How do RF (Radiofrequency) treatments work?
Collagen is remodelled and Elastin is improved through the wound healing response.
- Heat is applied to the epidermis creating an Inflammatory Phase (1-3 days) a. Early contraction of blood vessels (5-10 minutes) b. Vasodilation in order to increase blood supply (multiple hours to 1-3 days) c. Cells (macrophages, neutrophils, etc) infiltrate the damaged area to remove dead/damaged tissue and destroy bacteria.
- Proliferative Phase – 3 weeks Ongoing Process to repair tissue.
Day 2-3 – Fibroblast activity is induced in damaged tissue. Fibroblasts multiply, send mediators to stimulate repair, combining with damaged tissue.
Day 5-7 – Fibroblasts begin synthesis of collagen. (Day 7-21)
Day 7-21 – Old collagen is removed by collagenase.
- Maturation Phase – 3 weeks to 6 months and beyond a. New collagen is generated b. Elastin becomes more uniform and the quality is improved.
What is Microneedle RF (Radiofrequency)?
The Potenza microneedling treatment uses ultrafine needles to penetrate the top layer of the skin and then radiofrequency (RF) energy is released from the microneedles direct into the skin (where it’s needed) and trigger the body’s natural healing process to regenerate new collagen and elastin. Because the RF energy is delivered so deeply, it can produce faster, more dramatic results with much lesser downtime.
Unlike some other skin revitalization treatments, these treatments can be performed on all skin types, anywhere on the body and anytime of the year. This is because Potenza is not a laser. Therefore it is safe even for darker-skin patients.

Ageing skin with deep wrinkles
How is Potenza different from other MicroNeedle RF devices?
Potenza is the world’s first and only USA FDA-cleared 4 mode (Monopolar 1MHz, Monopolar 2MHz, Bipolar 1MHz, Bipolar 2MHz) MicroNeedle RF device.
This revolutionary treatment system provides you, the practitioner, with a host of benefits that will set you apart from the competition.
- Unique Tiger Tip technology. Treat more tissue at multiple depths in a single treatment without sacrificing the epidermis.
- 9 different tips. The only system to offer multi-needle arrays in various densities and single-needle tips at various depths.
- Patented Cushion-Plus technology. CP technology delivers topical serums precisely and predictably into the skin during treatment.
- With the Single needle hand piece, you can precisely target and improve blemishes on the skin.
- The microneedle can reach a maximum depth of 4mm for patients with thicker dermis.
Delivering a diverse range of non-surgical treatments with superior results, Potenza RF Microneedling is paving a new way for aesthetic treatments.

Table comparing the many differences between Potenza and earlier MicroNeedle RF devices
“Tiger Tip Technology”
Potenza has a special patented “Tiger Tip” technology where the RF energy comes out at 2 different depths from the microneedles.
This allows for 2 depths of treatment in just one pass, treating more tissue in a single treatment, thus saving time and reducing discomfort for the patient, and increasing the results at the same time.

CynoSure’s patented “Tiger Tip” technology which allows for RF energy to come out at 2 different depths with one single treatment.
Patented Cushion Plus technology
Potenza has a special patented “Cushion Plus” technology where topical serums and collagen stimulators can be applied on the skin, and the Cushion Plus tip will push in the serum/collagen stimulator deep into the necessary areas while the MicroNeedle penetrates in the precise depth and releases RF energy all at the same time!
The serums/collagen stimulators stimulate and synergise with the Potenza energy and delivers even more wonderful skin resurfacing and skin tightening results! I can go on and on about this technologically advanced microneedle RF machine Potenza all day!
Monopolar and Bipolar Settings (Deep and Surface Treatments). Both in one treatment.
As mentioned, Potenza is taking microneedling RF to new levels, offering the best of both worlds with both monopolar and bipolar RF capabilities.
- Monopolar RF allows clinicians to deliver energy across a larger area of tissue for deep heating, skin tightening and targeting blemishes on the skin. Monopolar RF heats much deeper and penetrates deeply to the fat and retaining ligaments layer, which results in a facelifting effect. This is much akin to facelift results like a properly-done threadlift, without the downtime, swelling, pain and discomfort of a threadlift.
- Bipolar RF allows clinicians to deliver energy in concentrated, more superficial tissue, which is ideal for overall skin revitalisation. This is best for atrophic acne scars, stretch marks, loose skin, textural issues like open pores.
Talk about getting value for money in such testing times. Currently, besides Potenza, there is no MicroNeedle RF machine available that can do both acne scar/stretch marks resurfacing and facelifting/skin tightening at the same time!
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