High Frequency
High Frequency facial treatment at Sanger Avenue Medical Aesthetics in Waco, Texas
Clearer skin. Calmer inflammation. A gentle solution for acne-prone skin.
At Sanger Avenue Medical Aesthetics, high frequency treatment is one of our effective tools for supporting clearer and calmer skin (particularly for patients dealing with active acne, chronic breakouts, or the inflammation and congestion that makes acne-prone skin so difficult to manage.
High frequency uses a mild electrical current delivered through a glass electrode to generate ozone at the skin's surface. This produces an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect that targets acne-causing bacteria, reduces redness and swelling around active breakouts, and supports overall skin clarity. It's gentle, non-invasive, and completely comfortable with no downtime and no recovery.
It works particularly well as part of a comprehensive acne management plan, both as an addition to traditional facials and incorporated into more intensive acne-targeting services.
What High Frequency Treats
- Active acne and chronic breakouts
- Acne-causing bacteria on and beneath the skin surface
- Redness and inflammation around breakouts
- Congested and enlarged pores
- Oily and acne-prone skin
- Post-breakout redness and early healing support
- Overall skin clarity and health
High frequency is a non-invasive facial treatment that uses a mild electrical current delivered through a glass electrode to generate ozone at the skin's surface. The ozone produces an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect: targeting acne-causing bacteria, reducing redness around active breakouts, and supporting overall skin clarity. It has been used in professional skincare settings for decades and is one of the gentler and more accessible tools for managing acne-prone skin.
High frequency addresses acne through two primary mechanisms:
- The ozone generated by the electrical current has direct antibacterial properties, and it reduces the Proprionibacterium acnes bacteria responsible for inflammatory acne on and beneath the skin surface.
- The electrical stimulation increases local circulation, bringing more oxygen and nutrients to the skin and supporting faster healing of existing breakouts.
Together these effects reduce the severity of active acne and help prevent new breakouts from forming.
High frequency is one of the most comfortable treatments we offer. Most patients describe a gentle tingling or buzzing sensation on the skin (similar to a very mild static electricity feeling) along with a faint ozone scent. There is no heat, no discomfort, and no sensation that most patients would describe as unpleasant. The treatment is completely relaxing for most patients.
None. High frequency leaves no visible marks on the skin and requires no recovery. Some patients notice their skin looks slightly flushed immediately after treatment, and this is a normal response to the increased circulation and typically resolves within 30 minutes. You can apply makeup and return to all normal activities immediately.
For patients with active, ongoing acne, a series of weekly treatments produces the most consistent improvement and most patients begin to notice meaningful reduction in breakout frequency and severity after 4-6 sessions. Maintenance treatments spaced 2-4 weeks apart help sustain results. High frequency is most effective as part of a consistent, ongoing skincare plan rather than as a one-time treatment. Your provider will recommend a personalized schedule at your consultation.
High frequency is the gentlest acne treatment option in the practice. It's excellent for patients with mild to moderate acne who want a comfortable, no-downtime approach to ongoing management. The non-ablative acne facial with the Discovery PICO delivers more intensive photothermal treatment for inflammatory acne and is better suited for patients with more persistent or resistant breakouts. The Carbon Facial addresses oiliness, congestion, and enlarged pores through a different laser mechanism. For comprehensive acne management, high frequency works well as a regular maintenance treatment alongside other more intensive options depending on your acne severity and goals.
Yes, high frequency is one of our most popular facial add-ons. It integrates naturally into a Deep Cleansing Facial or Lunchtime Facial for patients with acne-prone skin, enhancing the clarity-focused results of the facial with its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Your provider will recommend whether it's appropriate as an add-on to your facial at your appointment.
High frequency is suitable for most patients with acne-prone, congested, or inflamed skin regardless of skin type. It's safe for sensitive skin and well-tolerated by patients who haven't responded well to more aggressive acne treatments. Patients who are pregnant or have epilepsy, active rosacea, or metal implants in the face are generally not candidates. Please let your provider know about any relevant medical history at your consultation.
High frequency is primarily an acne-focused treatment and works best as part of a comprehensive acne management plan. It pairs naturally with the non-ablative acne facial with the Discovery PICO for patients with active inflammatory acne, and the two treatments address bacterial reduction and inflammation through complementary mechanisms. The Carbon Facial is another effective pairing for patients dealing with both oiliness and active acne. Medical-grade skincare from SkinCeuticals (particularly their acne-targeting and clarifying lines) is essential for extending the results of in-office acne treatments between appointments. Once active acne is under control, SkinPen microneedling and EXO|E exosome treatments address the scarring and textural changes that often follow. Your provider will help build a complete acne management protocol at your consultation.
Ready to take control of breakouts with a gentle, effective approach? Book a consult with our estheticians at Sanger Avenue Medical Aesthetics in Waco.
