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RF Skin Resurfacing
What is RF Skin Resurfacing?
Radiofrequency microneedling (commonly called RF skin resurfacing) is a noninvasive skin rejuvenation treatment that enhances the collagen-boosting benefits of microneedling with the heat of radiofrequency energy.
In experienced hands, this potent combination can effectively treat a range of concerns, including:
- uneven skin texture
- large pores
- fine lines and wrinkles
- skin laxity
- malar bags
- acne scars
- stretch marks
The most common treatment areas include the face, neck, and decolletage, but the RF skin resurfacing handpiece can also be used on the abdomen, knees, thighs, and almost any other body area.
RF skin resurfacing works by creating controlled microdamage from both the ultra-fine needles and heat. This stimulates the body’s natural wound-healing response, kick-starting the biological processes that create new collagen and elastin.
Aging and environmental damage (particularly sun damage) break down these essential structural proteins, and the rate of replacement slows over time. Procedures like RF microneedling can slow and even temporarily reverse this process, helping skin look and even act younger.
What happens during an RF skin resurfacing treatment?
Most RF skin resurfacing treatment sessions take 30–45 minutes. Here’s what to expect:
· Your provider will cleanse your skin and apply a topical numbing cream, to help mitigate pain.
· Once you’re sufficiently numb, they’ll begin pressing the handheld device into your skin, methodically stamping it across the entire treatment area.
· As the microneedles puncture your skin and penetrate the dermis, they will emit RF energy as heat. You may feel a warm, prickling sensation that can be uncomfortable, but it shouldn’t be painful because your skin will be numb.
· After the treatment is complete, your provider may apply a calming mask, serum, or balm to your skin before sending you on your way.
How long does RF skin resurfacing recovery take?
Most patients have little to no downtime, but you might have some pinpoint bleeding, flushing, and mild swelling immediately afterward. These side effects are an expected inflammatory response to the micro-injuries inflicted on your skin, and they should resolve in 24–48 hours.
As you recover, you can encourage healthy healing with gentle skincare. You want to take care of your skin with mild cleansing, good moisturization, and a mineral-based sunblock.
A physical sunscreen (featuring titanium dioxide or zinc oxide) with 30+ SPF will help protect your skin, with less potential for irritation than a chemical sunscreen that may enter the microchannels left by the needles.
You can wear makeup the day after treatment, but keep those little puncture marks in mind. Your skin will be more sensitive, and anything you put on it will penetrate more deeply than usual.
