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RF MICRONEEDLING
Understand the treatment. Know your options.
Before we talk about needles or energy, let’s talk about your skin—what concerns you, what improvement is realistic, and whether this treatment makes sense for you.
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
WHY DO I START WITH YOUR QUESTIONS?
Because this is a medical procedure. I want you to understand the benefits, limits, and risks before deciding whether it fits your skin.
WHAT IS RF MICRONEEDLING?
Fine needles deliver radiofrequency energy beneath the skin, creating heat and a tissue-remodeling response.
WHAT CAN IT HELP IMPROVE?
We can discuss concerns such as acne scars, fine lines, and uneven texture. Suitable uses and treatment areas depend on the specific device.
IS IT THE SAME AS REGULAR MICRONEEDLING?
No. RF microneedling adds heat to the needle treatment. That changes both the treatment and its risks.
AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE?
We review your skin, health history, medications, healing history, and goals. Active infection, certain conditions, pregnancy, or implanted devices may make treatment unsuitable.
IS IT SUITABLE FOR DARKER SKIN?
It requires individual assessment. Darkening or lightening of the skin can occur, and some devices have limited evidence in darker skin types.
DOES IT HURT?
It can be uncomfortable. We discuss numbing and appropriate comfort options before treatment; no approach guarantees a pain-free procedure.
WHAT IS RECOVERY LIKE?
Redness, swelling, tenderness, dryness, or crusting may occur. Recovery varies. Follow your individual aftercare instructions and allow time before important events.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
Risks include infection and pigment changes. The FDA has also received reports of burns, scarring, fat loss, disfigurement, and nerve damage with certain uses of RF microneedling.
CAN IT CAUSE FACIAL FAT LOSS?
Yes. Fat loss is a reported complication. Treatment planning must account for your anatomy, the device, and its instructions.
HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED?
More than one session may be needed. We discuss the number and spacing after assessing your skin and reviewing the device guidance.
WHEN WILL I SEE RESULTS?
Changes may develop gradually as tissue remodels. Timing and improvement vary, and results are not guaranteed.
CAN I COMBINE IT WITH OTHER TREATMENTS?
Sometimes, with an individualized plan. Combining procedures or products is not automatically better; the benefits, risks, and timing need review.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Call or text Nurse Jordan for pricing based on your treatment area and plan.
WHAT IF I’M STILL UNSURE?
Start with a complimentary 15-minute virtual consultation. An in-person consultation is $250, applied toward treatment performed the same day.
Still have a question? Let’s talk about your skin.
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MEET NURSE JORDAN
Before I picked up a syringe, I spent 25 years keeping people alive in the OR.
I'm Jordan — surgical RN, cardiothoracic nurse, and aesthetic injector on Wilshire Blvd.
When you come in, you get me.
Not a rotation of providers.
Just me.
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UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS
HOW RF MICRONEEDLING WORKS
1. MICRONEEDLES ENTER THE SKIN
A treatment tip creates small punctures. Depth is selected for the area, anatomy, and device.
2. RF ENERGY CREATES HEAT
Radiofrequency energy heats tissue around the electrodes.
3. TISSUE RESPONDS AND REMODELS
The resulting healing response can involve collagen remodeling. Improvement varies.
More depth or heat is not automatically better. The illustration explains a concept, not a treatment setting.
Illustrated stages—not a guaranteed schedule.
HEALING TAKES TIME
RECOVERY TIMELINE
EARLY RECOVERY
Redness, swelling, tenderness, dryness, or crusting may occur.
AS YOUR SKIN HEALS
Visible irritation may settle before deeper tissue remodeling is complete.
ASSESSING YOUR RESULT
We review healing and progress at follow-up. Timing depends on the treatment and your response.
The poster’s dates are illustrative. “Maximum results” is not a promise, and recovery may take longer than shown.
Your written aftercare instructions take priority.
PROTECT YOUR RECOVERY
SKIN CARE & AFTERCARE
KEEP YOUR ROUTINE SIMPLE
Use only products recommended for your treated skin.
