Vivace RF Microneedling at MED YU MED Dubai is a radiofrequency microneedling treatment for skin tightening, lifting support, texture improvement, pores, wrinkles, post-acne marks, scars, stretch marks and body skin quality. The procedure combines fine microneedling with RF energy to stimulate collagen renewal in selected skin layers.
During the treatment, micro-needles create controlled microchannels while radiofrequency energy delivers heat into the skin at selected depths. This combined effect supports natural repair, firmer-looking skin and smoother texture. The protocol can be adjusted for different areas, including the face, eye area, neck, décolleté and selected body zones.
For the face, Vivace RF may be selected for reduced firmness, fine lines, enlarged pores, uneven texture, post-acne marks, acne scars, lower third laxity, cheeks, eyelids and neck quality. For the body, it may be used for skin laxity, stretch marks, scars, abdomen, knees, hands, buttocks and hips, after doctor assessment.
At MED YU MED, every Vivace RF treatment starts with a skin assessment. The doctor checks skin type, laxity, pore condition, scar depth, pigmentation risk, recent procedures, contraindications and treatment goals before selecting the treatment area, needle depth and RF intensity. RF microneedling must be customised carefully because excessive heating or incorrect settings may increase the risk of irritation, burns, scarring, fat loss or post-inflammatory pigmentation.
Active infection, recent isotretinoin or pregnancy may delay treatment — confirmed at consultation.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Active skin infection, inflammation or open wounds in the treatment area
- Recent isotretinoin use, until the course is completed and cleared by a doctor
- Active acne flare or herpes in the treatment area
- History of keloid or abnormal scarring
- An implanted electronic device anywhere in the body, including a pacemaker or defibrillator — not only in the treatment area
- Metal implants, dermal fillers, lifting threads or facial implants in the treatment area, after doctor assessment
- Uncontrolled chronic conditions that impair skin healing
This list is not exhaustive. Other conditions, medicines and previous treatments may also rule the treatment out or change the plan. Final suitability is determined by a clinician at an in-person assessment.
- Full face
- Face + eyelids
- Area around eyes
- Eyelids, after doctor assessment
- Cheeks
- Lower third of the face
- Jawline
- Neck
- Full face + neck
- Neck + eyelids
- Décolleté
- Décolleté + neck
- Abdomen
- Knees
- Hands
- Buttocks
- Hips, inner or outer part
- Areas with scars or stretch marks, after doctor assessment
VIVACE RF microneedling in Dubai pairs radiofrequency heat with a gentler way of getting the needles in. At MED YU MED the treatment runs on the VIVACE system, which inserts 36 insulated, gold-tipped needles through a motorised, robotic mechanism rather than the manual stamping of older devices. The powered insertion is smoother and more comfortable, and once the needles reach depth they release radiofrequency to heat the dermis and prompt collagen. An integrated LED step, red and blue, follows each pass to calm the skin and support the result.
That combination makes VIVACE a steady choice for tightening, refining texture, shrinking pores and softening fine lines on the face and neck. The insulated needles protect the surface, so the treatment suits a range of skin tones and keeps downtime short. A DHA-licensed medical team sets needle depth and energy to each area at consultation. Results vary between individuals, and the clinician confirms the plan before the first session.
RF microneedling works on two fronts. The needles create controlled micro-channels that switch on the skin's repair response, and radiofrequency delivered from the needle tips heats the dermis to contract collagen and stimulate new growth. Heating below the surface concentrates the effect where structure has loosened while the outer skin stays intact.
VIVACE's signature is its robotic needle insertion. A motorised handpiece drives 36 gold-tipped, insulated needles in at a controlled speed, which patients find smoother and less sharp than the manual punch of earlier microneedling tools. The practitioner tunes depth and energy to each zone, and an LED phase — red to calm and support repair, blue for blemish-prone skin — closes the session. The insulated needles keep the epidermis protected, so the platform stays usable across more skin tones than ablative lasers. The full device specification sits on the VIVACE device page.
Skin assessment, review of texture, pores and laxity, and medical history. Fitzpatrick skin type sets safe parameters; a patch test may be advised for darker phototypes.
The area is cleansed and numbing cream is applied and left to take effect. Needle depth and energy are set per zone for your skin and concern.
The motorised handpiece drives the insulated needles in and delivers RF at depth across the area, followed by a red and blue LED pass to settle the skin.
Soothing skincare and SPF are advised. Redness settles within a day or so, and sessions repeat every 4-6 weeks across a short course.
Most patients book a course of three to four sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, since collagen builds over time. Skin often looks smoother and feels tighter within a few weeks, and the fuller effect on texture and laxity develops over the following months as collagen rebuilds. VIVACE often runs as a course, sometimes with a serum or PRP pressed into the fresh micro-channels to extend the result. Maintenance once or twice a year holds the improvement. Results vary between individuals.
Expect redness for a day or so, more like a warm flush than a true peel, sometimes with mild swelling or pinpoint marks. The LED step helps the skin settle, and most people return to normal activity the next day with mineral makeup after 24 hours. Avoid sun, hot workouts, saunas and active skincare such as retinol and acids for a few days, and use daily SPF while the skin recovers.
