RF Microneedle Dallas

This treatment should be safe in all skin types from fair Irish skin all the way to central African and dark Indian skin. The reason for this level of safety is that the RF current is applied only to the dermis (below the outer epidermis) while the epidermis in general is protected from burn injury by insulated needles and uniform suction. Accordingly, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), i.e., darkening of the skin after the procedure, should not be a major concern in most cases.

This device is very different from the majority of microneedle devices for a few reasons. First, most spas or aestheticians that perform this procedure without a physician on site have microneedles that do not penetrate deeply and have low RF energy. They are not permitted to perform higher levels of treatment that could otherwise be undertaken in a physician’s office. Further, many microneedle systems do not have RF current, which is the key to achieve excellent results. Those systems that have RF current also may risk burning the skin due to the lack of insulation and suction.

No, he has tried many types of skin rejuvenation methods with PRP over the years and found little to no benefit for the patient. However, he does use PRP almost every day for hair restoration and owns and operates one of the most powerful PRP devices on the market. If you are truly interested in PRP along with microneedle, Dr. Lam can perform this procedure for you but does not believe that it is worth the added cost and risk of bruising, etc.

First, we should distinguish between two types of lasers: ablative and non-ablative. Ablative lasers, which Dr. Lam performs, either partially or entirely removes the outer and middle layers of skin. These lasers cause more downtime, are more expensive, but can lead to both changes in the epidermis and dermis. They are better for more significantly damaged skin. Non-ablative lasers, also known as photofacials or BBLs, only work to improve the epidermis and very minimally the underlying dermal layer. These devices can be good for rosacea, pigmentation, or other surface flaws. Dr. Lam also offers this service, which is performed by his staff. RF microneedle, on the other hand, targets specifically dermal problems like pinpoint icepick acne scarring, lax skin texture, wrinkles, pores, stretchmarks, etc.

There are so many types of skin treatments available on the market today, and technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Dr. Lam has owned and/or investigated many so-called skin tightening procedures, e.g., Ulthera, infrared, etc., and has been disappointed. He has also tried other types of devices like Fractora and Infini but the risk to skin burning and the degree of discomfort made him decide that he would not offer these services to his patients. He believes that RF microneedle provides a very targeted solution to the dermis while bypassing the epidermis to provide notable skin improvement (as outlined above) with minimal downtime and risk by preserving entirely the outer epidermal surface. If you should have any more specific inquiries, Dr. Lam and his staff would be happy to answer your questions and help provide solutions to your concerns.

No, a facial works to improve the outermost surface of the epidermal layer but provides very little improvement to the dermal layer. RF microneedle, as mentioned, targets the underlying dermis. These two treatments along with photofacials, etc., can be quite complementary to one another to provide global skin health and rejuvenation. Even after ablative skin resurfacing, the result can be further enhanced and maintained with RF microneedling.