High Frequency Facial Treatment in Croydon Targeting Acne and Breakouts
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How Does High Frequency Facial Treatment Work?
High frequency facial treatment uses a device that generates a mild, oscillating electrical current, passed over the skin through a glass electrode. As the current passes through the skin, it produces a small amount of ozone, which has a germicidal effect that helps eliminate the bacteria responsible for acne and breakouts.
Alongside its effect on bacteria, the gentle warming and vibration created by the device help increase circulation to the treated area, which supports collagen production and can improve overall skin texture over a course of sessions. This is why high frequency facial treatment is commonly used for active acne, congested pores and breakout-prone skin, rather than as a treatment for sagging or loose skin.
This is different from radiofrequency facial treatment, which uses energy to heat the deeper layers of the skin specifically to promote collagen production for lifting, contouring and smoothing. While both use energy-based technology, high frequency is targeted more at bacteria and pore congestion, whereas radiofrequency is targeted more at skin firmness and structure. Franca will help you decide which is the right fit for your skin at consultation.
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How We Approach High Frequency Facial Treatment
- Consultation — understanding your skin concern, checking for any electrical or medical contraindications, and confirming suitability.
- Skin assessment — Natalia examines your skin to decide whether high frequency, radiofrequency, or both would suit your concern best.
- Cleansing — skin is thoroughly cleansed before treatment begins.
- The treatment — the device is passed methodically over the skin, targeting acne-prone or congested areas with the appropriate setting.
- Aftercare guidance — simple advice on skincare and avoiding heavy makeup for the rest of the day.
- Review — checking how your skin responds, particularly for ongoing acne management across a course.
- Course planning — discussing whether regular sessions would help manage active breakouts long term.
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Meet the Practitioners
Advanced Aesthetic Medical Practitioner & Independent Prescriber Franca has over 15 years of clinical experience, trained at St George’s University Hospital and Surrey University, and is a member of the Royal College of Nursing and the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses. She oversees the clinical suitability of every high frequency and radiofrequency treatment plan.
Natalia carries out high frequency and radiofrequency facial treatments day to day, working alongside Franca to make sure the right technology is used for your skin concern.
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Who Is High Frequency Facial Treatment Suitable For?
Ideal candidates
- Active acne, breakouts and blemish-prone skin
- Congested pores and enlarged pore size
- Oily or combination skin wanting help managing bacteria and texture
- Anyone wanting a non-invasive, no-downtime addition to their skincare routine
- Those already having other facial treatments and wanting to target acne alongside them
When to wait or avoid treatment
- Pregnancy, particularly without a pregnancy-safe adaptation
- Epilepsy or a history of seizures, due to the electrical current used
- A pacemaker or other implanted electrical device
- Metal implants or piercings in the treatment area
- Active skin infections beyond acne, or open wounds in the treatment area
A note on suitability
High frequency treatment is generally low-risk, but the use of an electrical current means it’s not suitable for everyone. This is always checked carefully at consultation, particularly around any medical devices or conditions affecting electrical sensitivity, rather than applied as a blanket rule.
- Getting the right energy-based treatment matched to your actual skin concern, acne versus laxity, matters more than the technology itself, which is why we assess every patient properly before recommending high frequency or radiofrequency. At Laserlite, every treatment plan sits under the clinical oversight of Franca Lenders, an Advanced Aesthetic Medical Practitioner and Independent Prescriber with 15+ years of experience, with treatments carried out by Natalia, our dedicated Skin & Laser Therapist.
- The clinic has held Save Face accreditation since 2020. Save Face is a government-approved register, exclusive to doctors, nurses, dentists and prescribing pharmacists working in aesthetics, and has itself been accredited by the Professional Standards Authority since 2016. This means the clinic has been independently checked against standards for hygiene, insurance, qualifications and patient safety something we’d encourage you to verify directly on the Save Face register before booking anywhere, not just with us.
