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Virtue is the most advanced microneedling system available today. The combination of needle penetration and RF energy delivery triggers what is called neocollagenisis in the dermis layer of the skin. There have been a variety of these devices, including Vivace. But at Providence, we feel Virtue has made subtle, but very effective, upgrades to RF microneedling.
Microneedling has been around for 20 years or so and has been an effective way to trigger new collagen production to treat acne scarring, fine lines and wrinkles, areas of loose skin, large pores, stretch marks, and pigmentation problems.
Radiofrequency energy has been delivered through various handpieces to also encourage collagen production. The problem has always been that the RF energy has to first penetrate the epidermis. Because of this, the energy delivered could not be too high, as it could burn the outer skin. Once the RF energy does penetrate the epidermis, it converts to heat in the dermis, the skin’s second layer. When the body senses heat in the dermis layer, it assumes there has been a wound. It triggers a wound response, where existing collagen near the “wounds” is instantly remodeled and new collagen and elastin production is initiated. This improves the skin immediately and for weeks following.
All of these treatments, from Vivace to Profound to Genius, are similar — they all deliver RF energy from the tips of the microneedling pins directly into the dermis.
Virtue does that, as well. But it has improved the treatment in the area of patient comfort. Virtue RF delivers its 36 gold-coated microneedles into the skin using the exclusive robotic precision delivery system (RPD). The pin insertion is so exact and clean that it eliminates tearing and skin trauma that has long been a side effect of all microneedling, including RF microneedling. Other microneedling pens in both stand-alone and RF microneedling systems can scratch the skin as they move across the treatment areas. This is painful, and it can close the channels with blood and sebum, diminishing the effectiveness in those areas.
Virtue has also improved post-treatment. Every Virtue RF treatment is immediately followed by the application of a Microcurrent Dual Face Mask. This unique dual-mask system uses patented Tissue X™ microcurrent technology to deliver skin-soothing ingredients deeper into the skin. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties, it eliminates the redness and optimizes the post-RF microneedling healing.
Virtue RF microneedling provides these benefits for our Providence patients:
Another aspect of our Virtue RF Microneedling treatments that our patients really love is the post-treatment care we provide. After every Virtue RF treatment, we apply the Microcurrent Dual Face Mask. This unique dual-mask system only comes with these Virtue RF treatments. The dual mask uses patented Tissue X™ microcurrent technology to deliver skin soothing ingredients deeper into the skin. This after-care is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. The Microcurrent Dual Face Mask works to eliminate redness and to optimize your post-microneedling healing.
There are two mask types available, the wet mask and the dry mask. The wet mask immediately soothes the skin with these ingredients:
The dry mask also uses woven Tissue X™ technology, utilizing differences in ions to generate a microcurrent without the use of separate devices, electricity, or metals.
These treatments at Providence are great for just about anyone. Unlike many laser procedures, there isn’t any danger of hyperpigmentation issues with Virtue RF. That’s the beauty of delivering the radiofrequency energy beneath the outer epidermis.
Really, the only people who cannot have Virtue RF Microneedling are those with active skin infections. Any issues like those would need to clear up and resolve before having Virtue RF.
