RF Microneedling & Dermapen Skin Needling

RF Microneedling using The Secret RF platform and Dermapen motorised skin needling at The Skin Centre Gold Coast, performed under specialist dermatologist supervision. The Secret RF delivers bipolar radiofrequency energy through insulated gold-coated needles to remodel deep dermal collagen without epidermal damage, effectively treating skin laxity, acne scarring, enlarged pores, and fine lines. Dermapen creates precision microchannels to trigger natural collagen induction. Suitable for all skin types.

The Skin Centre – Dermatology Specialists Gold Coast offers both radiofrequency microneedling and conventional fractional microneedling for skin rejuvenation within a fully supervised specialist dermatology practice at Pindara Specialist Suites in Benowa, Gold Coast, Queensland. The Secret RF is a fractional RF microneedling device that uses a disposable handpiece with insulated needles (gold-coated, 0.5–3.5 mm adjustable depth) to deliver bipolar radiofrequency energy precisely to the dermis at the needle tips, while the insulated shaft protects the epidermis from thermal injury. This energy causes microscopic thermal coagulation zones in the deep dermis, triggering a wound-healing cascade that stimulates fibroblasts to synthesise new collagen type I and III, elastin fibres, and extracellular matrix proteins — progressively improving skin firmness, elasticity, scar appearance, and pore size over the 8–12 weeks following treatment. Because The Secret RF's mechanism does not require melanin as a target chromophore (unlike laser), it is suitable for all Fitzpatrick skin types I–VI without the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation commonly associated with laser treatments in darker skin tones — a relevant consideration for the diverse patient population presenting at the Gold Coast clinic in Queensland, Australia. Dermapen skin needling uses a motorised oscillating micro-needle array to create thousands of precisely controlled micro-perforations across the skin surface, generating the collagen induction therapy (CIT) response without thermal energy. This makes Dermapen a versatile, low-downtime option for improving skin texture, reducing superficial fine lines, addressing mild acne scarring, and enhancing the delivery of topical active ingredients applied during treatment. A/Prof Michael Freeman and the clinic's specialist team assess each patient's skin concern, Fitzpatrick type, and treatment history to recommend the appropriate modality or combination approach. A typical treatment course comprises three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, with maintenance treatments annually. A medical-grade numbing cream is applied 30–60 minutes prior to treatment to maximise patient comfort during the procedure.