An Infini RF skin treatment typically takes from 15 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the treatment area.Â
Your provider starts by applying a topical numbing cream. Once it takes effect, they’ll repeatedly stamp the handheld Infini RF device into the top layer of the skin, pressing the needles on the handpiece into the skin to encourage heat energy delivery into the lower layer. The numbing cream will help, but be aware that the procedure can still be painful, especially if your provider uses a high-intensity setting. Â
Treatment with an experienced provider (like a board-certified dermatologist) is key to achieving good results and avoiding complications like prolonged redness, pigmentation changes, and track or grid marks.Â
"Proper Infini RF technique requires a pause while the needles go into the dermis, deliver the RF pulse, and then retract," explains Dr. Katherine Dee, a physician in Seattle. This results in a ball of coagulation in the dermis, while not damaging the epidermis. "This way, you can get massive collagen stimulation in the dermis," she explains. "If you pull up too soon, you'll get a column of damage instead of a ball. This can prolong healing and create a higher risk of hyperpigmentation."Â
When the full area has been treated, your provider will apply a cream or ointment and give you aftercare instructions.Â
“I advise gentle cleansing of the treated area twice daily, with a mild cleanser, as well as a post-procedure cream, to aid healing and avoid dryness,” says Dr. Tina West, a dermatologic surgeon in Chevy Chase, Maryland.