Microneedling — SkinPen and Secret RF

Medical microneedling at The Skin Lab Brisbane using SkinPen — the first FDA-cleared microneedling device — from $249, and Secret RF fractional radiofrequency microneedling from $600 for combined needle and RF energy delivery into the dermis. Skin Micro-Infusion (microchannelling with serum delivery) also available from $750. Targets acne scars, skin texture, pore size, and overall skin quality.

The Skin Lab Brisbane offers a tiered microneedling programme spanning three platforms to address a range of skin concerns at varying depth and energy levels. SkinPen microneedling, starting from $249, uses the SkinPen Precision — the first FDA 510(k)-cleared microneedling device — which creates controlled micro-injuries in the skin using a sterile 14-needle oscillating tip at adjustable depths from 0.25 mm to 2.5 mm. The micro-channels trigger the skin's natural wound-healing cascade, stimulating fibroblast activation and new collagen and elastin synthesis in the dermis without thermal energy. This makes SkinPen a versatile, low-downtime entry point for acne scarring (rolling and boxcar subtypes), enlarged pores, uneven skin texture, and generalised skin quality improvement, with a controlled depth mechanism appropriate for Brisbane's patient population that includes a range of skin types and tones. Secret RF fractional radiofrequency microneedling, from $600, advances on standard microneedling by delivering bipolar RF energy directly from insulated gold-coated needles into the dermis and subdermal layers. The RF heat at the needle tip creates additional thermal coagulation zones that drive deeper collagen remodelling beyond what mechanical needling alone achieves, making Secret RF particularly effective for skin laxity, deeper acne scars, and more significant textural improvement. The insulation on the needle shaft directs energy precisely to the dermis, protecting the epidermis from thermal damage and making the treatment suitable for a wider range of skin tones than many traditional fractional laser alternatives. Skin Micro-Infusion at $750 uses microchannelling to create temporary channels in the skin through which concentrated actives — such as hyaluronic acid, peptides, vitamins, and growth factors — are delivered directly into the dermis, amplifying their efficacy compared to topical application. Brisbane patients at The Skin Lab benefit from medical oversight and customised treatment protocols for all three microneedling modalities.