Achieving smoother, tighter skin is a common aesthetic goal, and non-invasive procedures like RF Microneedling are popular options. This blog post delves into the specifics of RF Microneedling treatments, focusing on the process for addressing stomach skin laxity.
How to Prepare for RF Microneedling to Address Skin Laxity
Before your RF Microneedling treatment begins, careful preparation of the skin is essential to maximize comfort and effectiveness.
This is done through the following ways:
- Numbing Cream Application – the process starts with applying a numbing cream to the entire treatment area. This cream is typically left on for approximately 30 minutes to ensure the area is adequately anesthetized.
- Cleaning the Area – after the numbing cream has taken effect, the treatment area is thoroughly cleaned. As seen in the demonstration, an aesthetic nurse like Jasmine cleans the area, specifically using acetone.
Managing Discomfort During Treatment
Patient comfort is a priority during the procedure, and specific tools and techniques are used to help manage any potential discomfort
The following are the tools employed, along with their importance:
The Simmer Chiller – This device delivers a stream of cool air directly to the treatment area.
- Cooling for Pain Relief – the cool air delivered by the chiller is specifically intended to help with pain during the procedure. It’s described as being like having a “little personal air conditioner” right with you during treatment.
- Importance of Numbing – numbing everything is highlighted as a key factor in minimizing sensation during the procedure. The chiller can also be moved as needed to target areas where sensation might be felt.
How RF Microneedling Works
The mechanism behind RF Microneedling involves both physical and energy-based components.
The device used has needles that extend outward.
- Energy Delivery – when the device is activated, it simultaneously delivers a beam of energy as these needles extend. This action is how the energy is delivered into the skin.
- Procedure Power – the process is described as being “very powerful”.
What to Expect During Treatment
Patient experience can vary slightly, but the numbing and cooling measures are designed to make it very tolerable.
- Potential Sensations – while the goal is minimal discomfort, some individuals might feel “a little pinched” or “a little bit of pressure” as the treatment is performed.
- Effective Numbing – however, with proper numbing, sensations can be greatly reduced. One individual treated in the source demonstration reported honestly not feeling it.
Treatment Areas
The RF Microneedling procedure targets specific areas of the abdomen to address skin laxity.
The entire treatment area includes:
- The lower abdomen.
- It covers the central abdomen, particularly around the belly button.
- The treatment also extends to the flanks.
This treatment area corresponds to the same regions where a previous procedure, Renuvion, was performed.
By combining the physical action of microneedling with radiofrequency energy, this procedure aims to improve skin tightness and appearance in the targeted areas, with preparation and pain management techniques employed to ensure a comfortable experience.