RF Microneedling

If you hope to improve several skin issues at once, radio frequency (RF) microneedling offers a wonderful value. Nurse practitioner Sheila K. Rohe, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, has extensive experience in RF microneedling and has helped many Frederick, Maryland, residents improve the look and feel of their skin through treatments at Bloom Health NP. Book your personalized visit today online or by phone to learn more. 

What kind of conditions can RF microneedling improve?

One reason why RF microneedling is such a popular treatment option is the ability to address more than one skin issue during a single session. Some of the skin complaints that respond well to RF microneedling include:

• Enlarged pores
• Acne scarring
• Lines and wrinkles
• Loose or sagging skin
• Cellulite
• Hyperpigmentation
• Stretch marks

Compared with getting multiple treatments to address specific issues, RF microneedling allows you to improve your skin’s texture and tone with just one approach. 

How does RF microneedling work?

Microneedling is a technique that uses a handpiece covered in thin, sterile treatment needles to create thousands of tiny punctures on the skin’s skin’s surface. While these punctures do not damage the skin, they trigger your body’s natural healing response. 

Your system rushes to address these perceived injuries. Circulation to the area improves, and inflammation lessens. Areas of concentrated pigment get disrupted, making your skin’s tone appear more even. Perhaps best of all, new collagen is produced, smoothing and tightening your skin. 

Adding radiofrequency energy to the process amplifies these results. Carefully controlled radiofrequency energy travels through the needles and into the skin during treatment. 

How is the recovery process after having RF microneedling?

Treatment usually takes less than 30 minutes. You may notice a mild stinging sensation during the session, but a special numbing cream helps you remain comfortable. 

In the hours and days following your procedure, mild swelling, redness, and sensitivity may be visible. Your skin responds quickly, and you can see results within a few days. The full results of your RF microneedling treatments become apparent a few months afterward, as your body needs time to create new collagen. 

RF microneedling requires no significant preparation or recovery time. You can resume normal activities right away, but you should avoid using makeup or skin products for 24 hours after your visits. 

Typically, patients should complete a series of treatments to achieve their optimal results. Sheila explains the number and timing of treatments during your initial consultation. To learn more, call Bloom Health to schedule an in-person visit. Online booking is also an option, allowing you to connect with the practice around the clock around the clock.