A treatment room at J'adoreBODY CONTOURING & SLIMMING
Lax abdominal skin after pregnancy or weight loss, "bat wings" on the arms, a sagging facial contour, soft knees, cellulite that won't budge despite training — these are areas where diet and exercise alone stop being enough. The problem is no longer just fat tissue — it's skin quality and firmness.
Accent (Alma Accent Reform) is a radiofrequency (RF) treatment. Controlled heat reaches deep into the dermis, where it contracts existing collagen fibres (a firming effect visible fairly quickly) and stimulates cells to produce new collagen (an effect that builds over weeks). This isn't liposuction, and it won't give you "minus 10 cm in one session" — it's support for contouring and firming, and it works best as a series alongside an active lifestyle. At J'adore Instytut, the treatment is performed by an experienced cosmetologist. Below you'll find everything worth knowing before your first visit.
series of 3–5 (face) or 4–6 (body), spaced 2–4 weeks apart
How it works
Accent is a device that uses radiofrequency (RF). In short: the applicator generates controlled, deep heat within the tissue. The skin isn't heated from the outside like a heating pad — the tissue itself heats up from within, in the dermis, right where the collagen sits.
This heat works in two ways. First, existing collagen fibres contract immediately — this is what produces the tightening sensation and the subtle lift visible after the first few sessions. Second — and more importantly — the heat stimulates fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin. This second process, called neocollagenesis, takes weeks. That's why the firming effect doesn't appear instantly — it builds up after the series.
Accent (referred to as "Accent XL" in older J'adore materials) works on the dermis. In body mode, it also helps reduce the volume of localised tissue build-up and improve the appearance of cellulite. This is a needle-free treatment — the applicator glides over gel-covered skin without breaking the surface.
Ideal for
The female zone and the male zone
For women, the most common reason is lax skin after pregnancy or weight loss, along with cellulite. Stretched skin (on the abdomen, thighs, knees) loses firmness, and weight loss alone doesn't reverse that. This is classic Accent for women — firming and contouring wherever the issue is skin quality, not just fat.
The areas we support
Men most often come in for circumference reduction and firming of the sides and abdomen — especially after significant weight loss, or when a "muffin top" persists despite training. The second reason is recovery and skin firmness after sport and after a major change in body mass. This is Accent for men — no downtime, no visible signs, straight back to work.
The areas we support
Fun fact: the radio waves that firm the skin belong to the same family as those used in radio broadcasting or microwave ovens — the difference lies in how and where the energy is delivered. In cosmetology, the goal is simple: deliver controlled heat to the collagen-rich layer and "hold" it there, without overheating the surface of the skin.
Safety
With RF treatments for the body and face, results and safety depend on a few things worth asking about at any salon:
Accent is performed by an experienced cosmetologist, who assesses skin condition, selects the area, intensity and number of sessions, and rules out contraindications (including pacemakers, nearby metal implants, and pregnancy).
Thin facial skin and thicker abdominal skin need different settings. A single "one-size-fits-all programme" is a warning sign.
RF supports contouring and firming — it doesn't replace liposuction or diet. A reputable salon talks about a series and realistic results, not "minus 10 cm after one session".
Warning sign: "minus 10 cm in one session" and a package sold without a consultation · Promises of dramatic centimetre loss after a single session, or a very cheap "instant" package offered without a prior consultation and screening for contraindications (pacemaker, metal implants, pregnancy), are the most common warning signs. RF works gradually and as a series. You have the right to ask who performs the treatment, how parameters are chosen, and how many sessions you realistically need. A good salon will answer without hesitation.
Contraindications
Some contraindications are permanent, others temporary — in that case, we simply postpone the treatment until the situation passes. We'll go through the full list individually during your consultation.
This isn't the full list — we'll discuss your medical history, medications, implanted devices and previous treatments individually during your consultation before your first visit.