ASK BEFORE RESTARTING PRODUCTS
Follow your instructions for makeup, active ingredients, sun protection, exercise, and heat exposure.
STAY IN TOUCH
Contact us promptly about worsening pain, blistering, drainage, or other unexpected symptoms.
The poster is a general overview. Product choices and timing must follow your individual treatment instructions.
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UNDERSTANDING PRP
HOW PRP WORKS
FROM YOUR OWN BLOOD
A blood sample is collected and processed to separate a platelet-rich portion of the plasma.
WHY PLATELETS MATTER
Platelets release signaling proteins involved in healing. How much a PRP treatment helps depends on its preparation and intended use.
Adding PRP does not guarantee faster healing or better results. The FDA has not authorized microneedling devices to deliver blood products such as PRP into the skin. We discuss the proposed use and its uncertainties before treatment.
LOOK BEYOND THE SURFACE
UNDERSTANDING FACIAL AGING
Skin quality, volume, and tissue position can change together. Understanding which change is causing your concern helps us discuss the right options.
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The age ranges and treatment labels in this illustration are generalizations, not recommendations for your face. Your assessment matters more than an age bracket. RF microneedling does not replace lost volume or remove excess skin.
Conceptual illustration—not a settings guide.
PRECISION MATTERS
HOW DEEP DO WE TREAT?
YOUR ANATOMY GUIDES THE PLAN
Skin thickness and underlying structures vary across treatment areas.
DEPTH IS ONLY ONE FACTOR
The device, needle design, energy, and treatment technique also matter. A depth number alone cannot define a safe treatment.
DEEPER IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY BETTER
The goal is appropriate treatment for your concern—not the deepest setting or the most heat.
The measurements shown are illustrative, not universal recommendations. RF microneedling can cause burns, scarring, fat loss, and nerve injury. Treatment must follow an individualized assessment and device guidance.
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UNDERSTAND THE ADD-ON
RF MICRONEEDLING WITH OR WITHOUT PRP
RF MICRONEEDLING
Uses fine needles and radiofrequency energy to create heat and a tissue-remodeling response.
ADDING PRP
PRP is prepared from your own blood. Adding it does not guarantee faster recovery or a better result.
The poster’s benefit claims are not assured outcomes. The FDA has not authorized microneedling devices to deliver blood products such as PRP into the skin. We discuss the proposed use and uncertainties before treatment.
Different treatments. Different goals.
SKIN QUALITY OR TISSUE SUPPORT?
RF MICRONEEDLING VS. PDO THREADS
RF MICRONEEDLING
We discuss it for concerns such as skin texture, acne scars, and fine lines, depending on the device and your assessment.
PDO LIFTING THREADS
Barbs engage tissue to help support temporary repositioning. Smooth PDO threads do not provide the same mechanical lift.
Neither treatment removes excess skin or replaces a surgical facelift. The choice starts with identifying what is causing your concern.
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TWO TYPES OF ENERGY
RF MICRONEEDLING VS. HIFU
RF MICRONEEDLING
Needles deliver radiofrequency energy beneath the skin.
HIFU
High-intensity focused ultrasound delivers sound energy through the skin surface to create localized heating.
Neither is automatically better or safer. Intended uses, treatment areas, risks, and results depend on the specific device. We assess which approach, if either, fits your goals.
WHAT RF MICRONEEDLING CAN & CANNOT DO
Match the treatment to the concern. One procedure cannot address every change in your skin or face.
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WHAT IT MAY HELP IMPROVE
- Acne scars: the appearance of certain scars, depending on their type and the device.
- Fine lines and texture: selected concerns related to the skin’s surface and structure.
- Other concerns: skin laxity, pore appearance, or body scars require assessment of the evidence and the specific device’s intended uses.
The picture lists topics for consultation, not a promise that every concern or body area can be treated. Pigmentation and active acne may need a different plan.
Understand the limits before choosing treatment.
WHAT IT CANNOT DO
- Replace a facelift: it does not remove excess skin or reproduce surgical tissue repositioning.
- Restore lost volume: it is not a substitute for a treatment that adds volume.
- Erase every scar or pore: improvement is different from complete removal.
