Medical Training AIRF Microneedling Fundamentals
You'll be able to select RF microneedling parameters and device settings appropriate to skin type, treatment area, and indication, and anticipate the most common complications.
What this track covers
Radiofrequency microneedling combines mechanical needle penetration with thermal energy delivery to stimulate dermal collagen remodeling for skin laxity, texture, and scarring. This track covers the physics of energy delivery and thermal zones, how protocols differ across common device platforms, and how RF microneedling is sequenced with adjunctive treatments like PRP or topicals.
What you will practice
- Match needle depth and energy settings to treatment area and skin thickness
- Adjust parameters for different Fitzpatrick skin types to reduce complication risk
- Differentiate protocols for acne scars, surgical scars, and skin laxity
- Recognize early signs of thermal injury or infection versus expected post-treatment reaction
- Sequence RF microneedling with adjunctive treatments like PRP within a treatment plan
Simulator scenario
A patient with mixed atrophic acne scarring and mild lower face laxity presents for treatment planning, requiring the clinician to choose depth, energy, and pass strategy while addressing her questions about downtime and expected results.
Board question topics
- Patient selection and contraindications for RF microneedling
- Thermal injury recognition and management
- Depth and energy parameter selection by indication
- Pre- and post-treatment counseling
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