Secret PRO RF Microneedling vs. Regular Microneedling: What’s the Difference?

freyamedispa
Oct 8
2 min read

The Basics

Also called “collagen induction therapy,” regular microneedling uses fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries (microchannels) in the skin.
These micro-injuries stimulate the body’s natural wound-healing response, triggering collagen and elastin production, cell turnover, and remodeling of existing skin structures.
Because the injury is fractional and controlled, downtime is relatively minimal (usually a day or two of redness, maybe mild swelling).
What It Can Treat
- Fine lines and superficial wrinkles
- Mild to moderate acne scars
- Uneven skin texture
- Enlarged pores
- Some degree of pigmentation and skin tone irregularities
- RF microneedling refers to combining microneedling with radiofrequency energy delivered via the needles. The idea is that the needles penetrate to a controlled depth, then deliver thermal energy deeper into the dermis to enhance collagen remodeling, tightening, and deeper structural change.
- Choose Regular Microneedling When:
  - Your concerns are primarily surface: texture issues, mild scarring, enlarged pores, superficial pigmentation.
  - You prefer gentler treatments, lower cost per session, and minimal risk.
  - You are building up toward more aggressive treatments later.
  - Your concerns are primarily surface: texture issues, mild scarring, enlarged pores, superficial pigmentation.
  - You prefer gentler treatments, lower cost per session, and minimal risk.
  - You are building up toward more aggressive treatments later.
  - Regular microneedling is a lower-risk method for many skin-rejuvenation goals. It is especially good for beginners, maintenance, or lighter concerns.
  - RF microneedling” refers to combining microneedling with radiofrequency energy delivered via the needles. The idea is that the needles penetrate to a controlled depth, then deliver thermal energy deeper into the dermis to enhance collagen remodeling, tightening, and deeper structural change
  - Captures both surface (via CO₂) and deeper layers (via RF)
  - Fewer treatments, especially for more dramatic goals
  - More versatile; can be tailored for both resurfacing and deeper work; suitable for more challenging issues like pigmentation, deeper scars, laxity
- Which is “better” depends on your skin condition, goals, budget, tolerance for downtime, and your provider’s experience.