Skin Concerns
Treats skin laxity and early jowling, pitted acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, and crepey texture on the neck and chest. For surface-level tone and pigment, a BBL photofacial or MOXI laser works at a complementary depth — many plans combine them.
Ideal Candidate
Best for patients with mild-to-moderate laxity, acne scarring, enlarged pores, or fine lines who want measurable tightening without surgery. Because RF energy bypasses the surface, it’s suitable for a wide range of skin tones, including darker skin that carries risk with traditional resurfacing lasers. Not recommended during pregnancy, with active skin infections, or with a pacemaker or implanted electrical device.
Our Device
We perform all RF microneedling on the Vivace® — an FDA-cleared platform with a precision robotic motor that controls needle depth and insertion speed. Compared to first-generation RF devices, that means more even energy delivery and a more comfortable treatment.
Tighter Skin, Deeper Reach
Why You'll Love It
Insulated microneedles that carry radiofrequency heat into the dermis on the Vivace platform.
Deep Collagen Remodeling
RF thermal energy reaches tissue layers standard microneedling can’t, producing denser collagen for measurably tighter, firmer skin over a series.
Scar & Pore Reduction
Breaks up fibrous acne scar tissue while heat-stimulated collagen fills depressed scars and tightens the walls of enlarged pores.
Minimal Downtime
Precision-controlled needle depth and speed mean less surface trauma than older RF devices — most patients are presentable within 24–48 hours.
Heat Where It Counts
Insulation keeps the energy in the dermis and off the surface of the skin.
Concerns RF Microneedling Treats
RF microneedling works at the dermal level, where structure lives. Here’s what that means for each concern.
Skin Laxity & Early Jowls
As collagen degrades, skin loses its scaffolding — jawline softens, cheeks descend. RF energy delivered along the mandibular border and mid-face triggers dense new collagen that tightens tissue non-surgically. Improvement is gradual and cumulative across 3–4 sessions; significant laxity may need a combination plan your provider will map honestly at consult.
Pitted Acne Scars
Rolling and boxcar scars are collagen deficits. The needles break up fibrous scar bands while RF heat stimulates new collagen at the exact depth of the damage — filling scars from within. Deeper scarring often pairs RF sessions with chemical peels for surface discoloration.
Fine Lines & Wrinkles
RF microneedling thickens thinning dermis, smoothing creases across the forehead, around the eyes, and along the mouth. For expression lines driven by muscle movement, pairing with neurotoxins addresses both cause and canvas.
Enlarged Pores
Pores stretch as surrounding collagen weakens. RF heat tightens the collagen network around each pore, visibly refining texture — one of the most consistent results patients notice after even one session.
Crepey Neck & Chest
Thin-skinned areas show age first and tolerate aggressive lasers worst. RF microneedling’s adjustable needle depth treats the neck and décolleté safely, rebuilding support where skin is thinnest. Face & Neck ($1,150) and Face, Neck & Chest ($1,450) sessions cover these zones in one visit.
RF Microneedling vs. Standard Microneedling
Both use fine needles to trigger collagen. The difference is what happens at the needle tip — and what that means for tightening.
Not sure which you need? Start with the concern: laxity, jowls, or deep scars point to RF; texture, tone, and maintenance point to standard microneedling. Your provider will confirm with a skin assessment — and some plans alternate both.
What to Expect
Numbing to finish, plan for 60–90 minutes. Most patients are back to normal life the next morning.
Assessment & Mapping
Your provider evaluates laxity, scar depth, and skin tone, then sets needle depth, RF intensity, and pass count per zone — deeper over scars and jawline, conservative over thin skin.
Numbing
Medical-grade topical numbing sits for 30–45 minutes while the device is calibrated to your treatment plan. This is the longest part of the visit.
RF Microneedling Passes
The handpiece moves methodically across each zone, needles delivering RF energy at your prescribed depth. Most patients describe light pressure and warmth rather than pain.
Cooling & Serum
A calming serum and barrier-repair moisturizer are applied to the open micro-channels. Your provider reviews aftercare and what to expect night one.
Collagen Builds
Redness fades within 24–48 hours. Skin feels tighter within the first week, but the real remodeling develops over 4–8 weeks per session as new collagen matures — results compound across your series.
