fractional radiofrequency microneedling

Indications

• treatment of acne scars, wrinkles
• skin tightening
• alternative to lasers, especially for darker skin types

Adverse effects

• may result in bruising for 1 week (may be covered up with makeup)

Procedure

• requires multiple treatments for optimal results
• procedure is painful, topical anesthesia is required
  • topical 23% lidocaine & 7% tetracaine
  • cocktail of 30 mLs of 2% lidocaine with epinephrine, 15 mLs of bicarbonate, & 5 mLs of saline

More general terms

• clinical procedure