Microneedling can be performed using various techniques, such as radiofrequency (RF) energy and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF).
PRF treatment is a growing trend that uses growth factors in your blood to stimulate collagen production and tissue healing. RF microneedling involves a device that emits high-intensity RF energy to promote deep tissue healing and new collagen fibers.
Microneedling with PRF starts with a blood sample. Our medical provider puts the sample through a centrifuge that spins the blood to separate the four main elements: white blood cells, red blood cells, plasma, and platelets. Platelet-rich plasma, which tends to have a straw-like color, contains vital healing properties that revitalize the treated tissues. One of our medical estheticians will perform microneedling to make micro-traumas in the skin and then apply PRF topically to penetrate the tissue layers and encourage cellular reproduction and collagen production. This process, sometimes called the “vampire facial, ” is a popular way to restore a younger complexion and improve imperfections.
RF microneedling uses a special device that sends RF waves through the tiny needles to enhance the potential results. These needles penetrate the skin, creating micro-wounds that stimulate the body’s natural healing response to improve collagen, elastin, and capillaries. Radiofrequency energy heats the skin layers with precise temperatures to promote tighter skin and collagen production without harming surrounding tissues.
Microneedling with PRF or RF microneedling enhances the procedure’s benefits for more dramatic results.
