Microneedling, IPL and lasers
RF microneedling is an FDA-cleared, minimally invasive treatment that pairs ultrafine needles with radiofrequency energy, so collagen is rebuilt deep in the dermis and lax skin tightens from within. At Radiance East Bay Aesthetics in Pleasanton, Zayda Yeoh, NP, plans every treatment at a complimentary skin consultation, and the device is the Lutronic Genius, which reads your skin and adjusts its energy in real time. Sessions take 45 to 60 minutes under numbing cream, redness settles in one to three days, and skin keeps firming for up to six months.
The Genius does two things at once. Its microneedles create micro-injuries that start your skin's healing response, and radiofrequency energy travels down those needles into the deep dermis, where it remodels collagen and tightens the skin from underneath.
That depth is the difference from traditional microneedling, which works from the surface to the mid-dermis. RF reaches the layer where laxity lives, which is why it is the option for jowls, crepey necks and deeper wrinkles, without surgery.
The Genius adjusts to your skin as it works, so energy delivery stays consistent across the whole treatment area. That is what makes it safe for all Fitzpatrick skin types.
It safely treats delicate areas such as the jawline and neck, and it is not limited to the face. The neck, chest, arms, knees and abdomen can all be treated where you want skin firmer or smoother.
For the condition pages, start with skin tightening and acne scars.
The appointment
Zayda analyses your skin, designs the plan and tells you how to prepare: pause active skincare, tanning and sun exposure for 3 to 5 days before. Tell her about recent cosmetic treatments or cold sores. Skin consultations are complimentary.
Numbing cream goes on first, so most patients feel warmth and light pressure rather than pain.
The Genius handpiece is guided over the treatment area. Sessions last 45 to 60 minutes.
Mild redness or swelling for 1 to 3 days, like a sunburn. Tiny pinpoint scabs may form and heal on their own. Skip active skincare, makeup, heavy workouts and direct sun for 1 to 2 days, and stick to gentle, hydrating products and SPF. Most people are back to normal within 24 to 48 hours.
An early glow within 7 to 10 days, visible tightening and smoothing after 4 to 6 weeks, and continued improvement for up to 6 months. Best results typically come after 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, with maintenance every 6 to 12 months.
Candidacy
You are likely a good candidate if you are in good health and want to firm or smooth:
Like traditional microneedling, RF is not recommended in pregnancy, with a pacemaker or with certain medical conditions, and Zayda checks your history at the consultation.
RF microneedling pairs with chemical peels and LED light therapy.
Cost
The cost depends on the treatment area, face, neck or body, and on the number of sessions in your plan, which is usually three. Before anything is booked, Zayda gives you the cost of the whole plan at the consultation.
Members pay a discounted rate on aesthetic treatments, and payment plans are available.
Your provider
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Zayda leads hormone optimization, medical weight loss and aesthetic care at Radiance East Bay Aesthetics in Pleasanton, and she would rather explain the Genius for ten minutes than have you wonder what it is doing.
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Questions
Still unsure? The skin consultation is complimentary, and Zayda will answer anything this page does not.
The cost of RF microneedling at Radiance East Bay Aesthetics depends on the treatment area and the number of sessions you need. Zayda gives you a custom plan with the full cost at a complimentary skin consultation, and members pay less for it through the membership discount on aesthetic treatments.
Most patients describe a warm, prickling sensation with light pressure. Numbing cream is applied first, so any discomfort is minimal and short-lived.
Redness and swelling last 1 to 3 days, and light pinpoint scabs may appear and heal quickly. Avoid makeup for the first 24 hours, then return to mineral or gentle products. Most people are back to normal activities within 48 hours.
Most patients need 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. Maintenance every 6 to 12 months helps extend the results.
An early glow shows within 10 days. Smoother, firmer skin develops over 4 to 6 weeks and keeps improving for months, up to six months after treatment. Maintenance sessions every 6 to 12 months keep it.
Yes. The Genius treats the neck, chest, arms, knees and abdomen as well as the face, anywhere you want skin firmer, tighter or smoother.
Keep exploring
Explore Microneedling, IPL and lasers Read: 2026 aesthetic resolutions: your med spa treatment plan Read: What is Lutronic Genius RF microneedling & how does it work? Read: Genius RF vs traditional microneedling: what's different
Performed at the studio in Pleasanton, for clients across Pleasanton, Danville, Dublin, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, San Leandro, San Lorenzo and San Ramon.
Your next step
Bring the jawline, the neck or the scars that bother you. Zayda will tell you whether RF microneedling is the right depth, how many sessions, and what the plan costs.
It takes less than a minute.
