If you have been paying attention to the latest conversations in aesthetics, you have probably noticed one word coming up again and again: regenerative.
Regenerative treatments are quickly becoming the hottest topic in med spas nationwide, especially among women who want natural-looking, long-term results without looking overdone. At BodyLase Med Spa, we love this shift. Why? Because regenerative aesthetics is about working with your body, not against it.
Let’s break down what regenerative really means… and why treatments like Morpheus8 RF microneedling, VirtueRF microneedling, Hyperdilute Radiesse, and Thermage are leading the conversation.
What Does “Regenerative” Mean in Aesthetics?
In simple terms, regenerative aesthetics focuses on stimulating your body’s own natural repair and renewal processes.
Instead of simply adding volume or freezing muscle movement, regenerative treatments:
- Stimulate collagen and elastin production
- Improve skin structure and firmness
- Strengthen tissue over time
- Deliver gradual, natural-looking improvements
Collagen is the protein that keeps skin firm, lifted, and youthful. Starting in our 30s, we lose about 1 percent of collagen per year, and that loss accelerates with sun exposure and hormonal changes.
Research published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology confirms that collagen degradation is a primary driver of visible skin aging. In addition, studies in Dermatologic Surgery show that energy-based devices and biostimulatory injectables can significantly increase new collagen formation over time.
That is the power of regenerative treatments… they help your skin act younger.
For many of our Triangle clients, especially busy professionals and moms who want subtle but meaningful improvements, regenerative treatments offer a smart, long-term investment in their skin.
RF Microneedling: Morpheus8 and VirtueRF
Regenerative aesthetics is not about one device. It is about activating your body’s natural collagen-building response. At BodyLase Med Spa, we offer advanced RF microneedling platforms including Morpheus8 and VirtueRF, depending on location, so we can fully customize your treatment plan. Just as important as the technology itself is the expertise behind it… and we invest heavily in advanced, year-round training to ensure our providers deliver safe, precise, and beautifully refined results.
What Is RF Microneedling?
RF microneedling combines ultra-fine needles with radiofrequency energy to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin while simultaneously delivering heat into the deeper dermis.
- Morpheus8 is known for deeper tissue remodeling and sculpting
- VirtueRF offers precision delivery with enhanced comfort and customization
Both platforms stimulate collagen and elastin production beneath the surface without surgery.
Why Is RF Microneedling with Morpheus8 and VirtueRF Regenerative?
RF microneedling works by triggering your body’s natural wound-healing cascade. When the skin senses controlled injury, fibroblasts activate and begin producing new collagen and elastin fibers.
This process, called neocollagenesis, improves:
- Skin firmness
- Texture and tone
- Fine lines
- Mild laxity
Clinical studies published in Dermatologic Surgery show that radiofrequency microneedling significantly improves skin laxity and wrinkles by promoting new collagen formation over time.
Instead of adding volume, RF microneedling strengthens your skin’s internal support structure.
That is regeneration.ecause it reaches deeper layers, it can provide more structural remodeling in areas with more laxity.
Why Clients Love RF Microneedling
Our clients love RF microneedling because it delivers visible tightening while still looking completely natural.
Morpheus8 is especially popular for:
- Jawline definition
- Early jowling
- Lower face contouring
- Acne scars
- Body tightening
VirtueRF is often chosen for:
- Preventative collagen stimulation
- Texture refinement
- Crepey skin
- Clients who prioritize comfort
Both options offer:
- Minimal downtime
- Gradual, elegant improvement
- Long-term collagen support
For women in their 30s to 50s who want to be proactive but not overdone, RF microneedling is one of the smartest regenerative investments available.
Hyperdilute Radiesse: Collagen Banking in Real Time
At BodyLase Med Spa, we also use biostimulatory injectables to support skin regeneration, including Radiesse in its hyperdiluted form.
What Is Hyperdilute Radiesse?
Radiesse is made of calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres suspended in a gel carrier. When diluted and strategically injected, it acts less like a traditional filler and more like a collagen stimulator.
Rather than adding obvious volume, hyperdilute Radiesse improves skin quality and firmness over time.