Post-Treatment Tips
Avoid direct sun and wear SPF 30+ daily. Skip retinoids, acids, and actives for 5–7 days; avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, and hot showers for 48 hours. Keep skin hydrated with a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer and don’t pick at any pinpoint scabbing. Full guidance on our post-care instructions page.
RF Microneedling Options
Performed on the Vivace® platform. Add regenerative boosters (Salmon DNA, PRP, PDGF) to any session — your provider will advise whether they fit your goals.
Face
Full-face RF microneedling to tighten, refine pores, smooth fine lines, and remodel acne scarring. 60–90 minutes including numbing.
- Full-face coverage
- Collagen + tightening
- Pore & scar remodeling
- Boosters available
Face & Neck
Extends RF energy below the jawline, where laxity and crepey texture show early. Consistent tightening across both zones in one session.
- Face plus full neck
- Jawline & jowl focus
- Treats crepey neck
- Single-visit coverage
Face, Neck & Chest
Adds the décolleté for patients with sun-driven crepiness and texture through the chest. Uniform remodeling across all three zones.
- Face, neck & chest
- Décolleté crepiness
- Uniform collagen response
- Most comprehensive
Multi-session packages & boosters
- ✓ Package of 3 — save 10% (most treatment plans run 3–4 sessions)
- ✓ Package of 5 — save 15% for deeper scarring or laxity
- ✓ Boosters — add Salmon DNA (+$150), PRP (+$300), or PDGF (+$400) to drive the healing response
Sessions are spaced 4–6 weeks apart. Full booster pricing is on our price list.
Who Performs This Treatment
Every RF microneedling treatment at ELLEMES is performed by a licensed medical aesthetician trained and certified on the Vivace platform.
Lauren Siso
Christian Carter
How Many Sessions & How Often
Most concerns — laxity, pores, fine lines — respond fully to 3–4 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart. Collagen remodeling is cumulative; each session builds on the last.
Deeper pitted scarring needs more remodeling cycles. Your provider may alternate depths across sessions and add PRP or PDGF boosters to accelerate the fill.
After your series, one or two annual sessions preserve collagen density and keep tightening ahead of the natural aging curve.
For tone and pigment alongside texture, RF microneedling pairs well with BBL Photofacial and MOXI in a multi-layer plan — different depths, complementary results.
How RF Microneedling Works
Radiofrequency (RF) microneedling combines two proven collagen triggers in one pass. Fine needles create controlled micro-channels in the skin — the classic microneedling mechanism — while the needle tips simultaneously release RF thermal energy into the deeper dermis, exactly where structural collagen lives.
The heat causes controlled coagulation below the surface, prompting the body to build denser, more organized collagen and elastin than mechanical needling alone can achieve. That’s why RF microneedling produces measurable tightening — not just texture improvement.
Because the energy is delivered under the surface rather than through it, RF microneedling avoids the pigment-related risks of many resurfacing lasers, making it an option for skin tones that aren’t good laser candidates. Most patients see 24–48 hours of mild redness, with results building over 4–8 weeks per session.
RF Microneedling Questions
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Real Patients, Real Results
Verified Google reviews from ELLEMES patients who chose us for RF microneedling.
I stumbled upon Ellemes a few months ago quite by accident and could not possibly be any happier. Lauren has 10+ years of solid experience in the industry, tailors each treatment to specifically target problem areas, and is both thorough and knowledgeable. Ellemes provides top-of-the-line skin services (ones that actually work and showcase results, because who has time for anything other than that) and the product line she carries (Revision) has absolutely changed my life. I have been seeing Lauren for Vivace Radio...
Their team and work are exceptional, they make you feel comfortable, and best of all, you are satisfied with the results. I had my second Moxi laser session, and I am 100% satisfied with the results. I also did yesterday RF microneedling and am awaiting the results for that. The work is excellent, highly recommended.
Had Vivace RF Microneedling done with Jaycee today, she was very informative and explained everything really well. The process was easy and painless. Can't wait to see my results!
When You’re Ready
Book an RF microneedling consultation at our Sandy Springs clinic. Your provider will assess your skin, confirm candidacy, and build a session plan around your goals.
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