XERF Los Angeles: Skin Tightening in Brentwood
Non-Surgical Radiofrequency Skin Tightening with Dr. Kia Shakib in Brentwood and Los Angeles
XERF is a non-surgical radiofrequency treatment designed to improve skin firmness and facial definition. Dr. Kia Shakib, a Board-Certified physician, performs XERF skin tightening in Los Angeles at Skin Spa by Dr. Kia in Brentwood, addressing early jowling, lower-face laxity, jawline definition, and neck skin laxity.
Skin changes naturally over time. Collagen slows, elasticity declines, and areas that once looked firm, including the cheeks, jawline, neck, and lower face, begin to soften. If you are noticing early laxity or a loss of facial definition, XERF is a non-surgical option designed to lift, firm, and support collagen renewal. Treatment is customized to your anatomy, skin quality, and aesthetic goals.
Skin Spa by Dr. Kia offers XERF radiofrequency treatment in Brentwood for patients across Los Angeles who want skin tightening and collagen stimulation without extended downtime.
| ~1 hr | Minimal | No needles | Face & Neck |
| Typical session | Downtime | Non-invasive | Treatment areas |
Discover Advanced Dual Frequency Skin Tightening
Radiofrequency energy that works beneath the surface to renew collagen.
XERF skin tightening is a next-generation radiofrequency treatment that uses dual-frequency monopolar RF to heat the deeper tissue layers where collagen support naturally declines, and Dr. Kia Shakib performs it in Los Angeles. Integrated cooling helps improve comfort during treatment. The controlled thermal response can stimulate collagen remodeling and may improve skin firmness and elasticity over time.
The system’s dual-frequency approach is designed to address different tissue depths. Unlike surface-level treatments, XERF works beneath the skin to stimulate collagen remodeling and may improve long-term firmness and contour.
Dr. Kia performs every XERF treatment personally. For a full walkthrough of the science, candidacy, and what to expect, read our complete guide to XERF skin tightening in Los Angeles.
In simple terms, XERF is designed to help encourage your skin to behave younger by rebuilding structural support from within.
Firm Mild to Moderate Skin Laxity
Mild to moderate skin laxity and early visible aging.
XERF treats mild to moderate skin laxity and early visible aging, including early jowling, lower-face laxity, loose skin along the jawline, and lax skin on the neck. Dr. Kia Shakib uses XERF in Brentwood to firm skin in the face and neck. It is commonly used to improve concerns including:
- Loose or softening skin along the jawline
- Early jowling
- Mild sagging in the lower face
- Crepey or lax skin on the neck
- Loss of firmness in the cheeks
- Fine lines associated with collagen decline
- General skin texture and elasticity concerns
XERF may be a good option for patients who are not ready for surgical procedures but want more meaningful tightening than topical skincare can provide. Dr. Kia evaluates each patient to determine whether it is the right fit.
Stimulate Deep Collagen Production Naturally
Controlled radiofrequency heat that reaches deeper tissue layers.
In Los Angeles, Dr. Kia Shakib tightens face skin with XERF by delivering precisely controlled radiofrequency heat into deeper tissue layers to trigger collagen contraction and long-term tissue remodeling. Collagen acts as your skin’s internal support structure, so stimulating it may help skin look firmer over time. Learn more about the technology in our introduction to XERF radiofrequency technology. The process works in four stages.
- Triggers collagen contraction
- Stimulates new collagen production
- Supports tightening over time
- Improves elasticity and structure
Some patients notice an initial firming effect relatively soon after treatment, with continued improvement developing over the following weeks and months as collagen remodeling continues. Results vary by patient.
Enjoy Natural Looking Firming with Minimal Downtime
Non-surgical tightening with minimal downtime.
