Sponsored by Viol
The merging of radiofrequency (RF) and microneedling technologies created a new gold standard in safe and efficacious subdermal skin remodeling and tightening treatments. 
Often considered a nonsurgical procedure to improve facial skin concerns, Scarlet SRF from Viol – distributed in the U.S. by Aesthetic Management Partners (Cordova, Tenn.) – is emerging as an effective device for treating skin on the body as well.
“Scarlet SRF is the first in the new generation of short-pulse RF microneedling devices,” reported dermatologist Kristen Aguirre, MD (Oceanside, Calif.). “It delivers energy in a unique tear-drop pattern for greater tissue remodeling with less pain and virtually no downtime. Scarlet SRF not only improves skin tone, texture and laxity, but also coagulates unwanted superficial blood vessels and induces proliferation of the cells that produce collagen and elastin. This means that in addition to seeing results after the first treatment, each subsequent treatment produces more improvement than the one before.”
Dr. Aguirre shared that she uses Scarlet SRF for tightening skin on the face, neck, chest, arms, hands, abdomen and legs. “It is amazing at smoothing the rippling of the abdomen and thighs that many people mistake as cellulite but is really just skin laxity. I also use it for hair restoration by stimulating the wound response in the scalp, producing growth factors and waking up dormant stem cells.”
Melissa Gibbens, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C, of Melissa Gibbens Aesthetics and Wellness in Houston, Texas, explained that Scarlet SRF’s patented energy delivery system allows the device to provide state-of-the-art treatments for people of all skin types and issues. “Due to the next-generation robotic motor, Scarlet SRF delivers a comfortable and efficient patient experience without compromising the results of the treatment,” she explained. “The independent coagulation around each electrode combined with smooth and consistent robotic motor delivery of RF through non-insulated needles heats the entire depth of the skin and requires only one pass.”
Ms. Gibbens uses Scarlet SRF for both face and body, including the neck, tops of knees, thighs, arms and even eyelids with skin laxity. She recommends that patients do a series of treatments and added that she may stack treatments with intense pulsed light (IPL) or broad band light (BBL) and regenerative fillers, such as hyperdilute calcium hydroxylapatite.
Cara Greer, CMLT, owner of Rejuvenate Renew in Scottsdale, Ariz., also uses Scarlet SRF for body treatments. “It is so versatile and treats a variety of skin concerns,” she noted. “I use Scarlet SRF for a 360° arm lift, knee lift, abdomen and butt lift, and to treat crepey skin above the knees and arms. Agnes RF combined with 
Scarlet SRF is my go-to treatment. Combining the precision lifting, tacking (i.e. positioning skin in a particular spot and using the device to “tack” it into place) and tightening of Agnes with all-over bulk skin rejuvenation of Scarlet SRF takes results to the next level.”
Ms. Greer emphasized that in today’s economy, business owners must choose devices that are versatile enough to treat several common concerns with results that consistently exceed the expectations of clients. “Scarlet SRF is quickly gaining notoriety in the aesthetic community. It is becoming a sought-after treatment and widely searched on social media,” she reported.
“This is a rapidly expanding industry,” Ms. Gibbens added. “As technologies improve, Scarlet SRF is a must-have for any aesthetic practice looking to grow their business by providing safe, effective, minimally invasive and minimal downtime results.”
