Your practitioner will advise what to expect based on your treatment settings and area.

The timing and extent of visible change differ between individuals and cannot be guaranteed.

RF microneedling is often delivered as a course of treatments, for example several sessions spaced about a month apart, followed by review. The number of sessions depends on your concerns, skin response and tolerance, and cannot be set with certainty in advance.

RF microneedling is not suitable for everyone. Some devices and settings can be adapted for a range of skin tones, but there may be a higher risk of pigment change in medium to deeper skin types. Your practitioner will assess your skin and may recommend alternative treatments if the risk is considered too high.

Key aftercare steps may include:

• Avoiding heat, intense exercise and makeup for a period suggested by your practitioner
• Using gentle cleansers and moisturisers only, until the skin has settled
• Avoiding harsh exfoliants or strong active ingredients until cleared by your practitioner
• Applying broad-spectrum SPF 50+ every day and limiting sun exposure

If anything about your recovery feels unexpected or worrying, you should seek medical advice promptly and contact the clinic.

In some cases, RF microneedling may form part of a broader treatment plan that includes other modalities (such as certain lasers or light-based procedures). Any combination needs to allow adequate healing time and must take into account your skin type, medical history and previous treatments. Your practitioner will advise whether combining procedures is appropriate for you, and some combinations may be avoided for safety reasons.

RF microneedling is generally not recommended for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have active infection, open wounds, cold sores or significant dermatitis in the area, have very recent isotretinoin use (unless cleared by an appropriate specialist), are prone to abnormal scarring, or have certain medical conditions or medications that increase risk. In some deeper skin tones, the risk of pigment change may also mean other options are preferable. Suitability is assessed individually at consultation.

All cosmetic procedures carry risks and may not be suitable for everyone.

Before any procedure is performed, your practitioner will:

• review your medical history, medications and relevant health information
• examine the treatment area
• explain the proposed procedure, limitations and alternatives, including choosing not to proceed
• discuss possible risks and side effects, including less common but more serious complications

Risks associated with procedures involving the jaw or surrounding areas may include:

• swelling or redness
• tenderness or discomfort
• bruising
• temporary muscle weakness
• changes in skin sensation
• infection or delayed healing
• uneven or unexpected aesthetic outcomes

Pain and comfort levels vary between individuals and depend on the procedure used. Some procedures may cause sensations such as pressure, tightness or discomfort during or after treatment.

Written aftercare instructions will be provided if treatment is performed.