Can Microneedling with Radiofrequency cause fat loss?

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I had microneedling done with radio frequency (Cutera Secret RF) 5 weeks ago. My eyes starts to look more sunken 3 weeks ago, chin looks like it lost fat 1 weeks ago and cheeks look like they lost fat 5 weeks ago. Is it possible that this treatment caused this fat loss? I had no other changes in my health diet etc in years. I thought the needles and rf don’t penetrate deeply enough to cause fat loss. Really concerned and worried when the fat loss will stop. I’m in my 20s.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

No, used appropriately, these should not cause fat loss. I recommend following up with a cosmetic dermatologist. I always combine microneedling and radiofrequency with prp and lasers to improve outcomes. Best, Dr. Emer

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

I agree with Dr Emer, if used CORRECTLY the answer is no, but if one uses inappropriately - long PD, thin dermis, pulse stacking - yes it can. Unlikely with the secret as its non insulated and much weaker compared to Intesif or Infini. Combination treatments are recommended, I second Dr Emer with PRP and lasers, as this is my favourite combination as well. Microneedling has come a long way over the past few years and can help skin via several methods. Firstly it releases cytokines and growth factors in the epidermis and dermis- the top and bottom layers of your skin. This in turn remodels scars and the dermal layer of the skin. Additionally needles can break up scars themselves. This leads to new collagen formation.

Microneedling is both user dependent and method driven. Simple needles can be used, growth factors can be added after the procedure, including PRP, or controlled heating during the procedure. This controlled heating is delivered via RF, and is called RF microneedling. RF can then be delivered via insulated or insulated needles. Even the energy level, depths, density, pulse duration and so many other variables can be controlled. This together with the added benefits of growth factor infusion makes this one of the most complex procedures in procedural dermatology. I use everything from Dermapen, though to newer generation insulated and non-insulated devices including INFINI micro-needling radiofrequency, Intensif and others. Newer generation devices can provide an added advantage in some, but not all patients. Like most procedures, its 80% skill level of the specialist and 20% dependent on the brand of the energy device- microneedling system. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

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