A Complete Guide to Volnewmer: Why It’s Chosen for Natural Sagging Treatment — Exploring the Power of RF - Yokohama Yamate Clinic / Cosmetic Dermatology

A Complete Guide to Volnewmer: Why It’s Chosen for Natural Sagging Treatment — Exploring the Power of RF

Volnewmer

“My jawline has started to look a little blurred lately.”
“The area around my mouth feels a bit heavy.”
“In photos, my face seems to sag more than before.”

What leads people to consider sagging treatments is rarely a dramatic change — more often, it starts with these kinds of small, nagging feelings.

But at the same time,
“HIFU seems painful.”
“I’m not ready for a thread lift yet.”
“I’m worried about losing too much facial fat.”
“I don’t want a result that obviously looks ‘treated.'”

Many people feel this way.
For them, one of the treatments we recommend at our clinic is Volnewmer.

Volnewmer is a sagging treatment that uses 6.78MHz monopolar RF (radio frequency) to deliver heat beneath the surface of the skin. In short, it’s “a non-surgical treatment that gradually firms the entire face while restoring firmness.”

And its benefits go beyond simple “lifting.”

✔︎ Jawline
✔︎ Area around the mouth
✔︎ Cheeks
✔︎ Nasolabial folds
✔︎ Area around the eyes
✔︎ Skin firmness

It allows the whole face to be treated as one connected area, and it’s designed to achieve a subtle, natural result — more like “you look a bit more refreshed lately” than a dramatic transformation.

This is one of Volnewmer’s biggest appeals.

To coincide with our Volnewmer campaign,

“What exactly is RF in the first place?”
“How is it different from HIFU?”
“How does it compare to Thermage-type treatments?”
“Won’t I lose too much facial fat?”
“How many shots do I need?”
“When will I see results?”

we’ll thoroughly answer all of these questions.


Why Does Facial Sagging Happen in the First Place?

Sagging is often thought of as simply the skin stretching and dropping.

In reality, it involves:

  • Loss of skin firmness
  • Changes in collagen and elastin
  • Shifts in fat position and volume
  • Changes in supporting tissue such as ligaments
  • Age-related changes in bone structure

These factors overlap in complex ways.
That’s why simply “lifting up the sagging area” isn’t always the answer.
Especially from the late 30s through the 50s,

  • Loss of firmness in the cheeks
  • A slight heaviness around the mouth
  • A blurred jawline
  • Deeper shadows along the nasolabial folds

— this kind of “overall facial looseness” becomes more noticeable.
Volnewmer excels precisely at addressing this kind of broad, area-wide looseness.


What Is Volnewmer?

Volnewmer is a monopolar RF treatment device developed by South Korea’s CLASSYS.
RF stands for Radio Frequency.

Volnewmer delivers 6.78MHz radio frequency energy into the skin, generating heat beneath the surface through the skin’s electrical resistance.

Its main target is the dermis through to the subcutaneous tissue.
The heat stimulation firms the tissue while gradually promoting collagen remodeling over time.

In other words:
Immediately after treatment: a tightening sensation from the heat.
Over the following weeks to months: firmness and elasticity from collagen remodeling.

This ability to target changes across two different timeframes is a defining feature.
Rather than a treatment that’s “finished in a day,” it’s easier to think of it as one where changes continue within the skin long after the procedure.


So What Makes Volnewmer So Good?

1 | Firms the Skin as a “Surface,” Not Just a “Point”

One of Volnewmer’s biggest features is that RF energy can deliver heat across a wide area. Sagging rarely occurs at just a single point.

For example, even if what bothers you is “puffiness around the mouth,” it’s rarely just the mouth area —

  • Cheeks
  • Jawline
  • Area around the chin
  • The entire lower face

— the balance between these areas is also involved.
That’s why, rather than intensively treating just one spot, firming the whole face as a connected “surface” can often look more natural.
This is one reason Volnewmer pairs so well with a “natural” approach to sagging treatment.

2 | Especially Effective for the Jawline and “Puffiness Around the Mouth”

One of the most common concerns among those seeking Volnewmer is “a slight puffiness that’s appeared around the mouth.”

This includes what’s often called:

  • Puffiness around the mouth
  • The area around the jowl fat
  • The area around the marionette lines
  • A heavy-looking jawline

These areas tend to show age-related change earlier than others on the face. Even if they don’t bother you much from straight on,
✔︎ at a 45-degree angle
✔︎ in profile
✔︎ or in photos,
they can suddenly look heavier.

