Radio Frequency Microneedling

Microneedling San Diego

The VIVACE® RF Microneedling treatment is one of the only FDA-cleared microneedling treatments on the market, renowned for its minimally-invasive, quick recovery treatment that stimulates the natural production of collagen and elastin within your skin, aiding in alleviating the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while also tightening, toning, and improving overall skin texture and elasticity.

Ideal for:

  • Alleviating fine lines and wrinkles
  • Minimize appearance of scarring
  • Minimize pore size
  • Improve skin texture, tone, and elasticity

How It Works

With the use of thirty-six tiny, insulated needles, the device is able to deliver radiofrequency energy directly into the subdermal layer, which creates precise microdamage within the skin, kick-starting your body’s natural cellular regeneration process. This natural response helps reignite your body’s own production of collagen and elastin, the structural proteins responsible for skin’s elasticity and longevity, while encouraging future regeneration as well. Since the radiofrequency energy is generated precisely at the tip of the microneedles, there is virtually little to no downtime with this treatment. Skin becomes plumper, firmer, and smoother with continued treatment.

Disclaimer: Results for each patient will vary. Please remember that the information provided will not guarantee your eligibility for treatment. Consultation and medical examination must be completed before approval.

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FAQ

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Before beginning the treatment, a nurse will administer a medical-grade numbing cream on the treatment areas to reduce any discomfort you might feel during the actual treatment. The numbing cream will take approximately 20-30 minutes to take full effect; additional application of the numbing cream may be administered during this timeframe. The nurse will then remove the numbing cream and cleanse the skin for the treatment. You may experience a “pressure” sensation around particularly bony areas of the face (ie, cheekbones, brow bone, forehead, etc) while other areas might experience a dull “pulsing pinch”. A treatment of Vivace® RF Microneedling on the face will take approximately 45-50 minutes, while treatment on the neck may take 35-40 minutes. A soothing face mask will be applied post-treatment to help reduce inflammation and nourish the skin with hydrating ingredients.
Following your treatment, we recommend avoiding the sun and exercise for at least two days and wearing an SPF 30 or higher during the day. It’s recommended to abstain from heavy makeup for at least a week following treatment to allow the pores to heal correctly and “breathe”. We recommend repeating treatments every four to six weeks for a total of three sessions and receive touch-ups over the next six to twelve months. While improved results can be seen following the first treatment, we recommend a series of 2-3 treatments for the most optimal results.

Radio frequency microneedling, or any microneedling, is not recommended for patients experiencing active acne. Active acne pustules can be disrupted with the microneedles and spread to other areas of the face.

While some services can be rendered after the radio frequency microneedling, we advise waiting at least 1-2 weeks post-treatment. We advise patients to wait at least two weeks post-treatment to book any other services.

Radio frequency stimulated the regeneration of collagen and elastic within the subdermal layers of the skin, encouraging skin renewal.

Treatment areas may be sensitive for a few days post-treatment, so in general we recommend avoiding any sun exposure, excess sweating, or potential irritants. We recommend keeping the skin moisturized with a gentle moisturizer and cleansing with a gentle cleanser. Use an SPF 30 or higher and reapply every two hours.

While every session of radio frequency microneedling can improve the overall quality of the skin, multiple sessions may be recommended depending on the patient’s treatment objectives.

30-45 minutes for a single treatment area. Additional times will vary for other treatment areas.

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Microneedling San Diego

It seems like skin care practices have gotten more and more technologically advanced in the last decade—everything from lasers to cryotherapy have broken into the market and seen some success. At first blush it may sound like microneedling fits into this futuristic camp, but despite the high-tech name, microneedling is a fairly simple treatment with a host of benefits that make it an increasingly popular treatment for people with everything from acne scarring to loose skin following weight loss.

 

Microneedling is a minimally invasive treatment that creates many microscopic punctures in the surface of the skin with extremely fine, short needles. These punctures stimulate collagen production, a crucial component of skin rejuvenation. The most popular type of microneedling involves a device called a dermaroller, which is a round device covered in tiny needles attached to a handle. The punctures created during microneedling are more like pin pricks as the needles only range in size from 0.5 to 2.5 millimeters.

 

The effects of microneedling are extensive and well-documented in the medical community. On a basic level microneedling causes skin rejuvenation, but this manifests in many different ways, making microneedling an extremely versatile treatment. A 2008 study tested the efficacy of microneedling for treating scars, wrinkles, and skin laxity. In this study, subjects rated their improvements at 60-80%, and skin was found to still have increased collagen 6 months after the treatments.

 

Immediately after treatment skin will look plumper and more toned due to surface swelling. This initial radiance will last several weeks, and can help encourage subjects to continue treatment. Long term, those who undergo microneedling treatments will notice fewer wrinkles, and scars as well as increased effectiveness of topical skin care products due to the fact that they can be absorbed more completely through the small punctures created by the dermaroller. Additionally, microneedling can help with a spate of other pain-points people experience with their skin: hair loss, stretch marks, large pores, and loose skin.

 

 

In order to see the best results, microneedling subjects should be prepared to continue treatment for several months. In this way, microneedling mimics many medical regimens: it often takes the body an extended period of time to adjust to a new routine. However, it is possible to overdo it, which will give skin a plasticy appearance. Subjects should consult a professional about the schedule for their microneedling regimen.

 

Fans of do it yourself skin care solutions can purchase relatively inexpensive dermarollers to perform microneedling at home and enjoy results mildly comparable to having the treatment professionally administered, but this habit should be taken on with care. Home microneedlers run the risk of side effects like acne since it’s difficult to tell when the dermaroller has been properly cleaned, and it’s also much easier to perform the treatment too often without a professional cautioning against it. Additionally, home treatments don’t come with the same aftercare instructions as professional ones.

 

Since 2006 when the drum-like dermaroller was invented by a plastic surgeon, microneedling has enjoyed a steady increase in popularity among the skin care community, with a steep influx in recent years. Like many other parts of the country, microneedling in San Diego has surged as the treatment has picked up steam in the media and planted itself in the public consciousness.

 

After learning the facts, it’s not hard to see why so many have turned to microneedling: it can solve some of the most pervasive skin concerns simply by stimulating the body’s natural reactions. Contact the Laser Cafe today to book your Microneedling appointment at our medical spa in San Diego!

 

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