Microneedling RF

The Truth About the Anti-Aging Promises of Microneedling RF

you’ve probably read about Hollywood A-listers who are turning to microneedling RF (short for radiofrequency) treatment as a less invasive Botox or laser alternative for restoring smooth, toned skin.
The secret is ultrafine needles that puncture your skin to make very tiny wounds. As your skin heals from these wounds, your body’s collagen production soars, resulting in taut skin. Surface scarring is eliminated and fine wrinkles are softened, if not erased.

Simply put, it’s the only dermatology treatment that tightens your skin while also reducing your wrinkles at the same time.

To make you comfortable, before the procedure, you’ll be given a topical numbing agent for the area to be treated. Then the microneedling device, outfitted with a cluster of needles, delivers several dozen pricks about three millimeters deep into your skin. The device also shoots radiofrequency energy into your skin to treat scars and wrinkles and yield a fuller, more youthful look.

Together, the needles and heat energy stimulate your skin into creating new collagen and hyaluronic acid, which help repair tissue and hydrate your skin, respectively. One session is about 20 minutes, and a minimum of three sessions is recommended for optimal results. It’s common, as well, to undergo touch-up procedures to maintain your appearance.

Although the microneedling procedure is extremely safe, some mild side effects are to be expected. Many patients report a slightly uncomfortable yet tolerable experience. Redness and swelling around the treated site is not unexpected, either, though both should only be mild. Your face might also feel warm, as if you have a sunburn.

For many women, microneedling has been a game-changer. Yet, as with any hot trend, there is still misinformation out there.

Manufacturers of at-home microneedle rollers often claim that their devices are just as effective as the state-of-the-art versions used by professional.
Don’t fall for it. because the at-home microneedling procedure uses a lesser-quality device, you don’t get the same beautiful results.

Microneedling RF treatment does create controlled injuries in the skin, but it does not leave your face resembling an aerated front lawn. The needle punctures are so small that, unaided, no one can see them, even close up. The effect, however, is that your skin may look flushed, but this passes soon.
The purpose of creating these microscopic punctures is to stir collagen growth so you heal faster and look more youthful, which is why you’re considering the procedure in the first place!

It’s true that the majority of patients seek microneedling RF treatment for its anti-aging benefits like smooth, taut skin and a less wrinkled appearance, but it also corrects scarring due to acne. The collagen that the procedure creates helps fade your scarring. The result is the restoration of your flawless skin.

This is a relatively new technique using high-intensity focused ultrasound (or HIFU). The ultrasound has a deeper impact reaching down to the muscles in order to tighten and tender the skin. Because it goes deeper, it generates more new collagen at a more efficient rate. The result is progressively exposed as a denser dermis and skin with more tonicity. The collagen regeneration process lasts 3 months and one treatment session is enough to sustain throughout this period.

Note that neither of these techniques can match the effectiveness of surgical intervention, but HIFU in comparison to Radiofrequency is the more non-invasive method. On the other hand, Radiofrequency is more affordable.