How RF Microneedling and Erbium Can Reverse the Signs of Aging

Aging is a natural process, but the visible signs—wrinkles, loose skin, texture and age spots—can make many of us feel less confident. Fortunately, advancements in medical aesthetics have made it possible to partially reverse these signs of aging without surgery or extended downtime. At Everglow Medical Aesthetics in Kennebunk, Maine, we specialize in innovative treatments like RF microneedling and Erbium laser resurfacing, which can help you regain youthful, radiant skin.

In this blog, we’ll explore how these two powerhouse treatments work, why they’re ideal for your skin concerns, and how combining them can deliver optimal anti-aging results.

What Causes Wrinkles, Loose Skin, and Age Spots?

Before diving into treatments, it's important to understand what causes these common signs of aging:

1. Wrinkles

Wrinkles develop due to a decrease in collagen and elastin, the proteins responsible for keeping skin firm and elastic. As we age, the skin loses its ability to bounce back, leading to fine lines and deeper creases, especially on the face and neck.

2. Loose Skin

Loose skin occurs due to the breakdown of collagen fibers, loss of facial volume, and external factors like sun exposure. Over time, the skin’s support structure weakens, resulting in sagging areas, particularly around the jawline, neck, and cheeks.

3. Age Spots

Age spots, also known as sun spots or liver spots, are flat, dark patches that appear due to sun exposure over the years. The skin produces excess melanin in response to UV rays, causing pigmentation that often worsens with age.

What is RF Microneedling?

The Power of RF Microneedling for Anti-Aging

RF microneedling, short for radiofrequency microneedling, is a cutting-edge, non-invasive procedure that stimulates your skin’s natural repair process. Unlike traditional microneedling, which uses fine needles to create micro-injuries in the skin, RF microneedling adds the power of radiofrequency energy to heat the deeper layers of your skin. This enhances the production of collagen and elastin more effectively, tightening the skin and reducing the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and texture.  We use the FDA-approved Pixel 8 RF MN device by Rohrer.

How RF Microneedling Works

RF microneedling uses ultrafine needles to create controlled microchannels in the skin. These channels allow the radiofrequency energy to penetrate deep into the dermis, stimulating cellular repair. This process activates collagen remodeling, which is crucial for firm, smooth, and youthful skin.  We love combining RF MN with erbium because the RF MN hits the deeper layers of the skin, creating collagen, while the erbium takes care of more surface issues.

Benefits of RF Microneedling for Loose Skin and Wrinkles

• Tightens Skin: RF energy works beneath the surface to subtly firm sagging skin, especially in areas like the neck and jawline.  Keep in mind that the only thing that can make a noticeable difference in tightening loose skin is surgery.

• Reduces Wrinkles and Fine Lines: By boosting collagen production, RF microneedling softens the appearance of wrinkles and restores elasticity to aging skin.

• Improves Skin Texture: It not only firms but also improves uneven skin texture, reducing the appearance of acne scars, large pores, and rough patches.

Why Choose RF Microneedling at Everglow Medical Aesthetics?

At Everglow Medical Aesthetics, we use state-of-the-art RF microneedling technology tailored to meet your specific needs. Whether you're looking to treat fine lines, sagging skin, or even acne scars, RF microneedling can provide a comprehensive solution to revitalize your skin.

Erbium Laser: A Powerful Ally in Anti-Aging

What is Erbium Laser Resurfacing?

Erbium laser resurfacing is a type of laser treatment that precisely targets the outer layers of skin to address surface-level concerns like fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation. The erbium laser is particularly effective for treating age spots, sun damage/hyperpigmentation, pores, acne/acne scars, and most other skin texture issues while promoting the production of new skin cells and collagen.

Fractionated Erbium for Enhanced Results

At Everglow, we offer both fully ablative erbium resurfacing and fractionated erbium resurfacing. Both deliver laser energy in tiny columns, with fully ablative erbium hitting the entire surface area of your skin, while fractionated erbium, like it sounds, only hits certain areas, leaving surrounding skin intact for faster healing. Fractionated erbium ensures that you get the most advanced resurfacing results with minimal downtime. The laser energy breaks up pigment clusters that form age spots, while also stimulating collagen production to improve overall skin tone and texture.  Fully ablative erbium gives even better results, however you will have more downtime.  We find that fractionated erbium, is the perfect combination of low downtime and excellent results.  

