The Intermingling of Touch and Technology in Cosmetic Treatments
Our columnist, Lisa Franklin, is a multi award-winning skincare expert, product developer and nutritionist. She is the founder of The Lisa Franklin Clinic Privé, a luxury city skin haven, housed in a 100-year-old renovated building (originally The Working Ladies’ Guild), a stone’s throw from Harrods. Clinic Privé embraces the latest high-performance treatments to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of its treatments, that combine hands-on techniques with the latest state-of- the-art equipment and advanced technologies to care for and treat the skin. This month Lisa explores how the fusion of advanced technology and hands-on techniques is revolutionising aesthetic skincare. From radiofrequency treatments to lymphatic drainage massage, she reveals how this holistic approach delivers firmer, healthier, and more sculpted skin with long-lasting results.
Advancements in aesthetic treatments are often seen as a shift toward technology-driven procedures replacing traditional hands-on techniques. However, the most effective treatments don’t require choosing between the two. Instead, combining advanced technology with the power of touch creates more comprehensive results for clients.
One example is InMode Lift, a treatment protocol that blends radiofrequency (RF) therapies such as Forma and Mini FX with manual lymphatic drainage massage. This integrated approach enhances skin tightening, fat reduction, circulation, and detoxification, leading to firmer, healthier-looking skin and an improved overall sense of well-being.
The Role of Touch in Aesthetic Skincare
Before advanced devices, skincare relied on massage techniques to enhance skin health. Today, these techniques remain fundamental, offering benefits that extend beyond relaxation.
Boosting Circulation and Detoxification
Facial massage and lymphatic drainage techniques encourage better circulation, which supports nutrient delivery, oxygenation, and removal of toxins from the skin. This helps to:
Improve skin clarity and radiance by increasing blood flow.
Reduce puffiness and fluid retention by encouraging lymphatic drainage.
Support the skin’s natural repair processes, improving tone and texture.
By incorporating lymphatic drainage into facial treatments, specialists can help clients achieve more sculpted, defined facial contours while also improving skin health.
Muscle Relaxation and Skin Firmness
Repetitive facial expressions and tension—particularly in areas like the forehead, jawline, and around the eyes—contribute to the development of fine lines and wrinkles.
Manual massage techniques relax tense facial muscles, which can:
Soften expression lines that result from muscle tension.
Improve overall facial symmetry and relaxation.
Enhance the effectiveness of skin-tightening treatments by releasing muscle rigidity.
When combined with technology-driven treatments, manual techniques help enhance and prolong results, ensuring skin remains healthy and resilient.
How Radiofrequency Enhances Skin Health
While manual treatments improve circulation and muscle relaxation, RF technology works at a deeper level, stimulating collagen production and fat metabolism to create long-lasting skin improvements.
Collagen Stimulation for Skin Tightening
RF treatments such as Forma deliver controlled heat energy into the deep layers of the skin, triggering the body’s natural repair response. This process:
Stimulates new collagen and elastin production, improving skin firmness and elasticity.
Gently contracts existing collagen fibers, offering an instant skin-tightening effect.
Improves skin texture, reducing the appearance of fine lines and sagging.
The warming effect of RF energy is often described as a hot stone massage for the face, making it a comfortable yet highly effective treatment.
Fat Reduction and Facial Contouring
Certain RF treatments, such as Mini FX, target small fat deposits while tightening the surrounding skin. The combination of heat and vacuum technology:
Helps break down stubborn fat cells in areas such as the jawline and under the chin.
Enhances lymphatic drainage, helping the body naturally eliminate fat cell debris.
Ensures skin remains firm and sculpted, avoiding post-fat-loss laxity.
Over a series of sessions, clients experience a more defined, lifted facial appearance with natural-looking results.
Why Combining Touch and Technology Delivers the Best Results
Though both hands-on techniques and advanced technology provide individual benefits, combining the two leads to superior outcomes.
For example, InMode Lift integrates:
Forma RF – To stimulate collagen production and tighten the skin.
Mini FX RF – To target stubborn fat while refining facial contours.
Lymphatic drainage massage – To enhance circulation, reduce fluid retention, and optimise results.
By following this structured approach, professionals can maximise skin rejuvenation while ensuring long-term maintenance.
How This Approach Enhances Results
Faster and longer-lasting improvements – RF stimulates collagen, while manual massage supports circulation and skin recovery.
Enhanced detoxification and reduced swelling – Lymphatic drainage helps eliminate metabolic waste and excess fluids, reducing post-treatment puffiness.
More natural-looking outcomes – By incorporating both structural sculpting and skin tightening, results are balanced and harmonious.
Clients not only experience immediate improvements but also long-term enhancements in skin health, tone, and texture.
Bringing a Holistic Approach to Aesthetic Treatments
The future of professional skincare lies in combining scientific innovation with traditional techniques. Treatments like InMode Lift show that technology and touch are not opposing forces but complementary tools that, when used together, enhance both the science and results.
For industry professionals looking to elevate their practice, integrating RF treatments with manual techniques provides a well-rounded, results-driven approach that prioritises both function and experience. By offering a multi-dimensional treatment strategy, professionals can deliver superior outcomes while ensuring a relaxing, client-focused experience.
