Microneedling

Virtue RF Microneedling

Microneedling with radiofrequency delivered at depth. Tightening and deep collagen remodelling that needles alone cannot reach.

★★★★★ on GoogleLicensed Medical AestheticianPlastic-surgery trainedReferred by local surgeonsEnglish & فارسی
From
$650neck
Downtime
2–4days
Results in
6–8weeks, builds 6 months
Comfort Numbing required
2 out of 5
Downtime Moderate
3 out of 5
Longevity A year or more
4 out of 5

What it is

Virtue RF combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy delivered from insulated needle tips at a set depth in the dermis.

The needles create the channels; the RF adds controlled heat exactly where collagen lives. Heat is what contracts existing collagen and drives longer-term remodelling, which is why RF tightens where standard microneedling only smooths.

It is the stronger option for jowls, neck laxity and deep or rolling acne scars — and the one to choose when SkinPen has helped but not enough.

Good candidate

  • Early jowling and neck laxity
  • Deep or rolling acne scars
  • Crepey texture on the body
  • SkinPen helped but not enough

Not yet / not a fit

  • Pacemaker or implanted electronic device
  • Active infection in the area
  • Pregnant or nursing
  • Metal implants in the treatment area

How it works

Diagram of slackened collagen structure
01

Collagen has slackened

Existing collagen loosens with age and scarring tethers the skin from below.

Diagram showing RF energy delivered at dermal depth
02

Needles deliver heat at depth

Insulated tips place radiofrequency energy precisely in the dermis, sparing the surface.

Diagram showing tightened, remodelled skin
03

Tissue contracts and rebuilds

Heat contracts collagen immediately and drives new collagen formation over months.

What to expect

Step 1

Step 01

Consultation

Free. We confirm RF is the right step rather than standard microneedling or laser.

Step 2

Step 02

Numbing

Topical numbing for around forty-five minutes — this treatment needs it.

Step 3

Step 03

Treatment

Thirty to forty minutes. You will feel heat and pressure with each pass.

Step 4

Step 04

Healing

Redness and mild swelling for two to four days. Results build across six months.

Questions

How is this different from regular microneedling?

The radiofrequency. Needles alone create a healing response; RF adds controlled heat at depth, which contracts collagen and drives far more remodelling. It tightens where SkinPen mainly smooths.

Is it more painful?

Yes, noticeably — which is why we numb for longer. You will feel heat with each pass. Most patients find it very manageable, but it is not a lunchtime treatment.

How many sessions?

Three, spaced six to eight weeks apart, for most concerns. Results keep improving for around six months after the last one.

Is it safe for deeper skin tones?

Yes. Radiofrequency energy is not absorbed by melanin, so it carries less pigment risk than laser — one of the main reasons we reach for it.

Will it replace a facelift?

No. It improves early laxity and skin quality meaningfully. If there is significant sagging, we will say so rather than sell you three sessions that will not deliver.

Prices start at the listed amount and are subject to change. Consultation may be required. Results are not guaranteed, and multiple treatments may be needed.
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One patient at a time, by appointment. No packages, no pressure, and an honest answer even when it isn’t the one that books.

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