EmFace Facial Lifting

EmFace is a non-invasive facial lifting procedure by BTL Aesthetics that simultaneously delivers focused radiofrequency heat to the dermis and HIFES electromagnetic pulses to facial muscles — neither needles nor surgery required. At Berska Clinic, MUDr. Šárka Běrská offers the full EmFace facial lifting course (4 sessions) using the FDA-cleared BTL device. Clinical data published by BTL reports an average 37% reduction in wrinkle density, 23% improvement in lifting effect, and 30% increase in muscle tone after one standard course. Suitable for all skin types, the treatment is painless and has no downtime. Results are typically noticeable after the first session, with the full effect settling over 3–6 months.

EmFace, developed by BTL Aesthetics, is a hands-free applicator device that attaches to the forehead and cheeks simultaneously, delivering two distinct energy modalities in a single session. The first is selective radiofrequency (RF) energy that heats the dermal collagen layer to a therapeutic temperature, stimulating collagen remodeling and improving skin texture and elasticity without ablating the surface. The second is HIFES — Highly Intensive Focused Electromagnetic Stimulation — which causes involuntary supramaximal contractions of the facial muscles at a frequency and intensity impossible to achieve voluntarily. This dual mechanism addresses both the skin structure and the muscular scaffolding beneath it, making EmFace fundamentally different from standalone RF or injectable treatments. At Berska Clinic, the EmFace protocol consists of four sessions, typically scheduled once per week over three to four weeks. Each session lasts approximately 20 minutes and requires no preparation or recovery time. MUDr. Šárka Běrská is one of few aesthetic physicians in Olomouc to offer this device, having integrated it as a headline treatment at the practice. Who benefits: patients noticing early to moderate facial volume loss, soft jaw contour, drooping brow, or general skin laxity. It is particularly well-suited to those who want medical-grade rejuvenation without the commitment or recovery associated with injectables or surgical lifting. The BTL clinical trial enrolled patients aged 26–65 and demonstrated statistically significant outcomes across all age groups. Protocol detail: the applicator head is positioned on the treatment area and secured with a strap. The RF and HIFES intensities are calibrated individually. Patients report a warm sensation and mild muscle twitching during the session — neither uncomfortable nor painful. No topical anesthetic is needed. Results and timeline: visible improvement typically begins after the first session, with continued improvement through the four-session course. Final results settle over 3–6 months as new collagen matures. Maintenance sessions (one to two per year) are recommended once the full effect is established. Contraindications: metal or electronic implants in the treatment area, pacemaker or defibrillator, pregnancy, active infection or open wounds in the treatment zone, and severe skin conditions. MUDr. Běrská reviews contraindications at the initial free consultation before any treatment commences.