BLESSING — Next-Generation Microneedling RF Lifting

The key feature of BLESSING is its patented technology for diagonal microneedle insertion. In addition to the conventional vertical puncture, the needles move at an angle, covering a larger area of tissue. This helps distribute RF energy evenly across different layers of the dermis, stimulate new collagen production, and target fibrous strands that contribute to depressed post-acne scars. In 2025, the BLESSING system received FDA 510(k) clearance.

Important! The information in this article is for informational purposes only and does not replace a consultation with a physician.

How Is BLESSING Different from Conventional Microneedling RF Lifting?

During conventional microneedling RF lifting, fine needles enter the skin vertically and deliver radiofrequency energy at a predetermined depth. The tissues are heated in a controlled manner, which stimulates new collagen production, while the skin gradually becomes firmer and more elastic.

BLESSING offers broader capabilities thanks to applicators with two types of needles:

• classic vertical needles provide controlled treatment at different depths;
• diagonal needles, which enter the skin at an angle, deliver thermal energy and enable the delivery of active substances.

The device allows the physician to treat the skin in different directions and at different depths: perform comprehensive skin rejuvenation, target individual scars, and deliver active substances precisely where they are needed.

Key benefits of the procedure:

1. Gentle treatment of different skin layers. Some of the microneedles enter the skin at an angle, allowing the energy to be distributed over a larger area. This makes it possible to work on skin firmness, texture, and density simultaneously.
2. Combination of device-based and injectable treatments. BLESSING can not only heat the tissues but also deliver a physician-selected product directly into the skin. This allows the treatment to be tailored to hydration, skin recovery, and texture improvement.
3. Correction of depressed scars. The microneedles help loosen dense fibrous strands that pull the scar deeper into the skin. At the same time, RF energy stimulates new collagen production, gradually improving the skin’s texture and evening out its surface.
4. Individualized settings. The physician selects the treatment depth and intensity according to the treatment area, skin thickness, and specific concern being addressed.
5. Controlled and even heating. The device continuously detects tissue resistance and regulates energy delivery. This helps treat the tissues evenly and avoid excessive energy exposure in individual areas.

By combining several technologies, BLESSING addresses not only general signs of aging but also localized concerns such as scars, enlarged pores, deep wrinkles, and uneven skin texture.

How Does BLESSING Adapt to Your Skin’s Needs?

Different applicators are used during the procedure, and the physician selects the most appropriate option after assessing your skin.

One applicator allows RF lifting and the delivery of active substances to be performed simultaneously. Another is designed for even treatment of a larger area, helping to reduce the appearance of pores and improve skin firmness. For scars, the physician may use a fine needle that targets the affected area precisely while causing minimal impact on the surrounding tissues.

Several treatment approaches can be combined within a single protocol. For example, the physician can perform RF lifting of the entire face and then additionally target the most prominent post-acne scars. This approach means that patients do not have to adapt to a standard procedure; instead, the treatment is tailored to the individual condition and needs of their skin.

What Skin Concerns Can BLESSING Help Address?

The procedure may be recommended for:

• improving skin density and overall skin quality;
• reduced skin firmness and elasticity;
• atrophic acne scars and post-acne skin irregularities;
• enlarged pores;
• uneven skin texture;
• fine lines and more pronounced wrinkles;
• age-related skin changes;
• dull complexion;
• localized depressed scars.

The treatment protocol is determined individually. For post-acne treatment, the physician may focus on the diagonal subcision effect, while for skin rejuvenation, the emphasis may be placed on fractional RF heating and the delivery of active substances.

BLESSING for the Treatment of Post-Acne Scars

Depressed post-acne scars can persist for years, even after active breakouts have cleared. The cause is not only a lack of collagen. Dense fibrous strands can form beneath the scar, connecting the skin to deeper tissues and effectively pulling it inward.

That is why superficial peels or at-home skincare do not always deliver the desired results. To improve the appearance of such scars, it is necessary to target their deeper structures.

BLESSING microneedles, inserted at an angle, help loosen the fibrous strands that hold the base of the scar in place. This mechanism resembles subcision but is performed in a controlled manner using the device. At the same time, radiofrequency energy heats the tissues and stimulates new collagen production.

When indicated, the physician may also deliver a product directly into the skin to complement the treatment. As a result, scars gradually become less deep, their edges become smoother, and the overall skin texture becomes more even.

It is important to understand that the results depend on the type, depth, and age of the scars. In cases of pronounced post-acne scarring, a course of treatments or a combination of BLESSING with other methods may be required.

Skin Rejuvenation and Improved Skin Quality

During the procedure, microneedles deliver RF energy into selected layers of the skin. There, it creates controlled heat that triggers the skin’s natural regenerative processes.

Existing collagen fibers contract, while the body gradually begins to produce new collagen and elastin. As a result, the skin becomes denser, firmer, and smoother. Over time, fine lines and enlarged pores may become less noticeable, skin texture may become more even, and the overall tone and appearance of the face may improve.

An additional benefit of BLESSING is the ability to deliver active substances directly into the desired skin layer. Rather than remaining primarily on the surface, the product is delivered to the area where it is intended to work. The physician selects the product individually, depending on whether the goal is to improve hydration, firmness, texture, or skin regeneration.

BLESSING in Trichology

The BLESSING device is used not only for facial treatments but also as part of hair restoration programs. During the procedure, an applicator with diagonal microneedles is used to deliver physician-selected products directly into the scalp.

Microneedling and thermal energy stimulate the skin’s natural regenerative processes, improve microcirculation, and create favorable conditions for nourishing the hair follicles. At the same time, active ingredients are delivered to the required depth and evenly distributed throughout the tissues. The procedure may be used to support hair growth as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, but it does not replace medical therapy for alopecia or significant hair loss.

Contraindications

BLESSING treatment should not be performed or should be postponed in the following cases:

• pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• active infections, herpes, or inflammation in the treatment area;
• blood clotting disorders;
• taking medications that affect blood clotting without prior approval from a physician;
• a tendency to develop keloid scars;
• uncontrolled diabetes;
• severe systemic or autoimmune diseases in the active stage;
• cancer;
• the presence of a pacemaker or other electronic implants;
• recent surgery or incomplete tissue healing in the treatment area;
• individual contraindications to the selected product.

The final decision on whether to perform RF therapy is made by the physician after a consultation and medical history assessment.

BLESSING at LeoDerm Clinic

BLESSING allows the physician to create an individualized treatment protocol: perform comprehensive RF skin rejuvenation, target scars precisely, use a subcision technique, and deliver a product into the required layer of the dermis.

Blessing treatment is typically performed as a course of 2–3 sessions. At LeoDerm Clinic in Lviv, the procedure is performed after a consultation and assessment of the skin’s condition. The physician determines the appropriate number of sessions, selects the most suitable type of needles (diagonal or vertical), chooses the product to be used during the procedure, determines the treatment depth and intensity, and develops an individualized recovery plan.

Book a consultation at LeoDerm to learn more about the BLESSING procedure and receive an individualized treatment protocol from our specialist to help achieve your desired results.