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Microfractional Radio Frequency (MRF) is a treatment that uses microscopically fine needles to deliver radio waves to specific layers in the skin. MRF is effective in tighten and remodelling collagen.
MRF is best used to treat scars caused by acne or surgery/trauma, fine lines and wrinkles, skin laxity, stretch marks and Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). It is also an excellent maintenance treatment for people who want to encourage collagen stimulation and maintain skin firmness.
Depending on the aim of the treatment, microneedles penetrate the skin at depths of 0.5mm to 3.5mm to deliver the RF currents. These currents then get converted to heat. Targeting specific skin depths allows us to focus energy to exact locations without causing injury to neighbouring tissues. There is very little recovery time, suitable for patients of all skin colours and types.
Most people will need around four treatments to see the best results. Beyond the initial treatment, a once-yearly maintenance treatment is recommended.
What is the difference between micro-needling, Mesotherapy and micro fractional radiofrequency? Can they all be used together?
Microneedling involves only superfine needles pricking the skin. It is considered the least invasive and is great as an entry-level “needling” treatment. Micro-needling aims to create a form of “mechanical” trauma such that the skin is stimulated to kickstart its wound healing process and produce collagen. Microneedling also creates channels in the skin surface and is often combined with peels and topical skincare to increase the penetration into the skin and therefore increase their effectiveness.
Fractional RF, as described above, uses superfine needles that deliver radiofrequency into the skin. Since the energy emits heat into the skin, it can denature scarring and remodel the skin. It is considered the more intense form of micro-needling and can penetrate the skin to much deeper levels.
Mesotherapy also uses superfine needles to prick the skin. This treatment will stimulate collagen growth mechanically as with the micro-needling but offers an added benefit of simultaneously delivering a cocktail of vitamins and hyaluronic acid directly into the skin, thereby enhancing the effect of neocollagenesis.
When Mesotherapy is used to deliver a fine layer of hyaluronic acid, the skin gets an incredible boost of moisture, support and glow. Mesotherapy is particularly good for people with less volume in their skin. It has the added benefit of achieving immediate results and, therefore very popular with people who want a boost to their skin right before a big event.
All three treatments can be incorporated into your treatment program, although not used simultaneously.