RF Microneedling with VirtueRF in Columbia, SC
Customized Skin Renewal with VirtueRF
VirtueRF combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to encourage collagen remodeling for smoother, firmer-looking skin.
At Vital Glow, treatments are customized to your skin, goals, treatment area, and comfort. Rather than using the same settings for everyone, your provider adjusts the treatment plan for you.
VirtueRF is a popular option for fine lines, crepey or uneven texture, enlarged-looking pores, acne-scar appearance, and mild laxity. Results develop gradually as your skin renews.
Below, you can explore what VirtueRF may improve, how the treatment works, typical downtime, and what to expect from your visit at Vital Glow in Columbia, SC.
Microneedling + RF for Skin Renewal
VirtueRF pairs microneedling with radiofrequency energy in one treatment. The combination encourages your skin’s natural renewal process and supports new collagen and elastin over time, helping improve texture, firmness, and overall skin quality without adding volume.
What RF Microneedling May Help Improve
- Fine lines and facial wrinkles
- Mild laxity and a less-firm appearance
- Uneven, rough, or crepey skin texture
- The appearance of acne scars
- Enlarged-looking pores
- Dullness and uneven-looking tone
- Texture concerns on the face, neck, décolleté, or hands
Some skin concerns respond especially well to a combination approach. Depending on your goals, your provider may also discuss NOUVADerm laser resurfacing, Botox or Xeomin, dermal fillers, or another anti-aging and skin rejuvenation option.
Common VirtueRF Treatment Goals
Each VirtueRF plan is tailored to your skin, your priorities, and the kind of improvement you want to see. Here are some of the most common treatment goals we discuss with patients.
Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Texture & Pore Appearance
Acne-Scar Appearance
Mild Laxity & Firmness
Face, Neck & Décolleté
Hands & Selected Areas
How VirtueRF RF Microneedling Works
1. Controlled needle placement. A sterile, single-use microneedle tip enters the skin at a provider-selected depth.
2. Radiofrequency delivery. RF energy is delivered through the needles to create controlled zones of heat within the tissue.
3. Natural healing response. The microchannels and thermal effect stimulate the skin’s repair process and support new collagen and elastin formation.
4. Gradual remodeling. The skin may look refreshed soon after recovery, while texture and firmness can continue to improve as remodeling develops.
VirtueRF allows the provider to adjust depth, pulse delivery, and energy. The manufacturer describes smooth robotic needle insertion and sub-pulse energy delivery designed to improve precision and comfort.
Face, Neck,
Décolleté, & More
VirtueRF can be customized for several of the areas where skin texture, fine lines, and firmness tend to become noticeable, including the face, neck, décolleté, and hands.
During your consultation, we’ll talk about the area that bothers you most and recommend a treatment plan designed around your skin and goals.
Your provider will help you choose the treatment area and plan that best match the results you want.
Official SmartRF treatment image courtesy of Cartessa Aesthetics. Individual results vary.
Why the VirtueRF Platform Is Different
One of the biggest advantages of VirtueRF is how customizable the treatment can be. The SmartRF handpiece allows your provider to adjust depth, energy, and pulse delivery based on the area being treated and the result you want.
That flexibility makes it possible to create a more personalized treatment rather than using one setting for every face or every concern.
VirtueRF is an FDA-cleared RF platform used for professional aesthetic treatments. Your provider will recommend the settings and treatment areas that fit your plan.
VirtueRF and SmartRF are trademarks associated with ShenB and Cartessa Aesthetics. Official treatment image courtesy of Cartessa. Individual results vary.
Results Develop Gradually
Some patients notice an early glow or smoother feel after the initial redness settles, but the more meaningful changes develop gradually as collagen remodeling continues. The manufacturer notes that full benefits may take approximately four to six weeks to become apparent.
Many treatment plans begin with a series of three to four sessions spaced about four to six weeks apart. Your provider will recommend a schedule based on your goals and the amount of improvement you’re looking for.
Results are not permanent and cannot be predicted exactly. Sun exposure, smoking or vaping, age, hormones, skincare, medical conditions, and future weight changes can influence skin quality and longevity.
What to Expect at Your RF Microneedling Appointment
1. Talk through your goals. We start with what you’d like to improve and what kind of result you’re hoping to achieve.
2. Customize your treatment. Your provider selects the treatment area, needle depth, energy, and number of passes for your plan.
3. Prep and numbing. Your skin is cleansed and a topical numbing cream is commonly applied for comfort.
4. VirtueRF treatment. The treatment is performed with a sterile, single-use microneedle tip. Most patients describe pressure, warmth, vibration, or brief pinching.
5. Soothe the skin. After treatment, your skin may look pink or feel warm and tight. A soothing product or mask may be used according to the treatment plan.
6. Simple aftercare. We’ll give you clear instructions for skincare, sun protection, and getting back to your normal routine.
What Recovery Usually Looks Like
Most patients can expect temporary redness, warmth, or mild swelling after RF microneedling. Skin can also feel a little dry, tight, or sensitive as it settles.
Downtime depends on the treatment intensity and your skin, but many patients are comfortable returning to normal activities fairly quickly. We’ll give you straightforward aftercare instructions to help protect your skin and support a smooth recovery.