Dr. Kia Shakib offers XERF in Los Angeles as non-invasive skin tightening without the downtime associated with more aggressive procedures. For many patients, the appeal is firming of the face and neck that looks natural and develops gradually, supported by built-in cooling for comfort. Benefits may include:
- Non-surgical skin tightening
- No needles
- Minimal downtime
- Natural-looking improvement
- Treatment for multiple areas of the face and neck
- Comfortable treatment experience with cooling technology
- Gradual collagen-based rejuvenation rather than an artificial look
The goal is to help restore firmer, healthier-looking skin while keeping your natural appearance. To see every option we offer, visit our skin tightening treatments in Los Angeles.
Treat the Face and Neck and Select Body Areas
XERF may be used on the face, lower face, jawline, neck, and under the chin, as well as select body areas depending on your treatment goals. Dr. Kia Shakib determines the right areas during your consultation in Brentwood. XERF may be used to address:
- Face
- Lower face
- Jawline
- Neck
- Under the chin
- Select body areas, depending on treatment goals
Early jowling can result from a combination of skin laxity, collagen loss, changes in facial volume, and underlying anatomy. XERF may help improve the skin-firming component of early jowling by stimulating collagen remodeling. Patients with significant tissue descent or volume loss may require a different or combination treatment approach.
During your consultation, we evaluate your anatomy, skin quality, and goals to determine whether XERF is the right fit.
Relax Through a Comfortable XERF Session
A XERF treatment with Dr. Kia Shakib in Los Angeles is generally straightforward and well tolerated, and many appointments finish in under an hour. The device delivers controlled heat energy while built-in cooling helps maintain comfort. Patients often describe the sensation as repeated warmth with intermittent bursts of heat, which is manageable and often described as easier than some older tightening technologies.
Return to Your Day with Minimal Downtime
Downtime after XERF skin tightening is minimal, and most patients return to normal daily activities the same day. Dr. Kia Shakib performs XERF in Brentwood as a needle-free, non-invasive skin tightening treatment without incisions, which is why recovery stays short. After treatment, you may experience:
- Temporary redness
- Mild warmth
- Slight swelling
These effects are typically short-lived.
Find Out Whether XERF Fits Your Goals
XERF may be a good option for patients with early to moderate skin laxity who want firmer skin through non-invasive skin tightening instead of surgery. Candidacy is determined at an in-person consultation with Dr. Kia Shakib in Brentwood. You may be a candidate if you:
- Are noticing early to moderate skin laxity
- Want firmer skin without surgery
- Prefer little to no downtime
- Want a needle-free tightening treatment
- Are not yet ready for a facelift
- Want preventative collagen support
Patients with more advanced skin laxity may benefit from other treatment approaches or combination care, and XERF does not replace a facelift. An in-person consultation is the most reliable way to know.
XERF Compared to Other Skin Tightening Treatments
How it compares
There is no one-size-fits-all skin tightening treatment, and the right option depends on your skin, your goals, and your tolerance for downtime. Dr. Kia Shakib offers several options in Brentwood, including FORMA skin tightening, and helps patients compare them at consultation.
XERF Compared to Thermage
Both use monopolar radiofrequency technology for skin tightening. XERF’s dual-frequency design allows treatment at multiple tissue depths, offering a newer approach to collagen stimulation and tightening.
XERF Compared to Ultherapy
Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound energy, while XERF uses radiofrequency. Some patients prefer RF-based treatments depending on comfort and treatment goals. You can read about Ultherapy skin tightening.
XERF Compared to Morpheus8
Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency. XERF is completely needle-free, which may appeal to patients who want tightening without puncturing the skin or the associated downtime. Learn more about Morpheus8 RF microneedling.
Choose Physician-Led Care for XERF in Brentwood
Patients choose Skin Spa by Dr. Kia for XERF in Brentwood because every treatment is performed by Dr. Kia Shakib personally, with physician-level assessment from consultation through results. The practice believes aesthetic treatments should be thoughtful, medically guided, and tailored to the individual, with treatment planning mattering as much as the technology.
