RF microneedling is microneedles plus radiofrequency heating of the dermis. The micro-punctures set off the healing response, while the RF heat contracts old collagen and stimulates new. The result is denser skin, an even texture, tighter pores and improvement of post-acne scarring.
The main difference - needle insulation
Needles can be insulated or non-insulated. With insulated needles, the RF energy is released only from the tip at a set depth - the epidermis does not overheat, and the risk of burns and pigmentation is lower. This is critical for darker skin and skin prone to pigmentation, of which there is a great deal in Dubai.
| Device | Needles | Key feature |
|---|---|---|
| Virtue RF | 36 insulated, gold-plated | gated delivery, gentle and comfortable protocol |
| Morpheus8 | partially insulated | greater depth, focus on body lifting and fat |
| Genius | insulated | skin impedance feedback |
What Virtue RF does
36 insulated gold-plated needles, micro-pulsed (gated) RF delivery, depth up to 3.5 mm. According to histological studies, growth in collagen and fibroblast activity is recorded as early as 14-21 days. A therapeutic temperature of 41-43 °C is enough for remodelling, yet without coarse trauma.
At SOLAR, RF microneedling is performed on Virtue RF - with an emphasis on comfort and safety for any skin type, and depth individually tailored to the area (face, neck, post-acne).
More about Virtue RF microneedlingWho it suits
- Enlarged pores, uneven texture, "tired" skin.
- Scars and post-acne marks.
- Laxity of the neck and lower third of the face (combined with SMAS lifting).
RF microneedling or HIFU?
These address different goals. HIFU (SMAS lifting) tightens the deep support structure and the facial contour. RF microneedling works on the quality and density of the skin itself - texture, pores, scars. They are often combined: the structure first, then the surface.
Want RF microneedling without unnecessary trauma to the skin?
At SOLAR the treatment is performed on Virtue RF - with insulated gold needles and precise depth control. Book a consultation.