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What is Scarlet X (Golden Needle)? Non-Surgical Skin Rejuvenation Guide
The scars left by time on our skin are not just the fine lines we see on the surface. In the depths of the skin, the collagen and elastin fibers that make us look young and fresh weaken, break and decrease over time. This process causes the skin to succumb to gravity, the pores to enlarge and the skin to lose its former firm texture.
What is Scarlet X (Golden Needle)? Non-Surgical Skin Rejuvenation Guide
Although traditional skin care cleanses the surface, it is insufficient to reach these deep structural problems. Surgical facelift operations may not be everyone's choice due to long recovery times and risks. At this point, one of the last points reached by medical aesthetic technology Scarlet X, or as it's popularly known Golden Needle, offers a revolutionary solution in non-surgical skin rejuvenation. As Dr. Melis Ulger, Istanbul, Kadikoy‘In my clinic in Istanbul, I would like to explain in detail this superior technology and its working principles, which gives your skin back the years it has lost.
The Peak of Non-Surgical Rejuvenation: Scarlet X Technology
Scarlet X is the most advanced and innovative form of Fractional Radiofrequency (RF) technology. Developed in Silicon Valley, USA, this system is one of the rare technologies that can target both the surface (epidermis) and deep layers (dermis) of the skin in a single session. Its aim is not to inject an external substance into the skin, but to trigger the skin's own repair mechanisms at the cellular level, allowing it to “self-renew”. This is like rewinding the biological age of the skin.
"How Does the "Golden Needle" Work? The Deep Effect of Radiofrequency
It is called the “Golden Needle” because the micro-needles in the device's skin-contact head are actually gold-plated. But Scarlet X's success comes not only from gold, but from combining two powerful technologies: Micro Needling and Radiofrequency.
Why Gold Plated Needles?
Gold is one of the best conductive metals in nature and its compatibility with human tissue is excellent. The gold plating of the needles ensures that the radiofrequency energy is delivered directly and losslessly to the targeted depth without dissipating on the skin surface. This avoids the risk of burns on the surface, while creating maximum effect deep down.
Synergy of Micro Needling and Radiofrequency
The 25 micro-needles on the head of the device mechanically penetrate under the skin (at adjustable depths from 0.5 mm to 3.5 mm). During this entry, a controlled radiofrequency (heat) energy is delivered through the tip and body of the needles into the deep layers of the skin.
- Mechanical Impact: The microscopic channels opened by the needles stimulate the skin as if there were a “wound” and start the natural healing process.
- Thermal Impact: Radiofrequency energy generates a heat of up to 55-60 degrees in the dermis layer. This heat instantly shortens and tightens loose collagen fibers and stimulates fibroblast cells to intensively produce new collagen and elastin (neocollagenesis).
"The Na Effect": The Patented Technology That Sets Scarlet X Apart
The key feature that sets Scarlet X apart from other gold needle devices on the market is its patented “Na Effect” technology. In traditional systems, energy is usually delivered only at the tip of the needle. In Scarlet X, the needles emit energy throughout its entire body from the moment it enters the skin. At each needle entry, a large “teardrop” shaped heat field is created inside the skin. This special heating pattern initiates coagulation (tightening) in every square millimeter of skin. As a result, a stronger and more homogeneous lifting effect is achieved in fewer sessions.
Facelift and Lifting (Skin Tightening)
Cheeks that sag with age, jawline that loses its definition and loose skin tissue are the number one target of Scarlet X. Newly produced collagen fibers wrap the skin like a corset and lift it upwards. This is a non-surgical face lift effect.
Pore Tightening and Sebum Balancing
Enlarged pores make skin look rough and aged. Scarlet X reduces pore diameters by tightening the collagen ring around the pores. It also balances the activity of the sebaceous glands, reducing excessive oiliness and giving the skin a more matte, porcelain-like appearance.
Acne Scars and Spot Treatment
In the treatment of sunken scars (atrophic scars) left after acne, it is necessary to reconstruct the damaged tissue underneath the skin. Scarlet X creates controlled damage, encouraging the skin to fill these sunken areas with new tissue. It also evens out skin tone and lightens the appearance of blemishes.
Rosacea (Rose Disease) and Capillary Treatment
Scarlet X has a special mode that helps to alleviate the appearance of chronic redness and capillaries on the face by balancing vascularization in the deep layers of the skin and strengthening the skin barrier. Studies on this subject support the regulatory effect of RF technology on vascular structures. About skin rejuvenation technologies American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) also emphasizes the tightening effect of radio frequency.
Which Skin Problems Does Scarlet X Treat?
As Scarlet X is a versatile technology, it can offer solutions to multiple skin problems in a single session.
Neck and Jowl Recovery
The neck and jowl area is one of the areas where signs of aging are seen earliest and is one of the most difficult to treat. Scarlet X can be safely used in this thin-skinned area and is highly effective in lifting the “turkey neck” appearance and jowl sagging.
What are the Advantages of the Scarlet X App?
- Non-Surgical Solution: It does not require incisions, stitches, anesthesia and long recovery times.
- Four Seasons Applicability: Unlike lasers, it can be safely applied even in summer as it does not peel the surface of the skin. The risk of stains is minimal.
- Immediate Return to Social Life: There is only a slight redness after the procedure, which disappears in a few hours. Make-up can be applied the next day.
- Suitable for All Skin Types: It can also be used safely on dark-skinned people without the risk of burns or stains.
- Short Processing Time: The whole face application takes 30-45 minutes on average.
Treatment Process: What awaits you at our clinic in Kadikoy?
Kadikoy‘At our clinic in Istanbul, the Scarlet X process is carried out with your comfort and safety at the forefront.
- Preparation: A strong local anesthetic cream is applied to your skin 30 minutes before the procedure. This minimizes the feeling of pain during the procedure.
- Implementation: After cleansing the skin, a personalized (disposable) gold needle head is attached to the device. Your physician adjusts the energy level and needle depth according to the needs of your skin (pores, sagging, blemishes, etc.). The head is brought into contact with your skin and shots are given.
- The post: After the procedure, special soothing and moisturizing masks or vitamin serums are applied to your skin. Since the micro-channels are open, the absorption of the products applied at this stage is very high.
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Holistic Anti-Aging Planning at our Clinic in Kadikoy
Kadikoy‘At our clinic in Istanbul, we look at aging management not as a single procedure, but as a long-term journey. In a detailed analysis with you, we evaluate the age of your skin, your genetic structure, your lifestyle and your budget to create a customized, sustainable “Aging Well Plan”. Our goal is not to change you, but to ensure that you reflect the experience that years of experience have added to you with the freshest and healthiest expression on your face.
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