If you’re looking for a clinically proven way to refresh your skin without significant downtime, Vivace radiofrequency microneedling may be exactly what you need. At MEDHERO, Dr. Greg Moreno, MD, and Dr. Keith Yablonicky, MD, bring the same precision and medical rigor they’ve applied in emergency and longevity medicine to every aesthetic treatment, including Vivace RF microneedling. Our team takes the time to understand your skin, your goals, and your health before recommending any procedure, because real results start with a real plan built around you.
Radiofrequency Microneedling
Understanding Radiofrequency Microneedling
Radiofrequency microneedling is a minimally invasive skin treatment that pairs two proven technologies, microneedling and radiofrequency energy, to stimulate your skin’s natural healing and renewal process. Tiny, ultra-fine needles create controlled micro-injuries in the skin, while radiofrequency energy is delivered simultaneously to the tissue beneath the surface. This combination triggers a powerful collagen and elastin response that tightens, smooths, and rejuvenates your skin over time.
What sets RF microneedling apart from traditional microneedling is the addition of heat energy, which reaches tissue depths that topical products and standard needles simply can’t access. Vivace delivers this treatment with a level of precision and patient comfort that makes it a preferred device for achieving consistent, controlled results across a range of skin concerns. The result is more noticeable skin tightening and texture improvement with a single treatment type. It’s effective on the face, neck, and body, addressing concerns like fine lines, acne scars, enlarged pores, loose skin, and uneven tone, making it one of the most versatile non-laser resurfacing options available today.
Benefits of Radiofrequency Microneedling
Tighter, Firmer Skin You Can Actually See
The radiofrequency energy in this treatment heats the deeper layers of your skin, which causes existing collagen fibers to contract and prompts your body to build new ones. Vivace delivers this energy through insulated needles that target deep dermal tissue precisely, so you get meaningful skin tightening without unnecessary surface trauma. Over the weeks following your session, you’ll notice your skin feeling firmer and looking more lifted without surgery or lengthy downtime.
Smoother Texture and Reduced Acne Scars
Acne scars and rough skin texture can be stubborn no matter how diligent your skincare routine is. RF microneedling creates a controlled injury response that encourages your skin to remodel itself from the inside out, gradually replacing damaged tissue with smoother, healthier skin. Patients often report noticeable improvement in both scar depth and overall texture within a few sessions.
Minimized Pores and Refined Skin Tone
Large pores are often a sign of reduced skin elasticity and excess sebum production. The collagen-building effects of Vivace RF microneedling help tighten the tissue around each pore, making them appear smaller and less noticeable with each treatment. Your overall skin tone becomes more even and refined, giving you a cleaner, clearer complexion that’s easy to maintain.
Safe and Effective for Most Skin Types
One of the biggest advantages of RF microneedling is how broadly it can be applied. Vivace’s insulated needle design protects the outer layer of skin while directing heat into the deeper tissue, which reduces the risk of pigmentation changes and makes it a reliable option across a wide range of skin types, including darker tones. Our provider will always review your skin and health history before your first session to confirm it’s appropriate for you.
Lasting Results That Build Over Time
RF microneedling works with your body’s own regeneration process to produce results that continue developing for months after your last session. Because the treatment stimulates collagen production at the source, improvements don’t stop the moment you leave your appointment. Collagen production peaks around three to six months post-treatment, so your skin keeps progressing well after your session is done.
Our Radiofrequency Microneedling Process
Your Personalized Skin Evaluation
Our provider begins by taking a close look at your skin, asking the right questions, and listening carefully to what you want to improve. Unlike a surface-level assessment, this consultation considers your full skin history, any previous treatments you’ve had, and how your skin has responded to them. From there, we can confirm whether Vivace RF microneedling is the right approach and where it will deliver the most meaningful improvement for you.
How We Map Out Your Skin Improvement Plan
With your evaluation complete, our provider outlines a Vivace treatment plan that reflects your skin’s current condition and what it needs to improve. The number of sessions, spacing between appointments, and device settings are all decided based on your specific situation. You’ll leave this conversation with a clear picture of what to expect and a realistic timeline for seeing results.