- Stop aging or guarantee a result: your response and the duration of improvement vary.
RF microneedling is not risk-free. Fat loss is a reported complication, along with burns, scarring, and nerve injury. Your plan must account for anatomy and device guidance.
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UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
ACNE SCARS
Not all acne scars are the same. We assess their depth, shape, and whether acne is still active before discussing treatment.
RF microneedling may improve the appearance of selected scars. It does not erase every scar, and some need a different or combined approach.
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UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
PORE APPEARANCE
Pores are normal skin structures. The goal is to discuss their appearance and surrounding texture—not to remove them.
Oil production, skin care, and other factors also influence how noticeable pores look. We assess whether RF microneedling is appropriate for your concern.
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UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
CREPEY SKIN
Thin, finely wrinkled skin can have several causes. We look at skin quality, laxity, and the treatment area before recommending an option.
RF microneedling is one approach we may discuss. It does not remove loose skin, and substantial laxity may need another treatment.
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UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
NECK SKIN & LAXITY
Neck concerns can involve skin texture, muscle bands, fat, or excess skin. Those concerns require different treatment plans.
We identify the cause before discussing RF microneedling. It does not replace a neck lift or address every cause of neck fullness or sagging.
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UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
THE UNDER-EYE AREA
Fine lines, hollowing, puffiness, and dark circles are different concerns. The skin and structures around the eyes need particular care.
Treatment here depends on the specific device’s permitted areas and safety instructions. An illustration is not confirmation that your eye area should be treated.
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UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
STRETCH MARKS
Stretch marks vary in age, color, and texture. We assess the marks and your skin before discussing realistic options.
Any proposed treatment aims for improvement rather than complete removal. Suitability and evidence depend on the device and body area.
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UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
SURGICAL SCARS
A scar’s age, location, and healing pattern matter. Raised, painful, or changing scars may need medical evaluation before cosmetic treatment.
We review your healing history and the specific scar. RF microneedling is not appropriate for every scar and cannot make a scar disappear.
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UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
FACE, NECK & CHEST
These areas do not have identical skin thickness or treatment needs. The same settings and plan should not automatically be used everywhere.
We assess each area separately. Sun damage, pigmentation, texture, and laxity may need different approaches.
Your assessment comes first. These illustrations describe general concepts, not guaranteed results or confirmation that every area is suitable for treatment. Device-specific indications and instructions matter. RF microneedling carries risks including pigment changes, burns, scarring, fat loss, and nerve injury.
RF MICRONEEDLING: MYTH VS. FACT
Clear answers. Realistic expectations. Tap a myth to read the facts.
MYTH: RF MICRONEEDLING MELTS ALL FACIAL FAT.
It does not inevitably melt all facial fat. However, unintended fat loss is a reported complication. Anatomy, device selection, and treatment technique matter.
MYTH: ONE TREATMENT IS ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE.
Some patients need more than one session. There is no universal number or spacing; the plan depends on your skin, goals, response, and device guidance.
MYTH: THE FINAL RESULT IS IMMEDIATE.
Early swelling can change how your skin looks. Tissue remodeling develops gradually, and the timing and degree of improvement vary.
MYTH: IT WORKS FOR EVERYONE.
Suitability requires an assessment of your skin, medical history, medications, and healing risks. Sometimes another treatment—or no treatment—is the better choice.
MYTH: IT IS AUTOMATICALLY SAFE FOR EVERY SKIN TONE.
Pigment changes can occur. Darker skin requires individual assessment, and some devices have limited supporting data for darker skin types.
MYTH: MORE HEAT AND DEEPER NEEDLES MEAN BETTER RESULTS.
More is not automatically better. Depth and energy must fit the area, anatomy, and specific device’s instructions.
MYTH: NONSURGICAL MEANS NO RISKS OR RECOVERY.
Redness, swelling, discomfort, and crusting may occur. Serious reported complications include burns, scarring, fat loss, and nerve damage.
MYTH: IT REPLACES A FACELIFT.
RF microneedling does not remove excess skin, restore lost volume, or reproduce surgical tissue repositioning.
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