Dr. Greg Moreno, MD and Dr. Keith Yablonicky, MD founded MEDHERO on a straightforward belief: every patient deserves personalized care that goes beyond surface-level solutions. SkinFinity, our advanced radiofrequency platform, delivers targeted RF energy to address wrinkles, acne scars, and loose skin at a structural level that surface treatments simply can’t reach. For patients who want real, lasting improvement without surgery, SkinFinity offers a physician-guided path to smoother, firmer skin.
Radiofrequency
Understanding Radiofrequency
Radiofrequency is a non-surgical skin treatment that uses controlled energy waves to generate heat within the deeper layers of your skin. That heat signals your body to produce more collagen, the protein responsible for keeping skin firm and smooth. Rather than working on the outer layer of skin, radiofrequency works beneath it, which is why the results tend to be more noticeable and longer-lasting than what creams or light-based treatments can offer.
SkinFinity takes this a step further by using radiofrequency ablation, a more advanced form of the treatment that reaches deeper skin layers to target stubborn concerns. This makes it well-suited for moderate to deep wrinkles, acne scarring, and skin that has started to sag or lose firmness. Improvement builds gradually over several weeks, with continued progress for months after treatment is complete.
Benefits of Radiofrequency
Targets Deep Wrinkles at the Source
SkinFinity reaches the skin layers where wrinkles actually originate, rather than treating only the outer surface. This makes it particularly effective for moderate to deep lines that other treatments struggle to address, including forehead lines, frown lines, crow’s feet, and smile lines. The RF energy stimulates fresh collagen that fills in and softens these lines over time. Over a series of sessions, you’ll notice a measurable reduction in wrinkle depth and an overall smoother, more rested appearance.
Remodels Acne Scars with Precision
Acne scars involve structural changes beneath the skin’s surface, which is exactly where SkinFinity works. The RF energy disrupts scar tissue and encourages your skin to produce fresh collagen to fill in and smooth depressed or uneven areas. This approach works across different scar types, including rolling scars, boxcar scars, and areas of general textural irregularity. Patients who have tried other approaches for acne scarring often find this method delivers more consistent, visible progress over a full treatment series.
Firms and Tightens Sagging Skin
As skin loses firmness with age, it can begin to sag along the jawline, neck, and cheeks. SkinFinity stimulates new collagen production in these areas, producing a tightening effect that gradually improves skin structure over time. Unlike topical firming products that work only at the surface, RF ablation creates real change where sagging actually begins. It’s the kind of result that makes you feel more like yourself again.
Customizable Depth for Your Specific Concern
One of SkinFinity’s standout features is its adjustable energy delivery. Our provider can set the exact depth and intensity needed for your skin type and treatment goal, whether you’re targeting fine texture concerns or more significant sagging and scarring. This flexibility also means the treatment can be used on the face, neck, and body depending on where you need it most. That level of control reduces the risk of over-treatment and increases the likelihood of achieving the outcome you’re after.
Safe and Effective with Minimal Downtime
SkinFinity is designed to deliver advanced results while keeping recovery manageable. Most patients experience redness and mild warmth in the treated area for a day or two following their session, and many return to normal activities shortly after. Compared to more aggressive laser treatments that can require weeks of recovery, the downtime with SkinFinity is significantly shorter. For anyone who wants real improvement without putting their schedule on hold, this treatment offers a practical and effective path forward.
Our Radiofrequency Treatment Process
Comprehensive Skin Evaluation & Goal Setting
Dr. Yablonicky approaches every consultation with the same thoroughness applied in a medical setting, because understanding your skin fully is what makes the difference between a generic plan and one that actually works. Your first step is a thorough evaluation where our clinical team reviews your skin concerns, health history, and aesthetic goals in detail. This evaluation determines whether SkinFinity radiofrequency is the right fit and which areas will benefit most.
Selecting the Right RF Device & Protocol for You
Once your evaluation is complete, our provider selects the SkinFinity settings and treatment protocol best suited to your skin type and target concerns. Energy depth, intensity, and session frequency are determined by what your skin actually needs, not a standard template applied to every patient. Dr. Moreno and our team take pride in this level of specificity, because getting the protocol right from the start makes a real difference in your outcome.
