Lift, tighten,
and remodel — without the downtime.
The patient who isn't ready for surgery but wants visible improvement in skin tone, jawline definition and overall firmness. The Octave platform addresses this indication through three complementary modalities — non-ablative Er:Glass remodelling, ablative Er:YAG resurfacing for deeper texture work, and bipolar / monopolar RF for energy-based tightening at depth.
“I want my skin to look the way it did five years ago — but I can't do surgery and I can't take a week off.”
Mode-of-action,
explained simply.
Non-ablative dermal remodelling. The Er:Glass beam targets water in the dermis without disrupting the epidermis — driving collagen and elastin remodelling over 8–12 weeks with effectively no social downtime.
Ablative resurfacing for deeper texture, fine lines and pigmentary irregularity. Higher impact, longer recovery — reserved for patients prepared for 5–7 days of post-treatment downtime.
Bipolar radiofrequency drives controlled dermal heating for collagen contraction and remodelling. Surface-plane focus — useful for tone and firmness in the face, neck and décolletage.
Deeper-plane heating — penetrates further into the subcutis. Used for body-contouring tightening and post-volumetric-loss firming where bipolar alone is insufficient.
A treatment journey
that scales with the patient.
Each Power to Practice indication ships with a written, editable protocol — built around realistic patient outcomes and the operator workflow of an Australian aesthetic clinic.
- 01Consult, baseline imaging & expectation-setting
This indication has the highest variance in patient expectations. Set realistic outcome ranges using clinical photography under consistent lighting. Document the patient's specific concern in their words.
- 02Modality selection
Match modality to downtime tolerance and severity. Non-ablative Er:Glass for low-downtime patients. Ablative Er:YAG for the patient prepared to commit to recovery. RF for energy-based tightening as a stand-alone or combination protocol.
- 03Treatment series
Er:Glass: 4–6 sessions, 4 weeks apart. Er:YAG: 1–2 sessions with 6–8 weeks between. RF: 4–6 sessions, 2–3 weeks apart. Sessions can be layered into combination protocols where indicated.
- 04Maintenance & combination
Tone and firmness benefits compound when paired with the polynucleotide skin-quality protocol. Pair with MonaLisa PN 30 maintenance for the most defensible long-term clinical outcome.
Run this indication on the platforms we already support.
The numbers your finance person cares about.
Indicative figures based on Australian aesthetic clinic averages. Speak to our team for a tailored revenue and capex model for your specific patient base and treatment menu.
Common questions from clinics.
Which modality should I lead with for a new clinic?
Non-ablative Er:Glass and bipolar RF are the lowest-friction starting points — predictable patient experience, no downtime, quick chair times. Ablative Er:YAG should follow once your operators are confident with non-ablative protocols and your patient base trusts the clinic with deeper resurfacing work.
How does this compare to other tightening platforms (Ultherapy, Thermage)?
The Octave RF modalities cover the same clinical territory as standalone tightening platforms but at a meaningfully lower per-treatment cost basis — which translates to better margin and more competitive patient pricing. The Er:Glass and Er:YAG modalities add capability that Ultherapy/Thermage don't offer.
Can I combine ablative resurfacing with the polynucleotide protocol?
Yes — but with timing care. The standard recommendation is to complete the foundation PN 30 protocol first, allow 4 weeks recovery, then introduce ablative work. Avoid same-session combination until the patient's tolerance and downtime expectations are well-understood.
What's the contraindication list for ablative Er:YAG?
Active dermatosis or infection in the area, recent isotretinoin use (within 6 months), keloid history, immunosuppression, photosensitising medication, and Fitzpatrick V–VI without strict pre-treatment regime. Full contraindication list is in the Er:YAG operator SOP supplied at install.