Cosmetic Laser Dermatology adds XERF skin tightening in San Diego

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology has introduced XERF, a noninvasive radiofrequency skin tightening treatment at its San Diego practice. The device is designed to improve mild skin laxity and skin quality with no needles and little downtime, adding another option to the clinic’s nonsurgical rejuvenation lineup.

Why it matters: - XERF gives patients another option for treating early skin laxity without surgery. - The treatment is designed to improve firmness, visible looseness and skin surface quality with minimal downtime. - The launch expands Cosmetic Laser Dermatology’s nonsurgical rejuvenation tools for the cheeks, lower face, jawline and neck.

What happened: - Cosmetic Laser Dermatology introduced XERF in San Diego on July 30, 2026. - XERF is a noninvasive skin tightening treatment that uses multifrequency monopolar radiofrequency energy. - The treatment is intended to deliver controlled heat without needles.

The details: - XERF treats shallow, middle and deeper tissue layers. - The treatment is designed to support fibroblastic function and enhance hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastic fiber production. - Those changes are meant to support hydration, resilience, structure and overall appearance. - XERF includes three depth settings and 10 intensity levels. - Treatment can be adjusted for skin quality, anatomy, treatment area and aesthetic goals. - Wave Fit pulse technology balances energy delivery. - Integrated Cryogen Delivery cools the skin with each pulse to support comfort. - Mitchel Goldman, MD, founder and medical director of Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, said XERF offers another option for patients seeking better skin quality without surgery. - Goldman said the multiple tissue depths allow the technology to fit into a broader long-term rejuvenation plan. - XERF may be used for mild laxity in the cheeks, lower face, jawline and neck. - Some patients may feel tightness early, with additional improvement developing over weeks and months.

Between the lines: - The introduction reflects a broader move toward tailoring energy-based treatments to different depths of laxity and different patient goals. - Cosmetic Laser Dermatology is positioning XERF as one tool among several, not as a replacement for every other tightening device. - XERF is most comparable to Thermage FLX because both use monopolar radiofrequency energy to broadly heat tissue. - Ultherapy Prime and Sofwave use focused ultrasound energy to target selected tissue levels. - The practice’s board-certified dermatologists can select, alternate or combine devices based on skin quality, anatomy, laxity depth and treatment goals. - XERF may also be combined with ThermiSculpt³, laser resurfacing, radiofrequency microneedling, dermal fillers and biostimulators when a more comprehensive approach is needed. - Cosmetic Laser Dermatology says it offers more than 60 laser, light and energy devices.

What's next: - Patients seeking nonsurgical tightening can now receive XERF as part of the practice’s treatment menu. - The practice will likely continue pairing XERF with other energy-based and injectable treatments when broader rejuvenation is appropriate. - Cosmetic Laser Dermatology says board-certified dermatologists will continue to build individualized plans using advanced technologies and combination treatments.

The bottom line: - XERF adds a customizable radiofrequency option for patients who want tighter-looking, better-quality skin without surgery.