Potenza is one of the very best tools that we have to tighten the skin of the neck, reduce unwanted jowls, treat stretchmarks, and improve acne scars. It is best thought of as a tool to rejuvenate or remodel the deepest layers of the skin where the collagen and elastin fibers live that keep our skin tight.
Potenza is a next-generation FDA-approved radiofrequency (RF) microneedling treatment used to produce collagen and elastin to keep your skin tight and smooth. This treatment can be used to penetrate deep layers of skin which leads to a natural repair process leaving your skin youthful again.
The specific challenge it addresses is getting energy into the deeper layers of the skin where it is needed to trigger collagen and elastic production, leading to softer, smoother and tighter skin. We can get some of these effects with laser treatments, but the problem is that we’ve never been able to get enough laser energy into the deep layers without causing more damage than we’d like to the upper layers. Potenza solves this by using a microneedling device as an energy-delivery tool, letting us reach deep into the skin, delivering the energy right where we want it, with minimal unwanted effects on the upper layers of skin.
Microneedling (MN) vs Radiofrequency Microneedling (RFMN)
Microneedling has been around for a while and has proven to be a very useful tool in an esthetician’s toolbox. We use a device called the SkinPen which contains 14 fine microneedles that repeatedly pierce the skin, creating thousands of micro-injuries. Your body responds to this with its natural wound-healing process which involves the release of growth factors and an increase in collagen and elastin production.
RF Microneedling also uses microneedles to pierce the skin, giving you the same benefits as regular microneedling. What really makes RFMN such a powerful tool for us, the magic of it if you will, is that the needles are really being used to skip past the top layers of skin and then deliver energy down deep where collagen lives and is produced.
Bipolar vs. Monopolar
There are two main types of RFMN treatments, bipolar and monopolar. The difference between the two is how the radiofrequency current flows. In a bipolar device, all of the needles in the device are paired such that energy flows from one needle to the other. This makes the energy delivery VERY precise since it is highly focused on a narrow space. With a monopolar device, current uniformly flows outward from all of the needle tips and goes to a grounding pad placed on your body. While less “precise”, a larger area of tissue can be treated more rapidly and with more comfort.
Unlike many of its competitors (this means you Morpheus8), Potenza offers both modes giving us greater flexibility
Uses for Potenza
This treatment addresses skin concerns such as wrinkles, aging, sun damage, and more. During a microneedling treatment, microscopic marks are created in your skin which allow for products to penetrate the skin in a more beneficial way. So visit us at Miller Family Dermatology to explore Potenza RF Microneedling near Seattle.
Are You a Candidate for Potenza?
Here at Miller Family Dermatology, we provide the best when it comes to Potenza RF Microneedling near Seattle. This treatment can be performed on any skin type and on any portion of the body. Any patient hoping to fade their aging lines, tighten and firm their skin, or fix their scarring should consider Potenza. A Potenza treatment will not alter the color of your skin no matter the season so you can get this treatment year-round.
5 Potenza Benefits
- Smooths fine lines and wrinkles
- Tightens the skin
- Treats damaged shrinking pores
- Reduces visibility of stretch marks
- Inspires radiant complexion
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Why Choose Microneedling near Seattle?
Potenza RF Microneedling services near Seattle will bring you results showing smoother and more glowy skin in about two weeks. In the next 2-6 months your final results will appear bringing you a newfound confidence. For the best results, Potenza treatments should be done at least three times. With this minimally invasive procedure, you will be introducing newer and brighter skin in weeks.
Why Should You Consider Potenza RF Microneedling near Seattle?
Potenza RF Microneedling near Seattle can bring you the efficient results you have been craving. Microneedling is a quick and efficient procedure that brings you time-efficient results. These treatments are customizable to find the best results for each patient. Following treatment, you will see predictable and consistent results. If you are looking for the best Potenza RF Microneedling near Seattle, Miller Family Dermatology has your back. Call or book an appointment online today.