How RF Microneedling Works on Your Skin
Sessions are completed relatively quickly and move at a steady pace, making for a manageable experience for our patients. A topical numbing cream is applied before your session begins so you stay comfortable from start to finish. Our Vivace device is then used to deliver radiofrequency energy through precision microneedles into the skin, creating the controlled stimulus your skin needs to start producing new collagen.
Your Post-Treatment Skin Care Guide
Some pinkness and mild sensitivity are common in the first day or two after your Vivace session and are a normal part of how your skin heals. Our provider will send you home with clear aftercare instructions tailored to your skin, covering what to apply, what to avoid, and how to protect your skin while it recovers. Following through on these steps gives your skin the best chance to heal well and build on each treatment.
Your Skin’s Progress, Tracked Every Step of the Way
We stay involved in your care well beyond each individual appointment. Follow-up appointments allow our provider to assess your progress, address new questions, and confirm that your plan is producing the results you came in for. Between sessions, Dr. Yablonicky keeps a close eye on your skin’s progress and steps in with adjustments whenever they’re needed.
Why Choose Us for Radiofrequency Microneedling
RF microneedling works best when it’s done right, and that means more than just operating a device. At MEDHERO, your treatment is performed by or directly under the supervision of board-certified physicians who understand how the skin heals, how the body responds to energy-based treatments, and what factors can affect your results. Beyond aesthetics, our providers consider how hormones, nutrition, and overall health affect your skin, giving you insight that goes well beyond what a standard med spa consultation covers.
With over a decade of experience and deep roots in La Costa and San Clemente, Dr. Keith Yablonicky, MD, and Dr. Greg Moreno, MD, approach every patient with the same honesty they’d want for themselves. That includes being upfront about realistic results, appropriate session spacing, and what your skin actually needs to improve. Your skin gets a real evaluation, a real plan, and providers who are genuinely invested in your outcome.
Find Out If Vivace RF Microneedling Is Right for You
Clearer, more youthful-looking skin is achievable, and our team has the clinical expertise to help you get there. Dr. Greg Moreno, MD, and Dr. Keith Yablonicky, MD, and our team take a highly individualized approach to every patient’s care, no assumptions, no shortcuts. We’re ready to evaluate your skin, answer your questions honestly, and put together a treatment plan built around your specific goals. Find us on Google Maps to see where we’re located in La Costa and San Clemente, and take a moment to read what our patients are saying in our reviews. Follow us on Instagram for real results and a closer look at the treatments we offer. Call us at 760.652.6071 for La Costa/Carlsbad or 949.218.4455 for San Clemente to schedule your consultation today.
FAQs
What is RF microneedling?
RF microneedling is a minimally invasive skin treatment that combines fine needle micro-injuries with radiofrequency energy to trigger collagen and elastin production deep within the skin. The combination of these two technologies activates your body’s natural healing response more powerfully than either method alone. It’s used to treat fine lines, skin laxity, acne scars, enlarged pores, and uneven texture on the face, neck, and body.
What is Vivace?
Vivace is an advanced RF microneedling device that delivers radiofrequency energy through precision insulated needles to stimulate deep skin rejuvenation and tightening. It’s offered at MEDHERO as a non-laser alternative for patients who want meaningful skin improvement without the recovery time associated with more aggressive resurfacing procedures. Vivace is known for patient comfort during treatment and its ability to address both surface-level and deeper skin concerns in a single session.
How much is RF microneedling?
The investment for RF microneedling varies depending on the treatment area and the number of sessions recommended for your skin. Because our practice takes a personalized approach to every patient’s care, specifics are discussed during your initial consultation once our provider has assessed your needs. Reach out to us and our team will walk you through everything.
Does RF microneedling work?
Yes, RF microneedling is a clinically supported treatment with a strong track record for improving skin texture, firmness, and tone. The combination of physical micro-injury and heat energy creates a sustained collagen-building response that produces visible, measurable results. Most patients see continued improvement for three to six months after their final session as new collagen continues to develop.
How long does RF microneedling last?
Results from RF microneedling can last one to two years or longer, especially when paired with a solid skincare routine and periodic maintenance sessions. Because the treatment works through your body’s own collagen production, improvements develop gradually and hold up well. Our provider will help you determine the right maintenance schedule to keep your skin looking its best.
