Energy delivered at the tip, not the surface
Radiofrequency released at the end of the needle heats the layer where laxity actually lives, which surface devices cannot reach without burning what sits above it.
- Length
- 1h 15m
- From
- $549
- Area
- Skin
- Downtime
- 24 to 48 hours
What it is
Microneedling with radiofrequency energy delivered at the needle tip, so the tightening happens deeper than needling alone.
The appointment
Assessment of laxity and skin thickness
Numbing for 30 minutes
Energy and depth set per zone
Cooling, barrier repair and aftercare plan
Right for you if
- Jawline and neck laxity
- Deeper acne scarring
- Enlarged pores across the cheeks
Afterwards
Redness and a grid pattern for 24 to 48 hours. Three sessions is the usual course.
Your practitioner confirms suitability, strength and the number of sessions at your consultation. Prices are indicative.
Why it is worth it
It works on the jawline and neck
These are the two areas that disappoint people most with surface treatments. Depth is the reason this one behaves differently.
Fewer sessions than needling alone
Three is the usual course rather than six, because each session does more.
Choosing a practitioner
Energy and depth settings on an RF device are where harm happens. Ask about training on that specific machine, not on needling in general.
Asked about rf microneedling
How is it different to standard microneedling?
Needling alone triggers a wound-healing response. Adding radiofrequency also contracts the existing collagen, so you get tightening as well as rebuilding.
What does recovery look like?
Redness and a visible grid pattern for twenty four to forty eight hours, occasionally with light swelling on day one. It settles quickly.
When does it look its best?
Week six onwards, still improving at week twelve. This is not a treatment that shows off on the day.
Is it safe on darker skin tones?
Generally yes, and better tolerated than many light-based devices, because it targets depth rather than pigment. Suitability is confirmed at the consultation.
Start with a plan, not a guess.
A 45 minute mapping appointment reads your skin and sets the order of treatments. Nothing is booked until you agree to it.