EXION in San Diego
Serving Scripps Ranch, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Mira Mesa, and the greater San Diego area.
EXION is an FDA-cleared radiofrequency platform from BTL that runs several different applicators from a single system. That matters practically rather than technically: we can match the applicator to your concern, and combine them across a plan when that makes sense.
All four use radiofrequency, and all four work by prompting your own fibroblasts to produce collagen and elastin. What changes is the depth, the delivery, and the target.
EXION Fractional RF (microneedling)
This is radiofrequency microneedling, and it is the deepest of the four. Ultra-fine insulated needles deliver controlled RF energy into the dermis in a fractional pattern, creating a healing response that produces new collagen over the following weeks. AI-guided energy delivery allows a single pass rather than the repeated passes older devices required, which most patients find considerably more comfortable.
It is the right tool for acne scarring, textural irregularity, deeper lines, and laxity that surface treatments cannot reach. Expect redness, warmth, and a rough sandpaper texture for one to three days afterward. Most protocols run three sessions.
EXION Face
EXION Face pairs monopolar radiofrequency with targeted ultrasound and is non-ablative, meaning nothing breaks the skin surface. The combination creates thermal and mechanical stress in the deeper dermis, which stimulates fibroblasts to produce hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin. Hyaluronic acid is the molecule that holds water in the skin, which is why the effect reads as hydration and fullness rather than just tightening.
Dedicated applicators allow treatment around the eyes, where the skin is thinnest and most treatments cannot go. There is essentially no downtime.
EXION Clear RF
Clear RF is the surface-level applicator. It glides across the skin delivering controlled radiofrequency with smart microablation, resurfacing the epidermis and upper dermis rather than driving energy deep. It is aimed at tone and texture concerns: dullness, uneven pigmentation, red and brown spots, rough surface quality, and the marks acne leaves behind.
Sessions typically run 20 to 30 minutes and recovery is short, usually redness and warmth that settle within hours to a day. Where active acne is part of the picture, we will look at what is driving it at your consultation, so the plan addresses the cause along with the surface.
EXION Body
EXION Body applies the same radiofrequency and targeted ultrasound combination through a larger applicator, with cooling added, to address skin laxity and localized fat on the body. Common areas include the abdomen, flanks, arms, and thighs.
This is a skin quality and localized fat treatment rather than a weight loss treatment, and it works best alongside the metabolic side of the picture. If hormones, insulin resistance, or muscle loss are part of what is going on, we can address those as well, so the treatment is doing what it does best.
Women's intimate health
Alongside the four aesthetic applicators, we offer EMFEMME 360, a radiofrequency treatment used in women's intimate health. That page explains what the treatment involves and how we decide whether it fits.
How we decide which applicator
Most people need one or two, not all four. The consultation works out which one fits your concern and whether a series makes sense. Skin quality also reflects hormones, thyroid function, nutrient status, inflammation, and sleep, so we look at those alongside the surface, which is what makes results hold.
Safety and suitability
Radiofrequency does not target melanin the way many lasers do, which makes EXION well suited across skin types. The most common after-effects are temporary redness and warmth. Choosing the right settings for your skin and protecting it from the sun afterward is what keeps temporary pigment change uncommon, particularly in deeper skin tones. We review your history at consultation, since pregnancy, certain implanted devices, and active infection in the treatment area mean treatment is not appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from regular microneedling?
Regular microneedling relies on the micro-injury alone. Fractional RF adds radiofrequency heating through insulated needles, reaching deeper dermal layers in the same pass.
Which applicator do I need?
That is what the consultation determines. Depth of concern, skin type, downtime tolerance, and what else is going on medically all factor in.
How long until I see results?
Collagen remodeling is slow. Expect changes to build over several weeks after a session, with the fullest effect typically a few months after completing a series.
Can EXION be combined with EMFACE?
They address different layers, so yes, they are often discussed together. EMFACE works on facial muscle and skin, while EXION works on skin quality and structure. Whether combining them suits you is something we work out together at your consultation.
Do you offer EXION near Scripps Ranch, Poway, or Rancho Bernardo?
Yes, along with Mira Mesa and the greater San Diego area.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Individual results vary. A consultation is required to determine whether EXION treatment is appropriate for you.