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Fractional Radiofrequency Microneedling

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I have done micro needling before like 4 times. as...

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I have done micro needling before like 4 times. as well as Fractional Resurfacing (ablative), etc so I'm very familiar with many different laser treatment to eliminate acne/scars.
This was my first time doing the Radiofrequency micro needling, I wasn't really excited since I did not research before I did the procedure but I was running out of time and I decided to do it on the spot.

Anyway, they put you some numbing cream for like 15mins. She did a 3 different stage, first one was the lowest radio frequency. pretty much it was like a micro needling but I guess theirs a radio freqeuncy going to your skin so it would produce more collagen to heal and stuff. she did the whole face for a first and second level. she also mentions that would hurt more when the radio frequency level would go up. The 3rd level was only in the area that has the most scars since they target a deeper area. I don't expect to see the result right away since our skin cell usually takes 27days to regenerate. She mentions that I can do the procedure again every 6weeks+. I guess my definition of downtime to her and mine was different because I expect to look 80% Normal after the downtime but 4th day My whole face was still red and even my friend asked me what happen to my face.

I'm still gonna wait for couple weeks for the final result but the other question I had is my it's so expensive? Here in Las Vegas, we can go a full face micro needling for around $300 for one session and some of them give you 3ml of hydraulic acid serum for after care. I did my Fractional resurfacing (ablative) for $976 and downtime was like 9days but $900 was included with 3 free follow up and given 2 different facial creams to heal fast.
Meanwhile, with this Radio Frequency microneedeling $1200 and no follow-up and no cream or anything given at the end. So not sure why the cost is higher than a laser treatment and way over price than regular micro needling. Also, this is not California or New York lol. but according to google average cost is $700 to $1000 per treatment so I know that its way overpriced considering here in Las Vegas. well,

I was running out of time so I would say I paid for express service. but I hope I would see a great result in couple weeks. Also, do your research for price and result before you jump in right away lol

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Robert Strimling, MD

Robert Strimling, MD

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Replies (7)

December 22, 2017
Thanks for posting this! I hope you tell us how it goes. I think it takes a few months to see the final results.
January 22, 2018
honestly, don't see any difference at all!! I saw more dramatic result doing the Fractional resurfacing laser. it was cheaper as well
January 16, 2018
How painful is it compared to dermarolling with 0.5? I've done it at home, but I'm worried about the pain for doing it on moderate setting and lasting marks.
January 16, 2018
Also, is your face looking better now?
January 22, 2018
I do have a derma rolling 0.5 at home as well. I would say the laser would hurt a little bit more because needle would penetrate in your face and send out some radio frequency. They will numb your face so you should not worry about it. every time I do any laser on my face I would talk to myself that no pain no gain. Yes, the little dark dots on my face lasted at least 10 days, dermatologist lied to me. My face was still red when I went back to work after 6day and I was so embarace. I would prefer to do the derma roling home with vitamin C/ Hydroliac acid once a week over time becasue you don't need to take a week off at work. honeslty it realy depends on what you want to acomplich in your skin, texture? color? dark spot etc... do your reaserch aslo depends on your city where you life the cost would be very different. I try to dod the fractional resurfacing at LA and they want $2700 one treatment, I drove to las vegas 4 hours but only cost me $900 for same prosidure/machine they use.
January 22, 2018
I do have a derma rolling 0.5 at home as well. I would say the laser would hurt a little bit more because needle would penetrate in your face and send out some radio frequency. They will numb your face so you should not worry about it. every time I do any laser on my face I would talk to myself that no pain no gain. Yes, the little dark dots on my face lasted at least 10 days, dermatologist lied to me. My face was still red when I went back to work after 6day and I was so embarace. I would prefer to do the derma roling home with vitamin C/ Hydroliac acid once a week over time becasue you don't need to take a week off at work. honeslty it realy depends on what you want to acomplich in your skin, texture? color? dark spot etc... do your reaserch aslo depends on your city where you life the cost would be very different. I try to dod the fractional resurfacing at LA and they want $2700 one treatment, I drove to las vegas 4 hours but only cost me $900 for same prosidure/machine they use.
January 27, 2018
I just did this procedure a week ago and waiting for results too. But your post photo does look like your skin is much smoother.
UPDATED FROM Zenoparist
1 month post

No difference.

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sorry guy I been out of town, had a couple of brakes out since my sleeping pater was messed up lol.
I would say I would not recommend this procedure. its been more than a month now but I don't see any significant difference in my skin compared to when I did the fractional resurfacing. If I'm going to pay my entire paycheck to do this procedure plus taking a week off from work I want to see a dramatic result, not just a little bit.

Replies (5)

January 22, 2018
The photo on the right does not appear to have any acne scars compared to the left photo.
May 4, 2018
Hi - Curious is there's been any update since your last post on Fractora treatment? Would you say that your past micro needling treatments were more effective?

Thanks for your posts!
May 20, 2018
Tha ls for the review. Off to check fractional laser reviews. I dermaroll at home with nice results as my regular facial routine. Feel like i want more
May 21, 2018
I was told my down time would be 24 hours. It was weeks for my face to heal, and 3 months before I could stop wearing makeup. I paid $1500 per treatment and I hope no one else wastes their money and risk their appearance on a treatment that has to potential to scar you for life....both emotionally and physically.
November 12, 2018
wasn't there a big difference on pores??