9 months ago I got Voluma in my cheek area that was poorly placed. I didn't seek to have it dissolved right away because of embarrassment/denial. Recently, I had to go to my derm for my yearly and she was horrified. She doesn't like using the stuff that dissolves it and recommended RF microneedling. She said it won't take it totally away but should shrink it. But I cannot find anything that says it will shrink Voluma after 9 months and does the stuff that dissolves Voluma hurt your skin?
November 14, 2019
Answer: RF Microneedling and Filler Thank you for your question. Your dermatologist is correct. We have found using RF Microneedling will help break down the filler. It might take a few treatments to break it down to your satisfaction, but in the mean time enjoy the benefits of RF. We don't recommend it to anyone who has recently had filler and is happy with their results. Good luck!
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November 14, 2019
Answer: RF Microneedling and Filler Thank you for your question. Your dermatologist is correct. We have found using RF Microneedling will help break down the filler. It might take a few treatments to break it down to your satisfaction, but in the mean time enjoy the benefits of RF. We don't recommend it to anyone who has recently had filler and is happy with their results. Good luck!
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Answer: Microneedling RF and fillers. The answer is no. Reason is that fillers are sterilised at temperatures over 105 degrees C for over 5 minutes. I published an article regarding this in Derm Surgery in mid 2019. Microneedling RF is an extension of microneedling with ‘energy’. Generation one devices such as Dermapen/ Skin Pen etc. use needles without heat to remodel collagen. Generation Two devices are microneedles that are not insulated, hence heat is delivered along the length of needles. Examples include Secret RF and Intensif. Generation Three devices use insulated needles to deliver heat at the point of the needle. Examples include Infini RF, as well as Genius. Newer generation devices will generally give better outcomes, however with insulation, the safety of microneedling RF devices is usually better than generation two machines. With insulation the incidence of skin colour darkening and ‘grids’ secondary to ‘stamping’ is less, however it is largely technique dependent. Microneedling RF should be viewed as a tool to be incorporated in the suitable clinical context. As with most other ‘fractional technology’ 3-5 sessions spaced 3-6 weeks apart will give the best results. Be guided by your specialist. All the best, Dr Davin Lim and the team at Clinic Cutis Brisbane. Australia.
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Answer: Microneedling RF and fillers. The answer is no. Reason is that fillers are sterilised at temperatures over 105 degrees C for over 5 minutes. I published an article regarding this in Derm Surgery in mid 2019. Microneedling RF is an extension of microneedling with ‘energy’. Generation one devices such as Dermapen/ Skin Pen etc. use needles without heat to remodel collagen. Generation Two devices are microneedles that are not insulated, hence heat is delivered along the length of needles. Examples include Secret RF and Intensif. Generation Three devices use insulated needles to deliver heat at the point of the needle. Examples include Infini RF, as well as Genius. Newer generation devices will generally give better outcomes, however with insulation, the safety of microneedling RF devices is usually better than generation two machines. With insulation the incidence of skin colour darkening and ‘grids’ secondary to ‘stamping’ is less, however it is largely technique dependent. Microneedling RF should be viewed as a tool to be incorporated in the suitable clinical context. As with most other ‘fractional technology’ 3-5 sessions spaced 3-6 weeks apart will give the best results. Be guided by your specialist. All the best, Dr Davin Lim and the team at Clinic Cutis Brisbane. Australia.
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