In recent years, microneedle skincare has gained unprecedented popularity in the beauty industry. Particularly, RF microneedles and conventional microneedles, as the two "competitors", have left many people confused when choosing. What are the differences between them? Which one is more suitable for your skin needs? Today, let's have a comprehensive "battle" to help you find the exclusive answer for your skin rejuvenation!
What are RF microneedles? What are Regular microneedles?
1. Regular microneedle: Also known as physical stimulation therapy, it mainly stimulates the skin surface with micro needles, forming tiny channels in the skin's surface layer. Relying on mechanical stimulation, it triggers the skin's repair mechanism, promotes the generation of collagen and elastic fibers, and is also conducive to the absorption of subsequent skin care products.
2. RF microneedle: combining the micro needle physical stimulation and the thermal effect of RF, is the high-tech upgraded conventional micro needle. After micro-needle puncture of the skin, RF energy directly acts on the dermis, stimulating collagen contraction and regeneration. It can also prevent epidermal damage by regulating thermal energy. The needle body of RF micro needles is insulated, and only the tip part releases RF energy.
What is the depth of action for RF microneedles and Regular microneedles?
The depth of action directly determines the levels of skin problems they can address:
1. Regular microneedles: The depth of action is generally within 1mm, focusing on the epidermis and the superficial dermis layer. It's like giving the skin a "lightweight skin rejuvenation spa", suitable for daily skin maintenance.
2. RF microneedles: The depth of action can be adjusted, ranging from 1.2-1.5mm for the shallow level and up to 3-5mm for the deep level, directly penetrating deep into the dermis layer. It's equivalent to a "construction project" for the skin's lower layer, capable of solving deep skin problems at their root.
Problems that RF microneedles and Regular microneedles are suitable for
Different skin issues require different types of microneedles. See if you fall into any of these categories:
1. For Regular microneedle selection:
l Mild dry lines, fine lines (such as around the eyes)
l Coarse pores, uneven skin tone
l Superficial acne marks, slightly rough skin texture
As long as it's a minor skin flaw at the surface level, conventional microneedles can handle it easily and are a great choice for daily maintenance.
2. For RF microneedle selection:
l Deep wrinkles (such as laugh lines, forehead lines, etc.)
l Recurring acne scars (especially depressed acne pits)
l Skin laxity, sagging contours
For these deep-level stubborn skin problems, RF micro needles' deep repair capabilities need to be relied upon to solve them.
Recovery time and pain sensation of RF microneedles and Regular microneedles
During the process of getting beautiful, recovery time and pain sensation are also points that many people are concerned about:
Regular microneedles:
Pain sensation: Slight stinging, similar to the elastic pulling the skin
Recovery time: 1-3 days, the skin may have slight redness and swelling, which will soon subside
RF microneedles:
Pain sensation: Moderate pain, due to the addition of RF heat energy, the stimulating sensation is more obvious
Recovery time: 1-7 days, after the treatment, there may be redness and bruising, which will gradually disappear in 1-2 weeks
Course and treatment cycle of RF microneedles and Regular microneedles
If you want to improve your skin quality with micro needles, but are always confused about how many visits you need to make and how long the intervals should be? In fact, the course arrangement of RF micro needles and Regular micro needles has long been linked to their intensity of effect. Today, we will explain the treatment rhythm of both in a paragraph to help you plan your beauty progress!
RF micro needles focus on deep repair, with sufficient energy in a single session and strong effects. Therefore, you don't need to frequently visit the beauty salon or spa. Generally, 3-5 sessions can lead to obvious changes such as the reduction of acne scars and skin firming. The interval should be about 4 weeks. After all, the dermal layer needs sufficient time to complete collagen regeneration. If the interval is too short, it will add extra burden to the skin.
Regular micro needles are more focused on superficial renewal. The single stimulation is mild, and it takes multiple layers of stacking to reduce fine lines and brighten the skin tone. Usually, 6-8 sessions are needed, and the interval should be 2 weeks each time. The superficial skin repairs quickly, and this rhythm can continuously awaken collagen without delaying daily activities.
