RF Microneedling in Zurich – Vivace® for scars, pores and firmer skin
Acne scars, large pores, first fine lines, skin that is losing firmness – that sits deeper than any cream can reach. Vivace® combines fine gold needles with radiofrequency to build collagen where it is lacking. Thanks to a robotic motor, it is one of the most pleasant methods of this type, usually with a maximum of one day of redness.
Face CHF 600 includes active ingredient ampoule, mask, Dermalux™ LED and head massage. The AURA 3D skin analysis is free.
Creams work on the surface. Scars, pores and firmness sit deeper.
Vivace® is our most booked facial treatment – because it addresses several of these skin goals in one treatment and works with almost every skin type:
Acne scars – small indentations that make-up cannot cover.
Large pores – on the cheeks, nose and forehead, despite good care.
First lines – on the forehead, eyes and mouth.
Loss of firmness – The cheeks, chin and neck are less firm than before.
Vivace® starts at exactly this depth. Because it is not a laser, it is also suitable for darker skin types.
We only recommend what suits your skin.
Vivace® is effective against scars, pores, and texture – but it is not the best choice for every goal. The free AURA 3D skin analysis.
Scars, pores, structure, initial tightening
Vivace® RF Microneedling – this page. On Acne scars up to 6 sessions, often combined with ResurFX™.
Freshness, glow, getting started with microneedling
SkinPen® Microneedling – purely mechanical, without radiofrequency, from CHF 300.
Noticeably looser skin, contours
Volnewmer® – Radiofrequency lifting without needles, for more tightening.
Pigment spots, redness
Stellar M22™ IPL – against pigment and blood vessels; easy to combine with Vivace®.
Three sessions, one goal: skin that visibly renews over months.
Collagen builds up slowly. That’s why we plan Vivace® as a series – with a skin analysis beforehand and a suitable active ingredient layer in each session. We create the exact plan in the free AURA 3D skin analysis.
3-session plan: CHF 1'500
3 sessions at 4–6 week intervals instead of CHF 1'800 individually. First results after 2–3 weeks, full results after 3–6 months.
Face: CHF 600
Includes active ingredient ampoule, individual mask, Dermalux™ LED, head massage and SPF 50. Neck + CHF 100, décolleté + CHF 200.
1 session per year
This maintains your results. For deep acne scars, up to 6 sessions are needed, often combined with ResurFX™.
Radiofrequency and fine gold needles – collagen where it is lacking.
Vivace® is RF microneedling from the Korean manufacturer ShenB: 36 gold-coated microneedles deliver radiofrequency energy into the deeper skin. The heat stimulates new collagen and elastin over months. CE-marked, FDA-cleared – and not a laser.
A robotic motor evenly inserts the needles. This makes Vivace® more comfortable than deeper procedures such as Morpheus8 – usually with only one day of redness. We set the depth and radiofrequency per area: deeper on the cheeks and jawline, shallower around the eyes, targeted on scars.
Original Vivace® since 2023 – for face and body, our most booked facial treatment. We treat in a plan instead of individually: with a skin analysis first, a suitable active ingredient layer, and a follow-up check.
Verified product information: ShenB Vivace® — official manufacturer’s website
Vivace® is powerful on its own. Even more powerful as part of a system.
Vivace® delivers results even as a single treatment — yet it benefits from being combined with other treatments more than almost any other treatment. The golden rule: exfoliation comes BEFORE the micro-needles, and the active ingredient layer comes AFTER the micro-needles.
Combinations
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BEFORE Vivace® — BioRePeel® / PRX-T33®
Exfoliation opens up the skin barrier — the needles penetrate deeper, and the RF treatment works more evenly.
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BEFORE Vivace® — HydraFacial™
Clean, exfoliated skin is the ideal preparation — no sebum barriers, even needle penetration.
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BEFORE Vivace® — Stellar M22™ IPL
Inspired by Lumenis’ SmoothGlo™ concept (IPL + RF microneedling in a single session): IPL treats pigmentation and blood vessels, whilst Vivace® treats skin texture. One of our clinic’s most effective premium combinations.
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AFTER Vivace® — NCTF® / PolyPhil™ / Dermadrop TDA®
Microchannels remain open for 4–6 hours following Vivace® treatment — active ingredients penetrate deeper than at any other time. Polynucleotides can be administered in the same session AFTER Vivace®.
At every session
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Custom-made mask
After every Vivace® session — soothes and aids recovery.
