What is Radio Frequency (RF) Microneedling?
RF Microneedling is an advanced skin rejuvenation treatment that combines the power of microneedling with radiofrequency energy. Using specially insulated needles, the device delivers high-intensity RF energy deep into the targeted layers of your skin. This creates a gentle, uniform warming effect that stimulates collagen production, leading to smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin. With minimal downtime and little to no discomfort, RF Microneedling effectively addresses wrinkles, scars, and skin laxity, helping you achieve a radiant, refreshed complexion.
How RF Microneedling – Resurfacing Facial Works
RF Microneedling works by creating controlled micro-injuries in the skin’s surface. These tiny punctures trigger your body’s natural healing response, prompting the production of collagen and elastin—two essential proteins that keep your skin firm and supple. As the RF energy penetrates deeper layers, it enhances this process, tightening the skin and improving its overall texture. The result? A revitalized, more youthful appearance from the inside out.
What are the Benefits of Radiofrequency Skin Tightening?
RF Microneedling offers a range of benefits, making it an ideal treatment for various skin concerns, and is a top choice for those seeking microneedling in Rochester, NY, including:
- Improved Skin Texture: Refines uneven skin for a smoother feel.
- Enhanced Volume: Restores a plump, youthful appearance.
- Reduction in Deep Wrinkles and Fine Lines: Smooths visible signs of aging.
- Acne Scar Improvement: Minimizes the appearance of acne pits and scars.
- Smaller Pores: Reduces enlarged pores for a more even complexion.
- Stretch Mark Reduction: Fades and softens stretch marks.
Whether you’re looking to address signs of aging or improve overall skin health, RF Microneedling offers noticeable, lasting results.
RF Microneedling Before and After
Discover the transformative effects of RF Microneedling at Refresh Med Spa. This advanced skin resurfacing treatment combines the power of microneedling with radiofrequency to tighten skin, reduce fine lines, and improve texture. Whether you’re seeking a resurfacing facial to rejuvenate your complexion or addressing deeper skin concerns, our RF Microneedling before and after results showcase the remarkable difference this innovative procedure can make.
What to Expect from Skin Resurfacing
Your RF Microneedling journey begins with a personalized consultation to assess your skin’s needs and goals. During the procedure:
- Preparation: We apply a topical anesthetic to ensure your comfort throughout the treatment.
- Treatment: Our skilled technician uses the RF microneedling device to create precise microchannels in your skin. As the needles penetrate, they release radiofrequency energy deep into the tissue, enhancing collagen production.
- Aftercare: You may experience slight redness or swelling, similar to a mild sunburn, which typically subsides within 1-2 days.
- Results: It becomes noticeable around the six-week mark as new collagen forms and the skin continues to improve. Each subsequent treatment enhances these effects, revealing firmer, smoother, and more radiant skin over time.
Frequently Asked Questions About
RF Microneedling at Refresh MedSpa
Is One Session of RF Microneedling Enough?
While a single session can offer noticeable improvements, most individuals need four to six sessions to achieve optimal results. Each treatment builds on the previous one, progressively enhancing skin texture, firmness, and overall radiance. Your aesthetic provider will personalize the number of sessions based on your unique skin concerns and goals, ensuring you get the most effective results.
How Long Does RF Microneedling Last?
For long-lasting results, we recommend a series of 4-6 treatments spaced about 4-6 weeks apart. This approach allows your skin to rejuvenate fully, stimulating collagen production at each stage. After completing the initial series, results typically last 6-12 months. Maintenance treatments are recommended to sustain your skin’s refreshed, youthful glow.
How Painful is RF Microneedling?
While RF Microneedling isn’t completely pain-free, most patients find it very manageable. To ensure your comfort, we apply a topical numbing cream before the treatment. During the procedure, you may feel a warming sensation and mild pricking, but the discomfort is generally minimal and short-lived. Your comfort is our priority, and our advanced techniques help make the experience as pleasant as possible.
Do You Peel After RF Microneedling?
It’s normal to experience some redness and mild swelling for about 48 hours following your treatment, similar to a mild sunburn. Peeling or flaking can also occur as your skin begins to heal and regenerate. This is a natural part of the process, revealing fresh, rejuvenated skin underneath. Our team will provide detailed aftercare instructions to support your skin’s recovery and ensure the best possible results.
