What You Need to Know About the Vivace RF Microneedling System

Understanding a cosmetic procedure is an important step that can guide a patient in choosing the right and custom treatment plan. It’s a vital step in increasing their trust and comfort during treatment. One of the cosmetic treatments that patients may consider is the Vivace Fractional Micro Needle RF.

So what’s Vivace RF microneedling system? The Vivace RF microneedling system is a simple, minimally-invasive treatment that produces micro-wounds that stimulate natural collagen production. Vivace treatments combine the principle of traditional microneedling with radiofrequency energy to achieve the benefits such as skin rejuvenation, treatment for acne, and improvement of skin imperfections such as scars and excessive sweating.

How Vivace RF Microneedling System Works

Through the handheld device with a single-use treatment tip that precisely delivers radiofrequency to the skin, the Vivace RF microneedling produces micro-injuries to the dermal collagen that induce a series of inflammatory cascade that in turn stimulate the production of new collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. This ultimately leads to dermal remodeling, manifested as the skin healing benefits of this procedure.

The full effects of this advanced, non-surgical, minimally-invasive treatment procedure may be seen not until 3 to 4 months after the treatment has been done. Depending on the severity of the skin problem, the procedure should be done in a series of 3 to6 treatments spaced every month to achieve the desired optimum effects.

Benefits of Vivace RF Microneedling System

The Vivace RF microneedling system uses radiofrequency technology to stimulate the natural wound healing process to derive the following benefits to patients of all skin types and skin tones who wish to undergo the procedure:

• Skin rejuvenation, in that a radiant, youthful-looking skin is expected to be seen after the treatment due to increased production of collagen;
• Improvement of the appearance of enlarged pores and scars also due to the stimulation of collagen production that the RF device has initiated;
• Acne may also be treated with Vivace RF microneedling system, proven through the decreased number of blemishes and reduction in sebum secretion observed in patients who underwent this procedure;
• Improvement in the appearance of stretch marks may also be expected as seen in patients who underwent this procedure with platelet-rich plasma and expressed high satisfaction after the procedure; and
• Minimization of hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating of the body even in the absence of strenuous activity.

How Long Does Vivace RF Microneedling Last?

The Vivace RF microneedling is an effective aesthetic treatment approach that isn’t permanent, requiring additional treatment sessions once or twice a year to be able to maintain their beneficial effects. This is because, despite the effectiveness of the treatment in managing skin problems (especially that regarding aging), the collagen production of the body naturally slows down as we age, manifesting as loose skin and wrinkles.

Safety of Vivace RF Microneedling

The safety of Vivace RF microneedling may be understood better by knowing who the ideal candidates for this treatment procedure are, the side effects of this treatment, and pre-and post-care tips to minimize discomfort during the treatment and to hasten recovery for more minimal downtime.

1) Ideal Candidates for Vivace RF Microneedling

An ideal candidate for treatment is someone who’s interested and decided to undergo these amazing treatments. As such, the ideal candidate for Vivace RF microneedling is someone who would want to undergo the treatment to solve skin problems such as acne scars and stretch marks.

However, there are also still those who can’t be a candidate for this treatment despite the desire to undergo the treatment including those that are allergic to the numbing cream that may be used before using the RF device.

This also includes those with conditions that may affect the efficacy or the healing ability after the Vivace radio frequency microneedling such as autoimmune disorders and bleeding disorders. Those with a history of herpes infection and/or with active bacterial infections also shouldn’t undergo this as well, as the procedure may lead to the reactivation of cold sores.

2) Side Effects of Vivace RF Microneedling

The microneedling process isn’t painful because the topical cream that will be applied before the actual treatment will help numb the pain, although pressure may still be felt during the procedure.

Since it’s minimally invasive, it’s associated with only mild side effects that may be expected to go away on their own. These are brought by the inflammatory process and micro-injuries inflicted that are necessary during the procedure.

Some of the side effects that may be expected include minimal pinpoint bleeding, mild redness, swelling, bruising, and the feeling of being sunburned due to the warmth of the radiofrequency energy.

3) Pre- And Post-Care Tips

To maximize the benefits while minimizing the discomfort associated with the procedure, it’s best to follow a pretreatment regimen and post-treatment care procedure.

Before the treatment commences, it’s good to prime your face by cleaning it with a facial foam cleanser and 70% alcohol. It’s also a good idea to take antiviral medications as prescribed by your healthcare practitioner to avoid herpetic breakouts that may be activated during the procedure, should you be unaware that a herpes virus has infected you before.

After the procedure, you’ll be advised not to wash your face for a day and to apply topical antibiotics for 2 to 3 days after the treatment. Direct sunlight exposure should also be avoided and sunscreen of at least SPF30 should be applied when going out.

Experience Excellent Cosmetic Services at aNu Aesthetics

Vivace RF microneedling system is one of the most advanced skin rejuvenation treatments with proven safety and efficiency profiles as evidenced by its FDA-approved status. Like all minimally-invasive procedures, it has minimal downtime, and the natural beauty of the skin can easily be seen with minimal discomfort.

At aNu Aesthetics, our dedicated team of healthcare professionals headed by Dr. Cristyn Watkins is highly-skilled and trained with years of experience to give you only the best-fitting treatments that suit your needs. We’re committed to providing maximum comfort for a great patient experience. Contact us today at info@anuaesthetics.com and learn more about our products and services.