RFM/Microneedling:
What Is Microneedling?
Microneedling is safe and effective method of skin rejuvenation and treats many skin conditions. It restores the healthy youthful appearance of the skin by stimulating the natural production of collagen and elastin.
Mechanism of action:
Microneedling works on injury and healing basis.ie when there is injury to any part of body, it attracts all the healing tissue leading to restoration of the affected organ.
Similarly, microneedling involves causing micro trauma to skin, which is 0.2 to 1.5mm deep, with microneedles. This micro trauma triggers a cascade of healing process including formation of new Collagen and Elastin, which are the main components in skin rejuvenation.
Microneedling is usually combined with different types of serum, which are penetrated in the skin through micro trauma, thus further enhancing and speeding up the process of maintaining smooth skin.
Whereas Radiofrequency microneedling, is a modern combined RF+microneedling treatment for different skin issues along with skin tightening. A unique disposable applicator with the finest gold-plated needles is used for the procedure – these are the conductors of the radiofrequency energy delivered to a certain depth from 0.1 to 4 mm, depending on the goal, the patient’s skin type, and the treatment area. The needles are insulated, meaning all the radiofrequency energy is concentrated at the tip of the needle. RF skin tightening is a modern technique for skin rejuvenation using radiofrequency waves.
This method is highly effective and requires minimal rehabilitation. With this technique, we can improve the condition of the skin not only on the face but also on any other part of the body.
Duration of Treatment:
Each session takes up to an 30-6minutes to an hour. And it is recommended to have a course of 3 treatments in first 6 months, course of 3 can be repeated in next 6months, followed by course of 3 per year. But for Alopecia additional courses are recommended.
Indications:
- Aging skin, fine lines & Wrinkles.
- Alopecia.
- Scars such as Acne, chicken Pox and surgical.
- Hyperpigmentation.
- Cellulite.
- Stretch marks.
- Sun damaged skin.
- improves skin tone, texture and enlarged pores.
- Collagen deficiency.
RF microneedling: in addition to above it treats laxity in skin: neck line, Doubdle chin, drooping eyelids, loose skin on arm, legs and body
Contraindications:
- Under the age of 18.
- Allergy to products used.
- Pregnancy.
- Breast feeding.
- Local area infection.
- Anticoagulants(relevant)
- Clotting disorders.
- History of Keloid scars.
- Skin Cancer / Melanoma
- chemotherapy / radiotherapy.
- Uncontrolled Diabetes.
Side Effects:
Short term:
- Localised tenderness.
- Swelling, Bruising.
- Superficial bleeding
- Infection.
- Allergic reaction.
- Lumpiness( pimples, Milia).
- brown needles marks
Swelling is expected but it will subsite in the next day or two.
other improve but take a little while.
Pre-Procedure Precautions:
- Stop retinol 2 weeks before treatment. If using over the counter retinol, stope 5 days before treatment.
- if taking oral Retinoids (Roaccutane), wait until drug free for 6 months.
- After any aesthetic treatment, wait at least 2 weeks.
- Herpes simplex, wait until completely healed.
- active Acne, Eczema & Psoriasis, wait until inflammation has fully subsided.
Post Procedure Dos and Don'ts:
- Stay well rehydrated.
- Keep area clean.
- Avoid touching the area.
- moisturise every day and night.
- use mild cleanser to wash your face (aesthetician will advise)
- Apply SPF every day for at least 2 weeks.
- Avoid using any makeup for 3-5 days ideally 7 days.
- Avoid waxing bleach, depilatory creams and laser hair removal for 3days.
- avoid swimming in chlorinated water for 2 weeks.
- Avoid face massage for 2 weeks.
- Avoid Heat exposure (Sunbathing, Saunas, Steam baths until local redness is better).
- Avoid Saunas, Sun bed, Tan cream for at least 2 weeks.
- Avoid the use of Retinol preferably 2 weeks.
- Avoid cosmetic treatments such as peels, facials, or microdermabrasion for 2 weeks after your treatment.
Duration and course of Treatment:
Each session takes 60-90 from start to finish. Usually 2-5 session needed, 4 weeks apart. noticeable results are seen in 4-6weeks and usually last 12-18months.
Photographs:
Records (Aesthetic, Photographic and Medical) keeping (Pre and Post Procedure) is an important part of management and follow up treatments. And it is an essential and compulsory component of standard operating procedure and is professional and medicolegal requirement.
Aesthetician reserves the rights to refuse the treatment to any client if they don’t comply with SOPs.
Microneedling® Treatment:
01
Consultation
Free non Obligatory virtual consultation.
02
Preparation
General skin cleansing and antibacterial face wipes is all that is needed.
03
Injections
Mostly microneedling treatment can be administered without local anaesthetic but LA can be applied if patient wishes.
04
Recovery
Redness and swelling take48-72 hours but it settles. please refer to post tx care instructions.