What are the benefits of gold standard microneedling?

Gold standard microneedling, often referring to RF microneedling with gold-plated needles (like Golden Needle or Morpheus8), offers a powerful upgrade from traditional microneedling. Here are its key benefits:

1. Enhanced Collagen and Elastin Production

By combining microneedling with radiofrequency (RF) energy, it stimulates deeper layers of the skin, leading to more robust collagen and elastin regeneration—key to youthful, firm skin.

2. Skin Tightening and Lifting

The RF energy heats the dermis, causing collagen contraction and triggering long-term remodeling. This helps tighten sagging skin, especially around the jawline, cheeks, and neck.

3. Minimized Pores and Smoother Texture

Microneedling physically shrinks pores and improves overall texture, while the RF enhances this by stimulating skin remodeling from within.

4. Improved Acne Scars and Skin Imperfections

Gold standard microneedling is highly effective for acne scars, stretch marks, and mild atrophic scars by breaking down fibrous tissue and encouraging new skin growth.

5. Reduced Fine Lines and Wrinkles

The dual-action treatment smooths out fine lines and dynamic wrinkles by boosting dermal thickness and elasticity.

6. Safe for Most Skin Types

Thanks to the gold-plated, insulated needles and adjustable depth, it can be safely used on darker skin tones with minimal risk of hyperpigmentation.

7. Minimal Downtime

Compared to laser resurfacing or chemical peels, RF microneedling typically causes only mild redness or swelling for 1–2 days.

8. Customizable for Different Areas

Different needle depths and RF intensities can be used to treat delicate areas like under the eyes or around the mouth—something many treatments can’t safely target.