- Every patient starts with a proper, unrushed consultation, and the clinic holds a 4.8 rating from 117 Google reviews.
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High Frequency Facial Prices in Croydon
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High Frequency and Radiofrequency
| Treatment | Duration | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| High Frequency | 1 hour 15 mins | Click here |
| Radiofrequency Facial | 1 hour | Click here |
High frequency treatment is non-invasive and effectively targets acne and breakouts by eliminating bacteria while enhancing skin texture, reducing pore size and promoting collagen production. Radiofrequency facial treatment is a separate non-invasive option that uses energy to heat the skin, promoting collagen production for effective lifting, contouring and smoothing of the skin.
High Frequency vs Radiofrequency Which Do You Need?
These two are often confused because of the similar name, but they target very different concerns.
| High Frequency | Radiofrequency | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Uses electrical current to eliminate bacteria and calm breakouts | Uses heat energy to stimulate collagen for lifting and firming |
| Best for | Active acne, breakouts and congested pores | Skin laxity, contouring and smoothing |
| Duration | 1 hour 15 mins | 1 hour |
| Price | £85 | £90 |
Which is appropriate depends on whether your main concern is acne and congestion, or firmness and contouring some patients benefit from both at different points in their skincare plan. This will always be discussed at your consultation rather than assumed in advance.
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Visiting Our Clinic in Croydon
Address: 2nd Floor, 2-4 George Street, Croydon, CR0 1PA
Phone: 020 8062 1248
We’re a short walk from East Croydon station and West Croydon station, and the George Street tram stop sits right outside the building, so getting here without a car is straightforward. Whitgift Shopping Centre, Centrale, and Boxpark Croydon are all within a few minutes’ walk if you want to combine your appointment with a trip into town.
Parking: NCP Croydon and the Whitgift Centre car park are both close by if you’re driving in.
Areas we regularly see patients from: South Croydon, Purley, Thornton Heath, Addiscombe, Shirley, Coulsdon and Bromley.
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Risks and Possible Complications
High frequency facial treatment is generally low-risk, but because it uses an electrical current, it’s worth understanding what to expect. Being upfront about this is part of how we work, and it’s something our team talks through at your appointment.
Common and usually short-lived
- Mild redness or warmth in the treated area straight after the session
- A slight tingling sensation during treatment, which is expected and not painful
- Temporary tightness to the skin for a few hours afterwards
Less common
- Mild dryness or flaking in the days following treatment on more sensitive skin
- Small breakouts as the skin purges after treatment
Rare but serious
- A reaction related to an undisclosed medical device or condition, which is why pacemakers, epilepsy and metal implants are always checked at consultation before treatment begins
We screen for electrical and medical contraindications at consultation to reduce these risks, but if you notice anything that doesn’t feel right during or after your session, let us know straight away. Patients are given direct contact details for exactly this reason.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most patients see the best results from a regular course of sessions, often weekly or fortnightly, since bacteria and pore congestion are managed cumulatively rather than resolved after one treatment.
No. Most patients feel a mild tingling or warming sensation during treatment rather than any pain.
Arrive with clean skin where possible, and let us know about any metal implants, a pacemaker, or a history of epilepsy before your session.
None. You can go straight back to your normal activities, including applying makeup, after your session.
Natalia, our Skin & Laser Therapist, carries out high frequency and radiofrequency facial treatments, with treatment plans overseen by Franca Lenders, our Advanced Aesthetic Medical Practitioner and Independent Prescriber.
Yes, its bacteria-eliminating effect makes it a commonly used treatment for active acne and breakouts, alongside supporting overall skin texture.
High frequency targets bacteria and congestion for acne-prone skin, while radiofrequency uses heat to stimulate collagen for lifting and firming. They’re suited to different concerns despite the similar name.
Yes, it’s often added alongside other facial treatments to target acne specifically. This is discussed at consultation based on your overall skin goals.
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