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Retica R1 in a beam of light: 144 raised electrodes, 1.5 MHz fractional RF, 90-day refund
Smiling woman using the R1: 15 minutes, no needles, no downtime
R1 head on the temple: fine lines, jowls, crepey neck, texture, tone, crow's feet
Jawline, neck, face: model using the R1 along her jaw
Unlimited sessions, one price: the R1 standing upright
$1,230 per clinic RF session, or the R1 at $249 once
In the box: R1, two spare heads, conductive gel, USB-C cable and the Retica box
Two women holding the R1: up to a year of heads in every box
R1 specs: 144 raised electrodes, 1.5 MHz, 3 power levels, 90 days to send it back
The R1 lying on pale concrete: the clinic is closed
The science: up to 30% of skin collagen lost after menopause; collagen I and III rose after RF
Retica vs. others comparison
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Retica R1

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$249Heads included
• Fractional RF skin device

Clinic-style RF. Done at home in 15 minutes.

A home device with fractional RF, the same kind of technology clinics use for skin tightening. 144 raised electrodes warm the dermis, where collagen fibres live, instead of the fat layer beneath it. No needles. No downtime. No appointments.

Collagen-boosting RF heat
Costs less than 1 clinic visit
Tightens and lifts sagging skin
Up to a year of heads included
Inside the R1144 raised electrodes · 1.5 MHz multi-polar fractional RF · 3 power levels · cordless, about 2 hours per charge
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$78Included in every box2 spare Lattice Heads and Conductive Gel, at no extra costDetails ›
90 DaysRefund, any dayClick to learn more
FreeUS shippingShips in 1 to 2 business days
Included with every R1
Worth $49
2 spare heads
Worth $29
Conductive gel
Included
USB-C cable
See the R1 in action.
Woman holding the R1 under her eye
Under the eyes
Woman gliding the R1 up the side of her neck
Up the neck
Woman in a robe using the R1 on her jaw at a bathroom mirror
Along the jaw
Hands lifting the R1 out of its open Retica box
Out of the box
What does the R1 actually do?

It sends fractional RF energy through 144 raised electrodes to gently heat the dermis, the layer where collagen is made. Skin responds to that warmth by building new collagen over the following weeks.

How is this different from other RF devices?

Most home RF wands heat through one flat plate. The R1 spreads energy across a grid of 144 raised points with untouched skin in between, and its heads are replaceable, so the tips stay sharp.

Does it hurt?

No. It feels warm, like a heat pack. Start on L and move up as your skin gets used to it.

When will I see results?

Smoother skin often comes first. Give firmness 8 weeks at 2 to 3 sessions a week, and up to 3 months for the full effect.

What if it doesn't work for me?

Email us any time within 90 days of delivery. We send a prepaid label and refund the full price. No photos, no hoops.

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Retica R1$249 · 90-day refund
Clinic results. Home price.

Why pay thousands at clinics when you can own it?

A single clinic RF session averages $1,230, and results fade unless you keep going back. The R1 puts fractional RF in your bathroom, with unlimited sessions for one price.

  • Unlimited sessions
  • Full privacy
  • Pay once
Retica R1One-time, $249ClinicsAbout $1,230 a session
Cost One price, unlimited sessions $1,230 a session, again and again
Convenience Use it any time at home Bookings, travel and waiting rooms
Access Treat any area, as often as advised Limited to the sessions you pay for
Technology Fractional RF at home RF, priced per visit
Privacy On your sofa, on your schedule In-office only
Long-term value Pays for itself in one visit Ongoing cost with no end
Try it for 90 days Clinic price: CareCredit, average Thermage cost.
Woman in a robe gliding the R1 along her jaw at a stone bathroom vanity Explore the R1What's in the boxHow to use itFull guide →
How to use

Clinic-style results, in 3 easy steps.

  1. Fingertips spreading a thin layer of clear gel along the cheekPrep

    Clean, dry skin, then a thin even layer of gel over the area.

  2. Thumb pressing the R1's power button below the L, M and H level lightsPower

    Turn it on and start on L. Move up to M, then H, over the first weeks.

  3. Woman with eyes closed gliding the R1 flat along her cheekGlide

    Hold flat for 2 to 5 seconds per spot, then move. Two passes per area.

2 to 3 times a week for the first 8 weeks, then once or twice a week to keep results going.

The technology

Heat for the dermis.
Not the fat below.

Single-plate RF can push heat deeper than it needs to go. The R1 uses multi-polar fractional RF: energy runs between neighbouring electrodes, so the heat stays in the dermis, where collagen is made, and the fat layer that gives your face its fullness is left alone.

Illustration of skin layers with heat zones in the dermis above the fat
Why it works

Engineered different.

Not by chance. Every part of the R1 is built around getting heat into the dermis evenly and safely.

The R1 standing in a beam of light The R1 head on a woman's temple
  1. 01 / Raised tips3D raised electrodes

    Raised tips contour into your skin for full contact across the head, delivering energy from many directions at once.

  2. 02 / Multi-polarFractional radio-frequency

    Energy is spread across 144 points with no single hot plate, for targeted collagen stimulation across the whole area.

  3. 03 / Lasting performanceReplaceable treatment heads

    Swap in a fresh Lattice Head every 3 to 4 months, so the R1 keeps working at full strength for years.

