Tailored Treatment
What is Radiofrequency Microneedling?
RF microneedling has the ability to be delivered with a variety of settings and needle depths allowing targeted delivery of energy to treat specific problems. An understanding of what you are trying to achieve is an important part of RF microneedling results. For example, bulk heating of the subcutaneous fatty tissue can result in loss of volume which can be devastating in certain individuals who’s high-yield category of aging is volume loss.
How does Radiofrequency Microneedling work?
RF microneedling works by causing of a controlled injury which results in creation of new collagen and elastin. Not all RF microneedling devices are equal and newer technologies have refined the delivery of RF to minimize patient discomfort and undesired side effects (i.e. insulated needles, monopolar vs. bipolar delivery).
Skin Effects of RF Microneedling
What are the benefits of RF Microneedling?
Because RF microneedling creates both microchannels with delivery of energy, this technology helps improve problems with skin quality such as fine lines and wrinkles, texture, acne scars, or large pores. The low energy delivery of radiofrequency adds the benefit of improving mild skin laxity (sagging skin). With deeper needle depth, you may cause selected target lipolysis (fat loss). RF microneedling is also an effective tool for the treatment for hyperhidrosis (excess sweating).
The broad range of treatment options make this a favorite technology and high-yield return on your investment but also must be performed correctly to achieve desired results. This technology is one of Dr. Christie’s favorite for treating ethnic skin. At Curated Beauty we try to maximize the skin needling channels and create combination treatments to maximize results by infusion of products that target skin concerns. Treatment combinations are customized for patient concerns and downtime.
What to Expect
Your comfort and experience are an important part of your results! We utilize topical numbing to the treatment area in combination with a choice of medication or laughing gas to make you comfortable. Based on previous treatment plan, Dr. Christie will tailor needle depth and energy settings to your treatment goals. Treatment times vary based on treatment areas. Dr. Christie and her team of experts have personally tried all technologies performed at Curated Beauty Rx. As such, we can help manage your expectations with discomfort and downtime.
Know Before Your Go
Preparing for RF Microneedling
Energy devices represent a controlled injury to your skin. In order to control the injury we want to ensure that you prepare your skin by avoiding excessive skin trauma at least one week leading up to treatment (this may be longer depending on your skin health and individual modifications will be made in advance of your treatment).
- Avoid excess sun or unprotected sun exposure
- Do not using tanning products two weeks prior to treatment
- Review active exfoliants or retinoids with our team prior to scheduling treatment. We will sometimes require holding for one to two weeks prior
- Avoid skin irritants such as excessive exfoliation, steam rooms, or aggressive massaging. It is also not that you start new skin products just prior to scheduled treatment unless directed by one of our Skin Specialists
- For men, please shave the day prior to treatment to minimize skin irritation and maximize hair removal
- Avoid certain medications such as topical antibiotics or systemic anti-inflammatories (such as aspirin, ibuprofen, Motrin or Advil) to minimize bruising
- If you have a history of cold sores or fever blisters, advanced viral suppression may be required to prevent reactivation of the virus
- This treatment is not indicated for pregnant or nursing females as it requires topical numbing
Post Treatment Expectations
RF Microneedling Recovery and Aftercare
You may experience mild redness, peeling, or swelling based on the combination of treatments performed and your skin sensitivity. You may also experience mild bruising. For patients with minimal downtime, settings may be tailored for short or longer downtimes. Further instructions and expectations will be discussed with you prior to your scheduled treatment.
