Skin Treatments · Non-Surgical Collagen Stimulation
Are your face and neck making you look older than you feel? Does crepey skin along the jawline or décolleté bother you in photos? As we age, collagen and elastin production slows — skin loses firmness, folds deepen, and laxity becomes visible. At Aurevia Skincare, we offer a curated suite of FDA-cleared energy-based technologies — from gentle radiofrequency to fractional laser resurfacing — that stimulate neocollagenesis, contract existing collagen fibers, and improve skin suppleness without surgery. Your provider selects the modality, or combination, matched to your anatomy and goals.
Each technology targets tissue at a different depth and intensity. Your Aurevia provider may recommend one modality or a staged combination — Forma for maintenance, Morpheus8 for deeper remodeling, HALO for surface-and-dermal correction, BodyFX for body contouring and cellulite.
InMode non-invasive radiofrequency that heats the deep dermis to optimal collagen-stimulating temperatures. Forma treats face, neck, and chest; Forma Plus uses a larger handpiece for body zones. Comfortable, painless, and ideal for mild laxity and maintenance.
Forma DetailsFractional RF microneedling that penetrates to subdermal depth — remodeling collagen, tightening lax tissue, and improving texture and scarring with adjustable needle settings for face and body.
Learn About Morpheus8Sciton hybrid fractional laser combining 2940nm Er:YAG ablation with 1470nm dermal coagulation — resurfacing photodamaged skin while stimulating deep collagen for tightening and texture correction.
Learn About HALOInMode RF body contouring with vacuum-assisted tissue coupling — targets subdermal fat coagulation and cellulite dimpling on the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and flanks while triggering collagen for smoother, tighter skin.
BodyFX Details
Forma and Forma Plus are FDA-cleared radiofrequency skin tightening treatments that deliver controlled thermal energy into the deep dermis. Radiofrequency current flows between electrodes to provide a comfortable warming sensation — without hot spots or under-treatment. Built-in temperature monitoring maintains clinically proven optimal epidermal temperatures throughout the session.
Forma stimulates new collagen formation while causing existing deep collagen fibers to contract — improving elasticity with results that build over weeks. Forma Plus extends the same technology through a body-sized handpiece for abdomen, arms, thighs, and other zones where skin laxity and texture change occur.
Sessions typically take 30–60 minutes depending on areas treated. There is no downtime — skin may appear slightly flushed for an hour. A series of weekly treatments is commonly recommended for optimal collagen remodeling.
BodyFX is a non-invasive RF energy system designed to reduce the appearance of cellulite and stubborn fat pockets. The applicator uses vacuum-assisted negative pressure to draw tissue inward, then delivers radiofrequency heat to coagulate subdermal fat and stimulate collagen release — tightening and smoothing skin in treated areas.
Temperature monitoring ensures the skin surface remains safe and cool while underlying tissue reaches therapeutic thresholds. BodyFX is commonly used on the buttocks, thighs, back, and abdomen — areas where dimpling and laxity are most visible. It may be combined with Forma Plus on the same zones for comprehensive body skin tightening.
Most patients require a series of 6–8 weekly sessions for optimal cellulite improvement. Results develop progressively as collagen reorganizes and fat cells undergo apoptosis over the weeks following treatment.
Collagen and elastin are the structural proteins that give skin its firmness, support, and recoil. Collagen provides tensile strength — the scaffold that keeps skin taut against underlying tissue. Elastin allows skin to stretch and return to shape. Beginning in our twenties, production of both proteins gradually declines; by midlife, the rate of collagen breakdown often exceeds synthesis. UV exposure, smoking, hormonal changes, and gravity accelerate this process.
As collagen and elastin diminish, skin on the face, neck, and body begins to sag. Forehead lines become static rather than expression-driven. Jowls soften the jawline. Neck skin develops a crepe-like texture. Body skin on the arms, knees, and abdomen loses tone. Topical creams can moisturize but cannot meaningfully rebuild dermal collagen at depth — which is why energy-based treatments have become the standard nonsurgical approach to skin tightening.
