Collagen plays an essential role in maintaining youthful, smooth skin; however, as we age, collagen production by our bodies reduces, resulting in wrinkles and lines on the face. Thankfully, microneedling benefits can help counteract this side effect of aging. By puncturing the skin with microneedles at a controlled depth, microneedling encourages the regeneration and production of collagen. 

At San Antonio Prime Wellness in San Antonio, TX, our microneedling with radiofrequency energy is the perfect way to maintain lasting results for those looking for an anti-aging treatment. This procedure delivers skin tightening and smoothing capabilities that help reverse the signs of aging and help you look your best. In addition to all the visible microneedling benefits, this technique also helps promote collagen production, which keeps skin healthy and supple.

What Is Microneedling?

Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure to rejuvenate the skin by stimulating collagen production. It uses tiny needles to create microscopic punctures on the skin’s surface, which prompts the body’s natural healing response. The result is smoother, healthier skin with fewer wrinkles and blemishes.  

The microscopic punctures the needles create to trigger a cascade of events in your body that ultimately result in increased collagen production. Collagen is an essential protein in connective tissues throughout our bodies, including our skin. It helps give our skin structure and strength, so increasing its production can help improve texture and tone while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  

What Can Microneedling Treat?

Microneedling is specifically used to treat areas around the eyes, mouth, neck, and chest, where signs of aging appear first. Many patients have experienced dramatic microneedling benefits, such as reduced acne scars, even skin tone, improved skin texture, and minimized pores. Before microneedling treatments and after microneedling treatments show remarkable improvements with cumulative results that continue to build up over time. Ultimately, microneedling helps reverse signs of aging without resorting to more drastic measures and can make a big difference in keeping your skin looking young and vibrant.

What Are the Benefits of Microneedling?

There are many benefits associated with microneedling treatments. These include improved texture and tone, reduced wrinkles and fine lines, improved acne scarring, reduced pore size, increased hydration levels, and more even skin coloration. 

In addition to these aesthetic benefits, microneedling can also help stimulate cell regeneration which can help reduce signs of aging such as age spots or sun damage. All these effects combine to give your face a more youthful appearance. The most common areas targeted by microneedling are around the mouth and eyes, where fine lines and wrinkles tend to form first.  

How Does Radiofrequency Increase the Benefits of Microneedling?

Traditional microneedling stimulates collagen and elastin production by puncturing micropores in the skin, allowing a natural healing process without breaking the skin’s surface. Radiofrequency (RF) microneedling combines micro-needles with radiofrequency energy, heating the tissue and stimulating additional collagen production. This extra quality allows for more targeted results in problematic areas such as wrinkles or acne scars. 

This non-surgical procedure utilizes microneedles and radiofrequency energy to revitalize the appearance of your skin without injectables or surgery. It’s easy to have done with the bonus of no downtime or recovery period afterward, so you can immediately get back to your daily activities. For those looking to benefit from microneedling but wanting more precise results, RF microneedling may be an ideal choice.

How Long Will It Take Until I See Results from RF Microneedling?

Many people notice improvements in their complexion within 3-4 microneedling sessions. However, depending on the severity of your skin concerns and the results you are looking for, it may require more than one session to achieve fantastic before-after results. In most cases, microneedling benefits can become obvious around 12 weeks post-treatment, as that is how long it takes for the body to create new collagen and elastin in response to the tiny wounds. Therefore, if you’re considering this revolutionary treatment, be mindful that you may need to wait up to 12 weeks before seeing the full effect.

How Often Should I Do RF Microneedling?

The frequency you should perform microneedling will depend on your individual needs and goals. Generally speaking, most people will require three or four sessions spaced several weeks apart for optimal results. After that initial series of treatments, you may need periodic maintenance treatments every six months, depending on how well your results hold up over time. Your dermatologist or aesthetician can provide personalized advice on what treatment schedule will work best for you based on your needs. 

Who Is a Candidate for This Treatment?

Microneedling with radiofrequency energy is considered generally safe for most people. To ensure you get the best results from your treatment and understand the proposed procedure, we encourage patients to schedule a consultation with us. During this session, we will closely examine your skin type and condition before providing an overview of microneedling’s risks and benefits. Our specialists will then be more than happy to answer any questions you may have regarded microneedling with radiofrequency.

Improve Your Skin’s Appearance with RF Microneedling

At San Antonio Prime Wellness in San Antonio, TX, we are proud to offer RF microneedling as a powerful tool for improving the skin’s appearance. This minimally invasive procedure has been widely adopted due to it causing virtually no discomfort, requiring little downtime, and delivering impressive results. Additionally, microneedling has numerous benefits: it stimulates collagen production, reduces wrinkles, tightens the skin, and helps minimize acne scars. Contact us today for a consultation to determine if microneedling is right for you.