Mayfair Clinic Becomes One of the First in the UK to Offer XERF Skin Tightening
A recently FDA-cleared skin-tightening technology that has been generating attention across the aesthetics industry is now available in central London, with a Mayfair clinic saying it is one of the first in the city to offer it under surgeon-led care.
XERF is a non-invasive radiofrequency device that delivers dual-frequency energy beneath the skin’s surface, reaching the deep dermis and the SMAS layer, the same structural layer addressed during a surgical facelift, without cutting, needles or anaesthetic. Developed out of Korean skincare technology, the device uses built-in cryogen cooling to keep the skin’s surface comfortable throughout treatment.
Why It’s Being Watched Closely
“What makes it interesting is the depth it reaches without any downtime,” says Dr Hasaneen Al Janabi, the GMC-registered surgeon offering XERF laser treatment in Mayfair. “Most non-invasive tightening devices work on the surface layers of skin. XERF is designed to reach the structural layer underneath, which is a meaningful difference in how the results tend to look and last.”
Al Janabi says the clinic is using the authentic FDA-cleared XERF system rather than a lower-grade alternative, and describes the practice as the first in London to offer it under surgeon-led supervision.
How It Compares To Other Non-Surgical Lifting Technology
XERF enters a market that already includes established energy-based devices such as HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) and older radiofrequency systems, both widely used across London clinics for non-surgical skin tightening. The distinction clinics are drawing with XERF is in its dual-frequency delivery, which is designed to treat both the superficial and deep layers of tissue in a single pass, rather than requiring separate devices or settings for each depth.
ALSO READ: How Long Should You Leave Steri-Strips On? A Complete Guide
“Patients often ask how this differs from treatments they’ve already tried,” Al Janabi says. “The honest answer is that a lot of energy-based devices work well on the surface, but very few are engineered to reach the SMAS layer without surgery or downtime. That’s really the gap this technology is aiming to close.”
The device’s origins are notable too. XERF was developed in South Korea, a market widely regarded as setting the pace for non-surgical aesthetic technology, before receiving regulatory clearance for use in the United States and now the UK.
Who The Treatment Is Aimed At
Clinics offering XERF typically position it for patients in their late thirties through fifties who are noticing early jawline and neck laxity but aren’t yet considering surgery, as well as younger patients seeking a preventative treatment before more visible sagging develops. It’s also being used as a maintenance treatment for patients who’ve previously had a surgical facelift and want to extend those results non-surgically.
What The Treatment Involves
Sessions run 45 to 90 minutes without numbing cream, using integrated cooling to manage comfort. There is no cutting and no needles, and patients can resume normal activity immediately, a contrast to more invasive lifting procedures requiring days or weeks of recovery. Results continue to develop for up to six months as new collagen matures, typically lasting 12 to 24 months.
Availability In London
Dr Hass Clinic, based on Hill Street in Mayfair, has added XERF to its range of non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments under Dr Hasaneen Al Janabi. As with any energy-based device, the clinic recommends an in-person consultation to assess suitability before treatment. Given the device’s recent arrival in the UK market, availability among London clinics currently remains limited, and industry observers expect wider rollout to follow as more clinics complete the required training.
FAQs
Q1. Is It Painful?
Most patients describe a warming sensation rather than pain, managed throughout by the device’s built-in cooling system. No local anaesthetic or numbing cream is required for most areas.
Q2. How Soon Are Results Visible?
Some tightening is noticeable within the first few weeks, but the fuller effect builds gradually over three to six months as new collagen forms, a slower but longer-lasting trajectory than treatments that rely on temporary swelling for an immediate look.
Q3. Is It Suitable For All Skin Types?
As a heat-based rather than light-based technology, XERF is generally considered suitable across a broad range of skin tones, unlike some laser treatments that carry higher risk for darker skin. A consultation is still required to confirm suitability on an individual basis.
Disclaimer: This article is published strictly for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or commercial promotion of any aesthetic procedure or medical provider. The content is not intended to substitute for professional clinical judgment. Readers must independently verify all details and seek advice from a qualified medical professional before undergoing any treatment.
