triggers the body’s wound-healing cascade, stimulating fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin fibers. Published clinical data show a 26% increase in collagen and a 129% increase in elastin production after a complete treatment series. The RF energy smooths existing wrinkles, improves skin texture, and progressively tightens the skin over the weeks following treatment.
High-Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation (HIFES™) delivers thousands of targeted electrical pulses to specific facial muscle groups during each session. These pulses cause supramaximal muscle contractions — contractions more intense than anything achievable through voluntary facial exercise. The result is measurable muscle hypertrophy and increased tone in the treated muscles, which translates to visible lift, improved contour, and restored facial definition.
What makes EMFACE unique is the synchronization of these two technologies. The RF energy and HIFES™ pulses are calibrated to work together in real time, ensuring the skin and muscles are treated as an integrated system rather than separately. Over nine published clinical studies have validated this synchronized approach, documenting consistent improvements in wrinkle reduction, facial lift, and muscle tone across diverse patient populations.
Each session lasts 20 to 40 minutes depending on the areas treated, and a complete treatment course consists of four sessions spaced one week apart. The treatment requires no needles, produces no downtime, and most patients describe the sensation as a comfortable warming feeling combined with gentle muscle contractions. Many patients read, respond to emails, or simply relax during their sessions at our Manhattan office.
Board-Certified Expertise for Every Treatment
Why Your Provider's Experience Matters
The clinical outcomes of any device-based treatment depend heavily on the training, experience, and judgment of the physician performing it. EMFACE applicator placement, energy settings, and treatment sequencing all influence results — and these decisions require a deep understanding of facial anatomy, skin physiology, and the technology itself.
Dr. Arash Akhavan is a board-certified dermatologist and one of the most recognized cosmetic dermatology specialists in New York City. He serves as a consultant and national educator for BTL, the manufacturer of EMFACE, which means he has been directly involved in protocol development and physician training since before the device's commercial launch. Dr. Akhavan was among the very first physicians in NYC to offer EMFACE — performing treatments months before other practices gained access to the device.
His credentials extend well beyond EMFACE. Arash Akhavan, MD is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Mount Sinai, a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for over 13 consecutive years, a New York Magazine Top Doctor, and a New York Times-listed Super Doctor. He has been cited as a cosmetic dermatology expert in hundreds of media appearances across television, print, podcasts, and digital publications.
"Every patient's facial anatomy is different," Dr. Arash Akhavan explains. "During your consultation, I map out which muscle groups and skin zones will respond best to treatment, so we're targeting your specific concerns rather than following a one-size-fits-all protocol."
The Dermatology and Laser Group on Manhattan's Upper East Side has earned hundreds of five-star reviews from patients who value expert care, a private luxury environment, and results that look natural. Unlike many practices in New York City that charge separately for each EMFACE treatment area, Dr. Akhavan's practice includes all available treatment zones — forehead, cheeks, eyes, and submentum — in a single comprehensive package.
EMFACE Treatment Areas: Face, Eyes, and Submentum
Every Available Applicator at Our Upper East Side Practice
EMFACE has expanded significantly since its original launch, and The Dermatology and Laser Group offers every treatment area currently available. During your consultation at our Midtown East office, Arash Akhavan, MD, FAAD evaluates your facial structure, skin quality, and aesthetic goals to design a customized protocol targeting the areas where you will see the most meaningful improvement.
Forehead: The forehead applicators strengthen the frontalis muscle to lift the brows and open up the eye area, while Synchronized RF smooths horizontal forehead lines and rebuilds collagen and elastin in the forehead skin. Many patients combine their forehead treatment with Botox or Daxxify for enhanced brow lift and wrinkle reduction.
Cheeks: The cheek applicators tone the zygomaticus and risorius muscles to restore mid-face lift and improve cheek volume and projection. Simultaneously, RF energy tightens cheek skin and reduces nasolabial folds. The lift achieved in the cheeks also improves jawline definition and reduces early jowling — a benefit that patients frequently comment on.
