RF Microneedling

Radiofrequency microneedling for texture, acne scarring and early laxity, suitable for a wide range of skin tones.

RF Microneedling appointment at Vellum Skin Clinic

Smoother texture, built over a series

Collagen stimulation with gentler downtime

RF microneedling combines very fine needles with radiofrequency heat delivered below the surface of the skin. The controlled injury and heat prompt the skin to build new collagen, which many clients notice as smoother texture, softer scarring and firmer skin over the following months.

Because most of the energy is delivered beneath the top layer, downtime is usually two to three days of redness and it is suitable for most skin tones. Results build gradually, so we plan a series and photograph your skin at every visit to track change honestly.

Most clients plan three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart and then consider a single maintenance session each year. Autumn and winter are popular months, because treated skin is more comfortable to protect from strong sun while it heals.

RF Microneedling appointment in a Vellum treatment room
Calm treatment room with warm natural light

What is included in each session

  1. Skin assessment and photographs
  2. Numbing cream for about 45 minutes
  3. Depth and energy set for each facial zone
  4. Soothing mask and written aftercare
  5. Follow-up call two days later
Treatment tray prepared with unlabeled bottles and cotton pads
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At a glance

  • Session time60 to 90 minutes
  • Downtime2 to 3 days of redness
  • Series3 sessions, 4 to 6 weeks apart
  • ResultsBuild over 3 to 6 months

We book the whole series at your first visit so the spacing stays right.

Book a RF Microneedling consultation

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Before, during and after

Provider preparing a client for treatment
Treatment in progress in a warm clinic room
Aftercare products laid out on a tray
  1. 01

    Before

    Pause retinoids for five days, avoid sun and arrive with clean skin. We confirm your plan and numb for about 45 minutes.

  2. 02

    During

    The handpiece moves across each zone in passes. Most clients feel warmth and pressure; the treatment takes 30 to 45 minutes.

  3. 03

    After

    Skin looks sunburned for a day or two. Use the gentle routine we send home and wear sunscreen every day.

Why RF microneedling here

Settings for your skin tone

Our laser lead adjusts depth and energy by zone and skin type, starting conservatively.

Photographs every visit

The same light and angle each time, so you can see gradual change for yourself.

Realistic series plans

Three sessions is typical. We will tell you honestly if a different treatment would suit you better.

Series plans

Three-Session Series

−15%

Book the full face series at your first visit.

  • Face, three sessions
  • Spaced 4 to 6 weeks

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Face and Neck Plan

−10%

Add the neck to your series for a matched finish.

  • Face and neck
  • Three sessions

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Maintenance Visit

−10%

One session each year once your series is done.

  • Returning clients
  • Any season but summer

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Illustrative demo. Individual results vary. Pricing shown is illustrative.

Kind words about rf microneedling

Portrait of Morgan D.

“Three sessions in, my acne scarring is softer than I expected and the redness was gone in two days each time. Danielle showed me the photos side by side.”

Morgan D.Fictional review. Individual results vary.
Portrait of Lauren M.

“I was nervous about looking frozen. Brynn used less than I expected, booked me back two weeks later, and my sister only noticed that I looked rested. That was exactly what I wanted.”

Lauren M.Fictional review. Individual results vary.
Portrait of Keisha T.

“Danielle tested a small patch first and walked me through the whole calendar for my laser series. The clinic runs on time, and nobody tried to sell me a package I did not need.”

Keisha T.Fictional review. Individual results vary.

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RF Microneedling FAQs

Is RF microneedling painful?

With numbing cream most clients describe warmth and pressure. We can adjust settings if an area feels too sensitive.

Can darker skin tones be treated?

Yes, RF microneedling is suitable for a wide range of skin tones. We still test cautiously and adjust energy by zone.

When will I see results?

Some glow appears within a week. Collagen change builds over three to six months after your final session. Results vary.

Who should wait?

We postpone treatment with active acne flares, infection, pregnancy, or recent isotretinoin use.

A nurse applying a hydrating mask for a client in a bright room

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