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What can XERF do in your 40s?

In their 40s people often say their face seems to have dropped. Surface and deep changes start together, which suits splitting depth.

Clinical column About 5 min November 2026 Miso Clinic, Daegu · Dr. Lee Chi-Hak, Medical Director

The short answer

The 40s are a good time to address surface firmness and jawline or cheek sagging together, with depth split in one session. Results are judged at about 3 months; studies only go about that far. Miso Clinic in Daegu performs XERF often and in the 40s usually plans shallow and deep together.

What happens to the face in the 40s?

XERF official model Park Shin-hye photo shoot, Miso Clinic Daegu

The surface loses firmness and texture while deeper support weakens, so the jawline and cheeks drift down. One depth leaves the other concern.

How is it planned?

A common plan: E60 deep on jawline and cheeks, E40 middle on the face, i05 or i10 shallow around the eyes; more shallow for texture, more deep for sagging.

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Expectations and limits

Human XERF studies had no control group and lasted about 3 months; hollows, deep creases and pigmentation are not for radiofrequency. Miso Clinic in Daegu performs XERF often and keeps all four effectors (i05, i10, E40, E60).

How does the consultation work, and how do I book?

On a first visit we take photos from the front, at 45 degrees and from the side, and together we pick the one concern that bothers you most. I'll ask about any medications you take, any metal or electronic implants in your face, and whether you might be pregnant, and then I split things into what we can do today and what can wait for later. It's completely fine to come in just for a consultation and go home.

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XERF in your 40s: what to expect: FAQ

How many sessions in your 40s?

No fixed number; we decide after the 3-month result.

With botulinum toxin?

Yes, toxin for expression lines and XERF for sagging.

Is it too early?

Age is not the rule; come when a change bothers you.

Where can I get a XERF consultation in Daegu?

At Miso Clinic in Daegu (4F Bombom Building, 125 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Exit 1 of Kyungpook National University Hospital Station). Book through Naver booking, KakaoTalk or by phone at +82-53-428-2700. Weekdays 11:00–19:00, Saturday 10:00–16:00, closed Sundays and public holidays.

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Who wrote this

Written and reviewed by Lee Chi-Hak, MD, director of Miso Clinic, Daegu. The treatment standards and injection design set out here are the ones we use in practice.

Miso Clinic
Medical directorLee Chi-Hak, MD
Address4F Bombom Building, 125 Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea · Exit 1, Kyungpook National University Hospital Station
Phone+82-53-428-2700
HoursWeekdays 11:00–19:00 (lunch 13:00–14:00) / Saturday 10:00–16:00 (no lunch break) / Closed Sundays and public holidays
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References

  1. XERF device information — Maker data from Cynosure Lutronic: monopolar radiofrequency at 6.78 MHz + 2 MHz ("dual monopolar"), ICD gas cooling, effectors i05 (5×10 mm, 400 shots), i10 (10×10 mm, 300), E40 (20×20 mm, 600), E60 (20×30 mm, 600). Korean device class: general electrosurgical unit; US FDA 510(k) K251327 (intended use: electrocoagulation and haemostasis).
  2. Heat distribution of the two frequencies — Ko 2025, computer model and pig tissue (most authors from the maker): 2 MHz heats broadly and deeper in fat, 6.78 MHz locally along fibrous septa. Not measured in human skin.
  3. Three human studies of XERF — Hwang 2025 (20 women, one session, 12 weeks, blinded raters picked the after photo 80% of the time), Weiss 2026 (39 people, two sessions, 92.3% rated improved at 90 days, maker-funded), Erlich 2026 (16 people, retrospective, one session, 3 months). None had a control group; follow-up at most about 3 months. Pain without anaesthesia averaged in the 4s out of 10.
  4. Genuine tip check — From the maker film "Find My XERF": (1) check the genuine sticker when the tip box is opened, (2) receive the membership card after treatment, (3) scan the QR code on the back of the card with your phone, (4) enter your details to complete the authentication.
  5. XERF at Miso Clinic — XERF Ambassador selected by the maker, small-tip (i05, i10) periorbital training completed, XERF Certified Clinic. All four effectors on site. No radiofrequency that day with facial metal or electronic implants, pregnancy or skin inflammation; results judged at around 3 months with matched photos. Maker certifications are not national qualifications or guarantees.
  6. Photos and films — The official model photos and brand films were provided by Cynosure Lutronic with permission for clinic promotion (2026-11-12). The Miso Clinic logo was added by the clinic.
  7. Korean medical advertising law — Medical Service Act Article 56(2): no testimonials, no comparisons with other clinics, no superlatives. That is why there are no prices, reviews or before-and-after photos here.

Everything in this column is general information and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. Effects and side effects vary with individual skin condition, age and underlying illness, and the same result is not guaranteed for everyone. Any decision to proceed should be made in an in-person consultation with a physician.

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