The visit
Consultation with a cosmetologist
the cosmetologist assesses skin condition and firmness, determines the treatment areas, discusses expectations, and rules out contraindications (pacemaker, nearby metal implants, pregnancy and others).
Skin preparation
cleansing and applying gel or a conductive medium so the applicator glides smoothly.
Applicator work
the cosmetologist moves the head over your skin in circular motions. You'll feel a pleasant, gradually building warmth, controlled throughout. It's never hot or painful.
Finishing touches and guidance
no bandages, usually no visible marks. Mild redness fades within a few hours. You return to your day right away.
Further sessions in the series
spaced 2–4 weeks apart, for the planned number of treatments.
What to expect
Most importantly: you won't see the full result after the first session. The tightening from contracted collagen is noticeable fairly quickly, but true firming builds over weeks, as your skin produces new collagen. It's a process, not a one-off switch.
Some clients ask after the first session, "why isn't my abdomen flat yet?" I explain that RF isn't liposuction — we stimulate the skin to rebuild, and collagen forms over weeks. We assess the best results a few weeks after the whole series, not after one visit.
Portfolio
A record of the work in our salons — the place where we publish treatment frames and, after photo sessions, results.
A record of results — in preparation. We publish photographs of our clients only with their consent.
Results usually last 12–18 months, provided you maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. Weight gain or rapid weight loss can shorten this — that's why maintenance sessions from time to time help sustain the result.
Accent and your lifestyle
After RF, the skin is warm and stimulated for regeneration — for the first 24 hours, we avoid extra intense heat and irritants. The principle is simple: let the skin quietly "finish" its work, and throughout the whole series, support the effect with hydration and movement.
Physical activity supports the contouring effect — it's RF's best ally. Just skip very intense exercise that same day if your skin is still red; from the next day, there are no restrictions.
The skin is already warm from the treatment — additional intense heat (sauna, hammam, very hot baths) should wait 1–2 days, to avoid increasing redness.
Avoid fresh tanning and intense sun exposure right before and after the treatment. Use SPF 50+ on exposed areas (face, neck).
Chlorinated water can irritate warm skin — it's best to visit the pool the day after your treatment, once the redness has faded.
Good hydration and a light, balanced diet genuinely support the result — they aid drainage and recovery. Drinking water throughout the series matters.
Alcohol dilates blood vessels and promotes swelling — it's best to skip it on the day of treatment and the day after.
Accent (Alma Accent Reform)
Price list
Knees + ankles
30 min
Area, number of sessions and salon — we'll work out the price straight away.
Warsaw, Żelazna 59 · 299 zł
Prefer to call? Żelazna 573 569 431 · Mińska 732 228 806 · Karmelicka 732 228 846
Gift voucher
Buy a voucher for this treatment in the J'ADORE online boutique — an elegant gift, redeemable at the salon of your choice.
Voucher pricePLN 299
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See also
BODY CONTOURING & SLIMMINGHIFU (BTL HIPRO / Ultraformer)See treatment: HIFU (BTL HIPRO / Ultraformer)
BODY CONTOURING & SLIMMINGMaximus TriLipo (Pollogen)See treatment: Maximus TriLipo (Pollogen)
BODY CONTOURING & SLIMMINGEmtone (BTL)See treatment: Emtone (BTL)
BODY CONTOURING & SLIMMINGLPG endermology (Alliance)See treatment: LPG endermology (Alliance)
BODY CONTOURING & SLIMMINGDevice-based lymphatic drainageSee treatment: Device-based lymphatic drainage
BODY CONTOURING & SLIMMINGThuzzle GMVSee treatment: Thuzzle GMVThe result lasts12–18 months (with stable weight and maintenance sessions)J’adore Instytut
Please note. Accent (a radiofrequency, RF treatment) is a cosmetology device-based treatment with a care and contouring function. It is not a medical treatment and does not replace medical treatment, diet or physical activity. The above text is for information only and does not constitute medical advice. Indications, parameter selection and contraindications are determined by an experienced cosmetologist during an individual consultation.
