When most people think about facial rejuvenation, they think about the skin.
At Elevate Airway TMJ Sleep, we also think about that and what is underneath it too.
Your facial muscles help support expression, facial shape, jaw movement, and the way your smile is framed. Changes in muscle tone can influence how the face looks as we age, just as changes in skin quality do.
EMFACE® in Westminster, CO
When most people think about facial rejuvenation, they think about the skin.
At Elevate Airway TMJ Sleep, we also think about that and what is underneath it too.
Your facial muscles help support expression, facial shape, jaw movement, and the way your smile is framed. Changes in muscle tone can influence how the face looks as we age, just as changes in skin quality do.
This non-invasive technology stimulates facial muscles while also supporting improvements in skin quality, giving us a way to approach facial wellness from the foundation rather than focusing exclusively on the surface.
The best part is that we can achieve this without surgery and without injections.
EMFACE combines two technologies in one treatment.
High-Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation, or HIFES™, stimulates targeted facial muscles through a series of controlled contractions. At the same time, synchronized radiofrequency energy heats the tissues and supports changes in skin quality.
The result is an approach that addresses both muscle and skin.
EMFACE is not simply another wrinkle treatment. It gives us an opportunity to think about the structures underneath the skin and how they contribute to facial tone, definition, and function.
We spend a lot of time thinking about smiles, but your teeth are only one part of what other people see when you smile. Your lips, cheeks, jawline, and facial muscles create the frame around it.
Over time, changes in skin quality and facial muscle tone can change that frame. Your smile may be healthy and beautiful, while the surrounding face no longer feels as refreshed or supported as it once did. That is why EMFACE feels like a natural extension of what we already do.
If you are considering cosmetic dentistry, improving the overall facial frame may complement the smile itself; if, however, you are not considering dental treatment at all, EMFACE can simply be an opportunity to address facial tone, skin quality, and confidence.
You do not have to choose between thinking about health and thinking about beauty because there is room for both.
Some people love cosmetic treatments, while others are interested in looking refreshed but do not want injections, fillers, or a dramatic change in appearance.
Luckily, EMFACE offers another option. By stimulating facial muscles and working with the skin, treatment can support a naturally refreshed appearance without surgically altering your features.
Depending on your individual goals, EMFACE may help address concerns such as facial tone, visible wrinkles, jawline definition, and areas around the cheeks, forehead, eyes, or lower face.
The goal is not a different face; the goal is to help your face look refreshed, supported, and recognizably yours.
Muscle tone is one of the things that makes our approach to facial wellness different. We already work extensively with the muscles and structures of the face through our approach to TMJ disorders, jaw function, airway health, and sleep. That means we naturally look at EMFACE through more than an aesthetic lens.
Your jaw does not move by itself. Muscles help open, close, and guide it throughout the day. When those muscles are overworked, poorly coordinated, or affected by a TMJ disorder, symptoms can include discomfort, fatigue, tightness, or limited movement. Depending on your needs, muscle stimulation may play a role in muscle re-education, circulation, and improving range of motion.
But TMJ disorders are complex, and we do not treat every patient the same way.
EMFACE does not replace a thoughtful evaluation. We still want to understand why your jaw hurts, why you clench, why movement feels limited, or what other factors may be involved before deciding whether EMFACE belongs in your treatment plan.
At Elevate Airway TMJ Sleep, we are accustomed to looking at connections among the face, jaw, muscles, airway and sleep. That perspective does not mean that EMFACE is a standalone treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. Instead, facial muscle health may be considered within a much broader wellness picture for patients who are already addressing breathing, sleep, or airway concerns.
If you snore, struggle with restorative sleep, wake tired, or have other symptoms that could indicate a sleep-related breathing problem, those concerns deserve their own evaluation. Our goal is to understand the bigger picture rather than asking one technology to do everything.
Healthy aging is not about freezing your face in time. Faces are supposed to move, smile, laugh, and express emotion. We are much more interested in helping you support the structures beneath the surface while allowing you to continue to look like yourself.
For some patients, EMFACE is primarily about confidence and appearance, while for others, muscle tone and function matter just as much, and for many people, the two goals overlap.
That is exactly why EMFACE fits our Wellness philosophy.
During treatment, applicators are positioned on the areas being addressed. You will feel rhythmic facial muscle contractions along with warmth from the radiofrequency energy. The sensation can feel unusual at first, but most patients tolerate it very well. There are no injections or incisions, and there is no required downtime, which means most people can return to their normal activities immediately after treatment.
Treatment recommendations depend on your starting point and what you want to accomplish. Our current wellness protocol generally begins with a series of approximately six treatments over three to four weeks. Depending on your goals and response, maintenance sessions may also be recommended.