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Dermalux™ LED + SPF 50
LED phototherapy immediately after the treatment significantly soothes the skin — one of the main reasons why downtime with Vivace® is minimal at our clinic. Finish with SPF 50.
Not the same session
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Volnewmer® RF (2 weeks apart)
If, in addition to the skin-rejuvenating effects of Vivace®, we need targeted volume restoration — for example, for scars or in cases of significant volume loss.
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SkinPen® Microneedling (2 weeks apart)
Two microneedling treatments cannot be performed in the same session — either Vivace® (with RF) or SkinPen® (mechanical).
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PolyPhil™ polynucleotides (as a standalone treatment every 2–4 weeks)
Solo, for example, combined with BioRePeel®. Can be performed in the same session as Vivace® without any waiting period.
Skin Renewal with Vivace® — a typical treatment at alestetics®.
Free AURA 3D skin analysis + plan
Vivace® Session 1 + Dermadrop TDA® in the same session
Vivace® Session 2 + NCTF® or PolyPhil™
Vivace® Session 3 + active ingredient layer of your choice
1 session per year, supplemented by Dermadrop / HydraFacial™ every 4–6 weeks
The personalised plan is created using the free AURA 3D skin analysis — skin type, previous treatments and your goals determine the number of steps, the order in which they are carried out, and the appropriate active ingredient layer.
Here’s how your Vivace® session works.
Skin analysis and treatment plan.
A brief consultation regarding your skin goals, previous treatments and medical history. We plan the treatment depths for each area — deeper for the cheeks and jawline, shallower for the eye area, and targeted treatment for acne scars. For first-time clients, we recommend the free AURA 3D skin analysis beforehand to create a personalised plan.
Robotic needle control, zone by zone.
You lie back and relax. The Vivace® handpiece works on specific areas — the forehead, temples, cheeks, jawline and chin — using the appropriate depth and RF frequency for each. You’ll feel pressure and warmth, but no stinging. Afterwards, a custom-made mask, Dermalux™ LED phototherapy and SPF 50. Optional during the same session: a treatment layer containing NCTF®, PolyPhil™ or Dermadrop.
Maximum of 1 day’s downtime. Results visible within 3–6 months.
Because we work with fine needles and use Dermalux™ LED immediately afterwards to calm the skin, downtime with Vivace® is minimal at our clinic — usually no more than one day with slight redness, often even less. Make-up can be worn the next day. Avoid sun, saunas and exfoliation for a week. SPF 50 every day is essential. Initial results are visible after 2–3 weeks, with the full effect developing over 3–6 months — resulting in increased firmness, a finer texture and visibly reduced scarring or pores.
What clients want to know before their first Vivace® session.
Frequently asked questions about Vivace® RF microneedling at alestetics® — price, downtime, comparison with Morpheus8 and more.
How much does RF Microneedling with Vivace® cost in Zurich? +
Vivace® RF microneedling for the face costs CHF 600 – including active ingredient ampoule (e.g., hyaluronic acid), individual mask, Dermalux™ LED phototherapy, head massage, and SPF 50. Add-Ons: Neck + CHF 100, Decolleté + CHF 200.
In the 3-session plan you get 3 sessions for CHF 1,500 instead of CHF 1'800 – based on a treatment phase of approximately 3 months. The AURA 3D skin analysis itself is free of charge.
How many sessions will I need? +
For most skin concerns, we recommend 3 sessions at intervals of 4–6 weeks — structured as a pack of three. This is followed by a Maintenance session every 6–12 months, in order to maintain the results in the long term.
In cases of deeper acne scars, up to 6 sessions are necessary – we often combine local treatment with ResurFX™ (Stellar M22™) to achieve better results faster. We create the individual plan in the free AURA 3D skin analysis — based on skin type, pre-treatment and target.
How much downtime will I have after Vivace®? +
A maximum of 1 day. Because we work with fine needles and immediately afterwards Dermalux™ LED phototherapy downtime with Vivace® is minimal at our clinic — usually at most one day with slight redness, often even less.
You can wear make-up again the next day. Avoid sun, sauna and exfoliation for a week, SPF 50 every day is essential. The first results are visible after 2–3 weeks, and the full effect develops over 3–6 months on.
Does Vivace® hurt? +
Vivace® is regarded as one of the most comfortable RF microneedling methods at all. The robotic motor guides the needles evenly — in contrast to more aggressive deep-needling methods that use thicker needles.
