Fractional RF Needling

Radiofrequency microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure designed to rejuvenate the skin by causing controlled injury to the skin with fine, sterile needles and radiofrequency energy that improves skin tone and texture, and firmness. RF microneedling is essentially a skin tightening and resurfacing procedure. The skin will be smoother and more radiant within a week and improve over the course of a few months.

Microneedling needles gently penetrate and create microchannels in the upper layer of skin and deliver radiofrequency energy deep into the skin. This micro – injury induces the body’s healing cascade including the production of collagen and elastin to reduce the appearance of saggy and scarred skin. Additionally, the body generates new skin cells to replace aging skin and hyperpigmentation. The microchannels stay open for several hours and are a great way to deliver topical serums to enhance skin rejuvenation including platelet rich plasma.

RF Microneedling treats damaged and aging skin including age spots, photodamage, acne scars, other scarring, enlarged pores, wrinkles, and stretch marks. The face, décolleté wrinkles and stretchmarks, crepey neck skin, lose skin, legs and arms, and even abdominal stretch marks can be treated. The result is smooth, even skin tone and texture and added firmness. It is also safe and effective for use on the delicate skin around the eyes, and upper lip.

Microneedling stimulates the production of new collagen to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and scars and induces new skin cell production which removes hyperpigmentation. The result is smoother, firmer and more evenly toned skin. The radiofrequency energy firms and tightens the skin from within further enhancing collagen remodelling. RF energy is a proven, non-invasive and safe method to tighten the skin by delivering high intensity energy to the tissues. The result is lifted and tightened skin.

Most other RF treatments deliver this energy to the surface of the skin. RF micro-needling delivers RF energy below the skin surface to enhance collagen production and skin cell regeneration.

Good candidates must be in good health, have signs of skin aging and realistic expectations. RF Microneedling can treat ALL skin types and colours including tanned skin. However, people who have active cold sores, a skin infection, a skin disease such as psoriasis, are receiving chemo or radiation, take anticoagulant medications, or are pregnant or have a history of poor scarring including keloid scars, or poor wounding are not good candidates.

The micro-needling device contains ultrafine, very sharp, sterile needles that puncture the skin which causes only minimal damage to the skin. The microneedles do not cause permanent damage to the skin. However, we want you to be as comfortable as possible so a topical numbing cream will be aapplied to the areas to be treated 30-45 minutes before your procedure.

Possible side effects include peeling, itching, acne.

You can expect there will be some inflammation, swelling and redness like a sunburn that can last for 24 – 48 hours after the procedure. There may be some minor pinpoint bleeding and possibly some bruising. You will be advised on how to care for your skin during healing. It is important to wear sun screen and avoid sun exposure while you heal. We also advise you to avoid applying makeup for 24 hours.

The number of treatments you need are based on the condition of your skin and what you are treating. At consultation the number of treatments will be recommended for you. Most patients have 3 to 4 treatments to achieve their desired results. Touch up treatments can help to maintain your results.