Board-Certified Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgeon · New York Magazine Best Doctor, 21 consecutive years
When The Hollywood Reporter assembled its list of “The 49 Best Cosmetic Doctors and Aesthetic Gurus in America,” it asked each what has them excited right now. Dr. Howard Sobel’s answer: Avira VertoRF — the advanced radiofrequency system newly installed at Sobel Skin on Park Avenue. “In three sessions it adds volume to the face with no downtime and no pain,” he told the magazine. Here’s what the device actually does, why it earned a place in a laser suite that already includes the best technology in aesthetics, and who should be paying attention.
What Makes Avira VertoRF Different
RF microneedling isn’t new — what’s new is how Avira delivers it. The system is a dual-technology device: ultra-fine microneedling that triggers the skin’s collagen-building repair response, combined with radiofrequency energy delivered in both monopolar and bipolar modes. That dual RF delivery is the differentiator — it allows the device to heat multiple tissue depths in a single pass, reaching deep dermal layers where collagen and elastin are produced while treating more superficial texture at the same time.
The practical translation: firmer, tighter, smoother skin — with quicker treatment times than previous-generation methods, comfortable sessions, and no significant downtime.
What Avira VertoRF Treats
• Jawline, face, and neck laxity — the tightening-and-toning core of the treatment
• Fine lines and wrinkles — softened as collagen rebuilds
• Acne scars — progressively refined across the series
• The under-eye area — delicate territory most energy devices can’t safely treat
• Hands and body — crepey skin beyond the face
• Pore size and overall texture
Few single devices credibly cover that span — which is precisely why Dr. Sobel, whose practice already offers Morpheus8 and Vivace, added Avira to the lineup rather than replacing anything: it fills its own lane.
The Treatment: Three Sessions, No Downtime
The recommended protocol is three sessions, spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart. Sessions are designed to be comfortable, treatment times are faster than earlier methods, and afterward you’re back to your day — expect brief mild redness and nothing that requires planning around.
Results follow collagen’s natural schedule: early tightening after the first sessions, with firmness, texture, and — as Dr. Sobel noted in the Hollywood Reporter — facial volume building progressively over the series and continuing to mature in the weeks after.
An August Worth Booking
Through August 31, Sobel Skin is offering introductory special pricing on Avira VertoRF — $500 off a single treatment or $750 off the complete three-session series. Details are on our monthly specials page, and with sessions spaced 2–4 weeks apart, an August start means a completed series just as event season begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avira VertoRF the same as Morpheus8?
They’re related technologies — both combine microneedling with RF — but Avira’s dual monopolar and bipolar energy delivery and faster treatment times set it apart. Which is right for you depends on your skin’s needs; a consultation at a practice offering both is the honest way to find out.
Does Avira VertoRF hurt?
The treatment is designed to be comfortable — “no downtime and no pain,” as Dr. Sobel described it — and sessions are quicker than previous-generation devices.
How soon will I see results?
An early tightening effect appears within weeks of the first session, with results building across the three-session series and continuing to improve as new collagen matures.
Who is a good candidate?
Anyone bothered by skin laxity along the jawline or neck, fine lines, acne scarring, under-eye crepiness, or overall texture — evaluated at consultation to confirm Avira is the best-fit technology for your skin.
How much does Avira VertoRF cost in NYC?
Standard pricing is per session or per series, with exact plans quoted at consultation. Through August 31, introductory special pricing is available — see our specials page for current offers.
Be Among the First
New technology this promising doesn’t stay quiet long — the Hollywood Reporter made sure of that. Learn more about Avira VertoRF at Sobel Skin, call 212.288.0060, or schedule a consultation online at 960 A Park Avenue.
Sobel Skin is a premier aesthetic dermatology practice serving the Upper East Side, Manhattan, and the greater New York area.