You feel pressure and heat, no stinging. Most women find the session to be bearable, and some even find it relaxing.
What is the difference between Vivace® and Morpheus8? +
Both are RF microneedling treatments — but with different characteristics:
- Vivace®: finer needles, a robotic motor for consistent penetration, designed to improve skin quality and combat the early signs of ageing. One of the gentler alternatives in the RF microneedling category.
- Morpheus8: thicker needles, deeper penetration, focused on structural skin tightening — consequently more invasive and with a longer recovery period.
At alestetics®, we deliberately use Vivace® because it fits in with our Pre-ageing approach : improving skin quality rather than provoking strong skin reactions.
What is the difference between Vivace® and SkinPen® microneedling? +
SkinPen® works purely mechanically and at our clinic up to 0.5 mm – ideal for freshness, glow and as a starting point. Vivace® additionally brings radiofrequency heat deep into the skin and is therefore suitable for acne scars, large pores and tightening. More about this on our SkinPen® page.
Does Vivace® help with acne scars? +
Yes — Vivace® RF microneedling is one of the the most established treatments for acne scars. The combination of mechanical microneedling and radiofrequency energy specifically stimulates collagen production in the scarred areas of the skin.
For deeper acne scars, we increase the intensity locally in the affected areas, while we moderate surrounding areas. Depending on the severity, up to 6 sessions are required – often combined with ResurFX™ locally for faster results –, complemented by an NCTF® active ingredient layer during the same session.
Can I combine Vivace® with NCTF® or Dermadrop? +
Yes — and that is one of the the best combinations in our Skin Quality System. After Vivace®, the microchannels stay open for 4–6 hours — Active ingredients penetrate deeper than at any other time.
Available immediately after the Vivace® session:
- AFTER Vivace® — NCTF® 135 HA: 60 essential active ingredients delivered directly into the skin matrix.
- AFTER Vivace® — Dermadrop TDA®: a transdermal layer of active ingredients without the need for additional needles.
- AFTER Vivace® — PolyPhil™: Polynucleotides for regeneration.
Volnewmer® and SkinPen® Microneedling not in the same session — we leave a two-week gap.
Can I have Vivace® treatment if I have metal implants? +
Yes. Metal implants (e.g. dental implants, screws, plates) are not a contraindication for Vivace® RF Microneedling — the radio frequency operates close to the surface and does not affect deeper metal structures.
The situation is different with active electronic implants such as pacemakers or defibrillators — these are a contraindication. We will discuss this with you individually during the consultation.
When is Vivace® not an option? +
Vivace® is not suitable for:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Active skin infections, herpes or inflammation in the treatment area
- Active electronic implants (pacemakers, defibrillators)
- Autoimmune diseases or active immunotherapy
- Taking isotretinoin (Roaccutane) — a 6-month interval is recommended
- Anyone under the age of 18
If you have any specific medical conditions or are taking medication, we will discuss your suitability on a case-by-case basis during your consultation.
Who is Vivace® RF Microneedling suitable for? +
At alestetics® in Zurich, Vivace® is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their skin quality: for large pores, fine lines, early skin sagging, uneven texture, or acne scars. It is also popular for pre-aging and as a yearly refresher. To determine whether it is suitable for you, we will clarify this in the AURA 3D skin analysis.
Is Vivace® a laser – and is it suitable for dark skin? +
No, Vivace® is not a laser: It combines 36 gold-coated microneedles with radiofrequency. Because the effect is not dependent on skin pigment, it is also an option for darker skin types.
How long does a Vivace® treatment last? +
A session at alestetics® in Zurich takes about 60 minutes, including the mask, Dermalux™ LED, head massage, and SPF 50.
When will I see results after Vivace®? +
You will usually see the first changes after 2–3 weeks. The full results take 3–6 months to appear, as the skin forms new collagen and elastin. Results are individual.
What should I be aware of after Vivace®? +
Avoid sun, sauna and peels for a week and apply SPF 50 daily. Makeup is possible from the next day; mild redness usually subsides within a day.
Your skin needs more than care. Start with the analysis.
The AURA 3D skin analysis is free – after that you’ll know if Vivace®, SkinPen® or a combination is right for you. Vivace® Face CHF 600, 3-session plan CHF 1'500, 60 minutes, usually no more than 1 day of redness.
Professionally reviewed by Alexandra Stroganova, Founder & pre-aging expert · Updated: October 2026
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