VIRTUE RF MICRONEEDLING
The Virtue RF is a FDA-cleared, minimally invasive treatment that helps to stimulate the body’s natural production of collagen and elastin. Collagen is responsible for giving us a youthful appearance. As we age, our collagen and elastin starts depleting and we begin to notice things such as fine lines, wrinkle, and dull skin. The Virtue RF device creates tiny punctures in the skin with 36 gold-plates needles. In turn, our skin views this as an "injury" and produces collagen and elastin to "fill in" the punctures that we created. In addition to this, the radio-frequency energy heats up the underlying layers of the skin, which causes constriction and promotes lifting and tightening.
WHAT DOES VIRTUE RF TREAT?
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fine lines & wrinkles
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dull texture & tone
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hyperpigmentation
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sun spots
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acne scars
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rosacea
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stretch marks
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large pores
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scars from injury or surgery
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WHAT AREAS CAN I TREAT?
Face, neck, chest, stomach, inner/out thighs, arms, buttocks.
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HOW SOON WILL I SEE RESULTS?
You will notice some results immediately. Virtue RF microneedling is the gift that keeps on giving and the best results will be seen 4-6 weeks after treatment. For most skin concerns it is recommended to do a series of 2-3 treatments (spaced 4 weeks apart) to achieve optimal results.
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IS IT PAINFUL?
It sounds intense, but it is very tolerable! We will numb your skin prior to the procedure. We will check in with your pain level throughout the process and can adjust the depth if it is getting too uncomfortable for you. The majority of patients do not experience any pain and are talking throughout their treatment.
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HOW MUCH DOWNTIME IS THERE?
There is virtually no downtime with this treatment! You will feel slightly warm and red immediately after the treatment. Most of the redness dissipates within 12-24 hours. You may also have some swelling. Avoid applying makeup for 24 hours after the treatment. Over the next several days you will notice that your skin has a sandpaper-like texture as your skin cells turn over. Do not pick, scratch, or exfoliate the skin during this time. We can recommend an at-home regimen to help heal your skin quicker and keep it hydrated.
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THINGS TO AVOID BEFORE YOUR TREATMENT:
Avoid heavy sun exposure (minimum 1-2 weeks ideally)
Stop self tanning 2 weeks before treatment
Avoid blood thinning medications 7 days prior (ibuprofen, etc).
Stop skincare that has irritating ingredients 7 days before (retinoids, exfoliators, etc)
Accutane patients: must be 6 months post treatment