When my girl Kim Kardashian posts about a skincare treatment, I consider it my civic duty to investigate. So naturally, I wasted approximately zero time trying XERF, the world’s first multi-frequency monopolar radiofrequency (RF) system. Because while I may not have Kim’s bank account, I do share her enthusiasm for defying gravity — particularly when it comes to my 49-year-old face.
This is in no way a sponsored post. At the recommendation of my crony Nicole, I booked an appointment at Drip Spa and paid for the treatment entirely out of pocket. The price? $1,200 for one session — down from the usual $1,500 because, naturally, I haggled like a good Greek girl.
So what is XERF? Developed in South Korea, you can think of XERF as the latest skin-tightening system. Like Thermage or Ultherapy, it tightens, lifts and contours the skin. I personally choose to XERF my lower face and neck, but patients do XERF their tummies, banana roll (the area below the butt cheeks) and the folds above their knees. My entire session took approximately 40 minutes and required zero downtime. In fact, numbing cream isn’t even necessary as it feels like spicy heat on the skin. A thick layer of ultrasound jelly helps tamper the heat.
I chose provider Jessica at Drip Spa as she’s performed XERF over 500 times. And immediately after the session, my jaw line appears more snatched! I’m told this is a progressive treatment where the best results are achieved after three months. A second treatment (four or six weeks after the first treatment) is recommended for maximum results. With the latter said, I’ll be certain to update this post in three months with my honest opinion.
Drip Spa, 14575 NW 77th Ave Ste 304, Miami Lakes, Florida; (786) 474-4447