Benefits of Erbium for Anti-Aging

• Smooths Wrinkles: The precision of Erbium laser makes it an excellent choice for treating fine lines and wrinkles, especially around the eyes and mouth.

• Reduces Age Spots: The laser effectively diminishes age spots by targeting excess melanin in the skin, leading to a more even complexion.

• Minimal Downtime: Fractionated Erbium allows for faster recovery times than traditional lasers, making it ideal for those seeking results without extensive downtime.

Combining RF Microneedling and Erbium for Optimal Results

While RF microneedling and Erbium are both effective anti-aging treatments on their own, combining them can amplify your results. Here’s why pairing these treatments is such a powerful approach to reversing the signs of aging:

1. Enhanced Collagen Production

Both RF microneedling and Erbium laser stimulate collagen in different layers of the skin. By combining these treatments, you’re addressing both the deeper layers (RF microneedling) and the surface of the skin (Erbium laser), leading to comprehensive collagen remodeling.

2. Tightens and Smooths

RF microneedling excels at tightening skin and improving texture, while Erbium laser resurfaces the surface skin for a smooth, flawless finish. Together, they create a lifting and smoothing effect that addresses multiple aging concerns, from sagging skin to pigmentation.

3. Treats Pigmentation and Skin Texture

The Erbium laser is particularly effective for treating age spots and improving skin tone, while RF microneedling works to improve skin texture and elasticity. This combination helps you achieve a clearer, more even complexion with firmer, more youthful-looking skin.

4. Customizable to Your Needs

At Everglow Medical Aesthetics, we tailor our treatments based on your unique skin concerns. Whether you’re primarily concerned with wrinkles or pigmentation, we can customize a treatment plan using RF microneedling and Erbium laser to deliver the best possible results.

What to Expect During and After Treatment

The Procedure

Both RF microneedling and Erbium treatments are non-invasive and typically take about 30-60 minutes, depending on the areas being treated. You may experience mild discomfort during the procedure, but numbing creams are applied to ensure your comfort.

Aftercare and Recovery

• RF Microneedling: Expect mild redness and swelling for a day or two post-treatment. Downtime is minimal, and you can resume most activities the next day.

• Erbium Laser: With fractionated Erbium, the recovery time is shorter than traditional laser treatments. You may experience slight peeling/flaking and/or mild redness for a few days, which reveals fresh, more youthful-looking skin.

Long-Term Results

You will see visible improvement after just one session of either treatment, but for best results, a series of treatments is recommended. Over time, your skin will continue to improve as collagen production increases, leading to long-lasting results.  Typically it takes about a month to see the new collagen, so results from the RF MN can be seen about a month after and improvement up to six months after treatment.

Why Choose Everglow Medical Aesthetics for RF Microneedling and Erbium?

At Everglow Medical Aesthetics, we pride ourselves on providing cutting-edge, personalized treatments that meet the needs of our clients in Kennebunk, Maine. Our experienced team ensures that you receive the best care, and we’re committed to helping you achieve your anti-aging goals without the need for invasive surgery or extended downtime.

Expertise You Can Trust

With years of experience in medical aesthetics, our skilled practitioners understand the complexities of aging skin and are dedicated to delivering the most effective solutions for each client.

Tailored Treatment Plans

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatments. Every client receives a personalized plan to target their unique skin concerns, ensuring that they achieve optimal anti-aging results.

Ready to Rejuvenate Your Appearance?

If you’re interested in learning more about how RF Microneedling and Erbium can help you achieve a natural, youthful appearance, we invite you to book a consultation at Everglow Medical Aesthetics. Our team of experienced professionals is here to help you find the perfect treatment plan to meet your aesthetic goals.

Book your appointment today and take the first step towards looking younger without looking surgery!