What to Expect From Skincare's Biggest New Trend

Radiofrequency microneedling might hurt, but it might be 100 percent worth it.

- LAUREN BALSAMO

1 The Basics

Radiofrequency (RF) and microneedling treatments are each, on their own, great at stimulating collagen, the stuff that helps keep your skin smooth and firm. But combined into one procedure in which you get stamped with ultra-thin needles that emit RF energy? We're talking an unmatched ability to tighten skin and minimize the appearance of acne scars and fine lines.

You've likely already heard that this genius comes at a cost.... well, two costs: the actual price tag (around $1,000 for one treatment, and most people won't see results until after three, spaced a month apart) and the sensation of having RF-emitting needles pierce your skin. Depending on your pain tolerance and even after extensive numbing, that's exactly as painful (or not) as it sounds.