Medically reviewed by Dr Sin Yong · Last reviewed · 3 min read
After Volnewmer monopolar radiofrequency, most people have warmth, redness and mild swelling that settle within hours to a day. Uncommon problems include small burns and contour change if heat affects the fat beneath the skin. Aftercare is simple: gentle skincare and sunscreen, no heat-based treatments for a few days, and patience, because remodelling develops over months.
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Key facts
Common, settles
Warmth, redness, mild swelling, tenderness
How long
Hours to a day or two
Uncommon
Small burns or blisters; contour change from fat loss
Aftercare
Gentle cleanser, moisturiser, sunscreen; no saunas or heat treatments for a few days
Volnewmer heats the dermis and the fibrous tissue beneath it as a volume while the surface is cooled with water. Warmth and pinkness on the day are expected and fade within hours; mild swelling, especially under the eyes or along the jaw, can last a day or two. Tenderness is usually mild.
Uncommon problems
Small burns or blisters can occur if cooling or contact is incomplete, or if energy is too high for that area. Contour change can follow if heat affects fat that should be spared, more of a concern in lean faces. Energy is set per area and adjusted during treatment for that reason. Compared with Thermage, Volnewmer has a shorter published history, which is one reason protocols are planned conservatively; see Volnewmer vs Thermage.
Aftercare
Return to normal activity the same day. Cleanse gently, moisturise and use sunscreen. Avoid saunas, hot yoga and heat-based facial treatments for a few days, and pause strong exfoliants for two or three days. Make-up is usually fine the next day. Any combination with injectables is spaced as set out in your plan.
Questions after treatment come back through WhatsApp at +65 8023 7170 during clinic hours (Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm, Saturday 11am to 3pm, Singapore time). Anything that is getting worse rather than better, a blister or open area, or fever needs to be seen the same day, wherever you are.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most people have redness and warmth that settle within hours, and mild swelling for a day or two.
Small burns or blisters are uncommon and are linked to incomplete cooling or contact, or energy too high for the area.
Usually the next day.
No. Volnewmer is monopolar radiofrequency, not focused ultrasound.
