Facial rejuvenation continues to advance, offering innovative ways to lift, smooth, and refresh your features without surgery. Today, two of the most effective noninvasive technologies are EMFACE® and EXION®. Together or on their own, these treatments help improve facial tone, contour, and skin quality, with results that look natural and require no downtime.
At Choosi SKIN Face & Laser Spa in Cincinnati, OH, we offer multiple options to help you achieve a rejuvenated, lifted, and radiant look. This guide walks you through how each treatment works, who it’s best for, and the benefits you can expect.
What Is EMFACE®?
EMFACE is a needle-free, nonsurgical facial rejuvenation treatment that targets both facial musculature and skin quality. Unlike many facial treatments that focus solely on surface-level concerns, EMFACE strengthens the muscles that naturally lift the face while simultaneously tightening the skin above them. This layered approach makes it one of the most advanced facial contouring devices available today.
EMFACE uses two core technologies in the same session:
- HIFES™ (High-Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation): This energy activates specific facial muscles that support the cheeks, brows, and midface. These muscles tend to weaken over time, contributing to sagging and a heavier, tired look. HIFES re-engages them, improving tone and restoring youthful structure.
- Synchronized RF (radiofrequency): While HIFES works on muscle strength, RF energy gently heats the deeper layers of the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin production. This leads to firmer, smoother, more resilient skin over time.
What sets EMFACE apart is its ability to target the causes of facial aging rather than just the symptoms. As natural collagen declines and muscle volume drops, the face loses lift and definition. EMFACE addresses both issues at once, creating a tightened, elevated appearance that still looks subtle and natural.
What Is EXION®?
EXION is a next-generation skin-tightening and resurfacing system designed to treat wrinkles, skin laxity, uneven texture, enlarged pores, and acne scarring with remarkable precision. What makes EXION unique is its ability to stimulate collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production at levels far beyond traditional RF microneedling, giving patients firmer, smoother, more youthful skin with minimal downtime.
At Choosi SKIN Face & Laser Spa, we offer three advanced Exion technologies: Exion Clear RF, Exion RF Microneedling, and Exion Face. They are all designed to rejuvenate the skin, improve firmness, and refine texture, but each works in a slightly different way to target specific layers and concerns.
Exion Clear RF
Exion Clear RF is a noninvasive treatment that uses a combination of radiofrequency and targeted ultrasound energy to tighten and smooth the skin without needles. This mode is ideal for patients who want visible firming, improved elasticity, and an overall more youthful complexion, without downtime. It also stimulates the skin to produce more collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, which helps restore volume and resilience naturally.
This treatment is excellent for addressing:
- Mild to moderate skin laxity
- Fine lines and early wrinkles
- Crepey texture
- Areas that need tightening but not resurfacing
- Patients who prefer a needle-free approach
Exion RF Microneedling
For patients seeking deeper remodeling or a more significant improvement in texture, Exion RF Microneedling takes rejuvenation to the next level. This system combines ultra-fine microneedles with AI-optimized radiofrequency energy, allowing heat to penetrate deeper into the dermis while remaining precise and controlled. The micro-channels created during the treatment trigger collagen remodeling, while the RF energy tightens and thickens the skin structure from within.
Exion RF Microneedling is ideal for:
- Acne scars and textural irregularities
- More advanced fine lines or deeper wrinkles
- Enlarged pores
- Skin laxity that needs more significant tightening
- Patients seeking a noticeable skin-smoothing effect
Exion Face
Exion Face addresses one of the most overlooked aspects of aging: the depletion of hyaluronic acid. While most treatments focus on collagen and elastin, Exion Face is the first FDA-cleared device to combine monopolar radiofrequency with targeted ultrasound energy specifically designed to boost the skin’s natural hyaluronic acid production by up to 224%. Clinical studies also demonstrate increases in collagen by 47% and elastin by 50%, creating a comprehensive improvement in skin health and appearance. By stimulating your skin’s own hyaluronic acid production, Exion Face restores moisture from within rather than relying on topical products or injectable fillers.
Exion Face is particularly effective for:
- Volume loss in the cheeks and midface
- Fine lines around the eyes and mouth
- Overall skin dehydration and dullness
- Loss of skin elasticity
- Neck and décolletage aging
- Patients seeking a natural volumizing effect without injectables
How Can EMFACE® and EXION® Work Together for Facial Rejuvenation?
While EMFACE and EXION are powerful on their own, their true strength becomes apparent when combined. Instead of treating only the skin or only the muscles, this pairing addresses facial aging from multiple angles, giving you smoother skin, better tone, and a naturally lifted look without relying on injectables or surgery.
Aging affects the face gradually and at different levels. Muscles lose strength, collagen breaks down, the skin becomes thinner and loses volume, and the texture becomes more uneven. By combining these treatments in a coordinated plan, Choosi SKIN Face & Laser Spa can improve each layer to create a cohesive look that enhances your natural features.
- EMFACE restores foundational support. By strengthening the facial elevator muscles (those responsible for lifting the brows and cheeks), EMFACE improves overall facial structure. This gives the face a subtle upward vector, making features appear more awake and defined.
- EXION refines the skin from multiple depths. Exion Face deeply hydrates and volumizes by boosting hyaluronic acid production, while Exion RF Microneedling addresses texture and scarring through controlled micro-injuries and deeper collagen remodeling. Exion Clear RF provides surface tightening and smoothing without needles. Together, these modalities improve firmness, texture, pore size and overall skin resilience.
How Do You Know Which Treatment Approach Is Best for You?
Choosing between EMFACE, EXION, or a combination depends on the specific concerns you want to address and how your facial anatomy is aging. Some patients benefit most from improving muscle tone and lift, while others need deeper collagen remodeling, hydration restoration, or targeted treatment for wrinkles, texture, or scarring. In many cases, the most balanced results come from pairing EMFACE with one or more EXION modalities for a layered, harmonized approach.
During your evaluation, factors such as skin laxity, volume loss, facial structure, muscle strength, lifestyle preferences, and treatment goals are all considered. We will also assess whether you’re looking for preventive maintenance, corrective rejuvenation, or a more defined, sculpted appearance. While this guide offers a helpful starting point, the best way to know which treatment approach fits your needs is through a consultation with us.
Experience Next-Level Facial Rejuvenation With EMFACE and EXION
EMFACE and EXION are among the most sophisticated, effective tools in modern aesthetics, allowing you to lift, contour, smooth, and revitalize your skin with zero surgery. Whether you want a subtle refresh or a more defined, sculpted look, Choosi SKIN Face & Laser Spa in Cincinnati, OH can help you achieve your best results.
If you’re curious about which treatment is right for you, or whether combining EMFACE and EXION could help you meet your aesthetic goals, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
We proudly serve patients from Mason, Kenwood, Cincinnati, Dayton, and surrounding areas in Ohio. Contact us online or call (513) 818-8171 to schedule a consultation.
