{"procedure":{"id":"exion","name":"Exion","type":"individual","family":"Monopolar RF Microneedling","category":"Monopolar RF Microneedling","price":"high","pain":3,"downtime":2,"visible_in":1,"lasts":4,"summary":"RF and ultrasound skin renewal","explanation":"Exion is a multi-application treatment platform that can combine RF-based energy with targeted ultrasound or microneedling depending on the applicator. For face treatments, it is best positioned for skin quality, firmness, fine lines, and hydration-supportive dermal remodeling.","target":"skin quality, firmness, fine lines, hydration-supportive dermal remodeling","description":"Exion is a multi-application treatment platform that can combine RF-based energy with targeted ultrasound or microneedling depending on the applicator. For face treatments, it is best positioned for skin quality, firmness, fine lines, and hydration-supportive dermal remodeling.","detail":{"id":"exion","name":"Exion","price":{"basis":"1 session, full face","krw_max":null,"krw_min":null,"varies_by":"applicator / sessions"},"dosage":{"unit":"sessions","options":[],"unit_explainer":"Exion is usually priced per session and done as a short series; there is no shot count on most menus."},"header":{"one_liner":"RF combined with targeted ultrasound (or RF microneedling) to renew skin quality.","target_tags":["Fine lines","Firmness","Hydration","Texture","Pores"],"category_label":"LIFTING","technology_label":"RF + ultrasound"},"details":{"sessions":"Typically a series of ~3-4","aftercare":"Gentle skincare, sunscreen, avoid actives (retinoids/acids) for a few days after Fractional RF.","anesthesia":"None (Face); topical numbing (Fractional RF)","regulatory":"Marketed as FDA-cleared platform (clinic sources); Fractional RF applicator listed in FDA GUDID; HA-boost claim is manufacturer marketing; Korean MFDS status not verified","technology":"Monopolar RF + targeted ultrasound (Face); AI-impedance RF microneedling up to 8 mm (Fractional RF)","measurement":"Sessions","manufacturer":"BTL Industries (Czech Republic / USA)","repeat_interval":"Monthly during series; maintenance per clinic","technical_specs":"BTL: Face applicator combines targeted ultrasound + monopolar RF to stimulate fibroblasts; Fractional RF uses automated impedance and reaches up to 8 mm. Also EXION Clear RF (micro-ablation) and Body applicators.","before_treatment":"No makeup; disclose implants/pacemaker, isotretinoin use, active acne or infection.","safety_suitability":"Avoid with pacemaker/implanted electronics, metal implants in area, pregnancy, active infection, recent isotretinoin (for microneedling)."},"recovery":{"flying":"No restriction","makeup":"Same day (Face); after 24 h (Fractional RF)","alcohol":"Avoid on the day","exercise":"Next day","sauna_heat":"Avoid for 2-3 days","back_to_daily":"Immediately (Face); next day (Fractional RF)","common_side_effects":["Redness","Warmth","Mild swelling","Pinpoint marks (Fractional RF)"]},"quick_facts":{"pain":"Mild (Face) to moderate-high (Fractional RF)","downtime":"None (Face); 1-3 days redness (Fractional RF)","results_last":"Months; maintenance recommended","treatment_time":"20-30 min (face)","results_visible":"Gradual, about 1-3 months after the last session"},"alternatives":[{"name":"Morpheus8","catalog_id":"inmode_morpheus_8","consider_when":"You want established RF microneedling for texture and laxity."},{"name":"Potenza","catalog_id":"potenza","consider_when":"Pores, acne scars or redness are the focus."},{"name":"HA Skin Booster","catalog_id":"hyaluronic_acid_skin_booster","consider_when":"You want direct hydration by injection."}],"before_after":[],"how_it_works":{"steps":[{"body":"EXION Face (RF + targeted ultrasound, no needles) or EXION Fractional RF (AI-controlled RF microneedling).","title":"Choose applicator"},{"body":"Cleanse; numbing cream for the microneedling applicator.","title":"Prep"},{"body":"Face: monopolar RF heats while targeted ultrasound stimulates fibroblasts. Fractional RF: needles deliver RF to set depths.","title":"Deliver energy"},{"body":"Fibroblasts are stimulated; BTL claims increased natural hyaluronic acid plus collagen remodeling over weeks.","title":"Remodel"}],"how_delivered":"Monopolar RF + targeted ultrasound / RF microneedling","illustration_idea":"Dermis with fibroblasts lighting up under combined RF waves and ultrasound beams, producing HA droplets.","what_touches_skin":"Smooth RF/ultrasound applicator, or microneedle tip (Fractional RF)","what_it_feels_like":"Face: warm, comfortable. Fractional RF: prickling heat, eased by numbing."}}}}