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RF MICRONEEDLING: WHAT TO EXPECT
First results a few weeks, final result 3 to 6 months after the first session. Not well studied; many people maintain yearly.
First results
A few weeks
Final result
3 to 6 months after the first session
How long it lasts
Not well studied; many people maintain yearly
Timeline
- Week 2 to 4Skin looks smoother and pores look tighter.
- Month 3 to 6Best result for acne scars and texture.
Sessions
Usually 2 to 4 sessions, about 4 weeks apart
Good to know
- Can be painful; numbing cream helps
- Deep scars improve but rarely disappear
General information from medical sources (Cleveland Clinic, NHS, ASPS, AAD and published studies), not medical advice. Your clinic's own aftercare instructions come first.
Frequently asked questions
- When will I see results from rf microneedling?
- First results: a few weeks. Final result: 3 to 6 months after the first session.
- How long does rf microneedling last?
- Not well studied; many people maintain yearly.
- How many sessions of rf microneedling do I need?
- Usually 2 to 4 sessions, about 4 weeks apart.
- What can rf microneedling not do?
- Can be painful; numbing cream helps. Deep scars improve but rarely disappear.