Virtue RF Microneedling

Yes. Virtue RF was the first RF microneedling device cleared by the FDA, and it remains one of the most sophisticated systems on the market.

Virtue RF uses 36 gold tipped insulated needles, a design that sets it apart from other RF devices by delivering energy precisely where it belongs while protecting the surrounding skin. Combined with three specialized handpieces and its history as the first FDA cleared RF microneedling system, it offers a level of versatility most devices cannot match.

Smart RF is designed for the face, neck, and décolleté, with no downtime. Deep RF is designed for the body: it tightens skin on the arms and treats stretch marks, C-section scars on the belly, and other areas Dr. Kulback can discuss with you. Exact RF is a single needle precision handpiece for the delicate under eye area and fine lines around the mouth, with the exact protocol determined by the doctor.

Virtue RF tightens and lifts skin, softens fine lines and wrinkles, reduces discoloration and redness, evens skin tone, plumps the skin, and reduces breakouts, acne scars, surgical scars including C-section scars, and stretch marks. Exact RF also addresses the under eye area.

No. Virtue RF with the Smart RF and Deep RF handpieces has no downtime. You may look slightly flushed for a few hours, and we can diminish redness or irritation further by applying an EXO GLO mask, made with growth factors, and/or the Franz Skincare mask, a Korean microcurrent mask, immediately after treatment. The one exception is Exact RF, which does involve some downtime and may cause temporary bruising and swelling around the treated area, which Dr. Kulback reviews with you beforehand.

The protocol is always three treatments, spaced four to six weeks apart. Depending on the area of the face or body being treated, more may be needed, and Dr. Pam Kulback assesses this after your first three treatments. Exact RF follows its own protocol: usually one initial treatment, with a potential second treatment several months later.

Most Virtue RF sessions take less than an hour on average, which makes it a practical option for patients fitting treatment around work and family in Trussville and Birmingham.

TNo. With proper numbing there is no pain. Numbing is applied before your session begins, and your comfort plan is reviewed with you beforehand so your treatment stays completely comfortable from start to finish.

Results are visible immediately after treatment, and improvements continue to develop for three to six months as your body produces new collagen. Results vary from patient to patient.

Avoid skincare containing retinol, lactic acid, and acne medication before your treatment and for several days afterward to prevent irritation. Direct sun exposure is not recommended after treatment, and SPF 50 or higher should be worn before going outside. Dr. Pamela Kulback provides full post treatment instructions at your visit.

Smart RF and Deep RF can treat all skin tones. Exact RF has skin tone restrictions, and your suitability for it is determined by the doctor at your consultation.

Yes, and Dr. Kulback is a strong believer in combination therapy. Virtue RF pairs especially well with CoolPeel laser for texture and tone, with Subnovii Plasma Pen for fine lines and deep scars, with PDO threads for lifting and plumping, and with PRP to speed healing. Dr. Kulback uses a 3D skin analysis system to determine which combination will reach your goals.

SkinPen is traditional precision microneedling that works entirely through your skin’s own natural healing response, making it a beautiful foundation treatment for texture and mild scarring. Virtue RF builds on that by delivering radiofrequency through 36 gold tipped insulated needles, stimulating collagen at two levels with three handpieces for face and body. Agnes RF delivers RF through microneedles at customized depths for highly targeted work. EVERESSE RF is completely non-invasive with no needles at all. Dr. Kulback will recommend which fits your skin and your goals.