For Those in Their 30s Who've Had 10+ Laser Procedures for Pore Issues

For Those in Their 30s Who've Had 10+ Laser Procedures for Pore Issues

Last Wednesday, a 32-year-old office worker came to my clinic.

"Doctor, I've had Pico laser toning about 12 times for my pores.

But it only makes the surface look shiny temporarily,

and after a month,

everything goes back to how it was.

I heard Secret RF is good, so I'm looking into it,

but even after hearing explanations about how it's different,

I still don't really understand."

This is actually a very common question I receive.

Today, I'll dive deep into

this topic for you.

Here's what makes it completely different

Secret RF is a radiofrequency microneedling device that

inserts fine gold needles (microneedles)

directly into the skin, then

delivers radiofrequency (RF) heat specifically from the needle tips.

Unlike lasers such as Pico laser toning,

Secret RF works with 'heat' rather than light, and

the energy is released deep within the dermal layer

rather than at the surface.

So it targets completely different areas compared to

toning procedures that react to melanin pigments.

Why don't some people see enough results with laser procedures?

The real cause of enlarged pores lies

not in the epidermis, but in the dermal layer.

When the collagen that supports

the pore walls becomes loose,

the pores sag downward.

Here's the important part:

This collagen layer is distributed

approximately 1.5-3.5mm below

the skin surface.

Regular lasers have their light energy

mostly absorbed at the epidermis to upper dermis,

so they don't reach deep enough

to address the real problem area.

The 32-year-old patient I mentioned earlier

achieved clearer surface pigmentation

after 12 Pico laser toning sessions, but

her pore size remained unchanged.

The target depth was wrong from the beginning.

Secret RF allows precise adjustment

of needle depth from 0.5mm to 3.5mm

in 0.1mm increments, so we can

deliver heat directly to the exact depth

where the pore problems originate.

The RF heat released from the needle tips

contracts the dermal collagen, and

simultaneously triggers wound healing responses

that generate new collagen, making

the pore walls firm again.

To be honest,

I was initially skeptical about the concept of

'delivering heat through needles.'

But after treating hundreds of cases,

I understand why

this method is so effective.

There's virtually no other way

to deliver energy deeply

without burning the surface.

Since it doesn't damage the epidermis,

the risk of pigmentation is low, and

downtime is relatively short.

Here's how I categorize cases in my clinic

While each case varies,

I typically classify pores into three types.

I adjust needle depth and power settings

differently for each type.

But this isn't all perfect.

There's something important I must mention:

Secret RF doesn't give complete results in just one session.

Collagen regeneration takes time, so

you'll typically need about 3 sessions

spaced 4-6 weeks apart.

On the day of procedure, you'll see

red pinpoint marks like needle tracks, and

some flaking occurs for 2-3 days.

However, for patients who haven't seen

results with surface lasers,

this remains my first-choice procedure.

I've seen many cases where patients received

laser toning 10+ times elsewhere with no change,

then achieved satisfaction after

2-3 sessions with us.

If you've read this far, you're probably wondering about these

Q1. Aren't Secret RF, InMode, and Ultherapy all the same RF technology?

A. This is a common misconception,

but all three work differently.

Ultherapy uses ultrasound heat,

InMode uses bipolar RF

delivered from the skin surface, and

only Secret RF penetrates with needles

to deliver RF from the tips.

So for localized deep targeting

like pore issues,

Secret RF penetrates more precisely.

Q2. How many sessions are needed and how long do results last?

A. We typically recommend 3 sessions as baseline,

and for cases with accompanying scars, 4-5 sessions.

Once collagen is formed,

it doesn't disappear immediately, but

skin aging continues to progress.

That's why I recommend

one maintenance session

6-12 months later.

Q3. Are there any post-procedure precautions?

A. You can cleanse your face starting from the evening,

avoid saunas, steam rooms, and intense exercise for 3 days.

Don't deliberately peel off

any flaking skin.

Thorough sun protection for at least 2 weeks

is essential to

prevent pigmentation.

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