3 Common Skin Concerns & How RF Microneedling Can Help Address Them

Over time, the effects of aging, sun exposure, and environmental stressors take a toll on your skin and make fine lines, texture changes, and pigmentation issues on the face and neck more visible.
At the Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center, our expert aesthetics providers use Secret RF, a cutting-edge radiofrequency microneedling treatment that goes beyond traditional microneedling to rejuvenate your skin at a deeper level to effectively target these concerns and restore a more youthful, even complexion with minimal downtime. Here’s how RF microneedling can help address three of the most common skin concerns:
1. Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Fine lines and wrinkles appear and become more prominent as collagen and elastin fibers break down with age. Secret RF microneedling delivers controlled radiofrequency energy into the deeper layers of the skin to stimulate new collagen production and tighten existing fibers—unlike topical treatments that only reach the skin’s surface.
- Why it works: The controlled damage of microneedling and RF energy triggers your body to build new collagen layers to heal the skin. More collagen naturally lifts and smooths the skin.
- What to expect: As your skin heals, you’ll notice firmer, smoother skin, with continued improvements over the next few months as collagen builds. We recommend a short series of 3-4 treatments to see optimal results.
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2. Photodamage, Scars & Hyperpigmentation
One of the standout benefits of RF microneeding is its ability to resurface the skin as sun exposure, acne scars, and pigmentation irregularities can leave skin looking uneven and aged. Traditional microneedling alone can help resurface the skin, but Secret RF enhances the process by delivering heat energy into the dermis, targeting discoloration and stimulating cell turnover more effectively.
- Why it works: The heat energy encourages the breakdown of pigment clusters that cause discoloration while also addressing the appearance of acne scars and sun damage with faster cell turnover.
- What to expect: Over time, pigmentation irregularities fade, acne scars become less noticeable, and your skin takes on a more even tone. Many patients notice visible changes after just one session, though most patients undergo multiple treatments to get their skin in its best condition and appearance.
3. Skin Quality
Secret RF microneedling also enhances overall skin quality by addressing firmness and texture. If your skin feels dull, crepey, or a bit lax, RF microneedling can help target existing concerns and delay new ones from forming.
- Why it works: In addition to triggering fibroblasts to produce fresh collagen and elastin, RF microneedling also boosts circulation to encourage ongoing collagen renewal.
What to expect: Over several treatments, the skin becomes firmer, pores look more refined, and the complexion takes on a healthier glow. Our patients often incorporate RF microneedling treatments as part of their long-term anti-aging routine.

If you’re looking to reduce wrinkles, smooth scars, or brighten your complexion, schedule a consultation with Cincinnati cosmetic surgeon Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown and his expert team at the award-winning Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center. We’ll assess your skin and recommend the right number of RF microneedling treatments for your skin and goals.
Call 513-984-4700 or contact us online to learn how Secret RF can help you achieve more radiant, youthful skin!