A RF microneedling treatment session typically takes 30–45 minutes. It typically takes three or four treatments to see optimal results.

At MD SKIN LAB, Dr. Tan makes sure you feel safe and comfortable during your session.  At each treatment session, we will first cleanse your skin and apply a topical numbing cream, to help mitigate pain. Once you’re sufficiently numb, treatment begins with Dr. Tan pressing the handheld device into your skin, stamping it across the entire face or other targeted treatment area.

When the microneedles puncture your skin, they emit the RF energy as heat, delivering it directly into the dermis. You may feel a warm, prickling sensation, but it shouldn’t be painful because your skin will be numb.

After the treatment is complete, your provider may apply a calming mask or balm to your skin before sending you on your way.

Genius (Lift) RF microneedling requires no recovery downtime. You can go back to work the day of or the day after the procedure but you should avoid strenuous physical activity for 48 hours.

• 1 day Post-Treatment: Redness and transient edema, skin begins to turn to a condition similar to before treatment.

• 3 days – 1 week Post-Treatment: Brighter skin tone and significant reduction in sebum secretion in oily skin types.

• 1 month Post-Treatment: Improvement of fine wrinkles and skin laxity.

• 1-3 months Post-Treatment: Continuous improvement of fine wrinkles, pores size, scars and skin laxity.

• Common expected skin reactions include erythema (redness), edema (swelling), transient pin-point bleeding, and very slight discomfort after treatment.  Pin-point bleeding should stop within minutes after application, discomfort within a few hours and erythema and edema gradually diminishes to normal in 1 to 3 days.

• Some crusting may appear 1 – 2 days after treatment and sloughs off in 3 – 5 days.

• Other less common skin reactions include petechia which fade in a few days or bruising (purpura) which can take up to a week to disappear.

• Other skin reactions include irritation, itching, and burning sensation. These typically subside in a few hours to 1 day, but may get aggravated with heat or sweating.  If these reactions continue consider evaluating for possible infection, changing their skin care regimen and/or short-term use of mild topical steroid.

To get maximum results from Lutronics Genius RF microneedlingtreatment, it’s important to combine treatment with a healthy lifestyle including diet and exercise, and good skin care.  

• Avoid any skin products or cleansers to treated area for 12 hours. Then use gentle cleanser for 2 weeks.

• Avoid wearing Make-up for 2-3 days.

• Use mineral-based sun screen daily.

• Avoid excessive heat or sun exposure for 1 week.

• Avoid Tretinoin or Retinol for 1 week.

• Avoid Lasers, BBL or IPL for 4 weeks.

• Your providers at MD Skin Lab can answer your questions about other skin care products or concerns you may have.

Yes, RF microneedling produces more dramatic results than traditional microneedling or radiofrequency treatments alone, as the combination of the two technologies boosts their effectiveness.

Microneedles allow precise delivery of radiofrequency energy into the dermal layer of skin, where collagen-producing cells reside, while the radiofrequency energy increases the level of controlled damage the microneedles inflict.  The Genius (Lift) RF microneedling treatment is FDA-approved and can transform the skin on the face, neck, hands, and body.  Many patients start off with three treatments, spaced by four to six weeks to see their best outcome. Your skin will just get tighter, better and better with each appointment.