RF Microneedling · PEARL DISTRICT, PORTLAND
RF microneedling in portland
Microneedling rebuilds the surface. Adding radiofrequency takes that repair deeper, into the layer where scars are anchored and firmness is lost. One treatment, two mechanisms, and only a few days of redness.
15-20 minutes of treatment · 1-3 days of redness · Safe for all skin tones · Face & body · Licensed medical professionals
HOW IT WORKS
REPAir, TRIGGERED WHERE IT COUNTS
Fine needles pass through the surface and deliver radiofrequency energy directly into the dermis, the layer that holds your skin's structure. The combination of tiny controlled injuries and precise heat sets off a healing response: new collagen and elastin, built by your own body over the following months.
Because the energy is delivered at depth rather than across the surface, it reaches what topical treatments and surface lasers can't, while the skin on top stays largely intact. That's why recovery is measured in days rather than weeks.
Energy along the full needles
Our tips deliver radiofrequency down the entire length of each needle, so the treated column heats uniformly instead of only at the tip.
Vacuum-assisted placement
A gentle vacuum draws the skin into the tip, which keeps depth consistent and makes treatment more comfortable, especially around the eyes and nose.
Depth on demand
We can treat as deep as 3.5mm, or stay shallow for delicate areas, adjusting as we move across your face.
Two tip densities
A 25-pin tip covers broad areas efficiently; a 10-pin tip handles precision work in smaller zones.
WHAT IT TREATS
WHERE RF MICRONEEDLING EARNS ITS REPUTATION
EZGel is most often used where a soft, regenerative result matters more than firm structure. Your provider will tell you where it fits your goals and where a traditional filler would serve you better.
MOST REQUESTED
Acne scars & texture
Reaches the fibrous tissue that tethers scars below the surface, softening depressions that surface treatments can't touch.
FIRMNESS
Fine lines & laxity
Rebuilds collagen and elastin where skin has started to loosen, for a firmer, smoother look that develops over months.
CONTOUR
Jawline & under the chin
Tightens loosening skin along the lower face and neck, sharpening the line between jaw and neck.
BEYOND THE FACE
Neck, chest, arms & more
We also treat the stomach, thighs, and anywhere skin needs tightening, smoothing, or a collagen reboot, including stretch marks.
STRAIGHT TALK
TIGHTENING AND FAT REDUCTION ARE DIFFERENT JOBS
RF microneedling firms and smooths skin by rebuilding collagen. Under the chin, that alone can sharpen your profile, because loose skin is often what blurs the jawline in the first place.
What it is not is a fat-reduction treatment. If stubborn fullness under your chin is the real issue, Kybella is the FDA-approved option for destroying those fat cells, and the two work well in sequence: reduce the fullness, then tighten the skin above it.
Loose skin, sagging, crepiness
RF microneedling is the right tool.
Persistent fullness under the chin
Kybella, often followed by tightening.
Both at once
We sequence them so each has room to work.
WHAT TO EXPECT
YOUR RF MICRONEEDLING APPOINTMENT
01
Consultation
We review your skin, your goals, and your medical history, then set the depths and settings your plan calls for.
02
Numbing
Topical numbing goes on for about 20 minutes so the treatment stays comfortable.
03
Treatment
The handpiece moves across the area in passes, 15 to 20 minutes for most treatments. Plan on about an hour in the clinic overall.
04
Recovery
Expect redness and mild swelling, like a sunburn, for 1 to 3 days. Skin feels rough or sandpapery for a few days as it repairs.
AFTERCARE
THE FEW DAYS AFTER
Your skin is doing real repair work in the first 72 hours. Keeping it clean, calm, and protected is most of what you need to do.
We'll send you home with specific instructions, and you can always call or text us if something doesn't look right.
keep it simple
Gentle cleanser and moisturizer only. Hold retinoids, acids, and scrubs for several days.
Avoid heat and sweat
No hard workouts, saunas, or hot tubs for about 48 hours.
Sunscreen daily
New collagen deserves protection. SPF 30 or higher while you heal and beyond.
YOUR PLAN
WHAT A COURSE OF TREATMENT LOOKS LIKE
Collagen rebuilds slowly, which is why results keep improving long after the redness fades, and why a series beats a single session.
| What to expect | Why | |
|---|---|---|
| Time in clinic | About 60 minutes | Includes 20 minutes of numbing |
| Treatment time | 15 to 20 minutes | Depends on the area and number of passes |
| Downtime | 1 to 3 days of redness | Skin repairs from the inside out |
| Series | Often 3 to 4 sessions | Each session adds another layer of collagen |
| Spacing | About a month apart | Gives collagen time to build between sessions |
| Results | Weeks to months | Tightening shows early; remodeling continues for months |
WHY STYLE AESTHETICS
DEPTH AND SETTINGS ARE THE WHOLE GAME
The same device produces very different results depending on needle depth, energy, and how the passes are layered. Choosing those correctly for a scarred cheek versus thin skin under the eye is judgment, not a preset.
Our providers are national GAIN trainers for Galderma, teaching facial anatomy and technique to other medical professionals, and they bring that same precision to energy treatments.
Every skin tone
RF energy doesn't target pigment, so this treatment is appropriate across skin tones, unlike light-based options.
Planned alongside everything else
We sequence microneedling with injectables and other treatments so nothing competes.
A new Pearl District clinic
Private treatment rooms in our newly renovated space at NW 10th & Northrup.
WHAT OUR PATIENTS ASK
rf microneedling FAQ
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We numb the area for about 20 minutes first, and most patients describe pressure and warmth rather than pain. The vacuum tip we use also steadies the skin, which makes sensitive areas like around the eyes and nose more tolerable.
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Expect redness and mild swelling for 1 to 3 days, similar to a sunburn, and a slightly rough texture for a few days after that. Most people go back to work the next day and wear makeup after 24 hours.
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Most plans run 3 to 4 sessions spaced about a month apart, though deeper acne scarring sometimes takes more. We'll map out your series at your consultation and adjust as we see how your skin responds.
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Skin often looks tighter and smoother within a few weeks. The bigger changes come from collagen, which keeps building for several months after your last session.
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Not on its own. RF microneedling tightens the skin, which can sharpen the jawline, but it does not remove fat. If fullness under the chin is your main concern, Kybella is the FDA-approved treatment for that, and the two pair well together.
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Yes. Radiofrequency heats tissue rather than targeting pigment, so this is one of the better options across skin tones, including for patients who aren't candidates for light-based treatments like IPL.
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Yes, with the right spacing. We typically separate microneedling from injectable appointments by a couple of weeks and sequence it with other energy treatments so each one gets to work.
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Tell us if you have a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device, metal implants in the treatment area, an active infection, cold sore, or acne flare, a history of keloid scarring, or if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, taking blood thinners, or have used isotretinoin recently. Some of these mean waiting, others mean choosing a different treatment.
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Pricing depends on the treatment area and the number of sessions your plan calls for. You'll get exact pricing at your free consultation, before anything is scheduled.
SMOOTHER TEXTURE, FIRMER SKIN
Come in, have your skin assessed, and find out whether RF microneedling is the right tool for what's bothering you. No pressure, no obligation.
Style Aesthetics · 1130 NW 10th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
RF microneedling is performed by licensed medical providers after a skin assessment and health history review. Possible side effects include temporary redness, swelling, dryness, roughness, pinpoint bleeding, and bruising; less commonly, infection, prolonged redness, changes in skin pigmentation, or scarring. This treatment is not appropriate for everyone, including patients with certain implanted devices or active skin infections. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.