The results are usually different for each person. The specific number of sessions can also be adjusted according to your skin problems.
Advantages and Disadvantages of RF Microneedling and Regular Microneedling
When it comes to the advantages and disadvantages of RF micro needles and Regular micro needles, it's similar to choosing between "powerful repair essence" and "daily stabilizing lotion":
1. The advantages of RF micro needles are quite prominent. They can penetrate the dermis to address deep wrinkles and skin laxity, and have a significant tightening effect on scars. However, correspondingly, the pain during treatment is slightly stronger, and the recovery time is longer. They are more suitable for sisters who can tolerate a short recovery period and are seeking powerful anti-aging effects.
2. The advantages of Regular micro needles lie in their gentleness and friendliness, low pain, and quick recovery. They are suitable for daily use to improve fine lines, large pores, and uneven skin tone. However, their effect is relatively shallow, and their improvement on deep-layer skin problems is relatively limited. It requires several sessions to see obvious results. They are suitable for those who are afraid of pain, have a limited budget, or only want to maintain basic skin types.
Conclusion
Based on the above description, which is better, RF microneedles or conventional ones? The answer is: Your skin needs and budget determine the final answer. If you are seeking maximum skin absorption, have shallow pores, fine lines, mild acne scars, a low budget, cannot tolerate a long recovery period, hope to have a weekend treatment that won't affect your work, you can choose conventional microneedles; if you are troubled by deeper acne scars or scars, are seeking a truly effective solution, need firming and lifting, and are looking for long-lasting and comprehensive anti-aging effects, you can choose RF microneedles. Choose the microneedle skincare that suits your skin type and needs, and you can achieve twice the result with half the effort on your journey to beauty!
FAQ
1.Will the microneedles cause pain? tolerate it?
The pain from conventional micro needles is relatively mild. Most people can endure it without applying anesthetic. If you are afraid of the pain, applying a layer of anesthetic will make you feel nothing. The pain from RF micro needles is slightly stronger, but it is still within the acceptable range after applying anesthetic.
2.What should be paid attention to after microneedling? Are there any restrictions?
For the first 3 days after the procedure, use medical cold compress patches and mild moisturizing lotion. Do not use products containing acids, alcohol, or fragrances; do not apply makeup within 7 days to avoid skin irritation; strictly protect the skin from sun exposure within 1 month; do not expose to direct sunlight, do not go to steam saunas or hot springs, and do not scratch the skin with your hands; otherwise, it may leave marks.
3.How long will the results be visible? Is it necessary to do it for a long time?
After the treatment, the skin will gradually become brighter and clearer. Fine lines and pore problems will start to improve within 1-2 weeks. In 2-4 weeks, collagen regeneration accelerates, and the tightening effect and scar reduction will be more obvious. As for long-term treatment, for basic maintenance, choose regular micro needling. After completing 6-8 basic treatments, do a consolidation treatment once every 1-2 months. After RF micro needling, do 3-5 treatments and then have a supplement once every 3-6 months, which can help maintain the tightening and scar reduction effects for a longer period.
4.Can people with sensitive skin or acne-prone skin do microneedling?
If it's a stable stage of sensitive skin (without redness, swelling or pain), regular micro-needling can be chosen and the penetration depth can be reduced. This can help the skin repair its barrier. However, during an acute sensitive period (such as redness, peeling), it should not be done as it will aggravate the irritation. Acne-prone skin can be treated during the non-popping period (when there are no large areas of red and swollen pimples or pustules), but doing it during the popping period may cause the inflammation to spread. It is necessary to wait until the pimples have almost subsided.
5.Who are not suitable for microneedling?
1. Pregnant and lactating women.
2. The treatment area eczema, dermatitis or severe acne.
3. Have a keloid constitution.
4. Have bleeding disorders or are taking anticoagulant drugs.
5. Have received radiotherapy recently.
6. Have severe immune system diseases.
