What should you know about Pelleve radiofrequency skin tightening?

A handheld device delivers radiofrequency energy through the skin. Controlled warmth reaches tissue beneath the surface without removing the outer layer. The heat can cause temporary redness or swelling, while the skin gradually reorganizes collagen over time. Pelleve is commonly considered for mild looseness or fine lines on areas such as the face, jawline, and neck; it does not remove extra skin or replace surgery.

Suitability depends on skin condition, the area being treated, medical history, and any implanted electronic device or metal near the treatment site. A clinician should examine the area before treatment.

Tell the practitioner about implants, skin conditions, recent procedures, medicines, and any tendency to scar or pigment after irritation. Arrive with clean skin and follow specific instructions about products or sun exposure.

Afterward, use gentle skincare and protect the treated area from strong sun. Avoid rubbing, picking, or adding irritating products until the skin feels settled. The number and timing of sessions vary with the device settings and your goal. Read about the [Radiofrequency Device](/technology/radiofrequency-device/) and [Radiofrequency Skin Tightening](/treatments/laser-and-energy/radiofrequency-skin-tightening/) to compare the technology and treatment category.

Contact the treating clinic promptly for worsening pain, marked swelling, blisters, open skin, spreading redness, pus, or a fever. Seek urgent care for facial swelling that affects breathing or swallowing. Mild warmth and short-lived redness can occur, but symptoms that intensify rather than settle need assessment.

For concerns about [Sagging Skin](/symptoms/sagging-skin/) or [Sun-Damaged Skin](/conditions/photoaging/), a clinician can discuss whether energy treatment fits your skin and expectations.

Ask which area and depth can be treated, what sensation and recovery to expect, how your skin type may respond, and which alternatives suit your degree of laxity. If loose eyelid skin is the concern, ask whether [Droopy Eyelids](/conditions/dermatochalasis/) needs a different assessment.