Quantum RF is a minimally invasive, subdermal radiofrequency treatment that tightens skin and reduces stubborn fat on the face, neck, and body without surgery. At SVIA® Plastic Surgery, Dr. Tom Liu and Dr. Jerome Liu offer Quantum RF for patients in Silicon Valley seeking contouring without an incision-heavy procedure.
Advanced, Surgeon-Led Skin Tightening at SVIA®
Quantum RF builds on the same InMode radiofrequency platform behind FaceTite, BodyTite, and AccuTite, technologies that Dr. Tom Liu and Dr. Jerome Liu already use throughout SVIA®'s Los Gatos, San Mateo, and Sacramento locations. Because the treatment is performed by board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeons rather than technicians alone, patients get surgical-level judgment about candidacy, energy settings, and treatment areas.
What Is Quantum RF?
Quantum RF is a bipolar radiofrequency treatment delivered beneath the skin through a fine cannula inserted via a tiny entry point. The RF energy heats subcutaneous fat and the deep dermis simultaneously, which coagulates targeted fat cells while contracting existing collagen and stimulating new collagen production. Results build gradually over the following weeks to months as the body responds to that collagen remodeling.
Unlike surface-level RF devices, Quantum RF works below the skin, where laxity and volume loss actually originate. A 2020 study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open evaluated a combination of bipolar RF and fractional RF microneedling in 247 patients and reported 93% patient satisfaction with lower face and neck results, supporting subdermal RF as a credible non-surgical option for appropriate candidates.
Why Choose SVIA® for Quantum RF?
Dr. Tom Liu and Dr. Jerome Liu evaluate every Quantum RF patient the same way they would a surgical consultation, assessing whether radiofrequency alone will meet a patient's goals or whether a surgical procedure would serve them better long-term. That surgical perspective matters: a 2022 systematic review of subsurface radiofrequency treatments found that most published studies used InMode devices and reported complications such as prolonged swelling, induration, and, less commonly, nodules or mandibular nerve irritation, underscoring the value of an experienced surgeon managing energy delivery and patient selection.
What to Expect
Consultation and Cost for Quantum RF
A Quantum RF consultation includes an assessment of skin laxity, fat distribution, and treatment goals for the face, neck, or body areas of concern. Cost depends on the number of areas treated and whether Quantum RF is combined with other procedures.
The Quantum RF Treatment
Quantum RF is typically performed under local anesthesia in-office. A narrow cannula is inserted through a small entry point and moved beneath the skin to deliver controlled RF energy to the target layer, whether that's facial and neck tissue or a body area like the abdomen or arms.
Recovery and Results
Downtime is minimal compared to surgical alternatives, though some swelling, tenderness, and temporary numbness in the treated area are common in the first one to two weeks. Collagen remodeling continues for several months, with results typically becoming most visible around three to six months after treatment.
Quantum RF for the Face vs. Body
Face and neck applications: Quantum RF is closely related to SVIA®'s existing FaceTite, NeckTite, and JawTite treatments, targeting jowls, submental fullness, and early jawline laxity for patients who aren't ready for a surgical facelift or neck lift.
Body applications: On the body, Quantum RF functions similarly to BodyTite and AccuTite, addressing smaller, isolated areas such as the upper arms, abdomen, or flanks where skin laxity accompanies modest fat deposits.
Quantum RF FAQs
How is Quantum RF different from Morpheus8?
How many Quantum RF sessions will I need?
Is Quantum RF painful?
How long do Quantum RF results last?
What are the risks of Quantum RF?
How is Quantum RF different from Morpheus8?
Morpheus8 combines microneedling with RF at a shallower depth for skin texture and mild laxity, while Quantum RF delivers RF energy through a subdermal cannula for more significant fat reduction and tightening.
How many Quantum RF sessions will I need?
Many patients see meaningful results from a single session, though some treatment areas benefit from a follow-up session depending on the degree of laxity or fat present.
Is Quantum RF painful?
The treatment is performed with local anesthesia, so most patients report mild discomfort or pressure rather than significant pain during the procedure.
How long do Quantum RF results last?
Results can last for years, particularly when patients maintain a stable weight, though the natural aging process will continue.
What are the risks of Quantum RF?
Reported effects include temporary swelling, tenderness, numbness, and, less commonly, firmness or nodules under the skin. Dr. Tom Liu and Dr. Jerome Liu review individual risk factors during consultation.
