What is microneedling?
Microneedling, also known as skin needling or collagen induction therapy, is a cosmetic treatment that uses your body’s natural healing response to boost collagen production. Tiny needles penetrate the surface of the skin to get your body’s healing response started, a process that allows your skin to repair and restore in a targeted way.
RF microneedling is an improvement on the traditional microneedling process. Waves of energy are sent deeper into the skin, promoting not only a warming effect but improving your body’s collagen production and healing response.
Does radiofrequency microneedling actually work?
Yes, microneedling with radiofrequency works and is extremely effective. The addition of radiofrequency energy to microneedling treatments improves the procedure’s efficiency, allowing for your provider to penetrate deeper into the skin.
Ideal candidates for RF microneedling are looking to reduce the appearance of minor skin imperfections where other methods have failed. The treatment is suitable for all skin types.
What does radiofrequency microneedling do for your skin?
RF microneedling uses your body’s natural healing processes to your advantage. Using a form of controlled skin injury and the power of RF energy to penetrate beyond the skin’s surface, the treatment has various applications to improve your skin’s appearance including:
Reduces the appearance of aging with the treatment’s skin tightening effects.
Reverses damage to your skin from years of acne, sun exposure or surgical scarring.
Restores brightness to your skin and improves skin discoloration or an uneven skin texture.
How long does it take to see results from radiofrequency microneedling?
Patience is key with RF microneedling. While you may see some immediate results following your first treatment, complete results are usually expected around the 12-week mark after your last treatment. You want to give your body time to not only heal but to benefit from that triggered collagen production.
How often should you do radiofrequency microneedling?
Your course of treatment will depend on your skin goals. Younger patients may only need to schedule 1-2 treatments to improve the appearance of minor skin imperfections. Most patients benefit from 3-4 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart for optimal results. Our Med Lounge staff can work with you on a treatment plan that will address your unique skin goals and leave your skin looking rejuvenated and refreshed.
How long do results from radiofrequency microneedling last?
How long your results will last depends on your treatment program. Many patients see results lasting upwards of a year, with touchup treatments scheduled beyond that point to maintain results. A more intense treatment program may lead to longer-lasting results. Treating your skin well— wearing sunscreen, staying out of direct sunlight, etc.— will also help maintain results and prevent further damage to your skin.
