Maximum number of consecutive radiofrequency microneedling treatments?

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Is there a maximum number of rf microneedling treatments that can be done for something like old stretch marks? For example, can I do 8 treatments in a row spaced one month apart or is that counterproductive? Will the treatments interfere with new collagen production from previous treatments? Is it better to do maybe 3, then take a few months off to let new collagen form and then continue? Or can I do 8 in a row one-month apart? Thanks!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

you can do microneedling RF every 3-6 weeks and continue to build collagen. I would suggest emerageskin roller between twice weekly and aerify or enlighten peels.

stretch marks need lasers, microneedling, and sometimes medical tattooing. it is best at home to be using products that stimulate collagen and improve discoloration.  see emeragecosmetics for products like vivatia foam, emerageskin roller with anteageMD ampules to be used twice weekly, phyto plus by skinceuticals, cosmelan 2 cream, reve skin 1.0 retinol, and ISDIN lactic acid body lotion. In office radiofrequency like fractora, skinfinity, and venus viva work well.  consult with us, we do free skincare consults daily at emeragecosmetics.com.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Phillip Chang, MD · Answer

Hi cautiouslyoptimistic01

Your skin will look luminous after one treatment, but we would recommend you have between 3 – 6 sessions depending on what you are treating. Scar reduction will need more treatments than fine wrinkles. For more information about this procedure, please visit our website.

Shaurin Patel, MD · Answer

Radiofrequency can help remodel the fat and tighten the skin from old stretch marks.  There are multiple modalities that can apply radiofrequency to the abdominal areas.  The InMode Evolve system can be placed 1 week apart x 6 weeks to help reduce any stubborn fat pockets and then help tighten up the skin.  This is painless and can be done in about 1 hour per week.  The InMode Morheus8 has recently come out with their body contouring tip that will speed up the treatment.  It is typically done at 0, 1, 3 months.  It is essentially microneedling with radiofrequency, so it can be uncomfortable depending on your pain threshold.  After the treatments, you want to let the body heal and remodel so that you can actually see what else you will need.  Typically, you want to wait 3-4 months after the last treatment.

Maximum number of consecutive radiofrequency microneedling treatments?

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