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Radiofrequency Microneedling vs. SkinPen Microneedling
Say hello to glowing, tightened skin for the fall! Microneedling has become a popular skin treatment for improving texture, reducing scars, and promoting anti-aging. Among the various microneedling techniques, radiofrequency (RF) microneedling and SkinPen microneedling stand out. Here’s a quick comparison to help you choose the best option for you.
What is Microneedling?
Microneedling involves using fine needles to create microchannels in the skin, prompting the body to produce new collagen and elastin, which helps improve skin texture, refine pores, and reduce fine lines and scarring.
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Radiofrequency Microneedling
How It Works
RF microneedling combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy. As the device creates microchannels in the skin, RF energy is delivered into deeper layers, enhancing collagen and elastin production and improving skin tightening.
Benefits
- Deeper Collagen Stimulation: RF energy reaches deeper layers of the skin to complement the microneedling procedure
- Effective for Anti-Aging: Great for treating fine lines, wrinkling, and other signs of aging
- Minimal Downtime: Quick recovery with some redness and swelling. Most patients note 24 hours of redness.
SkinPen Microneedling
How It Works
SkinPen microneedling uses a pen-like device with fine needles to create microchannels, promoting natural collagen and elastin production.
Benefits
- Improves Texture and Tone: Effective for reducing refining pores and improving skin texture. This method is a great option for patients with acne scarring.
- Can be combined with PRP: To obtain PRP (Plasma-Rich Platelets), we draw your blood and spin the sample in a Centrifuge. This process separates the PRP from your blood sample. While we microneedle your skin, we infuse the PRP into the skin. The PRP contains healing factors that help to speed up the healing time and reinforce collagen production.
- Minimal Downtime: Quick recovery with some redness and swelling. Most patients note 24 hours of redness.
Should you get RF Microneedling or SkinPen Microneedling?
If general, we recommend RF microneedling for patients who are looking for anti-aging treatment and tightening of the skin.
SkinPen microneedling also provides anti-aging benefits, but is more often used on patients looking to improve skin texture, and reduce signs of scarring on the skin.
Consult with a skincare professional to choose the best option for your skin’s needs.
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