RF Gold Microneedling

DermAlly's RF Gold Microneedling uses gold-plated insulated needles combined with pulsed radiofrequency energy to selectively deliver controlled heat to target skin structures — stimulating collagen and elastin remodelling to improve skin laxity, pore size, acne scarring, rosacea, and melasma.

RF Gold Microneedling (also known as Fractional Radiofrequency Microneedling) is a minimally invasive skin remodelling treatment that combines two established technologies: microneedling, which creates controlled micro-channels in the skin, and radiofrequency (RF) energy, which delivers precise thermal stimulation to target dermal structures at specific depths. The gold-plated insulated needles used in this system are uniquely designed to concentrate RF energy at the needle tip rather than along the shaft — protecting the epidermis from thermal injury while delivering therapeutic heat where it is most beneficial. At DermAlly, the RF Gold Microneedling system is distinguished by its unique pulsed energy output, which allows the dermatologist to selectively target specific skin structures including the basement membrane, vascular walls, and damaged fibroblast cells. This precision is particularly valuable when treating conditions such as rosacea, where reducing vascular hyperreactivity is a treatment goal, and melasma, where conventional laser-induced heat can paradoxically worsen pigmentation by stimulating melanocytes. The treatment delivers measurable improvements across multiple skin dimensions: skin tightening and lifting through collagen and elastin synthesis, pore reduction via dermal remodelling, acne scar improvement through collagen regeneration in scar tissue, and redness reduction through vascular wall modulation. The combined effect produces a comprehensive skin quality improvement that is particularly well-suited to patients who want a single treatment addressing multiple concerns simultaneously. Pre-treatment numbing cream is applied 30–45 minutes before the procedure to ensure patient comfort. The handpiece is applied systematically across the treatment area, with depth and energy settings adjusted per zone based on skin thickness and treatment goals. The procedure itself takes approximately 30–45 minutes for the full face. Mild redness and pinpoint bleeding are expected immediately after treatment, resolving within 24–48 hours. Results are visible within 4–6 weeks as collagen production peaks, with continued improvement over 3–6 months. A course of 3–5 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart is typically recommended for optimal outcomes. RF Gold Microneedling is suitable for all Fitzpatrick skin types, including darker skin tones, as the insulated needle design minimises epidermal thermal risk.