SecretRF
At A Glance
Pain Relief
numbing cream
Duration
60 minutes
After Treatment
mild redness and swelling
Recovery Time
1 day
No. of Sessions
3
Results Last
years+
What is SecretRF
SecretRF is a minimally invasive procedure that combines microneedling with radiofrequency (RF) energy.
How does SecretRF work
This device works by precisely inserting small needles into the skin (at gradations of 0.1mm), creating microchannels, with the subsequent delivery of radiofrequency heat energy to stimulate the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. SecretRF is an effective treatment for skin laxity, volume loss, porous skin, poor skin texture and scarring. The motor mechanism of the SecretRF is extremely smooth and it’s needles particularly precise and well-insulated, resulting in minimal downtime and being suitable for all skin types.Â
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s involved?
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How to prepare?
All our patients are invited for a consultation appointment prior to treatment. During your consultation, the doctor will assess your concerns and the areas for potential treatment. There may be a number of suitable treatment options and the practitioner will discuss these with you in detail. You will be sent information about each treatment via email.
If you choose to go ahead with SecretRF: on the day of treatment you will be seen by the practitioner who will take you through the consent process, answer any other questions you may have, take before-treatment pictures and apply numbing cream to the area.
Once the skin is fully anaesthetised, the treatment will begin. Normally patients will feel some sensation of warmth or prickling during treatment but this is very tolerable. The treatment takes approximately 30 minutes, depending on the size of the area to be treated. During the treatment you can talk and listen to music. If you wish, you can bring a friend with you.
After treatment, the skin will be cleaned again and a soothing barrier lotion is applied. You will be given aftercare lotions to use and a date will be set for follow-up.
After treatment, the skin often looks pink and slightly puffy. If you are planning on going out or back to work after treatment, we can apply a healing foundation for you to help minimise the appearance of redness.
SecretRF can be used for face, neck, decolletage and many other parts of the body including the arms, legs and buttocks.
SecretRF is clinically proven to improve fine lines, wrinkles, laxity, scarring and skin texture. There are several published studies with excellent outcomes. It can be used on all skin types.
We typically recommend a course of 3 sessions to see optimal improvement in skin quality and then one session every 12 months for maintenance of skin health.
Most people will see some improvement 1 month after treatment and optimal results at around 3-6 months after treatment
The results last for several years. However, this will depend on lifestyle factors such as smoking and sun exposure.
The skin is first numbed with numbing cream. During treatment you may feel some mild-moderate heat or stinging. This is usually very well tolerated.
One of the benefits of SecretRF is that there tends to be very minimal down-time after treatment. The skin is pink and may be slightly puffy for a day or so after treatment. In some cases, patients may experience bruising of the skin, especially in delicate areas such as around the eyes and mouth. It is safe for any skin type and can be used alongside other treatments such as dermal fillers.
The treatment is carried out by one of our qualified team members. For more information about our team, please see Our Story page
The best results from SecretRF can be seen when the skin is well-prepared for the treatment. It is important to ensure that the skin has not been excessively damaged or inflamed in the time leading up to the treatment. During your consultation, the practitioner will assess the skin and give you advice about how best to optimise your skin health. This may involve using anti-oxidant serums, pigment lightening serum, drinking plenty of water and avoiding sun exposure before and after treatment.
