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RF Needling is a revolutionary treatment for skin tightening and rejuvenation, utilising a combination of radio frequency and percutaneous needling to induce collagen production and tighten elastin fibres. It also helps with textured scarring, pore refinement and skin rejuvenation.

Radio frequency needling uses micro needles to deliver radio frequency energy (heat) directly into various depths in the skin causing a controlled wound response. This creates a chain reaction in the skin to create new collagen fibres which helps to reduce pitted acne scarring and age concerns.

The procedure involves 6 or more treatments over the course of 4-6 week intervals, depending on the skin type/concern.

The Aesthetician will apply a local anaesthetic cream 30- 40min before the treatment. After that, this will be removed from the area being treated. Your Aesthetician will determine the correct setting accordingly to each individual’s needs. The treatment duration is 15-20 min, depending on the area. During the procedure, you will feel a slight sensation of heat. This is due to the heat of the radio frequency. Some clients may experience a small needle prick sensation due to the gold plated needles. There are different needle depths and sizes for client individual needs.

The results will show reduction in textured scarring, improvement in pore size and firmer skin in treated areas. Results can take 1-6 months to be noticeable however most people see a change after their 2nd or 3rd treatment.

Fractional RF Needling, short for Radiofrequency Needling, is a major advancement on microneedling. Like microneedling, it treats ageing and textural concerns, but it can treat deeper scarring, some skin sagging and more stubborn textural concerns because it can safely reach deeper layers of the skin.

Essentially, microneedling treats the surface layer of the skin for fine lines and mild scarring but in our salon, RF needling has become more favourable because it treats both the surface and the deeper layers of the skin for deeper acne scarring, stubborn textural concerns, ageing, and to promote collagen in the foundations of the skin for youthful strength, elasticity and lift.

Yes, maintenance treatments are suggested every 6-12 months to ensure the longevity of results from the treatment plan.

Research showed that radiofrequency has more advantages over other lasers when treating the skin.

Fractional lasers were often used to treat acne and acne scarring. However, a limitation in treating acne scarring with fractional lasers has been the risk of hyperpigmentation, particularly in darker Fitzpatrick skin types. The advantage of radiofrequency is that the energy is not absorbed by melanin, which decreases the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and the heat can be delivered by the needles at precise depths.

This makes fractionated RF an alternative modality for treating acne scarring and many other skin conditions.

Another significant advantage of this technology over ablative laser resurfacing is that the needle depth is adjustable to treat various areas successfully.

Factional radiofrequency treats mild to moderate laxity of the lower face and neck with remarkable improvement in neck wrinkles after the procedure.

It is found that the same results are challenging to obtain with laser resurfacing due to the risk of scarring in non-facial tissue.

There is minimal discomfort after the procedure is completed. Most patients have some mild erythema and oedema for 1–3 days. Bruising can occasionally occur with the deeper needle insertions. The use of insulated needles should eliminate the need for topical cooling during the treatments since it bypasses the epidermis.

The RF needling works at the same depths than what your typical “resurfacing” lasers can go, without any downtime. Prior to having RF needling technology, the only options available for scarring and pore refinement were laser treatments that had 3-7 days’ downtime, which would require 6-8 weeks in between treatments. The other benefit of RF needling is the ability to adjust the depth of the needle tips throughout the treatment, it is important to focus deep & superficially to maximise results.

Skin must be prepped on a pigment inhibiting product 2-4 weeks prior to starting. Sun protection must be worn at all times, even if not in direct sun exposure

You may have some redness for about 24 hours after treatment. Some of the treated areas might have a little bit of minor swelling, which also normally resolves the next day.

Any area on the body can be treated. Surgical scars, acne scars, enlarged pores.

Anybody who is prone to keloid scarring or on certain medications cannot be treated.

Tightens, lifts and firms the skin. Brightens complexion. Reduce acne scars. Reduces fine lines and wrinkles. Penetrates deep into the layers of your skin. Improvements in skin tone, texture, and overall radiance. Promoting collagen and elastin production. Firmer, smoother, and more youthful-looking skin. Suitable for all skin. Minimal downtime. Reduces scars and stretch marks. Telangiectasia or broken capillaries. Hyperhidrosis.

It combats deep acne scarring and rejuvenates the skin. Radiofrequency (RF) microneedling combines the benefits of microneedling and radiofrequency in one powerful treatment. Microneedling has been successfully used as a treatment for scars for several years.

Yes, it is a safe and effective cosmetic procedure. The needles used are very fine and sterile. Each needle is separately sealed and will be opened by your Aesthetician in front of you. The procedure is done with a numbing cream to minimize any discomfort.

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. It’s also called skin needling or collagen Induction therapy.

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