Genius RF Microneedling Lexington, MA

RF microneedling devices that are 100% pain-free probably are not delivering enough energy at the appropriate depth, nor generating enough heat to be effective. At that point, the procedure becomes simple traditional microneedling. With proper use of pre-treatment numbing cream prior to Genius RF microneedling, discomfort should be minimal and manageable.

Your skin will look pink for up to 3 days after the procedure. For many patients, however, the flushed pink skin appearance subsides to the point of being socially acceptable within several hours after the treatment. Pinpoint bleeding may occasionally occur. By the next day, mild swelling may be present.

Best results are achieved after a series of 3 treatment sessions.

Microneedling with RF can induce permanent changes in skin texture and tightness, but just like diet and exercise are not “one and done” propositions, you will have to commit to taking great care of your skin on an ongoing basis. Maintenance treatments may be required since your natural aging process and UV exposure will continue to varying degrees.

Combination treatments can be very effective. Adding platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may achieve better results than RF microneedling alone for certain conditions. In addition, post-procedure LED light therapy may calm the skin and improve healing.

In short, yes. In one of the most elegant scientific studies that included skin biopsy after radiofrequency microneedling, almost 90% of patients showed improvement in skin wrinkles, smoothness, and tightness after 3 treatments.

Traditional microneedling has many skin rejuvenation benefits, simply by virtue of creating thousands of controlled micro punctures.

RF microneedling can be thought of as traditional microneedling, augmented by electrothermal heat. For most desired end results, RF microneedling is likely to have a superior outcome compared to traditional microneedling. However, “best” is subjective, and a truly customized treatment plan will also incorporate budgetary concerns.

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Both laser therapy and RF microneedling are advanced cosmetic treatment techniques to deliver controlled micro-injuries to the skin. Laser therapy uses photothermal energy, and each laser has a specific target (chromophore), making skin type (light or dark) an important factor.

Microneedling with RF, in contrast, delivers heat based on electrothermal energy, unrelated to skin type. Therefore, in contrast to lasers, RF microneedling is safe for all skin types.

The comparison of “better or worse” is probably the wrong question. Depending on the skin concern, and the desired outcome, we can help decide whether laser skin resurfacing or RF microneedling is right for you. The correct answer depends on what we’re treating for each individual patient rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

After three months, microneedling treated skin is thicker and has measurably higher levels of new collagen. Skin can continue to remodel with ongoing improvements out to 8 months or even 1-year post-treatment.

Your face may stay red for 1-3 days. However, most patients have a socially acceptable, presentable appearance after several hours.

On publicly accessible cosmetics rating websites such as RealSelf Genius RF microneedling consistently receives a very high “worth it” rating of around 80%.