Skin tightening · RF microneedling · Peoria, AZ

EXION Skin Tightening in Peoria, AZ for Loose, Crepey Skin on the Face and Body

Medically reviewed by Melynda Fenn, FNP-C · Updated October 2026

A jawline that isn’t as sharp as it was? A neck that’s turning crepey? Skin on your belly or arms that stayed loose after the weight came off? EXION uses gentle radiofrequency heat and targeted ultrasound to help your skin build more of its own collagen and hyaluronic acid, so it looks firmer and smoother over time, with no surgery.

Start with a free consultation at our Peoria clinic. Feel EXION on your skin, ask anything you want, and get your plan and exact price before you decide.

Losing weight with us? See how EXION fits after weight loss. Want lift as well as firmness? Compare it with EMFACE.

Provider gliding the EXION Face applicator along a patient’s temple during a treatment at AZ Vitality and Wellness in Peoria, AZ

A real EXION Face session in our Peoria treatment room. Watch the video →

EXION at a Glance

Helps with

Loose or crepey skin, fine lines, texture and pores

Areas

Face, neck, belly, arms, thighs and buttocks

Needles

None for Face and Body. Fractional RF uses tiny ones.

Typical plan

About 4 sessions, 1 to 2 weeks apart

Downtime

None for Face and Body. A few days for Fractional RF.

Cost

Depends on the area and plan. Free consult.

Sound familiar?

The Skin Changes That Creep Up on You

Skin rarely changes overnight. Collagen slowly drops with age, sun and big swings in weight, and one day the mirror shows something new. Here’s what people usually tell us at their first visit.

A Softer Jawline and Early Jowls

The edge of your jaw isn’t as crisp as it used to be, and the skin along it has started to soften and fold.

A Crepey, Loose Neck

Thin, crinkly skin on the neck that shows up in photos and doesn’t respond to creams anymore.

Fine Lines Around Your Eyes and Mouth

Lines that stay put after you stop smiling, and skin that looks thinner and drier than it feels.

Rough Texture, Pores and Old Acne Marks

Uneven texture and enlarged pores that makeup sits on top of instead of smoothing over. Shallow acne marks often belong here too.

Loose Skin on Your Belly

Skin that stayed soft and loose after pregnancy or weight loss, even though you’ve done the work.

Crepey Arms, Knees and Thighs

The skin on your upper arms, above your knees or on your inner thighs looks crinkled and loose.

When surgery is the better answer: large folds of hanging skin, deep sagging, or a lot of extra skin after major weight loss usually need a surgeon, not a device. We’ll tell you honestly at your consultation if that’s you.

Your options

One Device, Three Ways to Treat Your Skin

EXION is made by BTL, the company behind EMSCULPT NEO and EMFACE. It has three applicators, and your provider picks the one that fits your skin and the area you want to treat.

EXION Face applicator with its screen showing skin temperature and session time

No needles · Face and neck

EXION Face

Radiofrequency warms the deeper layers of your skin while targeted ultrasound is aimed at the layer that makes hyaluronic acid, your skin’s built-in moisture. The applicator glides over your face and neck like a warm massage.

Best for: Fine lines, early jowls, a crepey neck, dull or dry-looking skin

Plan: About 4 sessions, 1 to 2 weeks apart

Downtime: None. Maybe mild redness for a short while.

EXION Fractional RF microneedling applicator with its round screen showing needle depth

RF microneedling · Face and neck

EXION Fractional RF

A grid of tiny needles delivers radiofrequency heat just under the surface. Your provider sets the depth, from 0.5 to 4 mm, for each area. The tiny, controlled heat points prompt your skin to repair and rebuild.

Best for: Texture, enlarged pores, fine lines and crepey skin

Plan: 3 to 6 sessions, 1 to 6 weeks apart

Downtime: Redness and small grid marks for a few days

EXION Body applicator with a wide rounded head for larger areas like the belly and thighs

No needles · Body

EXION Body

The same heat and targeted ultrasound as EXION Face, through a larger applicator made for bigger areas. It firms loose or crepey skin on the belly, upper arms, thighs and buttocks.

Best for: Mild to moderate loose skin after pregnancy or weight loss

Plan: About 4 sessions, 1 to 2 weeks apart

Downtime: None

Not sure which one you need? That’s what the free consultation is for. Many people start with EXION Face and add Fractional RF for texture.

How it works

What Is EXION, and How Does It Work?

Your skin stays firm and plump thanks to three things it makes on its own: collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. All three drop with age, sun and big changes in weight. EXION uses controlled warmth to nudge your skin into making more of them.

Gentle, Even Heat

Radiofrequency warms the deeper skin to about 40 to 45°C (104 to 113°F). Warmth in that range prompts the cells that build collagen to get to work over the following weeks.

