The Anatomical Truth of RF Microneedling

Instructors:

Professor Sebastian Cotofana, MD, PhD, PhD and Lori Robertson, MSN, FNP-C

Overview:

RF microneedling is highly popular, but increasing reports of burns, scarring, fat loss, and inconsistent results show a lack of anatomical understanding.

In this anatomy-driven webinar, Professor Sebastian Cotofana, MD, PhD, PhD, and clinician Lori Robertson, MSN, FNP-C, use cadaver dissection and live demonstration to reveal how RF energy interacts with tissue - helping clinicians treat with greater precision and safety.

What You’ll Learn in This Anatomy-Driven Deep Dive:

• RF Microneedling Shown on Real Anatomy

See how RF energy actually moves through skin, fat, fascia, muscle, and deeper layers using real cadaver dissection - not just diagrams.

• Why Complications Happen

Learn how burns, fat loss, nerve irritation, and scarring occur when depth or energy settings are incorrect, and why some facial areas are higher risk.

• What Truly Affects Results

Understand how needle depth, tissue thickness, impedance, and individual anatomy change how energy is delivered in different facial regions.

• Turning Anatomy Into Safer Technique

Lori Robertson, MSN, FNP-C, shows how to apply anatomical knowledge to adjust depth, energy, and treatment plans for safer, better outcomes.

• Using RF With Purpose

Move beyond presets and protocols with anatomy-based guidance for more predictable, safer RF microneedling across skin types and treatments.