Eyes: EMFACE Eyes is the only non-invasive device that treats both the skin and the muscles surrounding the eye area. Published clinical data show a 62% reduction in dark circles, a 28% reduction in crow's feet, and visible improvement in under-eye bags. The treatment works by strengthening the orbicularis oculi muscle and repositioning periorbital fat, producing results that eye creams and even many laser treatments cannot achieve.
Submentum (Double Chin): The EMFACE Submentum applicator uses exclusive RF+ technology — a more powerful radiofrequency modality that penetrates deeper and reaches higher therapeutic temperatures than the standard EMFACE applicators. Clinical studies show RF+ reduces 31–35% of submental fat while simultaneously tightening the digastric muscle and rejuvenating the overlying skin of the chin and upper neck. This makes it one of the most advanced non-invasive double chin treatments available in New York City.
Before and After Results
Transparent Pricing for Your Treatment Package
A complete EMFACE treatment package at The Dermatology and Laser Group is $4,000 for a series of four sessions. This is the manufacturer's advertised price (MAP) set by BTL, meaning this pricing is consistent across authorized EMFACE providers.
What distinguishes our practice from most other providers in New York City is what that price includes. At The Dermatology and Laser Group, your EMFACE package covers all available treatment areas — forehead, cheeks, eyes, and submentum — tailored to your individual needs. At many other practices in Manhattan and throughout NYC, patients are charged separately for each treatment zone, which can significantly increase the total investment.
"I wanted our pricing to be straightforward," says Dr. Arash Akhavan. "Your EMFACE package includes every treatment area your face needs — forehead, cheeks, eyes, submentum — at one price. You shouldn't have to choose between treating your crow's feet or your jawline."
Most patients enjoy their results for up to one year, and periodic maintenance sessions — typically one to two treatments every six to twelve months — can extend the benefits further. EMFACE is an investment in natural-looking facial rejuvenation that compounds over time as collagen, elastin, and muscle tone continue to build in the months following your initial series.
To discuss your goals, review financing options, or schedule your consultation, contact our Upper East Side office.
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Non-Invasive Facial Rejuvenation: A Clinical Comparison
Patients considering facial rejuvenation in New York City often weigh several non-invasive and minimally invasive options. The table below provides a factual comparison of how EMFACE’s treatment areas differ in technology, clinical outcomes, and treatment parameters — helping you understand which zones may be most relevant to your goals.
| Clinical Feature | Face (Forehead + Cheeks) | Eyes | Submentum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | Synchronized RF + HIFES | Synchronized RF + HIFES | RF+ (enhanced depth) |
| Primary Benefit | Lift, tone, smooth skin | Dark circles, fine lines | Fat loss + tightening |
| Key Clinical Result | 37% wrinkle reduction | 62% dark circle improve | 31–35% fat reduction |
| Muscles Targeted | Frontalis, zygomaticus | Orbicularis oculi | Digastric |
| Session Duration | ~20 min per zone | ~20 min | ~20 min |
| Standard Protocol | 4 sessions, 1 week apart | 4 sessions, 1 week apart | 4 sessions, 1 week apart |
| Results Onset | 2–3 wks; full at 3 mo | 2–3 wks; full at 3 mo | 2–4 wks; full at 3 mo |
| Results Duration | Up to 1 year | Up to 1 year | Fat reduction is lasting |
| Downtime | None | None | None |
| Common Combinations | Botox, Daxxify, fillers | Under-eye filler, PRP | Kybella, CoolSculpting |
Frequently Asked Questions About EMFACE
EMFACE is a non-invasive facial rejuvenation device that simultaneously treats both causes of facial aging: collagen and elastin loss in the skin, and muscle tone loss in the underlying facial structures. It uses Synchronized Radiofrequency (RF) to stimulate new collagen and elastin production, while High-Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation (HIFES™) strengthens and tones facial muscles. The two technologies are calibrated to work together in real time during each 20-to-40-minute session. Clinical studies have documented a 37% wrinkle reduction, 23% lift, and 30% increase in muscle tone after a standard four-session protocol.
