Microneedle Radiofrequency (Fractional RF)

Fractional radiofrequency microneedling combines two collagen-induction mechanisms: fine microneedles create controlled micro-channels in the skin to trigger the wound-healing cascade, while radiofrequency energy is delivered through the tips of those needles directly into the dermis — heating tissue at precise depth without surface skin damage. At Luna Klinik the treatment addresses acne scars, enlarged pores, skin laxity, uneven texture and wrinkles in a single 60-minute session. Starting at 2,900 Kč, it is one of the most effective non-surgical skin-remodelling treatments available.

Fractional radiofrequency microneedling represents a significant evolution over standard microneedling by adding a second, simultaneous mechanism of action. In conventional microneedling (Dermapen), fine needles penetrate the skin to a set depth and the micro-injuries trigger fibroblast activation and collagen synthesis. In microneedle RF, the needles are coated or insulated except at the very tip, so that when radiofrequency energy is discharged at the end of each needle's penetration, the heat is deposited precisely at dermal depth — exactly where collagen remodelling has the greatest effect — while the epidermis above the needle remains protected from thermal damage. This combination produces two simultaneous effects: the physical channels from the needles activate the skin's repair response and create pathways for topical actives applied afterwards, while the RF thermal zone coagulates tissue at depth, contracting collagen immediately and stimulating a sustained new-collagen formation over the following weeks. The result is improvement in both skin texture (from collagen channels and remodelling) and skin firmness (from the deeper thermal effect) in the same session — something neither modality achieves as completely on its own. At Luna Klinik the practitioner sets needle depth and RF energy level based on the skin concern being addressed: shallower needle passes with lower energy for fine lines and enlarged pores; deeper passes with higher energy for acne scars, stretch marks and more significant laxity. Topical anaesthetic cream is applied 20–30 minutes before to ensure comfort; patients feel mild pressure and warmth during treatment. The skin will appear red and feel warm after the session — similar to a moderate sunburn — and may show very mild swelling for one to three days. Treated skin should be kept clean and protected from sun exposure; makeup can usually be resumed after 24 hours. A course of two to three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart is standard for skin-texture and scar concerns, with results continuing to improve over three to six months as new collagen matures. Maintenance sessions annually or biannually sustain the result. The treatment is suitable for all skin phototypes and is one of the safest skin-remodelling options for darker skin tones, where surface laser treatments carry more risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.