19 Feb 2026 | by Leonard Miller, MD, FACS, FRCS
At Boston Center for Plastic Surgery (BCPS), we have a long, safe, and successful track record with microneedling with radiofrequency (RF) procedures. This is partly due to the fact that I was one of the first plastic surgeons to introduce microneedling to the United States. As such, I have decades of experience understanding its advantages and limitations, which I have shared with our accomplished team.
Furthermore, we are all Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons with the education, training, and artistic eye to deliver exemplary results. While microneedling RF is non-surgical, it is still a medical procedure. For it to be both safe and effective, there are important considerations to keep in mind.
How to Ensure Your Microneedling RF Procedure Is Safe
A microneedling RF procedure can be very safe when performed by an experienced Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with a deep understanding of facial anatomy and energy-based devices. My first recommendation is to schedule an in-person consultation with a qualified provider in your area.
During your consultation, we will:
- Discuss your concerns and aesthetic goals
- Review your medical and family history
- Go over any prior procedures and how you healed
- Talk about your lifestyle factors
I will also conduct a physical examination to assess your:
- Skin tone and texture
- Areas of loose skin
- Degree of skin laxity
- Volume loss
Proper patient selection is the benchmark for a safe result. It is essential that you are in good overall health and fully transparent about any underlying medical conditions that could impact the safety of the procedure.
Why Board-Certification Matters with Microneedling RF
The internet has made it easier than ever to learn about new aesthetic treatments. However, information found online — especially on social media — can be misleading because it is not personalized. The internet cannot evaluate your anatomy.
For any aesthetic procedure to be safe and effective, it must be appropriate for your unique anatomy, desired outcome, and lifestyle. This is why an in-person consultation is so important.
Seeing a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon also ensures deep expertise in:
- Appropriate energy settings for your skin type and concerns
- Sterile technique and medical-grade equipment
- Post-treatment care and monitoring
Microneedling RF procedures, such as Profound®, are not casual treatments. They can deliver significant improvements in skin tone and texture, but they require a commitment to proper recovery. I always tell patients that aftercare is an extension of the procedure itself — and is critical to achieving the results we both want.
To learn more about microneedling, Profound®, or other surgical and non-surgical procedures with Dr. Leonard Miller at the Boston Center for Plastic Surgery, contact us today or call (617) 402-2768 to schedule a consultation at our Boston or Chestnut Hill offices.