Risks and side effects. This is radiofrequency delivered through needles, so it combines a needling wound with heat inside the skin. Expected: redness, warmth, a grid or sandpaper texture, mild swelling and pinpoint marks or scabbing for one to three days, and sometimes longer. Less common but important: burns, blistering, visible track marks in the pin pattern, infection, a cold sore flare-up, prolonged swelling, scarring, and pigment change. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is the risk that matters most on skin types IV to VI, which are common in Dubai: no device is exempt from it, and conservative settings and a test patch are how it is managed. On 15 October 2025 the US FDA issued a safety communication, “Potential Risks with Certain Uses of Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling”, reporting serious complications including burns, scarring, fat loss, disfigurement and nerve damage, some needing surgical repair, and advising patients to be treated only by a licensed provider trained on the device and to ask which device will be used. We treat that as the standard here: this is a medical procedure, and operator experience and settings matter more than the brand name on the handpiece. An implanted electronic device such as a pacemaker or defibrillator anywhere in the body rules the treatment out, and fillers, threads or implants in the area change the plan, so declare them.
When to contact us urgently. Call MED YU MED on +971 52 184 5011 (daily 10:00–22:00) if you develop a blister, a burn or an open area of skin, a visible grid of marks that darkens instead of fading, pain that increases rather than eases after the first day, redness and heat spreading beyond the treated area, discharge or fever, or a cold sore outbreak. Outside our opening hours, go to the nearest emergency department or call 998 for an ambulance — do not wait for the clinic to reopen.
| Protocol | Price |
|---|---|
| Full face | 2200 AED · course x3: 6270 AED |
| Face + eyelids | 2400 AED · course x3: 6840 AED |
| Area around the eyes | 1650 AED · course x3: 4703 AED |
| Neck | 2200 AED · course x3: 6270 AED |
| Full face + neck | 3300 AED · course x3: 9405 AED |
| Neck + eyelids | 2400 AED · course x3: 6840 AED |
| Cheeks | 1950 AED · course x3: 5558 AED |
| Décolleté | 2200 AED · course x3: 6270 AED |
| Décolleté + neck | 3300 AED · course x3: 9405 AED |
| Lower third | 2200 AED · course x3: 6270 AED |
| Buttocks | 2750 AED · course x3: 7838 AED |
| Thighs, inner or outer surface | 4200 AED · course x3: 11970 AED |
| Abdomen | 2750 AED · course x3: 7838 AED |
| Knees | 2200 AED · course x3: 6270 AED |
| Hands | 2200 AED · course x3: 6270 AED |
Final protocol and cost are set after consultation and depend on the treatment area, the number of sessions and the plan agreed with your doctor. See the full price list.
At MED YU MED VIVACE RF microneedling starts from 1650 AED per session. Course packages and PRP add-ons are priced per plan, since the number of sessions depends on your skin and goal. A consultation gives you an exact quote.
VIVACE drives its 36 insulated needles in with a motorised, robotic mechanism rather than manual stamping, which most patients find smoother. It also finishes each session with a red and blue LED phase to calm the skin. The clinician tunes needle depth and energy to each area.
Most plans run three to four sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, because collagen rebuilds gradually. Texture and laxity keep improving over the following months. The clinician sets the course at assessment. Results vary between individuals.
Numbing cream is applied first, and the motorised insertion is smoother than manual microneedling, so most patients tolerate it well. You may feel heat and pressure as the needles deliver energy. Sensation varies by depth, area and individual tolerance.
Expect redness for a day or so, sometimes mild swelling or pinpoint marks. The LED step helps the skin settle, and most people return to normal activity the next day. Avoid sun, heat and active skincare for a few days, and use SPF.
Generally yes. The insulated needles deliver radiofrequency below the surface while protecting the epidermis, which lowers the pigment risk for darker phototypes compared with ablative lasers. The clinician assesses your skin type and may advise a patch test first.
Redness, warmth, a grid or sandpaper texture, mild swelling and pinpoint marks for one to three days are expected. Less common but real: burns, blistering, visible track marks, infection, a cold sore flare-up, scarring and pigment change. Darkening after inflammation is the main risk on darker skin types, which is why settings are conservative and a test patch is used. On 15 October 2025 the US FDA issued a safety communication on radiofrequency microneedling reporting serious complications including burns, scarring, fat loss, disfigurement and nerve damage, some needing surgical repair, and advised patients to be treated only by a trained licensed provider and to ask which device is being used — so the operator matters more than the brand. A pacemaker or defibrillator anywhere in the body rules the treatment out, and fillers, threads or implants in the area must be declared.
Dr. Ilias Dautov
Aesthetic Medicine Doctor & Dermatologist
DHA License No. 09620692-002
Last reviewed July 2026
The information on this page does not replace a medical consultation. Results are individual. Indications and contraindications are determined by a specialist at an in-person appointment.
