Radiofrequency microneedling can sometimes feel a little uncomfortable. It can feel like a warm sensation on your skin, you may feel some mild stinging or tingling during the procedure, but this will settle quickly following treatment. With the use of numbing cream prior to the procedure, it can help to improve comfort. Numbing cream is applied prior to treatment at Essence Cumbria to help with comfort during your treatment.

Radiofrequency microneedling will treat everything from acne to stretch marks and wrinkles to scars. It is good for sagging skin as it can help to give a ore firmer skin. It's especially good for treating acne scars because it helps boost collagen production and even out skin tone while reducing inflammation.

There are little side effects from radiofrequency microneedling, however it can leave skin a little pink or red afterwards, this will usually subside in a few hours but in some cases can take up to 48 hours. Here at Essence Cumbria after the treatment is completed a soothing mask and cooling treatment is applied to help alleviate redness and irritation.

A course of 3 are recommended for best results, 3-6 weeks apart. You may need more depending on the problem you are treating.

Skin will look smooth and glowing after 7-10 days, however it can take 3-4 months to see the final results of scarring improvement and skin tightening.

To maintain the great results you achieve with RF microneedling, one treatment every 6-9 months is recommended.