Fractional Radiofrequency Skin Resurfacing is an innovative, non-surgical skin resurfacing treatment that leaves patients looking rejuvenated, with more youthful looking skin with minimal down time. This minimally invasive procedure delivers bipolar RF current which produces an injury pattern with uninfected areas between them. The created injury stimulates wound healing processes which leads to dermal remodeling. As a result, improvement in the tone and texture of the skin, smoothing of lines and wrinkles, reduction in pigmentations and improvement in scars (particularly acne scars) are detectible. Since the wounds are so small, there is significantly less downtime and the treatments are much more comfortable when compared to traditional ablative laser resurfacing treatments.

You will feel tiny pins on your skin followed by a little zap. Your skin will then feel warm, like a sunburn.

Most clients are recommended to have 3 treatments in intervals of approximately four weeks.

As always, a consultation with a member of our medical aesthetic team is required prior to treatment to determine the best course of action and your options based on your individual needs.

• Your skin will be warm and red after treatment for up to 24 hours.
• You may experience some mild swelling and discomfort. With more aggressive treatments, there can be redness and flaking of the treated area for up to 5 days.
• Typically, you can resume your regular skin care and makeup routine 24 hours after treatment.
• Sun exposure is to be avoided during the healing period and SPF 30 or more and a large brim hat should be worn throughout the recovery period.

The effectiveness of the treatments depends on the skins ability to make new collagen. Optimal results are obtained after several treatments.

• Avoid chemical peels, dermabrasion or resurfacing three weeks prior
• Avoid sun tanning, tanning beds or topical tanning creams two weeks prior
• Any use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs, such as Nurofen, Advil, and Motrin) 7 days before and 7 days after every treatment.

In general people considering Fractional Radiofrequency Skin Resurfacing are also candidates for other treatments, such Botox for wrinkle relaxation, dermal filler injections for youthful face proportions, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments for skin discoloration.

In order to maximize your treatment results Perceptions Aesthetic Spa always recommends clients are proactive in all parts of their skin care (skin fitness) regimen. This includes a recommended medical grade skincare treatment program as well as a daily broadband sunscreen.