Infini and the newer Genius RF treats acne scars through a process called MFR or micro needling fractional radiofrequency. This system uses fine needles to puncture the skin and deliver heat to break down scars that lie deep under your skin. Most importantly these needles are insulated. This means more accurate treatments with less damage to the upper layers of skin.

Acne scars lie under the surface of your skin. The aim of treatment is to spare the upper layers of skin (epidermis) and target collagen & scar tissue several millimeters under the surface.

Fractional (and fully ablative lasers) all work by firstly treating the upper layers before delivering heat to the acne scars. This results in prolonged healing times & redness following laser therapy. RF microneedling does not treat the upper layers, rather, it concentrates the energy where acne scars lie.

Remember, not all acne scars are suitable for Infini or Genius RF. Superficial acne scars such as box-car scars, pits & pick scarring still responds best to ablative lasers, such as the Ultrapulse, eCO2 & erbium ablative laser. RFM is best for atrophic, mixed and rolling acne scars.

2-4 days, depending on treatment levels. Healing times following RF microneedling are much quicker than with laser therapy as the upper epidermal layers are spared.

Following RF Microneedling with Infini or Genius, expect-

• First 24 hours- swelling
• Next 24-48 hours- swelling decreases
• Next 48-72 hours – skin returns back to normal.

If treatment density & power is high, downtime maybe up to one week. In some cases, ‘gridding’ or patterning may occur. This will settle down within 2-4 weeks, possibly longer in darker skin type. This is seen with most high-powered energy systems including fractional laser & RF microneedling.

Not going to lie on this one, it does hurt. The level of discomfort during treatment, depends on the settings and passes. We can make it not hurt by turning down the settings, but then you would not get the maximal improvements. Hence, we find ways to make it hurt less.

We minimize discomfort by-

• The use of 23/7 Lidocaine cream
• The use of nerve blocks
• The use of ‘Laughing Gas’
• Sedation if extensive areas of acne scars are treated

We ensure patient comfort levels are seen to during the procedure.

The very first step is to see if this treatment is the correct treatment to address your concerns.

In the context of scar revision, assessing your acne scars is the very first step.

For aesthetic treatments such as skin tightening & jawline contouring, a real time assessment is required to measure dermal thickness & fat content. This ensures safety & efficacy.

As with all fractional devices, you will require between 2-4 sessions for optimal outcomes. You will notice an improvement with just one treatment.

Yes. Unlike laser, Infini/Genius RF spares the upper layers of skin and treats the lower dermal layers. This means sides effects such as skin color changes are rare following RFM.

Note: In higher treatment settings, darker skin types may still get transient dots. We will warn you if you elect to undertake high energy settings. These dots take 1-6 weeks to heal, depending on the energy levels.

Insulation protects the upper layers of skin. It is very important. Why? Because the degree of improvement is proportional to the amount of energy delivered into the deeper layers of skin, namely the tip of the needle. Without proper insulation, heat is dissipated throughout the length of the needle. This happens with devices such as Secret RF & Instensif.

 Insulated needles delivered by systems like Intracel, Infini & Genius can deliver more energy with less collateral damage to the upper layers of skin. This is especially important if you have darker skin. Additionally, with insulation, skin heals faster as there is very little heat energy delivered to the upper layers of skin.

Cost will vary according to who performs this procedure. For an accurate quote, book for an obligation free consultation with my nurses or dermal therapist.

Note: The Infini RF has been replaced with Genius RF, the newer model since 2019. Genius offers deeper needle lengths, more power, & better insulation. This gives better & safer outcomes.

RF microneedling is not covered under Medicare or Private Health Insurance.

An alternative to RFM is fully ablative laser resurfacing. This procedure is partially covered under Medicare. Surgical subcision is often covered. Fractional laser resurfacing is not covered under Medicare.

*For the treatment of severe scars. Medicare does not cover cosmetic treatments such as skin tightening, resurfacing for texture -wrinkles.