Volnewmer delivers heat broadly across the lower face, approaching the jawline not by “carving it away” but by “tightening” it. This is a major advantage for anyone looking for a naturally refined contour.

3 | More Than Just a “Fat-Reduction” Treatment

We’re sometimes asked, “Will RF treatment make my facial fat disappear?” This is a very important point.

With sagging treatments, it’s important not to treat people with more facial fat the same way as those with less. If someone with an already slim face loses even more fat,

  • The cheeks become hollow
  • The face looks older
  • The shadows of the nasolabial folds deepen

— these are things that can happen.

Conversely, for those with more volume in the lower face, treating in a way that tightens the contour can lead to a more refined impression.

Recent research on Volnewmer has also looked at repeated low-energy treatments, evaluating changes in soft tissue thickness and volume in the mid-face of leaner individuals. This is a genuinely interesting area of study.

In other words, rather than simply thinking of RF as “a machine that reduces fat,” it’s becoming increasingly important to consider each person’s facial volume, fat, and skin thickness — and to decide where to tighten and where to preserve.

At our clinic too, simply making the face smaller is not the goal. We consider both “areas to reduce” and “areas to preserve” when planning each treatment.

4 | Also Addresses Firmness and Fine Lines

Volnewmer’s benefits aren’t limited to contouring. Because the heat from RF also acts on the dermis, it can also lead to improvements in:

  • Skin firmness
  • Elasticity
  • Fine lines
  • Smoothness

— changes in overall skin quality.

In fact, clinical studies using Volnewmer have evaluated skin roughness, wrinkles, and firmness, and have reported improvement after treatment.

In other words, rather than “only the jawline looking refined while the skin itself stays the same,” it can target both facial contour and surface firmness at the same time. This is one of Volnewmer’s hidden strengths.

From your 40s onward, it becomes difficult to think of “sagging” and “skin quality” as completely separate issues. Even with a firm contour, if the skin itself looks deflated, it won’t look youthful.

That’s exactly why RF, which addresses firmness alongside contour, pairs so well with mature skin.

5 | Relatively Low Pain — and There’s a Reason Why

Sagging treatments are often assumed to “work better the more they hurt.” But in aesthetic medicine, pain itself is not the measure of effectiveness. Volnewmer features continuous water-cooled contact cooling.

By cooling the surface of the skin while delivering RF energy, it:

  • Protects the skin’s surface
  • Reduces the sensation of heat
  • Makes it easier to deliver heat to deeper layers

This is how the device is designed.
A built-in vibration function further eases heat sensation and discomfort during treatment.

In practice, the sensation is mostly described as “a gentle, gradual warmth.” Depending on the area and energy level, you may feel some heat, but the treatment is generally performed without anesthesia.

It’s also an approachable option for those who are sensitive to pain, including people who found the deep, bone-resonating sensation of HIFU uncomfortable.

6 | “Hidden Edge” — A Structural Detail That Actually Matters

Volnewmer’s tip features a distinctive structure called Hidden Edge.
In RF treatments, energy concentrating at the edge of the tip can lead to excess heat or a risk of burns. To address this, Volnewmer uses a structure that tucks the electrode’s edge inward.

The tip itself is also designed to fit the curves of the skin. After all, the face is not flat.

The cheekbones, chin, and jawline are all curved. The goal is to deliver RF energy while maintaining as stable a contact as possible with these curved surfaces.

It may seem like a minor detail, but it plays an important role in ensuring safety and even energy delivery.

7 | Checking Your Skin’s Resistance Every Time

Volnewmer has an automatic impedance measurement function. Put simply, impedance is the skin’s resistance to the flow of electricity.

Skin condition varies by:

  • Area
  • Moisture level
  • Sebum
  • Thickness

— and more.
Volnewmer is designed to deliver RF energy while continuously checking this resistance value.
It doesn’t simply “treat every face in exactly the same way.”

This kind of fine-tuned control contributes to the treatment’s consistency. “What’s the difference between Volnewmer and HIFU?” is one of the most common questions we receive. The short answer: it’s not that one is better than the other — they simply excel in different areas.

Volnewmer

High-frequency RF. It delivers heat across a relatively wide area, making it well-suited for:

  • Loose skin
  • Reduced firmness
  • Heaviness in the lower face
  • Jawline
  • Fine lines

— addressing them as a connected “surface.”

