What is RF Microneedling?

What is RF Microneedling?

RF Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure where small needles are used to create microscopic channels in the skin while emitting RF energy into the tissue. This creates an increase in blood flow and oxygen which stimulates collagen production, thereby reducing fine lines and wrinkles as well as improving the elasticity of the skin. 

It also boosts the natural production of growth factors required for tissue regeneration. RF microneedling can be used for a variety of skin concerns such as acne, rosacea, atrophic scarring, and psoriasis.

How Does RF Microneedling Work?

RF Microneedling causes controlled damage to the skin with microneedles that create tiny channels in the skin. The RF energy creates a further disruption of the tissue. This disruption causes the body to flood the area with healing factors. 

The skin immediately begins to repair the damage with new collagen, creating fuller, tighter skin that looks more lifted and energized. RF energy will only damage the small area of targeted tissue, so this procedure is very safe and widely used to address acne scars, lines and wrinkles, and uneven skin texture.

The RF Microneedling process typically takes about an hour to complete. The first step is to clean the skin with an antiseptic to help prevent infection. Next, numbing cream is applied in order to reduce any discomfort from the treatment.

The treatment is then carried out by a trained professional who uses an electric device to create channels in the skin with tiny needles that penetrate just below the surface, without breaking or damaging it. The treatment is not painful, and patients report feeling a sensation similar to snapping the skin with a rubber band.