RF Microneedling in Tampa

While many RF microneedling systems feature only a singular handpiece, Secret RF allows our providers to switch between 2 unique handpieces:

• The 25-Pin Tip: Featuring a 5×5 needle grid, the 25-pin tip precisely navigates the delicate skin around the eyes, nose, and mouth to stimulate collagen production without causing unnecessary damage to the skin. We recommend this applicator for crow’s feet, smoker’s lines, acne scarring, and neck laxity.
• The 64-Pin Tip: Featuring an 8×8 microneedle grid, the 64-pin handpiece is currently one of the largest RF microneedling applicators available for faster treatment of larger areas such as the back, thighs, and abdomen. Its higher power capabilities ensure that energy remains uniform and consistent over this expanded treatment area for efficient, effective collagen stimulation.

Why This Matters to You

Switching between Secret RF’s multiple applicators allows our Erasable experts to tailor treatment to specific areas of the body—protecting the skin on the face while shortening treatment duration on the remainder of the body.

At Erasable, we prioritize our clients’ safety by curating technology safe for all skin tones. Secret RF’s choice of insulated and non-insulated microneedles customizes the intensity of RF microneedling in Tampa to effectively address a variety of skin types and tones.

• Insulated Needles: These needles apply RF energy to the deepest layers of the skin, bypassing the uppermost layers. We recommend insulated needles for deep collagen remodeling in darker skin tones because of a significantly lower risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).
• Non-Insulated Needles: Non-insulated needles allow the radiofrequency to deliver treatment to the uppermost layers of skin. We recommend these microneedles to improve skin texture, minimize enlarged pores, and address shallow scarring.

Why This Matters to You

Traditional aesthetic technologies can exclude patients with darker skin tone from treatment, carrying significant risks of permanent skin damage, scarring, or hyperpigmentation. Secret RF’s customizability protects melanin-rich skin from unnecessary damage for safe, efficient treatment for every patient who enters our office.

Secret RF features an advanced motor that “glides” into the tissue to minimize trauma to the skin. This treatment creates clean, microscopic channels in the skin’s uppermost layers, minimizing the “grid-like” texture associated with other microneedling devices.

Treating the skin with RF microneedling in Tampa triggers collagen production and allows the radiofrequency waves to better penetrate the skin. This improves healing, giving patients healthier looking skin.

Why This Matters to You

Many Erasable clients ask our experts about downtime and what they can do to minimize subsequent peeling, redness, or texture as the skin restores itself. Secret RF eliminates the need for additional care. How? Through its smooth motor technology—avoiding unnecessary damage during your session. This means less downtime, no “track marks,” and a faster return to your daily routine with healthier, smoother skin.

We recommend RF microneedling in Tampa to patients looking to minimize the appearance of acne scars, surgical scars, and stretch marks, alongside restoring their skin health and quality. RF microneedling can also address mild-to-moderate skin laxity, but patients with more severe laxity or excess skin may prefer a surgical option.

For eligible patients, we recommend following these general guidelines before scheduling their appointment with our medical providers:

• Wait 2 weeks after extensive sun exposure or sunburns, as these temporary contraindications can increase the risk of permanent scarring or hyperpigmentation.
• Wait 2 to 4 weeks after receiving cosmetic injectables to allow the product time to settle and absorb into the skin. This ensures your injectables don’t shift from their precise placement and disrupt your desired results.
• Wait 3 months after receiving a chemical peel or ablative laser treatment, as these create controlled damage in the skin that requires time to heal. Not waiting can hinder healing and lengthen recovery time.
• Wait 6 months after your final dose of Accutane. This medicine thins the uppermost skin layers and impairs the body’s ability to heal, which can increase the risk of permanent scarring, unnecessary damage, and an extended recovery time.

Unsure if RF microneedling in Tampa is the right treatment to meet your aesthetic needs? Reach out to the Erasable team and schedule a consultation to receive a personalized treatment strategy to make your aesthetic concerns erasable.

Patient safety is a top priority at Erasable Med Spa. For this reason, we do not recommend Secret RF microneedling in Tampa to patients who meet the following conditions:

• Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
• Active infections, rashes, cold sores, or open wounds near the treatment area
• Electronic or metal implants, such as pacemakers or internal defibrillators
• Blood-clotting disorders or those taking blood-thinning medications
• Allergy to gold or stainless steel
• History of keloids or hypertrophic scarring

We typically recommend 3 to 4 treatments, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, to achieve optimal results. At your initial consultation, our team will collect your medical history and discuss your aesthetic goals to develop a treatment schedule just for you.

