Radiofrequency Microneedling

Radiofrequency microneedling combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy delivered into the skin to tighten laxity and improve texture more powerfully than microneedling alone. The radiofrequency heats the deeper dermis to stimulate collagen and firm the skin, making it well suited to early jowls, crêpey eye-area skin and the neck, as well as acne scarring. A short course gives the most noticeable lifting and tightening.

Radiofrequency (RF) microneedling at Vital Skin Clinic pairs the collagen-stimulating effect of microneedling with controlled RF energy released from the needle tips into the deeper layers of the skin. While the micro-needles trigger the surface repair response, the radiofrequency heats the dermis to contract existing collagen and prompt new collagen and elastin formation — giving a firming, tightening effect that plain microneedling cannot achieve on its own. The area is cleansed and numbed before treatment, which takes around forty-five to sixty minutes. Expect redness and a feeling of mild tightness or warmth for a day or two, with little other downtime. It is particularly useful for early skin laxity — softening jowls, firming the lower face and neck, and improving crêpey skin around the eyes — as well as enlarged pores and acne scarring on the cheeks. Because results build as collagen remodels, the treatment is generally associated with better outcomes when given as a course of around three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, with effects continuing to improve over the following months and maintenance once or twice a year. The clinic can also treat the neck, décolletage and certain body areas and offers a dedicated non-surgical eye-area protocol. Suitability, including for those with certain implanted electronic devices, is assessed by the clinician at consultation, and the treatment is avoided in pregnancy.