RF Microneedling San Marcos

Restore you skin's strength and elasticity. Reduce visibility of fine lines and wrinkles.

Microneedling in San Marcos is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that’s used to treat skin concerns via collagen production. Also known as collagen induction therapy, this treatment may help those looking to reduce the appearance of acne scars and stretch marks.


We offer RF microneedling in the clinic, in addition to regular microneedling and microneedling with PRP. Schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss which type of microneedling might be right for you skin condition.

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How does RF microneedling in San Marcos work?

Microneedling works by encouraging your skin to make more collagen. The idea is that pinpricks from the procedure cause slight injury to the skin and that the skin responds by making new collagen-rich tissue. This new skin tissue is, in turn, more even in tone and texture. It’s normal for the skin to lose collagen via age or injury. By encouraging the skin to make new tissue, there may be more collagen to help make the skin firmer, too.

What are the benefits of RF microneedling?

Microneedling can be used to help with a variety of concerns. The treatment can minimize pore size and improve skin quality and texture, plus help reduce the appearance of acne scars, stretch marks, and even fine lines.

What are the benefits of RF vs regular microneedling?

At The Studio Med Spa, we use the Vivace™ RF Microneedling system. The system introduces radio frequency (RF) energy to the procedure which heats up your skin and further stimulates collagen production beyond regular microneedling. The addition of RF optimizes your results and delivers even tighter and more youthful skin tone.

Procedure for RF microneedling in San Marcos

During the procedure, we make small pricks under the skin with a pen-like tool. The pinpricks are so small that you likely won’t notice them after the procedure. We move the tool evenly across your skin so that the new skin that rejuvenates will be even, too.


Before getting started, we will use a topical anesthetic to reduce the chances of pain. This is done about an hour before your treatment. The actual microneedling process takes approximately 30 minutes.


We then apply a serum or calming treatment. In total, you can expect to be at the office for a couple of hours.

Targeted areas for RF microneedling

RF Microneedling is most often used on your face to target:

  • Acne Scars / Other shallow Scars
  • Age Spots (also called “sun spots”)
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Large pores
  • Reduced skin elasticity
  • Uneven skin tone

In addition to facial concerns, RF microneedling is sometimes used to treat stretch marks in other areas of the body. Scarring on other body parts may also be treated with this procedure. However, RF microneedling is primarily used on the face.

Are there any risks or side effects?

Like all cosmetic procedures, microneedling isn’t without risk. The most common side effect is minor skin irritation immediately following the procedure. You may also see redness for a for few days. Call us if you notice more severe side effects, such as:

  • Significant bleeding
  • Significant bruising
  • Infection

You may not be an ideal candidate for microneedling if you:

  • are pregnant
  • have certain skin diseases, such as psoriasis or eczema
  • have open wounds
  • have had radiation therapy recently
  • have a history of skin scars/ Keloids formation

Microneedling isn’t invasive like plastic surgery, so the recovery time is minimal, most people require very little downtime, if any at all. You may notice skin irritation and redness within the first few days following the procedure. This is a natural response to the small “injuries” made by the needles in your skin. You can go back to work or school after the procedure if you’re comfortable. Some people apply camouflaging makeup during the first few days as the redness dissipates. Your skin will also be more sensitive to the sun, so sunscreen is a must. After microneedling, your skin works fairly quickly to rejuvenate new tissue. In theory, you should see results within a couple of weeks. To maintain the results of your treatment, you’ll need multiple sessions and perhaps other complementing treatments.

Before the procedure, please read our before and after care information and ask about ways you can prepare so you have the best possible outcome. You may need to stop taking certain medications, such as ibuprofen and those for acne treatment, well in advance of the procedure.


We recommend that you stop using topical retinoids beforehand too ( two days before and can restart three days after) . Doing so may reduce the risk of certain side effects.

Microneedling is a professional procedure that’s performed in a board-certified doctor’s office only. In an effort to save money, some people opt for home rollers instead. Unlike professional microneedling, rollers don’t puncture the skin hardly at all. Professional microneedles penetrate skin between 0.5- 3.5 mm, depends on the location, which is not achievable by home rollers!


While this might seem a less painful option, the problem is that you won’t achieve the same results. The punctures made during professional microneedling are designed to induce skin rejuvenation. With a roller device, you may achieve brighter skin at best, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Microneedling therapy is an increasingly popular treatment of several dermatologic conditions. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may serve as a valuable adjunct to improve the regenerative effects of treatment. We review the evidence comparing the results of microneedling therapy with and without PRP. Based on the current literature, PRP appears to augment the cosmetic outcomes of microneedling without increasing the risk for adverse events.

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