HIFU

High-intensity focused ultrasound. Because it creates a focal point at a targeted depth, it’s well-suited for:

  • Deep tissue layers
  • Jawline
  • The area around the SMAS layer
  • Lifting the lower face

— targeting them as specific “points and lines.”
Put simply, HIFU targets deep; Volnewmer tightens broadly. That’s the key difference.


Also for Those Who Tried HIFU but Weren’t Fully Satisfied

Not being satisfied with HIFU doesn’t mean aesthetic treatments in general won’t work for you. If the cause of your sagging lies not only in the deep SMAS layer but also in looseness or lack of firmness in the skin and subcutaneous tissue, RF may actually produce more noticeable results.

This is especially true if:

  • Your cheek skin feels a little loose
  • You notice heaviness around your mouth
  • Your lower face looks heavy
  • You also want more skin firmness

If this sounds like you, Volnewmer may well be a good fit.
Is there any point in doing both HIFU and Volnewmer?

Yes, there is.
In fact, when sagging spans multiple layers, it makes sense to approach different depths with different methods.

HIFU for the deep layers.
Volnewmer for the dermis through subcutaneous tissue.
This is how the roles can be divided.

Of course, not everyone needs both.

→ For mild sagging in your 20s–30s, RF alone may be enough.
→ If noticeable deep drooping is the main concern, HIFU may be better.
→ If both the skin surface and deeper layers are a concern, combining the two makes sense.
We decide based on each person’s individual condition.


“How Is It Different from Thermage?”

If you’ve been researching Volnewmer, you may also be familiar with Thermage.
Both use monopolar RF in the 6.78MHz band, but they differ in device design, cooling method, tip structure, and delivery technique.

Volnewmer’s distinguishing features include:

  • Continuous water-cooled cooling
  • Hidden Edge structure
  • Automatic impedance measurement
  • Multiple tip sizes
  • Vibration function

— combining these to deliver heat effectively while also prioritizing comfort during treatment.

Clinical trials comparing Volnewmer with existing monopolar RF devices are currently underway. It’s a relatively new option within the mature field of monopolar RF, built around ease of use and comfort.

That option is Volnewmer.


Another Advantage: It Can Also Treat the Eye Area

One surprisingly difficult area to treat for facial sagging is around the eyes.

  • Heaviness in the upper eyelid
  • Looseness under the eyes
  • Fine lines at the outer corners of the eyes

Even if these concerns bother you, it’s an area where strong energy can’t easily be used.
Volnewmer has a dedicated tip for smaller areas, allowing it to treat around the eyes as well.
Rather than treating the face and eye area as entirely separate procedures, being able to refine them together as a single, cohesive impression is another advantage.


How Many Shots Do You Need?

At our clinic, we currently offer:

✔︎ Jawline: 200 shots
✔︎ Full face + under the chin: 300 shots
✔︎ Full face + under the chin: 400 shots
✔︎ Full face + under the chin: 500 shots

— so you can choose based on your treatment area and goals.
That said, more shots doesn’t necessarily mean better results.

What matters most is delivering enough heat to the areas that need it, based on:

  • Face size
  • Fat volume
  • Skin thickness
  • Location of sagging
  • The specific area you most want to improve

What matters most is delivering enough heat to the areas that need it.
Even with the same 400 shots, the approach differs depending on whether the energy is distributed evenly across the whole face or concentrated on the lower face.
That’s why it’s important to look beyond shot count alone and also consider how the treatment is delivered.


Can One Session Make a Difference? How Many Do You Need?

Volnewmer is a treatment that can generally be received even as a single session.

Immediately after treatment,
“It feels a bit tighter.”
“My jawline feels lighter.”
is how some people describe it.

But Volnewmer’s real appeal isn’t limited to immediate results. In tissue that has received RF heat stimulation, collagen remodeling continues to progress over time.
That’s why the general approach to RF treatment is to observe changes over several weeks to two or three months.

Rather than “treated today, finished tomorrow,” it’s a treatment where the heat delivered today continues to shape your skin going forward.


Also Suited for Those Who Can’t Take Downtime

Volnewmer is not a treatment that involves needles or breaking the skin’s surface.
After treatment, you may experience:

  • Mild redness
  • A warm, flushed feeling
  • Mild swelling

— but these are usually temporary.
You can apply makeup right after the treatment.

Work.
Dinner plans.
Other commitments.
You can get treated without having to significantly change any of them. For busy people, this is a major advantage.
It’s well suited for anyone who wants to look better without putting their life on hold for aesthetic treatment.