We will create your treatment plan after evaluating your needs rather than assuming everyone requires exactly the same approach.
Some people begin to notice changes in the way their muscles engage or how their face feels within the first few weeks. Visible changes generally develop more gradually and may continue evolving over the following weeks as the tissues respond to treatment.
Individual results vary, and maintenance may help support results over time.
You might be interested in EMFACE if you:
You do not need a functional problem to have an aesthetic goal, and you do not need an aesthetic concern to benefit from a conversation about facial function.
Facial muscles are not new territory for us. We have long worked with patients experiencing jaw discomfort, clenching, grinding, facial muscle tension, and functional concerns. We also understand how the mouth, jaw, airway, and sleep can interact.
EMFACE gives us another tool to treat our patients. What makes the experience different is the perspective surrounding it. We are not simply looking at a wrinkle or a jawline. We are looking at you as a whole person. We are taking into account your health, function, appearance, confidence, and goals. That is where dentistry, wellness, and beauty can come together.
A: Most patients tolerate treatment well. You will feel rhythmic muscle contractions and warmth, which can feel unusual initially but should not require anesthesia.
A: No. EMFACE is non-invasive and does not require injections or surgery.
A: EMFACE works very differently from treatments intended to restrict particular facial muscle movements. Our goal is natural-looking facial support and rejuvenation while preserving your expression.
A: No required downtime is expected. Most people return to their normal day immediately.
A: Jawline definition and facial support can be part of the aesthetic treatment conversation. Your individual anatomy and goals will determine what changes may reasonably be expected.
A: For appropriate patients, EMFACE may complement a broader TMJ treatment plan. We first evaluate your symptoms and jaw function to determine whether it makes sense for you.
A: We do not position EMFACE as a standalone treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. If you have airway or sleep concerns, we will evaluate those separately and discuss appropriate care.
A: Of course. Wanting to look refreshed or feel more confident is a perfectly reasonable motivating factor to explore treatment.
A: Our current protocol commonly begins with approximately six sessions over three to four weeks, although your individual recommendation may differ. Maintenance sessions may also be discussed.
A: Results can last, but facial muscles and skin continue to change over time. Healthy habits and periodic maintenance may help support your results.
Are you ready to talk to us about EMFACE? If you have concerns about your jawline or your jaw, or maybe you want to look refreshed without injections or surgery, this is the time to get the conversation started.
Are you ready to talk to us about EMFACE? If you have concerns about your jawline or your jaw, or maybe you want to look refreshed without injections or surgery, this is the time to get the conversation started.
You don’t come to Dr. Stamm because you’re looking for a quick fix.
Patients often find their way here after something hasn’t quite added up, persistent jaw discomfort, breathing or sleep concerns, or a sense that symptoms are being treated without understanding the full picture.
Dr. Stamm takes a step back. She looks at how the airway, jaw, bite, and overall function work together before recommending anything. Her approach is thoughtful, thorough, and grounded in the belief that better outcomes start with better questions.
What patients appreciate most is that she takes the time to explain why something may be happening, not just what to do next.
Meet Dr. Stamm
You don’t come to Dr. Stamm because you’re looking for a quick fix.
Patients often find their way here after something hasn’t quite added up, persistent jaw discomfort, breathing or sleep concerns, or a sense that symptoms are being treated without understanding the full picture.
Dr. Stamm takes a step back. She looks at how the airway, jaw, bite, and overall function work together before recommending anything. Her approach is thoughtful, thorough, and grounded in the belief that better outcomes start with better questions.
What patients appreciate most is that she takes the time to explain why something may be happening, not just what to do next.
Dr. Chrissy has a way of making complex concerns feel manageable.
Whether she’s working with parents navigating feeding or development questions, or adults dealing with long-standing sleep or jaw issues, her focus is always the same, helping patients feel heard, informed, and supported.
She believes care should feel collaborative, not rushed. That means listening carefully, explaining options clearly, and guiding patients through decisions with honesty and empathy.
Patients often say they leave their visit feeling relieved, not because everything is “fixed” that day, but because they finally understand what’s going on.
Meet Dr. Chrissy
Dr. Chrissy has a way of making complex concerns feel manageable.
Whether she’s working with parents navigating feeding or development questions, or adults dealing with long-standing sleep or jaw issues, her focus is always the same, helping patients feel heard, informed, and supported.
She believes care should feel collaborative, not rushed. That means listening carefully, explaining options clearly, and guiding patients through decisions with honesty and empathy.
Patients often say they leave their visit feeling relieved, not because everything is “fixed” that day, but because they finally understand what’s going on.