Agnes: Monopolar Radio-Frequency Needling
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- Skin Tightening
- Illusion of lifting and skin smoothing.
- Addressing skin from inside by Radio- frequency needles and from outside by Ebrium Glass Laser skin resurfacing
- Additionally, “Shrink” excessive tissue in unwanted places – like under chin, jowls, eyebags, deep wrinkles, droopy eyebrows etc.
- Suitable for excessive skin, acne and acne scars
What Is Radiofrequency Needling with Laser Resurfacing?
Radiofrequency (RF) refers to a form of energy used in medical applications for decades. In essence, it consists of alternating electrical currents and magnetic fields. Outside of medicine, RF is also widely used in everyday technology, such as telecommunications and WiFi.
In aesthetics, three general approaches to RF usage are commonly encountered:
Non-invasive RF (no needle penetration): Energy is delivered through the skin surface and is often used in shallower, lower-risk settings.
RF microneedling: Small needles deliver RF more directly into superficial dermal layers, allowing deeper penetration than surface methods (requiring careful training).
Monopolar RF needles (for advanced cases): to target deeper, either as a standalone option or alongside with other cosmetic procedures. The needles are engineered to reach specific depths with precision.
The needles are typically insulated and engineered to limit energy delivery outside the intended zone. This design helps the device deliver sufficient energy to the target tissue while reducing effect on surrounding skin layers. Controls over pulse duration and power further aim to manage safety and minimise unwanted side effects such as pigment changes.
Monopolar Radio Frequency Needles: Agnes
Which Conditions Might Be Addressed?
In certain cases, and depending on individual suitability, the following skin concerns may be considered for treatment with combined technologies (such as RF needling plus resurfacing):
Acne and comedones
Blackheads
Syringomas (small benign sweat gland lesions)
Fine lines and wrinkles
Eyelids puffiness or under-eye laxity
Localised fat deposits under the chin or along the jaw
Mild lower face sagging or laxity
Not all conditions or locations are suitable for every person. A full assessment will help determine whether a proposed treatment may be appropriate for your skin, and to explain realistic expectations, limitations, and potential risks.
How Are Treatments Performed?
The technique used depends on the target tissue and the treatment goal. Below is a general outline of how the procedure may be carried out:
Preparation & anaesthesia
A topical anesthetic (numbing) cream may be applied about 15–20 minutes before treatment to reduce discomfort.
Treatment process
A fine, insulated needle is guided precisely into the area to be treated (for example, acne follicle, wrinkle line, fat pad).
Controlled energy (radiofrequency) is delivered through the needle in a series of pulses. The number and pattern of pulses depend on the location, target tissue, and clinical plan.
The insulation of the needle helps confine the energy to intended zones, protecting surrounding skin layers.
Post-procedure plan (for active acne cases)In some acne treatments, a return visit in 24 to 48 hours may be recommended, to apply light bipolar RF treatment and perform further clearance of sebum or inflammatory content, as needed
Each treatment is adapted to your individual anatomy and skin condition. The procedure may involve minor discomfort, and a full consultation is required to explain what is most appropriate for your case.
RECOVERY TIME POST RF TREATMENT
For acne, syringomas, blackheads side effects are from mild redness for 1-3 days. This can usually be covered with some foundation or tinted moisturizer. No specific aftercare is needed for these procedures.
RECOVERY TIME POST RF TREATMENT DEEP LINES AND EYE-BAGS
Everyone is unique, but average recovery is as following. For deep lines and eye-bags downtime is between 3-7 days of swelling and redness followed by a further week of less severe redness. (It is possible to do lighter treatments with less downtime but more treatments may be needed later.) The redness and swelling should be able to be covered by foundation at day 4. Sometimes with heavy treatments there may be numbness and hypersensitivity of the treated area for up to 4 weeks.
AFTER CARE DEEP LINES AND EYE-BAGS
Immediately after the procedure for eye-bags and heavy deep lines the skin surface will be pink and sensitive for 3-10 days, again depending on depth. Some bruising is common also. Ice bags may be applied every half hour to reduce discomfort and minimise swelling. You may like some to take some pain relief for discomfort or anti histamines for itch and to help sleep at night (these are both OTC medications).
DISCLAIMER: Results may vary based on individual circumstances.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR IMPROVEMENT?
For deep wrinkles and eye-bags, untill the area is recovered, the area my actually looks “worse” than it did before the procedure. This is normal. Much of the benefit appears over the coming months as new collagen is deposited under the skin and the skin begins to remodel its structure. For treatment of eye-bags it will take 2-6 months for the fat cells to be removed by the body’s macrophages.
We will assess you in 4 months to determine how much the concern has improved and if next procedure is required. The earliest time for next procedure would be 2 months as the area still will keep improving itself within next 4 months.
For Acne, Comedones, Blackheads, Syringiomas benefits may be within a few weeks but similarly to wrinkles it may take up to 6 months to complete remodeling and remove damaged tissue
HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
Benefits from a single treatment should be long lasting but this does not mean you can treat everything in a single treatment so 2 or 3 treatments may be needed to maximize improvement. These repeat treatments could be 3 to 6 months later from initial treatment (or sooner eg 6 weeks in the case of active acne).
POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS OF AGNES RF TREATMENTS
Possible temporary complications are bruising, redness, numbness, hypersensitivity, acne outbreak, herpes, yeast or bacterial infection.
Temporary crusting and oozing as well as permanent scarring, increased or decreased skin colour and persistent tightness around the eye are possible rare complications.
What is the aftercare advice after the treatment?
After care advice can be found here.
What are contraindications for the Agnes Radio Frequency ( Advanced Grade ) Needles Treatment?
- Pregnancy
- Diabetes (uncontrolled, with HbA1C > 7)
- Various Infectious diseases
- Heart disease (or those with Pacemakers)
- Metal Implants
- Prone to kelloid scars
- Other reasons by the primary care physician
Disclaimer & Important Information
Outcomes vary from person to person, depending on factors such as skin quality, anatomy, age, healing capacity, and adherence to aftercare. Possible side effects may include swelling, bruising, contour changes, asymmetry, infection, or visibility or migration of threads. Benefits may lessen over time, and additional or complementary treatments could be required. A consultation is essential to assess your suitability, discuss risks, set realistic expectations, and explore alternative approaches. This information is for general informational purposes only and is not a treatment offer or guarantee — outcomes cannot be guaranteed. The outcome shown is one person’s result — not a guarantee.” We do not name or promote prescription medicines or devices in our promotional text when doing so would constitute advertising a therapeutic good. Where injectable cosmetic services are discussed, our public communications focus on the consultation service rather than specifying prescription compounds. We do not accept persons under 18 years of age for cosmetic procedures.