That means a physician evaluates your skin, your anatomy, and your treatment plan at every step. Meet Dr. Kia.
Dr. Kia Shakib is a Board-Certified physician with ten years of experience in non-surgical cosmetic procedures, skin disorders, and allergic diseases, providing physician-led aesthetic care in Brentwood, Los Angeles.
Frequently Asked Questions About XERF Skin Tightening in Los Angeles
How many XERF treatments are needed?
The number of XERF treatments varies by individual, and many patients see benefit from a single session while others respond well to a short series spaced over time. Dr. Kia recommends a plan after assessing your skin, your goals, and your degree of laxity at your consultation, and he adjusts it as your skin responds. Maintenance treatments may be recommended later because collagen naturally declines over time.
Is XERF a laser treatment?
No, XERF is not a laser. It is a dual-frequency monopolar radiofrequency (RF) treatment that uses thermal energy instead of light to tighten skin. RF heats deeper tissue to stimulate collagen, and the dual-frequency design allows treatment at multiple tissue depths. Because XERF does not rely on light-based energy, it may be suitable across a wider range of skin tones than many laser-based devices.
When will I see results from XERF?
Some firming can be noticeable relatively soon after treatment as existing collagen contracts, and full XERF results develop gradually over the following weeks and months as new collagen forms. Results vary by patient. Collagen acts as your skin’s internal support structure, so stimulating it may help skin look firmer over time as new collagen forms.
How long do XERF results last?
The longevity of XERF results depends on age, skin quality, lifestyle, and natural aging. Because collagen naturally declines over time, maintenance treatments may be recommended to help preserve results. Dr. Kia can advise on timing for your skin and builds a maintenance plan around how your skin responds and how firm you want it to look over the long term.
Is XERF painful?
Most patients tolerate XERF well, and the sensation is typically manageable warmth with occasional bursts of heat. The built-in cooling system helps improve comfort during treatment, and patients often describe the experience as easier than some older tightening technologies. Many appointments finish in under an hour, and most patients return to normal daily activities the same day.
Is XERF appropriate for darker skin tones?
XERF may be appropriate for a broader range of skin tones than some laser-based treatments, because it uses radiofrequency rather than light-based energy. Candidacy is still determined at consultation, where Dr. Kia reviews your skin, your history, and your goals and explains how he would plan treatment for your skin.
Can XERF replace a facelift?
No. XERF is designed for mild to moderate skin laxity and non-surgical rejuvenation, so it does not replace a facelift. For significant skin laxity, surgical procedures may offer more dramatic correction. Dr. Kia is candid about whether XERF can give you the change you want or whether another option is the better choice.
Can XERF be combined with other treatments?
Yes. Depending on your goals, XERF may complement injectables, skin rejuvenation treatments, or other collagen-stimulating procedures, planned thoughtfully by Dr. Kia. Skin Spa by Dr. Kia also offers a glass skin treatment that combines XERF with CoolPeel® CO2 skin resurfacing and regenerative treatments, so you can address firmness and surface texture in one coordinated plan.
XERF Skin Tightening for Los Angeles and the Westside
XERF in Brentwood, for all of Los Angeles.
Skin Spa by Dr. Kia offers non-invasive XERF skin tightening, performed personally by Dr. Kia Shakib, to patients in Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Westwood, Bel Air, Culver City, Malibu, West Hollywood, Century City, and throughout Los Angeles.
For patients in 90049 seeking radiofrequency skin tightening in Los Angeles, XERF offers a refined non-surgical approach to lifting, tightening, and collagen support, delivered by a physician who prioritizes natural-looking results. Read more on our blog.
Schedule Your XERF Skin Tightening Consultation
If you are noticing softer contours, early skin laxity, or changes in firmness that skincare alone cannot address, XERF may be a good option. Schedule a consultation at Skin Spa by Dr. Kia to learn whether XERF is right for you. Call (310) 312-1231 or request an appointment online.