Who Is Volnewmer Especially Suited For?

This treatment is especially recommended for those who:

  • Notice their jawline becoming less defined
  • Are bothered by puffiness around the mouth
  • Feel their cheeks have started to sag a little
  • Notice their nasolabial folds becoming more prominent
  • Are concerned about a double chin
  • You also want more skin firmness
  • Are bothered by fine lines
  • Are sensitive to the discomfort of HIFU
  • Aren’t ready yet for a thread lift
  • Can’t easily take downtime
  • Want a natural result without losing too much fat
  • Prefer a natural change over an obviously “done” look

This is especially true for anyone thinking, “I don’t want a dramatic change, but I’d like to get a little closer to how my contour looked five years ago.”
We believe Volnewmer pairs extremely well with that kind of goal.


Volnewmer Is Not a “Carve-Away” Face-Slimming Treatment

When you hear “face-slimming treatment,”
reducing fat
and making the face narrower
tend to be all that come to mind.

But for an adult face, preserving volume is also a form of beauty.

The roundness of the cheeks.
The temples.
The three-dimensional shape of the mid-face.
If you lose too much of this necessary volume, your face may become smaller but won’t necessarily look more youthful.
That’s why, at our clinic, rather than simply aiming for “smaller at any cost,” we value preserving the volume you need while addressing unnecessary looseness.
This is also key to getting the most out of what Volnewmer has to offer.

The Goal Shifts Slightly in Your 30s, 40s, and 50s

In Your 30s

A stage where significant sagging hasn’t appeared yet, but you start to notice “my contour looks a little different lately.”
This is when preventive sagging care — maintaining skin firmness and jawline definition — becomes a worthwhile option.

In Your 40s

Multiple changes — around the mouth, nasolabial folds, jawline, and more — start to overlap.
This is the age range where Volnewmer’s strength in “firming as a connected surface” tends to be most noticeable.

In Your 50s and Beyond

Changes become more significant, involving not just the skin but also fat and bone structure.
For this reason, we also consider combining Volnewmer with options such as:

  • HIFU
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Injectable treatments
  • Skin-conditioning treatments

— rather than relying on Volnewmer alone.

What matters isn’t age itself, but identifying which layer is actually changing.


Not Just for Treating Sagging After It Happens

Volnewmer isn’t only for treating significant sagging after it has already appeared.
In fact, starting from the stage of “hmm, has my contour changed a little?” makes it easier to build gradual, natural change over time.

Aesthetic medicine is shifting from the idea of “restoring what has already dropped significantly, all at once” toward “gradually maintaining things before they change significantly.”

Just as you might maintain your skin a few times a year, you can also maintain your contour on a regular basis.

Volnewmer is an easy treatment to incorporate into this kind of ongoing, grown-up approach to skin care.


In Summary: Volnewmer’s Strength Is “Just the Right Amount of Change”

Volnewmer offers:

  • 6.78MHz monopolar RF
  • Heat delivery to the dermis and subcutaneous tissue
  • Collagen remodeling
  • Jawline tightening
  • A targeted approach to puffiness around the mouth
  • Improvement in firmness and fine lines
  • Treatment around the eyes
  • A continuous water-cooling system
  • A Hidden Edge tip
  • Automatic impedance measurement
  • Relatively little pain
  • Minimal downtime

— among many other benefits.

But the main reason our clinic recommends Volnewmer isn’t just its specifications.
It’s that it makes it easy to refine the whole face “without overdoing it.”

Not removing too much fat.
Not lifting too aggressively.
Not changing you into someone else.
Just gently refining the jawline, easing the area around the mouth, and restoring firmness to the skin.

When you look in the mirror,
rather than thinking “Wow, I’ve changed!”
it’s more about feeling “I don’t know why, but I look good lately.”

We believe that natural quality is exactly what makes Volnewmer so good. In aesthetic medicine, stronger isn’t always better, and more isn’t always better either. What matters is delivering just the right amount, to just the right areas, for each individual face.

At our clinic, we design each treatment by carefully considering facial volume, skin thickness, the jawline, the cheeks, and the area around the mouth.

Throughout October, we’re running a Volnewmer campaign.

“HIFU feels a little intimidating.”
“I’m not ready for a thread lift yet.”
“But I’d like to start refining my contour soon.”

This is exactly the treatment we’d like those people to learn about.
This autumn, rather than making a dramatic change, gently refine the contour that’s authentically you, right now.

Why not consider starting your sagging care journey with Volnewmer?

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