Collagen is a vital protein in your skin, providing it with structure, strength, and integrity. However, the skin gradually loses its ability to produce new collagen with age, resulting in thinner and less elastic skin. Obvious signs of declining collagen levels include wrinkles, skin sagging, and enlarged pores. Reduced collagen levels can also contribute to scars, stretch marks, and uneven pigmentation.
POTENZA™ is a highly customizable form of collagen induction therapy that can reverse common signs of aging on the face and body. This non-invasive treatment, offered in San Jose, combines microneedling with different modes of radiofrequency energy, creating unmatched versatility. Its powerful technology increases collagen production to a greater extent than similar treatments, offering dramatic results with no downtime required.
POTENZA is the new standard in microneedling with radiofrequency (RF) technology. It offers four different RF modes, ranging from shallow to deep treatments, allowing for a customized microneedling treatment tailored to your specific skin concerns. POTENZA is an excellent option for all skin types to help strengthen collagen and elastin.
One of the primary causes of skin aging is declining collagen production. Starting in your 20s, your skin’s collagen production declines by about 1% each year. As a result, the skin begins to thin and become more prone to wrinkling and sagging. While sun exposure, environmental toxins, and poor health can contribute to declining collagen levels, this process is a normal and inevitable part of the aging process.
Collagen induction therapy, also known as microneedling, was designed to reverse common signs of aging by encouraging the skin to produce more collagen. Using a handheld device equipped with tiny needles, this treatment gently punctures the top layer of the skin, triggering the body’s natural healing response to stimulate the production of new tissue and collagen. The result is smoother, tighter, and brighter skin.
Most forms of microneedling involve simple handheld devices with small needles. In some cases, topicals or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) are also used to enhance the treatment’s efficacy. Another way to enhance the effectiveness of collagen induction therapy is by combining it with radiofrequency. Radiofrequency energy works by heating the deeper layers of your skin to produce greater skin tightening than is possible with microneedling alone.
POTENZA is the latest standard in radiofrequency (RF) microneedling by Cynosure. It is the first to combine monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency at one or 2MHz, thus creating four different treatment modes that can help address a wide range of skin issues. In addition, the device comes with ten different microneedling tips and needle alignment options, allowing for treatment anywhere on the body, at any time of the year.
This device’s tips include semi-insulated needles for greater coverage or insulated needles for deep treatment. Additionally, it offers the Fusion Tip, featuring a specialized chamber that delivers 67% more active ingredients deep into the skin. It also offers its unique Tiger Tip, featuring up to 49 semi-insulated needles, to treat large areas of skin in a single treatment.
In other words, POTENZA™ offers greater versatility than similar technologies. This means better customization for a wider selection of patients with different skin concerns, goals, and needs. POTENZA™ can treat the skin in so many different ways:
POTENZA is a versatile treatment suitable for all skin types. It can also target different skin concerns and be used anywhere on the body at any time of the year. This means that almost anyone can be a candidate for this treatment. If you have any of the following concerns, you can probably benefit from getting POTENZA™ microneedling:
However, this treatment may not be safe for those with a pacemaker and metal implants. Additionally, this treatment is not recommended for those in San Jose with active skin infections, who are pregnant or breastfeeding, who have a history of keloid scars, or who suffer from bleeding disorders.
The POTENZA™ system features two handpieces, a range of single-use tips, and an RF machine. Regardless of which mode or tip is being used, they all involve penetrating the skin with microneedles and simultaneously delivering RF energy deep into the skin. The microneedles create small channels in the skin, triggering a healing process that leads to increased collagen levels. The RF energy, however, causes thermal injury deep within the skin for an added collagen boost at depths that offer enhanced skin tightening.
The device’s unique Tiger Tip technology utilizes semi-insulated needles with four different RF modes to treat a wider area of tissue at multiple depths. It’s one-of-a-kind Fusion Tip enhances the penetration of the top layers of skin, maximizing your results. The combination of ultrafine needles and heat applied to the targeted area means you’ll see tighter, firmer-looking skin faster, with a healing time shorter than traditional microneedling.
The Fusion Tip is one of the most advanced features in the POTENZA™ system, designed to deliver superior results with each treatment. This specialized tip utilizes a dual-air chamber to create a gentle suction on the skin’s surface, allowing up to 67% more topicals, such as peptides, exosomes, or growth factors, to be absorbed into the dermis. This significantly enhances the potency and precision of your treatment, making it ideal for targeting challenging concerns such as texture irregularities, dehydration, and post-acne discoloration.
By combining microneedling, radiofrequency energy, and enhanced topical infusion in a single, seamless step, the Fusion Tip helps accelerate healing, enhance skin renewal, and improve elasticity with minimal downtime. It’s an excellent option for patients who want to achieve more than surface-level results and nourish their skin from within.
Whether used with growth factors, regenerative serums, or antioxidant blends, the Fusion Tip transforms each session into a fully customized, results-driven experience, bringing deeper benefits to every layer of your skin.
Treatment with POTENZA in San Jose is performed in the office and requires minimal preparation. Recovery is typically quick with no downtime needed, and the results are visible within weeks.
To prepare for treatment, patients are told to do the following:
If you have a history of cold sores, take antiviral medications as directed at least one week prior to treatment.
Prior to your treatment, our team will numb your skin with a topical anesthetic to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. The ultrafine needles and RF energy are applied directly to the target area, penetrating the top layer of your skin and triggering the body’s natural healing process to generate new collagen and elastin. The number of passes and depth of your treatment vary based on your personal skincare needs and concerns.
You will see tighter, firmer-looking skin and faded blemishes, resulting in a smoother, more radiant complexion. Your skin’s collagen and elastin production will increase over the next 4-6 weeks, with optimal results appearing 12 weeks after the last treatment. POTENZA™ offers a faster healing time than traditional microneedling. One of the significant advantages of this minimally invasive treatment is that it provides long-lasting results, allowing patients to enjoy their rejuvenated skin for years.
The cost of RF Microneedling in San Jose ranges from $500 to $1,500 per session, depending on the size of the treatment area, the number of recommended sessions, and whether enhancements such as PRP or exosomes are added. At Luminance Regenerative Beauty & Wellness, pricing reflects not only the advanced POTENZA technology used but also the expertise of your provider and the time taken to personalize every treatment. During your consultation, we’ll evaluate your skin goals and provide a customized plan with clear, upfront pricing. Package options are often available for those seeking to complete a full series and achieve optimal results.
At Luminance Regenerative Beauty & Wellness, we aim to help you look and feel your very best with the aid of minimally invasive yet cutting-edge treatments. We offer regenerative therapies, such as POTENZA™, to provide our San Jose clients with healthier, more youthful-looking skin. We also incorporate the highest quality exosomes into our treatments, harnessing the natural healing potential of your skin to accelerate results and enhance your overall complexion.
The POTENZA™ device can be carefully adjusted to meet a wide range of skin concerns on all skin types and tones. Dr. Dhar and her team work closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs, guiding you on a transformative journey toward achieving younger-looking skin. We invite you to schedule an appointment with us and experience the Luminance difference for yourself.
If you wish to have skin that looks and feels younger without resorting to invasive treatments or lengthy downtime, we offer POTENZA to all our San Jose clients. We will create a personalized treatment plan that is tailored to address your unique skin concerns and goals. To get started with the POTENZA™ microneedling treatment, click here to book your appointment or call our office at 669-201-9853.