While pain tolerance varies by patient, clients can expect to experience mild-to-moderate discomfort during RF microneedling in Tampa. Secret RF punctures the skin to create microscopic channels up to 3.5 mm deep. While the skin’s pain receptors spike at 4mm, clients will experience typical discomfort associated with minimally invasive treatment.

Patient comfort is paramount at Erasable Med Spa, and we offer many different pain control options, including topical numbing cream, nerve blockers, and Pro-Nox (an FDA-approved laughing gas).

During your appointment, your provider applies your chosen pain management option to the treatment area before beginning RF microneedling in Tampa. This increases patient comfort, minimizing pain during the session. You may feel mild warmth or a slight pressure on the skin, but once we’ve applied your numbing solution, RF microneedling should not be particularly painful.

If you experience major discomfort during your appointment, notify your Erasable Med Spa provider so they can adjust treatment or re-administer your numbing solution for more comfortable treatment.

Most patients see improvement in skin texture and tone after their second treatment, but the effects of deeper collagen remodeling appear about 3 months after their final appointment for RF microneedling in Tampa.

• Immediately After Treatment: Expect your skin to feel warm to the touch and appear flushed, similar to a mild sunburn. You may experience an immediate “tightness” as existing collagen fibers contract, providing a temporary softening of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Day 2 to 7: As the microscopic channels from the microneedles heal, your skin may develop a rough, “sandpaper” texture. This shouldn’t be visible to others, though you may feel it when washing your face.
• 1 Week Post-Treatment: The sandpaper-y texture naturally exfoliates away to reveal a brighter, smoother complexion. While the effects of collagen stimulation are still developing, this phase is when patients first see their skin begin to transform.
• Months 1 to 3: Increased collagen and elastin production gradually firm the skin and improve elasticity, yielding a visible reduction in acne scars, large pores, and fine lines.
• 3 Months & Beyond: 3 months after your final Secret RF session, your body has produced new collagen and finished the healing process. Internal remodeling is complete, yielding improved skin quality, natural firmness, and a long-lasting, rejuvenated appearance.

There’s no major recovery period needed for RF microneedling in Tampa, and you are free to continue your normal routine. However, we ask patients to keep in mind the following post-care guidelines. While the skin may not appear to need additional care, these best practices protect your skin’s enduring health and wellness.

• Avoid applying makeup for at least 24 hours. Cosmetic products can clog the microscopic channels created during treatment and introduce bacteria that increase the risk of irritation. Instead, allow the skin to “breathe,” as these micro-channels heal.
• Avoid sweating and heat exposure, such as that from exercise, saunas, or hot showers, for 24 to 48 hours. You can expect your skin to feel hot to the touch after your appointment, and introducing additional heat can increase discomfort.
• Use a gentle, hydrating moisturizer to soothe rough skin texture or moisturize flaking skin for at least 5 days.
• Do not pick at shedding skin. Instead, allow it to slough off naturally to avoid permanent scarring or hyperpigmentation.
• Refrain from using exfoliating skincare products for 2 to 5 days after your appointment. These products create microscopic damage to the skin and can hinder the healing process.
• Reapply SPF 30+ sunscreen and wear a hat when going outdoors for at least 1 week. Your skin is especially light-sensitive, and protecting it from UV radiation minimizes the risk of hyperpigmentation.

After 1 week, we encourage clients to gradually return to their regular skincare routines, while maintaining caution around prolonged sun exposure.

If you have any questions about our post-treatment guidelines, mention them during your consultation for RF microneedling in Tampa or contact our office and speak with a dedicated team member.

Microneedling has been extensively studied and is FDA approved for aesthetic use. The procedure is very safe and noninvasive, so there’s little risk as well, especially when conducted by one of our highly-skilled providers.

Side effects may include redness, tightness, bruising, or bleeding. These symptoms typically dissipate after several hours. Your skin may itch or peel after treatment, but it’s important to not scratch or rub at the treatment area so that the treatment will deliver the best results.