Targeted Ultrasound

EXION Face and Body add ultrasound aimed at the layer where hyaluronic acid is made. That pairing is what sets EXION apart from radiofrequency-only devices.

Constant Temperature Checks

The applicator reads your skin temperature throughout the session and adjusts the energy to keep it in range. You’ll see the number on its screen.

The BTL EXION system with its touchscreen and the Face, Body and Fractional RF applicators in their holders

The EXION system at our Peoria clinic, with its three applicators.

What the Research Shows, and What It Doesn’t

In a 2025 study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, adults aged 51 to 64 had four EXION Face sessions. Skin samples showed more hyaluronic acid at one and three months, wrinkle scores improved, and the researchers reported no adverse effects. People also rated it as less uncomfortable than radiofrequency alone.

An earlier animal study saw the same pattern: radiofrequency plus targeted ultrasound raised hyaluronic acid, while radiofrequency with standard ultrasound didn’t. The honest part: these studies are small (seven people in the human study) and were funded by BTL, which makes EXION. They’re encouraging, not the final word, and no study has measured yet how long results last.

Sources: Goldberg DJ et al., J Cosmet Dermatol 2025;24(4):e70159. Duncan DI et al., Aesthet Surg J Open Forum 2024;6:ojae005.

Skin after weight loss

Losing Weight? Plan for Your Skin, Too

When weight comes off, especially quickly on a GLP-1 program, skin doesn’t always shrink back at the same pace. Your face can look a little hollower, and your neck, belly and arms can feel looser than you expected.

It’s one of the most common questions our medical weight loss patients ask, and it’s easier to plan for early than to fix later.

Where EXION Fits

For mild to moderate loose or crepey skin on the face, neck, belly or arms, EXION is a no-downtime way to firm things up. Many people start near the end of their program or once their weight has settled.

Where It Doesn’t

Large folds of hanging skin after major weight loss need a surgeon. We’ll tell you honestly if that’s where you are.

Build the Muscle Underneath

Weight loss can take some muscle with it. EMSCULPT NEO builds muscle under the skin, and many patients pair the two.

Straight talk

What EXION Can and Can’t Do

What EXION Can Do

  • Gradually firm and smooth loose or crepey skin
  • Soften fine lines and improve texture and pores
  • Treat the face, neck and body without surgery
  • Fit around your day, with no downtime for Face and Body

What EXION Can’t Do

  • Replace a facelift or tummy tuck for heavy sagging
  • Remove fat. That’s EMSCULPT NEO or medical weight loss.
  • Show the full result overnight. Skin rebuilds over months.
  • Stop the clock. Your skin keeps aging, so plan on upkeep.

Who it’s for

Is EXION Right for You?

Often a Good Fit If You Have

  • Early to moderate loose or crepey skin
  • Fine lines, rough texture or enlarged pores
  • You want results without surgery or much downtime
  • You’re near the end of, or done with, a weight loss program
  • You’re fine with gradual, natural-looking change

Talk to Us First If You

  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Have a pacemaker, defibrillator or other implanted electronic device
  • Have an active infection, cold sore, open wound or rash in the area
  • Have cancer or are in cancer treatment
  • Have metal implants in the treatment area
  • Had filler, threads or another procedure in the area recently
  • Take blood thinners, used isotretinoin in the past 6 months, or scar easily (keloids), for Fractional RF

Not Sure Where to Start?

You don’t need to know which applicator you need. Tell us what bothers you when you look in the mirror, and your provider will check your health history and suggest a plan, whether that’s EXION, EMFACE, something else, or nothing at all.

Book a free consultation →

EXION vs. EMFACE vs. Morpheus8 →

Inside our clinic

See EXION Face in Our Peoria Treatment Room

This is a real session at our clinic. The applicator glides along the skin while the screen tracks temperature and time. No needles, no numbing, and nothing to recover from afterward.

Curious how it would feel on your skin? Your free consultation includes a short demo. Book it here →

Cost

How Much Does EXION Cost in Peoria?

EXION pricing depends on which treatment you need, how many areas and how many sessions, so we don’t post a single price online. You’ll get your exact price at your free consultation, before you commit to anything.

What changes the price

  • Which treatment: EXION Face, Fractional RF or Body
  • Number of areas: the face alone is priced differently than face and neck, or belly and arms
  • Number of sessions: most plans are a series of 3 to 6
  • Packages: a series is priced as a package, and EXION is often combined with EMFACE or EMSCULPT NEO

We don’t bill insurance for EXION, since it’s a cosmetic treatment, and HSA and FSA plans usually don’t cover cosmetic care. Cherry payment plans let eligible patients split the cost into monthly payments.