Applying Targeted Radiofrequency Energy Safely
On treatment day, the SkinFinity device is applied to the target areas using controlled passes that deliver RF energy to the intended depth. Most patients describe the sensation as intense warmth rather than pain, and sessions typically run between 30 and 60 minutes depending on the size and number of areas treated.
Managing Redness, Warmth & Early Skin Response
Mild redness, warmth, and slight swelling after your SkinFinity session are normal and expected signs that the treatment has done its job. Dr. Moreno recommends keeping the skin moisturized, avoiding direct sun exposure, and applying broad-spectrum SPF daily during the healing phase. Most post-treatment responses resolve within one to three days, though this varies based on the settings used.
Monitoring Collagen Remodeling Over Time
Follow-up appointments are built into your plan so our team can track how your skin is responding and make adjustments between sessions. Dr. Yablonicky reviews your progress at each visit to keep your results on track. Most patients complete three to six sessions spaced approximately 30 days apart, followed by periodic maintenance to sustain their improvement.
Why Choose Us for Radiofrequency
At MEDHERO, every SkinFinity radiofrequency treatment is overseen by physicians with over a decade of clinical experience each. Dr. Greg Moreno, MD and Dr. Keith Yablonicky, MD bring a level of medical depth to aesthetic care that goes beyond surface-level results. Their backgrounds in emergency medicine have sharpened their ability to assess how the body responds to treatment and make sound clinical decisions that serve each patient’s long-term skin health.
Putting patients first shapes every decision made at our practice. Honest assessments are prioritized over convenience, and treatment plans are built around what your skin genuinely needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Our physicians are invested in your results because they are invested in this community. With SkinFinity radiofrequency, the depth of energy, session spacing, and ongoing adjustments all determine your outcome, and having board-certified physicians guiding that process means every decision is made with your skin’s best results in mind.
Get Firmer, Smoother Skin with SkinFinity Radiofrequency
SkinFinity radiofrequency is a clinically precise treatment, and the results you see depend entirely on how well it is tailored to your skin. At our La Costa and San Clemente locations, that level of personalized, physician-led care is what every patient receives from the very first visit. Our doctors consult with every patient personally, review your skin in detail, and build a treatment plan around your specific goals, rather than a general protocol applied to everyone who walks through the door. See real patient results on Instagram, read our patient reviews and get directions on Google Maps, and call 760.652.6071 or 949.218.4455 to book your consultation with Dr. Moreno or Dr. Yablonicky today.
FAQs
What is radiofrequency ablation?
Radiofrequency ablation is a procedure that uses controlled RF energy to generate heat within the skin, signaling the body to produce new collagen and firm the skin from the inside out. It treats wrinkles, acne scars, and sagging skin at a depth that creams and surface treatments simply cannot reach. SkinFinity builds on this technology with adjustable settings tailored to each patient’s skin concerns and goals.
How to sleep after radiofrequency ablation?
After radiofrequency ablation, sleeping on your back is recommended to avoid putting pressure on treated areas and to allow the skin to recover undisturbed. Keeping your head slightly elevated for the first night or two can also help reduce any swelling that develops. Following a SkinFinity session, our provider will give you detailed post-care instructions based on your treatment area and the settings used.
How many times can you have radiofrequency ablation?
Radiofrequency ablation is safe to repeat, and most treatment plans involve a series of sessions spaced several weeks apart to give the skin time to respond and rebuild between appointments. The total number of sessions depends on the concern being treated and how the skin progresses over time. With SkinFinity, most patients complete three to six sessions spaced about 30 days apart, followed by periodic maintenance to sustain their results.
Is radiofrequency radiation harmful?
Radiofrequency energy does not carry the risks associated with X-rays or UV radiation from the sun and has been used safely in medical settings for decades. It works by generating gentle heat within the skin rather than damaging it, making it a safe and trusted option for a wide range of skin types. SkinFinity treatments at MEDHERO are performed by experienced physicians who follow careful, established protocols at every session, so you can feel confident in the care you receive.
Does radiofrequency ablation hurt?
Most patients describe radiofrequency ablation as producing a sensation of deep warmth rather than sharp or intense pain during the procedure. Sensitivity varies depending on the treatment area, and a topical numbing cream can be applied beforehand to improve comfort. Any discomfort after a SkinFinity session is typically short-lived and resolves within one to two days. Mild redness and warmth are completely normal and are actually signs that the treatment is working as intended.