Why It Hyperdilute Radiesse Regenerative?
Calcium hydroxylapatite stimulates fibroblast activity, encouraging the production of collagen types I and III. A study published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology demonstrated increased collagen production and improved dermal thickness following treatment.
As the gel carrier is gradually absorbed, your own collagen remains.
This makes hyperdilute Radiesse ideal for areas where skin has become thin, crepey, or lax.
Why Clients Love Hyperdilute Radiesse
Our clients appreciate that hyperdilute Radiesse:
- Improves crepey skin on the neck and chest
- Strengthens skin on the upper arms
- Smooths texture above the knees
- Provides gradual, elegant tightening
It restores structure without looking filled or puffy. For women who want refined rejuvenation, it is a sophisticated regenerative solution.
Thermage FLX: The Gold Standard for Non-Surgical Tightening
For clients seeking powerful collagen stimulation without needles, Thermage remains one of the most trusted technologies in aesthetic medicine.
What Is Thermage FLX?
Thermage uses monopolar radiofrequency energy to heat the deeper layers of the skin while protecting the surface. This controlled heat causes immediate collagen contraction and long-term remodeling.
It is commonly used for the face, jawline, and body.
Why It Thermage Regenerative?
The thermal energy delivered by Thermage stimulates fibroblasts and initiates new collagen production over several months.
Research published in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine supports the use of monopolar radiofrequency for improving skin laxity and contour.
Unlike temporary tightening treatments, Thermage works at a structural level.
Why Clients Love Thermage
Thermage is popular because it offers:
- One treatment with long-lasting results
- No needles
- No downtime
- Noticeable jawline and eye tightening
For busy professionals and active women in the Triangle, it is an ideal way to maintain firmness with minimal disruption to daily life.
Why Regenerative Treatments Are Trending Now
Today’s aesthetic clients are more educated than ever. They are not asking, “What can we add?” They are asking, “How can we restore?”
Regenerative treatments improve skin quality, not just appearance. They align with a preventative, long-term approach to aging. They deliver subtle, natural results that preserve facial character while enhancing firmness and texture.
This is modern aesthetics. Refined. Intelligent. Strategic.
The BodyLase Difference
BodyLase Med Spa has been locally and woman-owned since 2002 and was the first med spa in the Triangle. We have been voted Raleigh’s Best Med Spa four years in a row and maintain the highest number of 5-star Google reviews in the region.
But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to excellence.
We invest heavily in advanced training for our providers year-round. We evaluate every client individually. And we design regenerative treatment plans based on science, safety, and long-term skin health.
Because true luxury in aesthetics is not about looking different.
It is about looking like yourself… refreshed, confident, and supported by strong, healthy collagen.
Ready to Build Collagen for the Future?
If you are curious about regenerative treatments and how they can fit into your long-term skin strategy, we invite you to schedule a personalized consultation at your closest BodyLase Med Spa.
Let’s build collagen… and confidence… together.
Clinical References
Hantash BM, Ubeid AA, Chang H, Kafi R, Renton B. Bipolar fractional radiofrequency treatment induces neoelastogenesis and neocollagenesis. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. 2009;41(1):1-9.
Demonstrated new collagen and elastin formation following radiofrequency-based treatments.
Gold MH, Biron JA. Safety and efficacy of radiofrequency microneedling for skin laxity and rhytides. Dermatologic Surgery.
Showed significant improvement in skin laxity and wrinkles through collagen remodeling.
Yutskovskaya YA, Kogan EA. Improved neocollagenesis and skin mechanical properties after calcium hydroxylapatite injection. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. 2017;16(1):68-74.
Confirmed increased collagen production and dermal thickening following calcium hydroxylapatite treatment.
Sadick NS, Makino Y. Selective electro-thermolysis in aesthetic medicine: A review of radiofrequency technology. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.
Supports the use of monopolar radiofrequency for skin tightening and dermal remodeling.
Fisher GJ, Varani J, Voorhees JJ. Looking older: Fibroblast collapse and therapeutic implications. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2008;128(3):470-472.
Explains collagen degradation as a key driver of visible skin aging.
