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Benefits of Gold Needle Treatment

Apr 15, 2021
3 min read

Updated: Sep 27

RF (Radiofrequency) gold needle treatment can be described as a highly effective method for the skin. RF (Radiofrequency) energy is delivered into and beneath the skin with the help of the gold needle. The delivered energy heats the tissue. This stimulates new collagen production under the tissue and helps repair damaged collagen. Gold is used because it is the most effective conductor, allowing the radiofrequency to be transmitted efficiently for optimal results. So what are the benefits of gold needle treatment? In today's article, we'll walk you through it.

Woman receiving gold needle radiofrequency treatment on her face

Gold Needle Radiofrequency

It rejuvenates the skin, tightens and firms it, helps eliminate wrinkles and scars, reduces stretch marks, and is a brand-new cosmetic treatment method used for treating acne scars and depressions left behind when adolescent acne heals poorly.

The RF gold needle treatment, widely used both worldwide and in Turkey, has earned popularity and recognition for being a non-surgical, painless procedure with positive results reported by patients. There are many questions about this topic, but the one I find most interesting is why the needle tips are made of gold. The answer is that gold is the most effective conductor, so using it ensures the radiofrequency is transmitted to the skin and beneath it as efficiently as possible for optimal results — a fitting answer to an interesting question.

Diagram of gold needle radiofrequency treatment for wrinkles showing skin layers before and after

Gold needle treatment takes about 1 hour on average. Don't the needles piercing the face and the heat delivered through them during the procedure cause a burning sensation? This is one of the most frequently asked questions. Since the needle depth and heat settings are adjusted according to skin thickness, the needle penetration is deeper in thicker skin areas, yet the patient feels nothing; in thinner skin areas, a shallower depth and lower heat setting are used instead, which likewise prevents any burning sensation. In addition, a local anesthetic cream is applied beforehand to numb the skin. Just as during the procedure, there is no lasting pain afterward either. Although there may be some redness on the face immediately after the procedure, there is no pain, and the patient can return to work right away.

Step-by-step close-up photos of the gold needle radiofrequency procedure being performed on the face

It's worth going over a few points to keep in mind after gold needle treatment. Patients should not shower on the same day, and water should not come into contact with the face. The skin should be well protected from the sun, and sunscreen with at least SPF 50 should be used. Makeup should not be applied to the face on the same day.

Just as before the procedure, the period afterward matters too, so it's worth covering that as well. First, tobacco products such as cigarettes should be stopped 6 months before any surgical or non-surgical procedure and should not be used at all afterward. Blood-thinning drinks such as alcohol should be stopped 3 weeks before the procedure. Aspirin and other blood-thinning medications containing aspirin should be stopped 3 weeks beforehand with your doctor's knowledge. If you have a contagious disease, a serious health condition, a pacemaker, diabetes, high blood pressure, or bleeding disorders, your doctor should be informed, and the procedure is not recommended in such cases.

This brings us to the end of our article on the benefits of RF (Radiofrequency) gold needle treatment; we hope you found it useful. For questions or more information, feel free to contact us at (+905320563693).

 
 
 

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