The Alma PixelRF fractional radio frequency treatment is a safe and effective way of addressing the signs of ageing without the risks and downtime of laser resurfacing. Pixel Perfect works by creating thousands of microscopic perforations, but the skin around each of these perforations remains intact. This allows your skin to heal rapidly.
The PixelRF is highly effective on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-IV) and treatments can be administered year-round with no seasonal restrictions.
- It is recommended to have 6 x LED treatments to strengthen the skin before the fractional treatment commencing 3 weeks prior
- Tyrosinase Inhibitor applied daily for 4 weeks prior
- Cease Vitamin A containing products for 3 days prior to treatment.
- Avoid sun exposure 2 week prior to treatment
You will be booked for an initial consultation with our Dermal Therapist who will assess your suitability and explain the process and the post treatment regime. When you arrive for your treatment, your skin will be cleansed, and an aesthetic gel will be applied, and treatment will commence 30-60 min later.
Treatment involves passing the RF hand piece over the skin resulting in heating, you will feel warmth but no pain.
Following the treatment, a silicone gel will be applied, the skin may be red and slightly swollen with microdots from where the fractional treatment passes through the skin.
Pixel Perfect works by creating thousands of microscopic perforations, leaving the skin around each perforation intact. This allows your skin to heal rapidly. The healing process produces collagen and elastin which increases the volume and elasticity of the skin and repair of the perforations results in a clearer brighter skin.
- Following treatment there can be redness and swelling
- Some treatments can result in the formation of micro scabs which takes 7-10 days to resolve
- Visible downtime for 1-2 weeks after treatment
The Dermal Therapist will advise the appropriate aftercare during your consultation as it varies according to level of treatment & skin type.
RF fractional treatment is a low-risk procedure compared to fractional laser
Contra-indications
- Pregnancy
- Breast feeding
- Implanted metal or electronic devices (pacemakers)
- Current inflammation or infection
- Heart disease
- Immunosuppressed
Photos Courtesy: Dr. Kun-Hsing Chiu
