RF needling for wrinkles on forearms and crepey skin on upper arms. How many treatments are needed? (Photo)

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Does RF microneedling for wrinkles on forearm and creepy skin on upper arms get good results? If so, how many treatments?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Lindsay Sturm, DO · Answer

Great question thank you!  Microneedling with RF most certainly will help with the crepey skin on your arms.  While some people will notice great results after one treatment, often times you need a series (up to 3) to see your maximum benefit.  How well your skin tightens and your response will depend on how well you heal and how much your skin contracts after the procedure.  Thanks again for your question.  Best wishes, Dr. Lindsay J Sturm

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