Microneedling with Radio Frequency

Microneedling with RF is designed to resurface the skin. It’s designed to deliver columns of radio frequency energy targeted at the tissue to deconstruct the existing collagen and stimulate the healing response in the body to build new collagen.

The radio frequency also stimulates the body to produce new fibroblasts, the “houses” that create collagen. This increases the amount of collagen in the tissue, creating a smoother appearance to the skin, reducing pore size, and plumping up fine lines and wrinkles.  It is also used for treating acne scars and reducing pigmented lesions and textural irregularities of the skin.

Morpheus is the newest, most intensive Microneedling with Radiofrequency treatment. It helps with fat dissolution and skin tightening with less pain and downtime than other treatments.

Recovery time is 2-3 days of redness and 5-7 days of pinpoint scabs that you can cover with make-up after the first day.

Pre Treatment Prevention

• Avoid Aspirin, Motrin, Aleve, or Ibuprofen x 2 weeks.
• Avoid supplements including vitamin C or E, or Ginger/Garlic/Ginko
• Take 2 capsules of Bromelain three times a day for 3 days prior and for 7 days following your procedure(Bromelain is best taken between meals, preferably on an empty stomach)Bromelain is found in Pineapple, you can consume fresh Pineapple daily for the same length of time.
• Take three tablets of the supplement Arnica three times daily, starting the day of your procedure and continue until the bruising and swelling has subsided(Do not brush your teeth, eat, or drink anything but water for 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after taking Arnica).

Post Treatment Recommendations

• Slight swelling may occur on treated areas immediately after the treatment but will be alleviated within one week.
• Sleep elevated with extra pillows to reduce swelling
• Bruising and / or redness may last for a week.
• Re-epithelialization may occur for 3-7 days post treatment.
• Apply ice pack 3 – 5 times per day for approx., 3 – 5 minutes per treated side for the first 3 days.
• Remove hydrocolloid dressing the day after treatment.
• Keep the area clean and dry.
• If bruising noted, use Tylenol for any discomfort
• Avoid direct sunlight.
• Avoid alcoholic drinks for at least one week after the treatment.
• Continue taking arnica and bromelain 3 tablets three times a day until bruising and swelling subsided.

Notes

• Contact the office 310-72-3376,  if the treated areas have:
  • Prolonged itchiness, edema (swelling), erythema (redness), bruising, or pain.
  • Painful swallowing.

• Return to the clinic after one week to be evaluated.

To schedule a consultation, call (310) 727-DERM (3376).