RF microneedling safety has become one of the most important—and most misunderstood—topics in aesthetic medicine following recent FDA communications. As providers navigate increasing patient questions, evolving industry conversations, and growing scrutiny around treatment outcomes, there is a clear need for transparent, clinically grounded education rooted in real-world experience, and not fear or speculation.

Follow along with a panel of leading dermatologists and aesthetic physicians in this exclusive on-demand webinar as they engage in a candid, peer-to-peer discussion on how the RF microneedling safety conversation is evolving in real clinical practice. Bringing together some of the most respected voices in aesthetic medicine, this expert-led roundtable explores the factors that truly influence treatment safety and patient outcomes, from device design and energy delivery to treatment protocols, patient selection, and provider training.

Throughout the webinar, panelists share firsthand clinical perspectives on what they are seeing in practice today, how recent FDA communications have impacted patient and provider perceptions, and why thoughtful education around RF microneedling technology has never been more important. Rather than focusing on fear-based narratives, the discussion aims to reframe the conversation around evidence-based decision-making, clinical responsibility, and the role advanced technology can play in supporting safer, more consistent outcomes.

A key focus of the roundtable is the importance of intelligent device design in modern RF microneedling treatments. The panel explores how next-generation skin renewal technologies like Matrix™ by Candela are helping redefine provider confidence through Safety-by-Design principles and real-time impedance monitoring technology. Designed to sense, adapt, and display tissue impedance in real time, Matrix helps support controlled, consistent energy delivery across varying tissue conditions and treatment depths—providing practitioners with enhanced visibility and confidence during treatment. In addition to discussing technology advancements, the round table also dives into practical considerations that can impact treatment success, including customization across skin types, managing treatment aggressiveness, protocol consistency, and setting realistic patient expectations. Providers will gain valuable insight into how experienced clinicians approach treatment planning, patient education, and complication prevention in today’s evolving RF microneedling landscape. Whether you are currently offering RF microneedling treatments, evaluating new technologies for your practice, or simply looking to better understand the evolving safety conversation, this webinar delivers practical, balanced education designed to help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Featuring

  • Candela Medical Aesthetic
    Gilly Munavalli, MD
    Medical Director and Founder - Dermatology, Laser and Vein Specialists of the Carolinas PLLC Assistant Professor of Dermatology - Wake Forest University Winston Salem, NC
  • Candela Medical Aesthetic
    Konika Patel Schallen, MD
    Founder and Medical Director of CMA Medicine Vice President of Clinical Operations and Medical Director, Candela
  • Candela Medical Aesthetic
    Scott Gerrish, DO
    Leading Expert in Regenerative Medicine and Esthetics
  • Candela Medical Aesthetic
    James Newman, MD, FACS
    Board Certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - California, USA
  • Candela Medical Aesthetic
    Sara Hogan, MD, FAAD​
    Founder - Cosmedica Dermatology​, Washington, DC, USA
  • Candela Medical Aesthetic
    Cameron Rokhsar, MD
    New York Cosmetic, Skin & Laser Surgery Center​ - New York, NY, USA