Medical RF Facelift — Protégé Elite

The Protégé Elite medical facelift at Estetika Tábor uses a 90W monopolar radiofrequency device by BTL with CRT (Collagen Replenishment Technology) to deliver controlled thermal energy deep into the dermis, stimulating collagen and elastin remodelling without needles or surgery. The treatment is experienced as a warm, agreeable massage sensation and requires no downtime. A face and chin session costs 2,090 Kč, extending to neck and décolletage for 2,590 Kč. A package of 3+1 sessions (4 total) for the face and chin is 6,300 Kč. Results have been reported to last up to 2 years, making this one of the more durable non-invasive RF protocols available at the clinic.

Protégé Elite is a BTL medical device using monopolar radiofrequency at 90W — among the highest power outputs available in cosmetic RF. The CRT (Collagen Replenishment Technology) delivery mode monitors skin impedance in real time and adjusts energy output to maintain a consistent thermal effect at the correct tissue depth. This prevents both under-treatment (too little energy) and surface overheating (too much energy reaching superficial layers), which is a common limitation of lower-power RF devices. The mechanism of RF skin tightening is thermal: the high-frequency alternating current generates resistive heat in the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, denaturing existing collagen fibrils (causing immediate mechanical contraction) and triggering a fibroblast healing response that produces new collagen over the following 3–6 months. The Protégé Elite's monopolar configuration allows deeper tissue penetration than bipolar devices — reaching the reticular dermis and superficial subcutaneous fat where age-related collagen loss is most significant. During treatment at Estetika Tábor, the session feels like a warm massage — clients often describe it as one of the more comfortable energy-based treatments. A face and chin session lasts approximately 75–90 minutes. No anaesthesia is required; mild redness that appears during treatment resolves within 24 hours. There is no sun restriction associated with Protégé Elite, meaning it can be performed year-round without concern for photosensitivity — an advantage over laser and chemical treatments. A standard course comprises 3 sessions at 7–14 day intervals. The 3+1 package for face and chin (6,300 Kč for 4 sessions) offers a 25% saving versus single-session pricing and ensures adherence to the complete course protocol. Post-treatment, clients typically notice immediate mild skin tightening and then progressive improvement over 6–12 weeks as neocollagenesis advances. Results have been reported to last up to 2 years, making a once-yearly maintenance treatment an efficient long-term strategy.