RF microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that uses tiny needles and radiofrequency waves to rejuvenate facial skin. The treatment is a form of controlled skin injury that stimulates the growth of healthy new skin, which can benefit common skin issues like acne scars and wrinkles. Compared with treatments like chemical peels and dermabrasion, radiofrequency microneedling is minimally invasive.
Microneedling uses a fine needle to create microwounds, or channels, in the skin. This triggers the production of capillaries, elastin, and collagen. If the procedure also uses radiofrequency waves, it’s called radiofrequency microneedling. The needle releases radiofrequency into the channels, causing additional damage. This enhances the effects of standard microneedling. The skin that grows back is thicker and smoother.
RF microneedling utilizes ultrafine needles, along with LED lights emitting radiofrequency waves, to produce thermal energy. The process involves irritating the skin and stimulating its repair response, while encouraging the body’s ability to naturally produce collagen. Typically, the treatment involves a device with an array of insulated fine needles designed to puncture the top layer of skin, about up to 3 millimeters deep. High-intensity radiofrequency energy is applied in a fractional pattern through microneedles to trigger collagen and elastin production.
RF microneedling can be used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, scarring, and sagging skin. It can also target fine lines, stretch marks, appearance of large pores, acne scars, scars from injury or surgery, hyperpigmentation, loose, sagging skin, cellulite, and hyperhidrosis.
If you’d like to try radiofrequency microneedling, be sure to work with a qualified healthcare provider, such as a reputable cosmetic surgeon. This will ensure your procedure is done safely and properly. An experienced provider can also provide realistic expectations for your situation. RF microneedling is an extremely safe and effective method for treating signs of early aging or skin tissue.
