MINI REVIEW article
Front. Med.
Sec. Dermatology
This article is part of the Research TopicExploring Aging Biology in Skin: From Mechanisms and Assessments to Innovative Anti-Aging StrategiesView all articles
Radiofrequency Microneedling for Anti-Aging: Reviewing Efficacy and Patient Satisfaction
Provisionally accepted
- 1Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Bahrain), Al Muharraq, Bahrain
- 2Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Blackburn, United Kingdom
- 3RCSI Bahrain, Adliya, Bahrain
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Microneedling has solidified its position as a favorable minimally invasive technique used for skin rejuvenation. The procedure uses fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating the natural wound-healing process to promote collagen and elastin production. This technique enhances skin texture and tone by improving dermal remodeling and can also facilitate the transdermal delivery of therapeutic agents through the microchannels created. Radiofrequency microneedling (RF-MN) has been introduced as a new iteration of traditional microneedling as an advanced modality to combine microneedling with thermal energy delivered into the dermis, stimulating deeper collagen remodeling and inducing thermal coagulation, making it particularly effective for skin rejuvenation. With society placing value on youthfulness and vitality, anti-aging treatments have seen a rise in popularity. Anti-aging is considered in the realm of cosmetic dermatology, but its benefits are multifold. Along with cosmetic benefits, anti-aging treatments have shown to have a positive psychological impact, improving self-esteem and confidence of those seeking treatments. Moreover, anti-aging treatments help improve skin elasticity, hydration, and texture, contributing to a healthier, more resilient skin barrier, which is essential for protection against environmental stressors and disease. In this way, anti-aging practices are increasingly recognized as a holistic approach to both enhancing appearance and promoting long-term skin health. This mini-review aims to evaluate the efficacy and patient satisfaction of radiofrequency microneedling as an anti-aging treatment.
Keywords: Radiofrequency Microneedling (RF-MN)1, Anti-Aging Treatment2, SkinRejuvenation3, Dermal Remodeling4, Cosmetic Dermatology5
Received: 08 Oct 2025; Accepted: 07 Nov 2025.
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* Correspondence: Soroush Ansari Lari, 21200556@rcsi.com
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