BTL · Face and body · A few days
Exion RF microneedling
Radiofrequency microneedling for texture, scars, pores, and tightening, on face and body.
- Session
- About 45 minutes with numbing
- Plan
- Three sessions, about four weeks apart
- Downtime
- A few days
- Where
- Logan Square
Facts describe a typical plan. Candidacy and expectations are set at consultation.
About the treatment
Exion RF microneedling pairs fine needles with radiofrequency energy to treat texture, acne scars, enlarged pores, and skin laxity.
Exion is BTL's radiofrequency microneedling handpiece. Insulated needles enter the skin to a set depth and deliver radiofrequency energy where collagen is made, without ablating the surface. That is why it suits people who want texture and tightening change without the peeling of a laser, and why it is used across a wider range of skin types.
A typical plan is three sessions, about four weeks apart. Expect redness for a day or two and a rough feel for a few days. Because the clinic owns the full BTL platform, Dr. Olivo can pair it with Exion face or body tightening or Emface where that is the better answer.
Candidacy, needle depth, and session count are set at your consultation. Dr. Olivo looks at the areas you want treated, your skin type, and any active acne or recent procedures, then decides whether Exion RF microneedling alone is the right plan or whether a resurfacing treatment should come first.
- Texture, acne scars, pores, laxity in one plan
- Face, neck, chest, and body areas
- No surface ablation, so limited peeling
- Used across a wide range of skin types
- Pairs with Exion and Emface on the BTL platform
Often chosen for: fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, skin texture and scars.
What it feels like
Pressure and heat under topical numbing
When people notice change
Texture and firmness change over the weeks after each session, with the fullest change a few months after the series
Good candidates
- Adults with acne scars, enlarged pores, or crepey skin
- People who want tightening without a laser recovery
- Anyone cleared at consultation, with skin type and active acne reviewed
Individual results vary.
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What to expect
- 1
Consultation
A conversation with the clinical team about what you want to change, a candidacy check, and a written plan.
- 2
Treatment
A Exion RF microneedling session in the clinic, on the schedule the plan sets.
- 3
Aftercare
Plain-language instructions and a number to call or text.
- 4
Follow-up
A check on the result and what, if anything, comes next.
Often paired with
Facial lifting
Exion for face
Radiofrequency and ultrasound for firmer, smoother facial skin, with no needles.
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Exion for body
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Opus Plasma
Fractional plasma resurfacing for texture, lines, and scars, with recovery measured in days.
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Emface
Lifts and tones the face with synchronized radiofrequency and muscle stimulation, no needles.
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Exion RF microneedling, answered
How is RF microneedling different from regular microneedling?
Standard microneedling makes tiny channels to trigger healing. RF microneedling adds radiofrequency heat through the needle tips, delivered at depth, which does more for tightening and scar remodeling in the same session.
Does it work on darker skin?
RF microneedling delivers energy below the surface rather than to the pigment layer, so it is commonly used across skin types. Dr. Olivo confirms suitability and settings at consultation.
How many sessions do I need?
Three is the usual series. Deeper acne scarring may call for more. Results build gradually because collagen remodels over months, so the fullest change shows well after the last session.
Where on the body can it be used?
Face, neck, and chest are most common. It is also used on the abdomen, arms, and thighs for crepey skin or stretch marks, often alongside Exion body tightening.
Ask about Exion RF microneedling.
Book online any time, or text us and the team will reply during clinic hours.
Financing available through Cherry. Terms are set by Cherry at application.