AGNES RF is a precision radiofrequency treatment designed to address small areas of unwanted facial fat, improve facial contour, and treat select skin concerns using targeted energy delivered beneath the skin.
Unlike traditional RF microneedling treatments that distribute radiofrequency energy across a larger area of skin, AGNES uses specialized needle electrodes that allow your provider to deliver energy to specific tissue at a controlled depth.
At Vega Vitality, AGNES RF is available exclusively at our Fenton location in Cary, North Carolina.
AGNES RF is a minimally invasive radiofrequency device that uses specialized insulated and non-insulated needle electrodes to deliver controlled RF energy at precise depths beneath the skin.
By selecting different electrodes, treatment depths, and energy settings, AGNES can be customized according to the tissue and concern being treated.
This precision makes AGNES particularly useful for small areas that can be difficult to address with broader body-contouring or skin-tightening technologies.
A small amount of fat beneath the chin can soften the transition between the face and neck even in patients who are otherwise at a stable body weight.
AGNES allows RF energy to be delivered directly into targeted fatty tissue through small needle electrodes. The goal is to selectively treat the unwanted fat while improving the contour of the surrounding area.
This can make AGNES an option for appropriately selected patients who want more definition beneath the chin without surgical liposuction.
AGNES is not a weight-loss treatment and is best suited to relatively localized treatment areas.
Lower-face contour is influenced by several factors, including facial fat distribution, skin laxity, bone structure, muscle activity, and age-related volume changes.
For patients whose concerns involve small pockets of unwanted fat, AGNES can be used strategically to improve the transition between the jawline, chin, and neck.
Not every poorly defined jawline should be treated by removing fat. Your provider will evaluate your anatomy to determine whether AGNES—or another approach—is more appropriate.
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AGNES uses specialized needle electrodes that are inserted to a predetermined depth within the treatment area.
Radiofrequency energy is then delivered through the electrode to create controlled thermal effects in the targeted tissue. Different electrode designs allow energy to be concentrated at particular depths while limiting unnecessary treatment of surrounding tissue.
Because AGNES can target tissue so precisely, the treatment is performed according to a carefully planned pattern based on the patient’s anatomy and treatment goal.
Although both technologies use needles and radiofrequency energy, AGNES is not the same treatment as conventional RF microneedling.
Traditional RF microneedling devices such as Scarlet, Genius, and Vivace use arrays of microneedles to treat a broader area of skin. These treatments are generally selected to improve concerns such as skin texture, fine lines, acne scars, and skin laxity.
AGNES uses specialized electrodes to treat specific structures or small areas at selected depths. This makes it particularly useful when precision is more important than treating an entire surface area.
For broader skin rejuvenation, learn more about our RF Microneedling treatments.
Both AGNES and Kybella may be considered for certain patients concerned about unwanted fat beneath the chin, but they work very differently.
AGNES RF uses precisely delivered radiofrequency energy to target localized tissue during a procedural treatment.
Kybella® is an injectable treatment containing deoxycholic acid that destroys fat cells in the treatment area.
The best option depends on factors such as the amount and distribution of fat, skin quality, anatomy, tolerance for swelling and recovery, and individual treatment goals.
Treatment begins with a consultation and assessment of the area being treated.
Because AGNES delivers energy beneath the skin through needle electrodes, local anesthesia or other numbing measures may be used to improve comfort.
Your provider then treats the area according to a customized pattern and depth. Treatment time varies depending on the size of the area and the concern being addressed.
Swelling, redness, tenderness, bruising, and temporary firmness can occur afterward. Recovery varies depending on the area and intensity of treatment.
AGNES results develop gradually as the treated area heals and the body responds to the treatment.
Initial swelling can temporarily obscure the result, particularly after treatment beneath the chin or along the lower face.
Improvement generally becomes easier to evaluate as swelling resolves and tissue remodeling progresses over the following weeks and months.
Because treatment goals and tissue responses vary, your provider will recommend an appropriate timeframe for evaluating your result.
The number of treatments depends on the concern being addressed, the amount of tissue being treated, and your individual response.
Some patients may achieve their desired improvement with a limited treatment series, while others may benefit from additional treatment.
Rather than committing every patient to a predetermined number of sessions, your provider will develop a plan based on your anatomy and response.
AGNES RF gives our providers the ability to address small, anatomically specific concerns with a level of precision that broader energy-based treatments cannot provide.
It can be particularly valuable for appropriately selected patients with localized under-chin or lower-face fat who want improved contour without surgery.
Because facial aging and contour are influenced by fat, skin, muscle, and bone structure, every AGNES treatment at Vega Vitality begins with an individualized assessment rather than assuming that fat reduction is appropriate.