144Raised electrodes
1.5 MHzRadio frequency
3Power levels
90 daysTo send it back
R1 vs.

See how we compare.

How fractional RF stacks up against other home skin tech.

Retica R1Retica R1Fractional RFA typical basic rf deviceBasic RFTypical home device
Precise fractional RF across 144 points One flat plate, uniform heating
Heat aimed at the dermis Heat depth less controlled
Changeable fractional heads Fixed head that wears over time
Even energy across the head Hot spots, keep it moving
Technology used in clinics Rarely used in clinics
What the R1 can do

Your skin has a memory. Help it remember.

The R1 targets the visible signs of ageing, from the first fine lines to deeper loss of firmness.

Front-on portrait of a woman in her fifties, labelled with the areas the R1 targets: forehead lines, crow's feet, jawline, under-eye bags, nasolabial folds, marionette lines and crepey neck
Anti-ageing and firmness"I want to look like myself again."
  • Tightens and lifts skin without surgery or downtime
  • Stimulates collagen and elastin
  • Softens fine lines and wrinkles
  • Improves firmness and elasticity
  • Defines the jawline, cheeks and chin
Tone and texture"I want skin that glows without a filter."
  • Smooths rough, uneven texture
  • Makes enlarged pores look smaller
  • Brings back radiance
  • Evens out dull or blotchy tone
Uneven tone and marks"I want an even, clear complexion."
  • Helps fade the look of sun and age spots
  • Brightens uneven tone over time
Sensitive skin"My skin needs care, not irritation."
  • No needles and no chemicals
  • Start on the lowest level and build up
Marks and scarring"I want to stop hiding behind make-up."
  • Softens the look of post-acne marks
  • Helps smooth the look of uneven scars and stretch marks over time
Face and body"Head-to-toe confidence."
  • Face, neck and décolletage
  • Arms, stomach and thighs
  • Hands and other areas with mild laxity
Clinical evidence

Backed by research.

A published study followed six women aged 47 to 62 through six clinic RF sessions, with skin biopsies before and after. Here's what changed.

Collagen in skin biopsies, before and 3 months after RF
Type I collagen+23.4%
65.8% before
81.2% after
Type III collagen+20.9%
60.9% before
73.6% after
Newly made collagen+75.8%
15.3% before
26.9% after
90–95%Volunteer satisfaction at 3 months
70–75%Skin tightening at 3 months
30%Of skin collagen can go in the 5 years after menopause

Sources: El-Domyati et al., J Am Acad Dermatol, 2011; Calleja-Agius, Muscat-Baron & Brincat, skin ageing review.

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The science

How does it work?

Illustration of a grid of gold electrode tips sending energy into skin

Targeted energy delivery

Fractional RF passes into the skin through 144 points to reach the dermis, where collagen and elastin are produced.

Illustration of collagen fibres tightening under warmth

Controlled thermal response

Gentle heat makes existing collagen fibres contract and signals the skin that it's time to repair and rebuild.

Illustration of a dense new mesh of collagen and elastin

Regeneration that lasts

Over the following weeks, fibroblasts lay down new type I and type III collagen, for firmer, smoother-looking skin.

90 days
Open it. Use it. Send it back any day.Prepaid return label, no photos and no minimum number of sessions.
The open Retica box with the R1, two spare heads, gel and cableUp to a year of heads3 Lattice Heads in every box
Woman using the R1 on her sofa at home15 minutes at homeNo bookings, no needles, no downtime
Real supportA person replies within one business day The R1's gold head with its grid of raised electrodesCited scienceRead the research behind fractional RF
Confidence starts here

What to expect, week by week.

Collagen takes time to build. Here's the usual path at 2 to 3 sessions a week.

Two women in ivory silk holding the R1
  1. Weeks 1 to 2Warmth and glow

    Skin feels smoother and looks brighter after sessions as you get used to the warmth.

  2. Weeks 3 to 4Smoother texture

    Rough patches soften and make-up sits better as the surface evens out.

  3. Weeks 6 to 8Firmer feel

    New collagen starts to show as firmer skin, softer lines and a crisper jaw.

  4. Month 3 onFull effect

    Results keep building. Drop to 1 or 2 sessions a week to maintain them.

Everything in the R1 box laid out: device, two spare heads, conductive gel, USB-C cable and the Retica box
Everything you need

The R1, with up to a year of sessions.

Your price$249Includes $78 of heads and gel
The device
Retica R1
Free $49
2 spare heads
Free $29
Gel, 80 ml
Included
USB-C cable
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FAQ

Your questions, answered.

When do I see results?

Most people notice smoother, brighter skin within the first few weeks. Firmness, softer lines and a crisper jaw usually show from 6 to 8 weeks at 2 to 3 sessions a week, and keep improving to around 3 months, because your skin is building new collagen.

What if I don't see results quickly?

Check the basics: 2 to 3 sessions a week, every electrode flat on the skin, enough gel, and 2 to 5 seconds per spot. If L feels comfortable, move up to M. Give it a full 8 weeks. If you're still unsure, email us, and remember the 90-day refund.

How long do results last?

Collagen you build stays, but skin keeps ageing. After the first 8 to 12 weeks, 1 or 2 sessions a week keeps results going.

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