Just as no one can escape the gradual, sustained decline in collagen production that comes with natural skin aging, most people also experience some degree of accelerated collagen loss from years of exposure to damaging ultraviolet (UV) light.
The resulting textural irregularity and increased laxity may seem inescapable, too, as your complexion reflects this collagen loss at the surface and through its deep structural matrix.
Luckily, inescapable doesn’t mean irreversible: Our team at Keehan Dermatology in Fort Worth, Texas, offers Virtue radiofrequency (RF) microneedling to trigger renewed collagen production, tighten your skin’s “fibroblast scaffold,” smooth its surface texture, and revitalize your complexion.
Virtue RF is an advanced radiofrequency (RF) microneedling treatment that combines precision-controlled surface micro-injuries with deep-delivery thermal energy to rebuild your skin’s collagen and elastin structures from within.
Let’s break down the skin-transforming synergy of microneedling with RF energy:
Microneedling uses ultra-fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries across the skin surface, activating your natural healing response. This triggers the rapid renewal of collagen and elastin — the main protein building blocks of smooth, firm skin.
RF thermal energy amplifies this effect exponentially. As the sterile microneedles penetrate your skin surface at precise, customized depths, they deliver a pulse of radiofrequency heat directly into your deepest skin layers.
This localized thermal energy heats the underlying dermal tissues, stimulating fibroblast cells to induce intensive, long-lasting collagen and elastin remodeling.
Microneedling and RF energy are each potent collagen induction techniques on their own; when the two are paired, you can expect unparalleled skin revitalization results.
And because the RF energy bypasses the skin surface and releases its heat in your deepest skin layers, it maximizes structural tightening while minimizing surface trauma.
Unlike chemical peels, facials, and other surface-only skin treatments, Virtue RF also targets deeper skin layers to restructure your “dermal architecture” over time.
This dual-action collagen remodeling approach makes the treatment uniquely versatile for addressing a variety of common aesthetic concerns across the face, neck, and body. Key benefits for skin texture and firmness include:
RF thermal energy causes immediate collagen contraction and long-term structural remodeling. This offers a significant lift for mild-to-moderate skin laxity, helping to refine your jawline, soften jowls, and tighten crepey skin along the neck.
Areas of skin subjected to repetitive movement, such as around the eyes, forehead, and mouth, experience a dramatic refreshing effect as new collagen smooths over fine lines, softens expressive wrinkles, and partially fills in deep-set creases.
If acne scars are contributing to uneven skin texture, Virtue RF can break down fibrous, raised scar tissue and fill in shallow pits as your collagen stores replenish. Rough patches disappear for a visibly smooth complexion.
Virtue RF delivers advanced skin renewal results without discomfort. Its painless robotic precision delivery (RPD) system ensures smooth, even needle distribution — you won’t experience the tearing or dragging sensations common with other microneedling devices.
Prior to your Virtue RF session, we apply a topical numbing cream so all you feel is light, warm pressure during treatment. A soothing post-treatment protocol, which includes a specialized recovery mask, helps minimize visible irritation.
Unlike aggressive ablative lasers, Virtue RF microneedling offers an exceptionally gentle recovery period; after mild redness for 12-24 hours, you can resume your usual skincare and makeup routine the next day.
You can expect an immediate post-treatment glow after Virtue RF, but your true skin transformation emerges gradually: Collagen regeneration is a cumulative process that builds on — and sustains — itself in a dynamic, progressive way.
Optimal structural improvements and texturing refinements typically peak four to six weeks following a Virtue RF session. Depending on your skin goals, we may recommend a series of three to four treatments, with each session spaced several weeks apart, for best results.
When maintained with a quality skincare regimen and diligent sun protection, you can expect your Virtue RF microneedling results to last a year or longer, after which periodic “touch-up” sessions can keep you looking your radiant best.
Ready to unlock smoother, firmer skin with Virtue RF microneedling? Contact Keehan Dermatology in Fort Worth, Texas, to schedule a visit with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Patrick Keehan today. You can also request an appointment online.