EMFACE treats the forehead, cheeks, under-eye area, and submentum (double chin). The forehead applicators lift the brows and smooth forehead lines. The cheek applicators restore mid-face volume and improve jawline definition. EMFACE Eyes addresses dark circles, under-eye bags, and crow’s feet. The Submentum applicator uses RF+ technology to reduce 31–35% of double chin fat while tightening the muscle and skin. At The Dermatology and Laser Group, all treatment areas are included in your package based on your customized treatment plan.
A complete EMFACE package at The Dermatology and Laser Group is $4,000 for four sessions, which is the manufacturer’s advertised price set by BTL. This price includes all available treatment areas — forehead, cheeks, eyes, and submentum — based on your individual needs. Many other New York City practices charge separately per treatment zone, so it is important to ask what is included when comparing pricing.
Yes. EMFACE is backed by over nine published clinical studies documenting measurable improvements in wrinkle depth, facial lift, and muscle tone. The published results include a 37% reduction in wrinkles, a 23% lift in treated areas, a 30% increase in muscle tone, a 26% increase in collagen, and a 129% increase in elastin production. Most patients begin noticing visible changes within two to three weeks of starting treatment, with optimal results appearing approximately three months after completing the four-session series. Because EMFACE enhances your own facial structures rather than adding synthetic materials, the results look natural.
EMFACE is painless and requires zero downtime. During treatment, you feel a gentle warming sensation from the radiofrequency energy and comfortable muscle contractions from the HIFES™ pulses. Most patients find the experience relaxing. You can return to all normal activities immediately after each session — there are no restrictions on exercise, sun exposure, or skincare products.
A standard EMFACE treatment course is four sessions, each lasting 20 to 40 minutes depending on the number of areas treated. Sessions are scheduled approximately one week apart. Some patients see early improvements within the first few weeks, with full results developing over three months as collagen, elastin, and muscle tone continue to build.
EMFACE produces measurable lift by strengthening the facial muscles that support the skin from underneath. Clinical studies demonstrate a 23% lift in treated areas. The HIFES™ technology causes supramaximal muscle contractions that increase muscle volume and tone, physically lifting the overlying skin. Simultaneously, RF energy tightens the skin itself by stimulating new collagen and elastin. For patients with mild to moderate sagging — particularly in the cheeks, brow area, and jawline — EMFACE provides a meaningful, natural-looking lift without surgery or injectable fillers.
Yes. EMFACE pairs well with many other cosmetic procedures. Botox or Daxxify can address dynamic wrinkles like frown lines and crow’s feet. Dermal fillers can add volume in areas EMFACE does not directly treat, such as the lips or temples. Treatments like fractional laser resurfacing, microneedling, or chemical peels complement EMFACE by addressing sun damage, pigmentation, or deeper textural concerns. Dr. Arash Akhavan designs combination protocols tailored to each patient’s goals during the consultation process.
EMFACE is well suited for healthy adults who want to lift, tone, and rejuvenate their face without needles, surgery, or downtime. It is particularly effective for patients noticing early-to-moderate signs of aging — mild skin laxity, softening jawline, emerging fine lines, or loss of facial definition — who want to address these concerns proactively. The treatment works on all skin types and tones. EMFACE is not recommended for patients who have metal implants in the treatment area, an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator, or who are pregnant. Patients with active skin infections or open wounds in the treatment area should wait until these resolve before beginning treatment.
Most patients enjoy their EMFACE results for approximately one year. Collagen, elastin, and muscle tone continue improving for several months after the initial four-session series, meaning results actually get better before they gradually begin to fade. Periodic maintenance sessions — typically one to two treatments every six to twelve months — can sustain and extend results over time. Many patients at The Dermatology and Laser Group incorporate maintenance sessions into their long-term skincare plan alongside other treatments.
A Premier Upper East Side Address for Facial Rejuvenation
The Dermatology and Laser Group is located at 110 East 60th Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, steps from Park Avenue and easily accessible from Midtown East, Lenox Hill, Sutton Place, and Central Park South. Whether you are coming from your office in Midtown or home on the Upper East Side, our location offers a private, luxury medical environment designed for patients who value discretion and expert care. It is the ideal setting in New York City for your EMFACE treatment series.
Dr. Akhavan Getting His Own Emface Treatment at The Dermatology and Laser Group in NYC
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