Our non-surgical platforms work by delivering controlled thermal or fractional injury to dermal tissue — triggering fibroblast activation, neocollagenesis, and elastin reorganization. Results are progressive: initial contraction may be visible within weeks, with continued improvement over 2–6 months as new collagen matures. Maintenance sessions and rigorous sun protection extend longevity — typically 6–12 months depending on modality and lifestyle.
Skin tightening is most effective for mild to moderate laxity. Significant skin redundancy or deep structural descent may require surgical consultation in addition to or instead of energy-based treatment. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, active infection, implanted electronic devices in the treatment zone, and certain medical conditions may affect candidacy — confirmed at your Aurevia consultation.
30–90 minutes depending on technology and areas treated. Your provider identifies target zones, applies conductive gel (for RF devices), and delivers energy with real-time temperature monitoring. Forma feels warm and relaxing; Morpheus8 and HALO involve more intensity and may include topical numbing.
Varies by modality. Forma and BodyFX require no downtime. Morpheus8 typically involves 1–5 days of redness and swelling. HALO resurfacing requires 3–7 days of visible healing. Your provider gives modality-specific aftercare at discharge.
Progressive over months. Initial tightening may be visible within 2–3 weeks; collagen remodeling continues for 3–6 months. With good skincare and sun protection, results can last up to a year. Maintenance sessions extend longevity.
Priced by technology and treatment area. Forma sessions typically range from $250 – $600 per area. Morpheus8 and HALO are priced higher per session. BodyFX series packages are quoted at consultation based on zones treated.
Skin tightening is not one-size-fits-all — the right device depends on tissue depth, laxity severity, and how much recovery you can accommodate. At Aurevia Skincare, we curate InMode and Sciton platforms under one roof so your plan can evolve from gentle RF maintenance to fractional remodeling without sending you elsewhere. Every protocol is built around your skin, not a menu special.Aurevia Skincare · Irvine, CA
Skin tightening is ideal for those who want natural-looking, noticeable improvements in facial and neck smoothness — reducing loose, saggy skin along the jawline, brow, and neck — without undergoing surgery. It also benefits patients with body laxity, cellulite, or crepey texture on the abdomen, thighs, and arms when the right modality is selected.
Results typically become visible within 2–3 months as new collagen forms and existing fibers reorganize. With consistent at-home skincare and sun protection, improvements can last up to a year. Your Aurevia provider can recommend a maintenance schedule — often monthly Forma sessions or periodic Morpheus8 touch-ups — to prolong your results.
During your session, your provider identifies the areas to be treated, applies gel to the skin (for RF devices), and places the applicator on the treatment zone. You may feel a warm sensation and mild tingling as energy is delivered. Treatment time varies by area and technology but typically takes 30–90 minutes. Forma is often described as a warm facial massage; Morpheus8 and HALO involve more intensity.
Forma delivers non-invasive radiofrequency heat to the dermis through surface electrodes — no needles, no downtime, ideal for mild laxity and maintenance. Morpheus8 combines microneedles with fractional RF to reach deeper tissue for more significant remodeling, texture improvement, and scarring correction — with 1–5 days of recovery. Many patients use both: Morpheus8 for periodic deep treatment and Forma for ongoing tightening.
Yes. Sciton HALO hybrid fractional laser resurfaces photodamaged epidermis while the 1470nm diode wavelength coagulates deeper dermis — stimulating collagen and improving laxity alongside texture, pores, and pigment. HALO involves more downtime than Forma but delivers more corrective resurfacing in a single session.
BodyFX is an InMode RF body contouring treatment that uses vacuum-assisted tissue coupling and radiofrequency heat to reduce cellulite dimpling and tighten skin on the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and flanks. It is designed for patients bothered by stubborn fat pockets and skin texture change in body areas — not for significant weight loss. A series of weekly sessions is typically recommended.
Session count depends on technology and goals. Forma and BodyFX commonly require 6–8 weekly treatments for optimal collagen response. Morpheus8 typically involves 1–4 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart. HALO may achieve meaningful correction in 1–3 sessions. Your Aurevia provider builds a series at consultation based on your starting point and target outcome.
Aurevia Skincare is Irvine's destination for non-surgical skin tightening. Discover whether Forma, Morpheus8, HALO, or BodyFX is right for your goals with a consultation from our clinical team.