Ideal candidates for Vivace® RF Microneedling may have mild-to-moderate signs of aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, or enlarged pores, and are looking to improve skin texture and tone. Unlike many others, this treatment is FDA-approved to improve skin issues anywhere on the body, so it can work on stretch marks as well. Vivace RF® Microneedling provides impressive results for people of all ages with any skin type, including people with tanned or darker skin.

Vivace® RF Microneedling combines the benefits of traditional microneedling with the power of radiofrequency energy. The FDA-approved device uses ultrafine needles to penetrate the skin and deliver radiofrequency (heat) energy to deeper layers of the skin.

Delivering this energy directly to the lower layers of skin results in less downtime for patients, since the top layer of skin remains intact. It also produces immediate results as well as results that appear over time as the deeper levels of skin regenerate and rise to the surface. Best of all, the radiofrequency energy can be completely customized to your exact skin type and desired goals, making it an excellent solution for a variety of skin issues.

Even though the treatment consists of ultrafine needles and radiofrequency energy the Vivace® RF Microneedling is virtually painless. Most of our patients tell us it feels warm and slightly pinchy. One treatment takes between thirty minutes to an hour to perform, depending on the size of your treatment area. We usually recommend 3 treatments, but your provider will customize to your needs to ensure optimal results. 

There is little to no downtime required after receiving Vivace® RF Microneedling. Once treatment is finished, you may be slightly pink to slightly pink and puffy. This will resolve in about 24 hours. Makeup can be applied in 24 hours. You will only be asked to avoid strenuous activities during the first 48-72 hours after treatment and avoid long showers or baths, which could trigger the face’s natural response to flush. This is to keep skin vessels closed and improve the efficacy of the treatment.

Immediately after your treatment, your skin will be sensitive and slightly flushed, so it’s essential to wear sunscreen, especially during this time. Within a day or two, this sensitivity fades and you will begin to see a more radiant, even complexion. Your skin will continue to improve over the next three to six weeks. The results should last for quite a while, as the production of collagen and elastin triggered by the treatment will continue to accelerate over six months.