Are you frustrated by general signs of aging and looking for a skin treatment that will tone and tighten your face and neck? Vivace® is an FDA-cleared radiofrequency microneedling device that stimulates the natural production of collagen to dramatically improve signs of aging in the face. The treatment is virtually painless and requires minimal downtime—most patients are able to go out for dinner on the day of their treatment!
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Microneedling promotes more youthful skin by using tiny needles to create micro-injuries in the skin. As the body heals itself, more collagen and elastin develop in the area, restoring your skin’s strength, elasticity, and firmness. When paired with radiofrequency (RF) in the Vivace device, the needles also deliver heat to deeper layers of the skin, enhancing the process of collagen regeneration.
RF Microneedling and Topical Serums
To level up your skin improvement, we incorporate topical lab-derived treatments, including growth factor serums, in your Vivace RF microneedling procedure. Because microneedling creates micro-channels in the skin, applying these powerful topical serums simultaneously allows them to penetrate the skin. This dramatically enhances skin improvement and strengthens the effects of microneedling by brightening your complexion and minimizing imperfections like fine lines and wrinkles, sun spots (photoaging), and acne scars.
Vivace stands out above other microneedling devices because it targets both epidermal (top layer) resurfacing and deeper dermal layer remodeling. Because of its potency, Vivace carries greater benefits than traditional microneedling, and the results are more pronounced with the addition of RF. Vivace is safe for most skin tones, including dark or tanned skin. Compared to other RF microneedling devices, Vivace has one of the highest “worth it” ratings, according to RealSelf.
Before your treatment, we will give you instructions on preparing your skin and a list of products to avoid. If you are prone to cold sores, we may prescribe an anti-viral medication to prevent a possible breakout. When you arrive for treatment, we’ll apply a numbing cream to prevent discomfort. It takes about 30-45 minutes to take full effect, and most patients say that treatment is quite comfortable with the numbing cream.
Then, the Vivace device is applied to your skin, and its small robotic motor gently applies the needles which emit RF heat into the dermis.; This part of the treatment takes about 45 minutes. To complete your treatment, we’ll apply a specialized serum and a cooling, plumping peptide mask to reduce redness and improve your results. You’ll be sent home with a Vivace Experience kit, which includes a special serum and mask to use in the weeks after treatment to optimize your results.
What Conditions Does Vivace RF Microneedling Address?
Vivace RF microneedling treats a broad range of skin concerns. This treatment visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating cellular turnover and new collagen and elastin growth. It’s also especially effective for diminishing the appearance of acne scars, minimizing pores, improving skin texture, and addressing mild skin laxity.
What Areas Of The Body Can Vivace Rf Microneedling Address?
Depending on your needs, Vivace RF microneedling can be used on multiple areas of the body, including:
The benefits of RF Microneedling include:
After treatment, you may have some redness, a small amount of bleeding or scabbing, and minor swelling. Side effects are usually manageable and clear up within a few days. Avoid direct sunlight, wear sunscreen, and wait 24 hours before going back to the gym. You should also avoid wearing makeup until the next day (wait 6 hours after treatment at the very least), as your skin will be highly sensitive. Most patients are ready to resume normal activities within a day or two.
You will see improvements in your skin's texture, tightness, and tone within a few weeks of your first session. Optimal results usually appear 3-6 months post-treatment as collagen production continues. The results are long-lasting, and periodic maintenance treatments can help sustain these benefits.
Most patients see optimal results after 3-4 treatments. These treatments simply need to be spaced apart to give your skin time to heal and for cell turnover to occur, so plan to wait about 4-6 weeks between appointments. Your skin will continue to improve for up to six months after each procedure.
Vivace RF microneedling typically has minimal side effects. Most patients experience mild redness, swelling, or a sensation like a mild sunburn for 24-48 hours after treatment. In some cases, slight bruising or pinpoint bleeding may occur. These side effects usually resolve quickly, and patients can resume their normal routine within a day or two.
Your aesthetic specialist will apply a topical anesthetic to the treatment area to minimize discomfort. Most patients experience only mild discomfort, similar to a slight prickling sensation.
Yes, Vivace RF microneedling is highly effective for reducing the appearance of depressed or hyperpigmented acne scars by stimulating collagen production to help resurface the skin.
The results of a Vivace RF microneedling treatment can last 12-18 months, depending on individual factors like skin type, age, and how well you care for your skin post-treatment. Your aesthetic specialist may recommend periodic maintenance treatments to sustain your results.
Yes, Vivace RF microneedling can be combined with other rejuvenating skin treatments such as laser therapy to enhance your results.
Yes, Vivace RF microneedling helps improve mild to moderate skin laxity by increasing your skin's production of collagen and elastin.
Vivace RF microneedling is safe and effective for all skin types, including darker skin tones, as the procedure’s settings can be adjusted to suit individual needs.