What is RF Microneedling?
RF microneedling adds the element of radiofrequency energy to the traditional microneedling procedure. Traditional microneedling uses a special device that creates micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating the body’s natural wound repair cells to remodel collagen and elastic tissue. This results in smoother, tighter skin and can reduce fine lines and improve acne scarring.
By delivering RF energy under the skin, RF microneedling allows for safe targeting of the deep dermis without the risk of damaging the skin surface. This allows for effective tightening of the skin and remodeling of scar tissue (such as in acne scars). Before this innovative technology, heating of the deep tissue required energy delivery through the skin surface, which limits the amount of energy that could be delivered to the deeper tissues. Too much energy could damage or burn the skin’s surface. RF microneedling delivers energy from the tips of the needles after fully penetrating the skin surface.