RF microneedling explained: what it does, where it helps, and why we love it
RF (Radio Frequency) microneedling is a wonderful, non-invasive treatment that boosts collagen and elastin to tighten and brighten skin.
It’s incredible for improving texture, tightening pores, softening fine lines, and lifting and tightening the skin, particularly around the neck and jowl area. The treatment works by encouraging your skin to regenerate and rebuild itself at a cellular level, so the results are natural and long-lasting.
If your skin is feeling a little dull, grey or perhaps a little crepey (and pigmentation or broken veins are not a compounding issue), this is one of the treatments we recommend.
What is RF microneedling?
RF microneedling is a minimally invasive treatment that combines tiny, gold plated needles which emit radio frequency energy into the skin when inserted. This just feels a little warm. It creates controlled damage within the skin’s layers, which results in the cells boosting their production of collagen and elastin to improve the quality of your skin.
RF Microneedling can be used on both the face and body, and is suitable for a wide range of concerns, from fine lines and enlarged pores to scarring, stretch marks and general skin laxity.
At its core, it’s all about stimulating your skin to repair itself from the inside out, entirely naturally.
Learn more about our RF microneedling treatments, including pricing and booking options.
How does RF microneedling work?
During your treatment, we pass over the skin in multiple layers using a device made up of very fine, gold-plated needles.
Those needles create thousands of tiny, controlled puncture points in the skin. That might sound a little daunting, but it’s actually what triggers the response we want and it isn’t painful.
Your skin recognises that something has happened and immediately starts working to repair and rebuild itself.
At the same time, those tiny channels allow skin boosters, vitamins, and minerals to soak down into the skin, so you’re supporting the skin from the outside as well as stimulating it from within.
As your skin responds, it increases production of:
collagen
elastin
hyaluronic acid
And that’s what gives you firmer, more hydrated, healthier-looking skin.
What does RF microneedling help with?
RF microneedling is a really versatile treatment, which is why we use it so often.
It’s particularly helpful for:
uneven or rough skin texture
enlarged pores
fine lines and wrinkles
loose or sagging skin
acne scars and other scarring
stretch marks
areas of pigmentation or uneven tone
It’s not about fixing just one thing. It’s about improving the overall quality of your skin.
What areas can RF microneedling treat?
This is something people are often surprised by.
RF microneedling is not just a facial treatment. It can be used on both the face and the body, depending on what you’re trying to improve.
On the face, we often use it for:
pores
fine lines
skin texture
general loss of firmness
On the body, it can be really effective for:
stretch marks
scarring
loose or crepey skin
areas that have lost firmness over time
So it’s a really flexible treatment that we can tailor to you.
Why does RF microneedling give such a glow?
One of the things people notice most after RF microneedling is how fresh and radiant their skin looks.
That comes down to a combination of two things.
Firstly, your skin is producing more collagen and elastin, which improves structure and firmness.
Secondly, you’re increasing hydration within the skin, both through the treatment itself and through the skin’s own production of hyaluronic acid.
That combination gives you that healthy, hydrated glow that people often comment on.
Can RF microneedling be combined with other treatments?
Yes, and this is where you often get the best results.
RF microneedling is fantastic for improving texture, pores and tightening the skin, particularly in the more superficial layers.
But sometimes your skin needs support in other areas as well.
That’s where treatments like NeoGen can come in. NeoGen works more broadly through the skin to optimise overall skin health, tone and deeper regeneration.
Both treatments stimulate collagen and improve skin quality, but they do it in different ways.
When you combine the right treatments in the right way, you’re supporting your skin from multiple angles rather than asking one treatment to do everything.
And that’s usually how we get the best outcomes. Every treatment we do will be curated for you, in line with your skin’s needs.
Does RF microneedling hurt?
Most people are pleasantly surprised by how manageable it is.
We use a topical anaesthetic beforehand, so the treatment itself is usually very comfortable. You might feel a little more sensitivity in certain areas, particularly over bony parts of the face, but overall it’s very tolerable.
Afterwards, your skin can feel a bit like you have a mild sunburn, but we’ll always support it with calming, hydrating products to help it recover well.
How long do results take?
You’ll often start to see improvements in your skin within the first week.
But the real results come over time.
Because your skin is rebuilding itself, you can continue to see improvements for several months after your treatment.
For most people, a course of treatments gives the best outcome, and we’ll always guide you on what’s right for your skin.
Why we love RF Microneedling
RF microneedling works with your skin to optimise its health and longevity.
It helps improve texture, tightens and firms, boosts hydration, and supports your skin to behave like healthier, stronger skin again.
Whether we use it on its own or as part of a wider treatment plan, the goal is always the same:
To help your skin look fresher, brighter and to feel more like you.
And if you’re not quite sure what your skin needs, that’s completely fine. That’s exactly what we’re here to help you figure out.
You can book your RF microneedling treatment directly through our website or if you’re not sure what’s best for your skin, book a consultation and we’ll be happy to help.