During your consultation, your provider will also review your health history, treatment suitability, and any questions you have before moving forward.
Why Choose Vital Glow for RF Microneedling
Vital Glow was founded by Candace Danbury, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC. At Vital Glow, RF microneedling is never treated as a one-size-fits-all service. Your treatment is personalized around the area you want to improve, your skin quality, your comfort, and the amount of downtime that works for you.
Our goal is a natural-looking improvement in skin texture and firmness with a plan that makes sense for you—not simply using higher settings or treating everyone the same way.
FAQ About RF Microneedling & VirtueRF
What is RF microneedling?
RF microneedling combines tiny microneedles with radiofrequency energy to support collagen and elastin remodeling for smoother, firmer-looking skin.
Which RF microneedling device does Vital Glow use?
Vital Glow uses the VirtueRF system with SmartRF technology. Treatments are customized to the area, your skin, and your goals.
What can VirtueRF help improve?
VirtueRF is commonly used for fine lines, mild laxity, rough or crepey texture, enlarged-looking pores, acne-scar appearance, and overall skin renewal.
Is VirtueRF FDA cleared?
Yes. VirtueRF is an FDA-cleared RF platform used for professional aesthetic treatments.
How is RF microneedling different from regular microneedling?
Both treatments use microneedles, but RF microneedling also delivers radiofrequency energy below the skin’s surface to support additional collagen remodeling.
Does RF microneedling hurt?
Topical numbing is commonly used. Most patients describe pressure, warmth, vibration, or brief pinching, with comfort varying by area and treatment intensity.
How long does a treatment take?
Treatment time depends on the area. The manufacturer notes that a full-face device treatment may take about 20 minutes, with additional time for numbing and preparation.
What is the downtime?
Most patients experience temporary redness and warmth, with mild swelling, sensitivity, or dryness possible as the skin settles. Downtime varies with treatment intensity.
When will I see results?
Some patients notice an early glow or smoother feel after healing. Collagen remodeling continues gradually, with fuller results often developing over the following four to six weeks.
How many treatments will I need?
Many plans begin with three to four sessions spaced about four to six weeks apart. Your provider will recommend a schedule based on your goals.
Can VirtueRF be used on darker skin tones?
The SmartRF 1 MHz facial-wrinkle indication includes Fitzpatrick skin types I–V. Your provider will evaluate your skin and customize the treatment settings for you.
Which areas can be treated?
Common treatment areas include the face, neck, décolleté, and hands. We can discuss the area you want to improve during your consultation.
How should I prepare?
Your provider will give you simple pre-treatment guidance based on your skincare routine and treatment area.
What should I avoid afterward?
We’ll give you clear aftercare instructions. Gentle skincare and sun protection are usually the focus while your skin settles.
How much does RF microneedling cost at Vital Glow?
Pricing depends on the treatment area, applicator, number of sessions, and whether a package is recommended. Vital Glow will confirm the current price before treatment. Current pricing is listed on our pricing menu.
We offer financing through Cherry and CareCredit. Approval and available terms are determined by the financing company.
Do I need a consultation?
Yes. The consultation is where we discuss your goals, treatment area, expected results, treatment series, and questions before creating your plan.
Who performs RF microneedling at Vital Glow?
RF microneedling with VirtueRF at Vital Glow is performed by Candace Danbury, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC. Candace evaluates your skin, treatment goals, medical history, and candidacy, then selects treatment depth and radiofrequency settings based on the treatment area and your individual plan.
Is RF microneedling safe?
RF microneedling is generally well tolerated when the patient is appropriately screened and the treatment is performed with proper technique and clinical oversight. At Vital Glow, candidacy is reviewed before treatment, including relevant medical history, medications, skin condition, and treatment goals. VirtueRF treatments use sterile, single-use microneedle tips. Some patients may not be appropriate candidates because of factors such as active skin infection or irritation, certain medical conditions, medications, or other contraindications identified during screening. Temporary redness, warmth, mild swelling, dryness, tightness, or sensitivity can occur after treatment. Candace oversees treatment planning and provides aftercare guidance based on your individual skin and procedure.
RF Microneedling in Columbia, Irmo & The Midlands
Vital Glow provides VirtueRF RF microneedling consultations and customized treatment plans for women and men from Columbia, Irmo, Lexington, Chapin, Ballentine, Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cayce, Lake Murray, and nearby Midlands communities.
Vital Glow Men’s & Women’s Health is located at 1494 Lake Murray Blvd, Suite A, Columbia, SC 29212. Call or text 803-883-2345 to ask which appointment is appropriate for your skin concern.
VirtueRF and SmartRF are trademarks associated with ShenB Co., Ltd. and Cartessa Aesthetics. The clinic device photograph is Vital Glow’s actual equipment. Official treatment images are courtesy of Cartessa Aesthetics. Individual results vary. Treatment availability and protocols may change.
Ready to Discuss a Personalized VirtueRF Plan?
Tell us whether your main concern is fine lines, acne-scar appearance, texture, pore appearance, mild laxity, or overall skin renewal. We’ll help you build a VirtueRF plan around the area you want to improve, your goals, and the number of sessions that make sense for you.
We offer financing through Cherry and CareCredit. Approval and available terms are determined by the financing company.