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If you’re looking to improve your skin’s texture, firmness, or early signs of laxity, you may have heard about RF microneedling. At Bellissimo Plastic Surgery and Medi Spa in Pittsburgh, we now use the Quadessy device by Classys for this treatment. Our team, led by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Antimarino and our team of experienced aesthetic professionals, recommend Quadessy for patients who want noticeable, lasting results.
What Is RF Microneedling with Quadessy?
RF microneedling uses tiny needles to create small channels in your skin, while radiofrequency heat penetrates deeper layers. This combination encourages more collagen remodeling than needling alone, so results last longer.
Quadessy’s HybridRF technology combines non-invasive RF energy with minimally invasive microneedling in a single treatment. Before the microneedles start, special plates in the handpiece gently warm the skin’s surface. This initiates early collagen stimulation and prepares the tissue for smoother, more even needle delivery. The device then performs RF microneedling at up to two depths in a single pass, which earlier devices could not do. This helps tighten skin, reduce pore size, and improve texture and tone more thoroughly than single-depth treatments.
How Quadessy’s HybridRF Technology Works
Most RF microneedling devices deliver energy at only one depth per pass. Quadessy is different. It treats multiple tissue depths simultaneously, stimulating collagen throughout the dermis rather than just one layer. The preheating step is important too. Warming the skin’s surface before needling helps make energy delivery more consistent, so our patients get more even results.
The needles are designed to minimize damage to the skin’s surface while delivering more energy to the dermis, where collagen and elastin are found, and real skin changes happen. This means you get better stimulation with less surface disruption compared to older devices.
Why We Transitioned to Quadessy
For years, Bellissimo used the Virtue RF system for RF microneedling, a device that both our patients and team trusted for its results. When Quadessy became available, we carefully compared it with Virtue RF. We decided to switch because Quadessy offers a real improvement, especially in delivering energy to multiple skin layers at once. We only change devices when it actually benefits our patients.
The only exception is the Virtue Exact, which Dr. Antimarino still prefers for under-eye treatments. Its precision makes it the best choice for that delicate area, and it remains the right tool for that specific use.
What Skin Concerns Does RF Microneedling Treat?
Quadessy can treat many concerns on the face, neck, and body, and it is safe for both light and dark skin tones. It helps improve skin texture and tone, fine lines and wrinkles, visible pores, skin laxity, acne scars, and overall skin quality.
RF microneedling works especially well for people with moderate to significant skin laxity, acne scars, large pores, or deeper texture issues that haven’t improved with surface treatments. Since it boosts collagen production deep in the skin, it’s also a strong non-surgical option for those starting to notice early looseness in the face or neck.
Treating the Face, Neck, and Body
Quadessy isn’t just for the face. RF microneedling works well on many areas, and Quadessy’s versatility makes it a good choice for concerns beyond the face. Common areas include the neck and chest, where laxity and crepiness can show up earlier than expected, as well as the abdomen, inner arms, and thighs, where skin quality and mild laxity are also common. Our medical providers can help you decide which areas to treat and what a realistic plan looks like.
What to Expect: Treatment and Recovery
Treatment starts with the device gently warming your skin’s surface, followed by microneedling at varying depths. Most people feel mild warmth at first, then some gentle pressure or light prickling. Numbing cream is used to allow for a comfortable treatment. Since HybridRF treats multiple skin layers at once, sessions are much shorter than those of traditional RF microneedling. A full face treatment can take as few as 30 minutes.
After treatment, there is very little downtime. Some people notice mild redness, similar to a light sunburn, which usually resolves within 24 hours. Most people can get back to their normal activities right away.
Results: What to Expect and When
You may see some improvement soon after treatment as swelling resolves and your skin tone evens out. Results continue to appear over the next four to six weeks as collagen increases. Texture improves, firmness increases, and pores become smaller. Because RF microneedling works deep in the skin, results continue to improve for several months and often last a year or more, depending on your skin and lifestyle. Most people start with three sessions, and maintenance treatments are suggested based on your goals.
Benefits of RF Microneedling with Quadessy
Quadessy treats multiple skin depths simultaneously to enhance collagen stimulation. Sessions are shorter than traditional RF microneedling. A full face can take just 30 minutes. There’s minimal downtime, and most people return to normal activities the same day. It’s safe for many skin tones and works on the face, neck, and body. You can combine it with PDGF or PRP aftercare to help with healing and boost results. There’s no surgery, no general anesthesia, and no long recovery.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
You may be a good candidate for RF microneedling with Quadessy if you have moderate skin laxity, acne scars, large pores, or more noticeable texture changes—especially if other treatments haven’t worked well. Most candidates are healthy adults who aren’t on Accutane and don’t have active inflammatory skin conditions in the area to be treated. This procedure isn’t recommended if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or have certain chronic skin or autoimmune conditions. The best way to know if it’s right for you is to schedule a consultation and discuss your options with our team.
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Scheduling a Consultation in Pittsburgh
If you want to learn more about RF microneedling with Quadessy, schedule a consultation with our medi spa team at Bellissimo Plastic Surgery. We see patients at our Pittsburgh and Monroeville locations and can help you create a treatment plan that fits your skin, your schedule, and your goals.
