Many people seek skin rejuvenation, but achieving it can be challenging. An average of 32% women have a skincare routine that they religiously follow every day, but very few of them enjoy lasting results from just that. Even when you undergo a cosmetic treatment, there’s a chance that not all of your skin concerns will find resolution.
Combination treatments are recommended in this scenario, as they address different skin concerns through various actions. For example, pairing ZO Science with RF microneedling is a powerful strategy, as it treats the skin from the inside out. ZO’s medical-grade action helps restore the skin’s health, whereas RF microneedling improves collagen production in the long term. This blog will discuss the benefits of this pairing for your skin’s health!
Why Healthy Skin Is Essential for RF Microneedling
Healthy, balanced skin responds more beautifully to RF Microneedling because it possesses a strong foundation for healing and collagen production. A compromised or unhealthy skin barrier can hinder the healing process, increasing the risk of adverse effects.
The ZO Skin Health Getting Skin Ready set is the first step in bringing skin back to its healthiest state. This simple protocol of cleansing, exfoliating, and toning works synergistically to promote skin health restoration. It also optimizes the effectiveness of treatments and improves microcirculation for a healthier complexion.
The process is simple, but powerful. Here’s what you can expect from the different stages of the protocol:
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- Gentle Cleansing: It removes excess oil and impurities that could disrupt the healing.
- Exfoliation: Removes the damaged surface cells, revealing the healthy skin underneath and improving microcirculation.
- Toning: Restores the natural pH levels of the skin and prepares it for post-treatment active ingredients.
- Daily Power Defense: This product is critical to ensure the skin’s moisture barrier is optimized, moisture is robust and evenly distributed throughout the skin, and the skin is primed for healing after RF microneedling is performed.
With the skin reaching proper balance, it is now ready to accept medical-grade creams and serums that further nourish the skin.
How RF Microneedling Completes the Cycle
Once the skin is in its top shape after treatment, its response is much stronger. The RF microneedling then works by creating controlled, microscopic injuries with fine needles while delivering radiofrequency (RF) energy deep into the dermis. This dual action triggers the body’s natural wound-healing cascade, which boosts collagen and elastin production.
Results in the long term can include the following:
- Tighter and firmer skin with fewer wrinkles and sagging
- Refined skin texture with less dullness
- Fewer acne scars, enlarged pores, and excess pigmentation
RF microneedling treats the skin at a fundamental level, going beyond the surface. This allows you to enjoy youthful skin after just a few weeks post-treatment.
Benefits of Pairing ZO Science with RF Microneedling
A healthy skin barrier and a balanced complexion are crucial for this process to unfold efficiently:
1. Faster and More Predictable Healing
Healthy skin has a robust immune system and a fully intact barrier, allowing it to recover quickly from the controlled micro-injuries created during treatment. Skin with a damaged barrier or existing inflammation will be slower to heal, increasing the risk of prolonged redness, swelling, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). The ZO science prevents that from happening, as it preps and strengthens the skin.
2. Improved Collagen Synthesis
The RF energy heats the deeper layers of the dermis, triggering a powerful collagen remodeling response. Balanced, nourished skin following the ZO Science protocol has a more efficient cellular function to produce this new, healthy collagen. This leads to better skin tightening, smoother texture, and more noticeable rejuvenation.
3. Optimized Product Absorption
The microchannels created during RF microneedling allow for enhanced penetration of topical serums. When skin is healthy after the ZO Science protocol, it can better utilize and respond to the beneficial ingredients that are applied immediately after treatment, amplifying results. Compromised skin can react poorly to certain ingredients, causing irritation.
Boost Your Collagen Production Today!
The right treatment helps reduce imperfections in the short term and improves skin health in the long term. In this case, there’s no better combo than the RF Microneedling and ZO Science. Schedule an appointment today, and we can help you reach your skin goals! The RF microneedling treatment will be part of our promotional “BooTox” event at the end of October 2025, giving you the perfect opportunity to look radiant during the holiday season!
For more information about RF microneedling and ZO’s Skin Science protocol, contact Refine, MD Northwest at 425-654-2409. Dr. Bryan McIntosh can offer the guidance you need to receive a customized treatment. You can also fill out the online contact form, and we will get in touch with you soon!