Free · Demo included · No obligation

What Your Free Consultation Includes

  • A look at your skin and the areas that bother you
  • A review of your health history and medications
  • Which applicator fits, and how many sessions
  • A short demo of EXION Face on your skin
  • Your exact price, package and Cherry payment plan options
  • No obligation to book, and no pressure to decide that day

or call or text 602-540-3547

Your first visit

What Happens at Your Free Consultation

Plan on about 40 minutes. It’s private, nobody rushes you, and there’s no question we haven’t heard.

Book online, or call or text

Pick a time online under Body Contouring, or call or text 602-540-3547.

Tell us what bothers you

Your jawline, neck, texture, belly or arms. Point to it, and tell us what you’ve tried.

Health history check

Medications, implants, pregnancy and any recent procedures, so we know EXION is safe for you.

Feel it

A short EXION Face demo, so you know exactly what the warmth feels like.

Get your plan and price

Which applicator, how many sessions and your exact price. Book today or take it home and think it over.

Good Questions to Ask at Your Consult

  • Which applicator is right for my skin?
  • How many sessions, and how far apart?
  • When should I expect to see a change?
  • Would EMFACE or EMSCULPT NEO help more?
  • What does upkeep look like after my series?
  • Is my loose skin something surgery would fix better?

Treatment day

What Does an EXION Session Feel Like?

10 to 30 minutes

EXION Face

We cleanse your skin and apply a thin gel. The applicator glides over the area in slow passes while its screen shows your skin temperature. Most people describe it as a warm massage. You can go straight back to your day.

Allow extra time for numbing

EXION Fractional RF

Numbing cream goes on first. The applicator presses a grid of tiny needles into the skin in quick passes, and you’ll feel warmth and pressure. Expect redness, mild swelling and small grid marks for a few days. Gentle skincare and sunscreen while it settles.

Depends on the area

EXION Body

Like EXION Face, on a larger area such as the belly, upper arms, thighs or buttocks. You’ll feel steady warmth and the applicator moving. Wear something comfortable; there’s no downtime.

Your plan

How Many EXION Sessions Will You Need?

These are BTL’s standard protocols. Your provider adjusts them for your skin and the area.

Typical EXION treatment plans by applicator
Treatment Typical plan Spacing Session length
EXION Face About 4 sessions 1 to 2 weeks apart 10 to 30 minutes
EXION Body About 4 sessions 1 to 2 weeks apart 10 to 30 minutes per area
EXION Fractional RF 3 to 6 sessions 1 to 6 weeks apart Varies, plus numbing time

When Will You See a Difference?

Some people notice smoother, more hydrated-looking skin within a few weeks. Firmness builds gradually, and the full result shows about 3 months after your last session, because that’s how long new collagen takes to form.

How Long Do Results Last?

No study has measured that yet. The collagen your skin builds is your own, but aging doesn’t stop, so most people plan maintenance sessions. Your provider will suggest a schedule after your series.

Side by side

EXION vs. EMFACE vs. Morpheus8

People often ask how EXION compares with EMFACE, which we also offer, and with Morpheus8, which they’ve seen online. Here’s the short version.

EXION Face, EXION Fractional RF, EMFACE and Morpheus8 compared
Question EXION Face EXION Fractional RF EMFACE Morpheus8
How it works Radiofrequency heat plus targeted ultrasound Radiofrequency heat through tiny needles Radiofrequency heat plus facial muscle stimulation Radiofrequency heat through tiny needles (made by InMode)
Needles No Yes, after numbing No Yes, after numbing
Best for Fine lines, crepey neck, early laxity, dry-looking skin Texture, pores, lines and crepey skin Lifting and toning the cheeks, brows and jawline Texture, lines and laxity
Downtime None A few days of redness None Usually a few days
At our clinic Yes Yes Yes Not offered

EXION works on the skin itself. EMFACE also works the muscles underneath, so some people do both. Read more about EMFACE in Peoria, or see all of our BTL treatments.

Your providers

The Nurse Practitioners Behind Your Plan

Melynda Fenn, FNP-C, and Kenra Johnson, FNP-C, are board-certified family nurse practitioners. They review your health history, decide whether EXION fits your skin and goals, and oversee your treatment plan from the first session to upkeep.

Meet the whole team →

Melynda Fenn, FNP-C, founder and medical director of AZ Vitality and Wellness

Melynda Fenn

FNP-C · Founder and Medical Director

Kenra Johnson, FNP-C, nurse practitioner at AZ Vitality and Wellness

Kenra Johnson

FNP-C · Nurse Practitioner

Visit us

Skin Tightening Near Peoria, Glendale, Surprise and the West Valley

Our clinic is in North Peoria at 83rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road, with free parking right outside. Patients come from across the West Valley. Arrowhead is about 11 minutes away, Norterra and Vistancia about 14, Sun City West about 16 and Surprise about 21.

Your free consultation takes about 40 minutes, and most EXION Face sessions take 10 to 30.