Have More Questions?
Combine RF Microneedling treatment with:
RF Microneedling can be seamlessly combined with other aesthetic services at Refresh Med Spa to enhance your results and address multiple skin concerns. Pair it with the following treatments to amplify skin rejuvenation, or incorporate it into a comprehensive anti-aging regimen for a more youthful, radiant complexion. Our expert team will work with you to create a personalized plan that maximizes the benefits of RF Microneedling while complementing your overall aesthetic goals.
- IPL (Intense Puls ed Light): Reduce pigmentation, redness, and sun damage, improving skin tone and radiance.
- MP² (Multi-Polar Radiofrequency with Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields): Tighten skin and boost collagen production, complementing Sculptra’s long-term volumizing effects.
- Fillers: Restore volume and contour in areas Sculptra doesn’t target for a balanced, harmonious look.
- Sculptra: Enhance your RF Microneedling results by adding Sculptra, a collagen-stimulating treatment that restores volume and promotes long-term skin rejuvenation.
- Medical-Grade Skincare Products: Protect and maintain your results with products designed to improve skin health and extend the benefits of your treatments.
Combining these advanced treatments with RF Microneedling, you can achieve a more comprehensive, radiant transformation.
RF Microneedling After Care Instructions
POST-PROCEDURAL CARE - DAY 1 TO 5
The healing time for any given treatment varies between different clients. The following represents the general recovery phases you might expect. Individual clients may experience variations from this course. Immediate responses and possible side effects may include:
- Discomfort or pain during or post treatment (itching may occur during healing)
- Excessive skin redness (erythema) and/or swelling (edema)
- In-grown hairs
- Damage to natural skin texture (burn, blister, crust or pustules)
- Change in pigmentation (hyper- and hypo-pigmentation)
- Scarring
- Potential heat damage of hair follicles in the treatment area (i.e. the male facial hair )
Swelling/Discomfort/Redness:
Significant swelling and redness of the treated areas and untreated parts may occur following your procedure, and will be maximal at 24 - 48 hours. To minimize swelling, keep your head elevated. It is not uncommon for clients to experience under-eye swelling for the first 1 to 2 days, but this swelling will subside. There will be redness and slight heat emanating from the treated area for the first 24 hours, akin to a mild sunburn. It is unusual to experience severe or excessive
pain; you should notify us if this occurs. Tiny scabs will usually be formed 24 - 72 hours post-treatment and may remain for several days. The scabs should not be touched or scratched even if they itch and should be allowed to shed off naturally.
Activity:
Some mild discomfort may occasionally follow resurfacing treatment. You may return to regular activities immediately. It is advised that you avoid hot baths, saunas, Jacuzzis, and pools for the first two days following treatment. The skin should be kept clean to avoid contamination or infection. Any mechanical or thermal damage to the area must be avoided. Some minor heat emanating from the treated area is normal. Post-treatment cooling is not necessary and should not be used under regular skin responses.
Moisturizer:
Post-treatment care, including applying of moisturizers or supporting creams on the treated skin, is at the Physician’s discretion.
Make-Up:
After 24 hours, most resurfacing clients are ready for makeup to hide the pinkness of the skin. If applied, it is important that you remove all makeup from the skin at night. Do not sleep with makeup on the treated area.
Avoiding the Sun:
Avoiding direct sun should become a permanent component of your long-term skin care program. Starting 24-48 hours post-treatment, pending skin recovery, you should use a high-factor sunscreen (at least 30 SPF) and protect the treated area from sunlight for at least one month after the treatment. Tanning of any sort (sun exposure, tanning beds, and artificial sunless tanning lotions) is not allowed in the treated areas during the entire course of the treatment. Tanning after treatment may cause hyperpigmentation.
Long-Term Skin Care:
In addition to avoiding direct sun exposure, we suggest all clients use long-term skin care that will optimize the youthful, rejuvenated appearance you have achieved. We offer clients a program for long-term facial skin maintenance This unique program offers state-of-the-art skin maintaining and rejuvenating creams that are only available and administered by our medical team.