Radiofrequency ablation is a pain management procedure that uses heat to destroy nerve tissue, blocking pain signals from being sent directly to your brain and providing long-term pain relief for conditions affecting necks, backs and arthritic joints.
At this minimally invasive treatment, a certified technician uses a handheld device equipped with numerous needles to make micro-injuries into the skin while simultaneously injecting radio frequency energy, stimulating its healing process for tighter, younger-looking skin.
Acne
Acne is a chronic skin condition caused by hair follicles becoming clogged with oil and dead skin cells, often manifesting itself in blackheads, whiteheads and pimples on the face, chest and shoulders. While teenage acne is most commonly observed, its prevalence can affect anyone of any age group and severity can even lead to scarring if left untreated.
Radio frequency therapy can be an effective method for treating acne. The heat from RF energy stimulates collagen production in your skin, helping reduce scars and wrinkles caused by acne scarring and wrinkles. Furthermore, its regenerative powers allow it to kill bacteria that cause inflammation on the skin surface.
Microneedling and laser skin rejuvenation can both be effective treatments for acne. Microneedling involves inserting fine needles into your skin to stimulate its healing response, usually combined with LED light therapy and LED light therapy for best results and enhanced collagen production. It can be performed anywhere on your face or targeted areas like around eyes and lips; its needles are smaller than traditional skin needling methods so as to reach deeper into skin without damage, while some microneedling treatments combine RF energy for additional targeting of areas.
Laser skin rejuvenation is another treatment option available, employing laser or radio frequency technology to treat various skin conditions, such as enlarged pores or stretch marks. Furthermore, these therapies may also reduce fine lines and wrinkles with regular sessions.
Radio frequency ablation is another alternative way of treating chronic neck, thoracic or low back pain. The heat from RF energy helps disable nerves that send pain signals directly to your brain – unlike lasers which interact with pigment in the skin; making RF energy suitable for use regardless of skin tone. For more information about these treatments and other options for improving your skin health please reach out to Dr. Michele Green.
Sebaceous Hyperplasia
Sebaceous hyperplasia, also known as sebaceous gland hyperplasia, is a skin condition wherein oil glands become enlarged, leading to bumps on the nose, cheeks and forehead that often have yellow-tinted bumps with central depressions or dimples that do not hurt or itch. More likely found among middle-aged and older adults; hormonal fluctuations or exposure to sunlight may trigger it; medications like corticosteroids or long-term use of cyclosporin A for organ transplant recipients may also trigger sebaceous hyperplasia.
As these bumps resemble basal cell carcinoma, it is essential that they be examined by a dermatologist if detected. Unlike acne, spots indicative of sebaceous hyperplasia do not cause discomfort or itching and there are various methods of treating them – shaving the area and taking over-the-counter medication are two solutions; never try popping or compressing these lesions as this could irritate skin further and spread the lesions further.
If you have numerous irritating small, yellow spots that annoy you, we offer radiofrequency treatments to address them. An electrical needle will break down hardened oils trapped within pores to make draining simpler and help eliminate or reduce these bumps.
Preventing sebaceous hyperplasia requires regular cleansing with products containing salicylic acid or low levels of retinol; these ingredients will help your oil glands from clogging. Furthermore, sunscreen should always be worn to limit sun damage.
As these conditions pose no health risks, they can still be bothersome for some individuals and worsen with age. Unfortunately, they’re difficult to get rid of alone due to having no material that you can squeeze out with a pinching motion.
Skin Tightening
With age comes skin elasticity loss that leads to sagging in areas such as the face, neck, arms, and abdomen. However, radio frequency technology offers noninvasive solutions that may address such concerns effectively.
RF skin tightening treatments use radio waves to heat the deeper layers of skin and promote collagen production, tightening fibers in order to produce firmer and smoother results with reduced wrinkles and other signs of aging. Results can last for two years following your treatments sessions!
RF skin tightening procedures are gentle and comfortable, with minimal to no downtime after treatments. Although you may experience temporary redness or sensitivity following your session, these effects typically resolve quickly as your skin heals. Your dermatologist can give guidance on how best to care for your skin post-RF tightening treatments: avoiding makeup application and direct sun exposure while applying serums with moisturizing properties to provide moisture and hydration to ensure optimal healing results.
There are various radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening treatments available, including Thermage, Velashape and Exilis. These devices use radio frequencies and ultrasound energy to heat the tissue beneath your skin using radio frequencies and ultrasound energy; this process leads to fat reduction and tightening. While home-based versions may be available online and in beauty supply stores for purchase, experienced dermatologist supervision should always be sought to minimize serious complications.
MGSKIN Dermatology Services in Upper East Side, New York City have been offering quality dermatology and cosmetic services for over 25 years, specializing in anti-aging treatments such as laser therapy, injectable fillers, microneedling and chemical peels. Come visit Dr. Green for a personal consultation and treatment plan – we look forward to helping you look and feel your best! MGSKIN has earned itself recognition from Castle Connolly and New York Magazine as a premier practice.
Cellulite
Cellulite, commonly known as dimpled and lumpy skin on the buttocks and thighs, can be an embarrassing medical condition that many find distressful. However, there are effective treatments available that can reduce its appearance – many using radio frequency energy to break down fat deposits while stimulating collagen production for tighter, smoother skin.
Cellulite results when fat cells are distributed unevenly beneath the skin, leading to puckering and dimpled areas in the form of cellulite. Women are particularly prone to this problem due to differences in body fat distribution and hormonal fluctuations that arise during pregnancy; people with poor circulation are also at greater risk.
Dietary changes can help improve the appearance of cellulite, but cannot eradicate it altogether. There are non-invasive treatment options which may reduce its appearance such as ultrasound, cavitation, radiofrequency, vacuum therapy – each method works by targeting fat and stimulating tissue contraction to minimize cellulite’s presence.
Certain of these treatments are more effective than others. For instance, the Profound RF device works to address cellulite at its source by realigning fibrous cords that secure skin layers and breaking down any trapped fat tissue trapped between these cords. Meanwhile, Morpheus8 microneedling device can both target dimples directly as well as laxity that contributes to their appearance.
Lifestyle changes that include maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise can help minimize cellulite’s appearance, such as keeping to a balanced exercise program and eating healthily, quitting smoking and limiting sun exposure are among the best methods of fighting cellulite. If you’re overweight, liposuction is often used as the most efficient means of permanently eliminating unwanted fat deposits from the body; other procedures such as HIFU, RF and electromagnetic muscle stimulation (EMS) may also promote fat reduction while tightening skin – especially combined with lymphatic drainage treatment it makes an impactful combination in treating cellulite’s appearance.