Reception desk at AZ Vitality and Wellness in Peoria, where EXION consultations check in

AZ Vitality and Wellness

7984 W Happy Valley Rd., Suite 115
Peoria, AZ 85383

Hours

Tue to Fri 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sun and Mon closed

Call or text 602-540-3547

Directions and parking →

FAQ

EXION FAQs

How much does EXION cost in Peoria?

It depends on whether you need EXION Face, Fractional RF or Body, how many areas you treat and how many sessions your plan includes, so we don’t list one price online. Your consultation at AZ Vitality and Wellness in Peoria is free, includes a short demo, and ends with your exact price before you commit. Cherry payment plans are available for eligible patients.

EXION is a skin treatment system made by BTL. It uses radiofrequency to gently heat the deeper layers of your skin and, on the Face and Body applicators, targeted ultrasound, to prompt your skin to make more of its own collagen and hyaluronic acid. A third applicator, Fractional RF, delivers the heat through tiny needles (RF microneedling) for texture and fine lines.

Small studies funded by BTL, the maker, found more hyaluronic acid in treated skin and better wrinkle scores one to three months after a series of EXION Face sessions. Results are gradual, vary from person to person, and are best on mild to moderate changes. Your provider will tell you at your consultation whether EXION is likely to help your skin.

Most people need about 4 sessions of EXION Face or Body, spaced 1 to 2 weeks apart. Fractional RF usually takes 3 to 6 sessions, 1 to 6 weeks apart. Your provider sets your plan at your free consultation.

Most EXION Face and Body sessions take 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the area. Fractional RF takes longer because numbing cream goes on first.

Some people notice smoother, more hydrated-looking skin within a few weeks. Firmness builds gradually, with the full result about 3 months after your last session, as your skin makes new collagen.

No study has measured that yet. The collagen your skin builds is your own, but aging continues, so most people plan maintenance sessions. Your provider will suggest a schedule that fits your skin.

EXION Face and Body feel like a warm massage, and most people find them comfortable. Fractional RF uses tiny needles, so we apply numbing cream first; you’ll feel warmth and pressure during the passes.

EXION Face and Body have no downtime; some people see mild redness or warmth that fades quickly. After Fractional RF, expect redness, mild swelling and small grid marks for a few days. Your provider will go over aftercare, including sunscreen.

EXION Face and EXION Body don’t use needles. EXION Fractional RF does: it’s an RF microneedling treatment, and your provider sets the needle depth for each area.

EXION Fractional RF and Morpheus8 are both RF microneedling, using tiny needles to deliver heat under the skin. EXION is made by BTL and also has needle-free Face and Body applicators that add targeted ultrasound. Morpheus8 is made by InMode. We offer EXION, not Morpheus8.

EXION works on the skin itself, firming and smoothing it with heat and ultrasound. EMFACE pairs radiofrequency with facial muscle stimulation to lift and tone the muscles underneath. Some people do both; your provider will tell you which fits your goals. See our EMFACE page.

Yes, for mild to moderate loose or crepey skin on the face, neck, belly and arms, including after a GLP-1 weight loss program. Large folds of hanging skin usually need surgery, and we’ll tell you honestly at your consultation if that’s the case.

We use EXION to firm and smooth skin, not to remove fat. If stubborn fat is your goal, EMSCULPT NEO or our medical weight loss program is the better fit, and your provider can combine either one with EXION.

EXION isn’t right if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, have a pacemaker, defibrillator or other implanted electronic device, have an active infection, cold sore, open wound or rash in the area, or have cancer or are in cancer treatment. Metal implants in the area, recent filler or other procedures, blood thinners, isotretinoin in the past 6 months, or a history of keloid scarring also need a conversation with your provider first.

Yes. Your free consultation includes a short demo of EXION Face, so you can feel the warmth before you decide. There’s no obligation to book.

No. EXION is a cosmetic treatment, so we don’t bill insurance for it, and HSA and FSA plans usually don’t cover cosmetic care. Cherry payment plans let eligible patients pay over time.

AZ Vitality and Wellness offers EXION at 7984 W Happy Valley Rd., Suite 115, Peoria, AZ 85383, near 83rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road, with free parking. Patients come from Glendale, Surprise, Sun City West and across the West Valley. Call or text 602-540-3547 or book a free consultation online.

Read more: All of our BTL treatments → · EMFACE in Peoria →

This page is for general education and isn’t a substitute for medical advice. EXION isn’t right for everyone, and results vary from person to person. Your provider will recommend a plan based on your skin, goals and health history.

Feel EXION Before You Decide

Book your free consultation, feel the warmth of EXION Face on your skin, and leave with a plan and your exact price, with no obligation. 7984 W Happy Valley Rd., Suite 115, Peoria, AZ 85383.

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