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Sylfirm X Depth & Authenticity — 0.3–4.0mm RF

Sylfirm X works at Basement Membrane 0.3mm (PW) · Papillary & Reticular Dermis to 3.0mm+ (CW). Pick any protocol below, or compare two head-to-head on the same cross-section.

Anatomical Skin-Layer Depth
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Aesthetic skin-layer depth diagram: Pico Laser, Sylfirm X, Thermage FLX, Ultherapy PRIME, Sofwave, Potenza, Fotona 4D Cross-section of facial skin from epidermis (0.1–0.3mm) through papillary dermis (to 1.5mm), reticular dermis (to 3.0mm), subcutaneous fat and the SMAS fibromuscular layer (4.5mm), showing each protocol's penetration vectors, thermal zones and injection depots. Highlighted: Sylfirm X — Basement Membrane 0.3mm (PW) · Papillary & Reticular Dermis to 3.0mm+ (CW). ENERGY DEVICES · 7 OF 12 Epidermis 0.1–0.3mm Papillary Dermis 0.3–1.5mm Reticular Dermis 1.5–3.0mm Subcutaneous Fat 3.0–4.2mm SMAS Fibromuscular · 4.5mm 0.3mm 1.5mm 3.0mm 4.5mm PICO 532 / 1064nm 532 1064 SYLFIRM X 0.3–4.0mm RF THERMAGE 6.78 MHz bulk ULTHERAPY 1.5/3.0/4.5mm SOFWAVE 1.5mm parallel POTENZA 0.5–4.0mm RF FOTONA 4D 0.1–3.0mm Er/Nd 2940 intraoral Depth scale is expanded in the upper layers for legibility · focal depths per manufacturer specification
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Sylfirm X target depth on the skin-layer cross-section: Basement Membrane 0.3mm (PW) · Papillary & Reticular Dermis to 3.0mm+ (CW), pain 5/10, Singapore median S$680
Plate III — Sylfirm X (300μm–4.0mm Bipolar Pulsed/CW RF) on the skin-layer cross-section: Basement Membrane 0.3mm (PW) · Papillary & Reticular Dermis to 3.0mm+ (CW). Pain 5/10, downtime 24–48 hrs erythema · pinpoint marks 2–3 days, Singapore 2026 median S$680 (Per full-face session (incl. sterile gold-plated 25-pin tip)).

Viol Sylfirm X (Dual-Wave)

Sylfirm X

Insulated microneedles deliver Pulsed-Wave RF to repair the basement membrane (~0.3mm) and Continuous-Wave RF for dermal coagulation.

IndicationsMelasma with vascular component, rosacea, enlarged pores, acne scars, skin laxity

Audit a Sylfirm X quote · SG median S$680 →
Energy / Modality
300μm–4.0mm Bipolar Pulsed/CW RF
Target Anatomical Layer
Epidermis 0.1–0.3mm
Papillary Dermis 0.3–1.5mm
Reticular Dermis 1.5–3.0mm
Clinical Pain Index
5/10
Topical numbing cream 45–60 minutes before treatment.
Social Downtime
24–48 hrs erythema · pinpoint marks 2–3 days
Evidence-Based Interval
Every 4 weeks × 3–5

Counterfeit / Clone Machine Warning

Genuine Sylfirm X consoles carry a Viol serial number and use sealed, gold-plated 25-pin cartridges. Ask to see the serial and the sealed cartridge before the needle is attached.

  • ✓Viol serial number on the console
  • ✓Sealed single-use gold-plated cartridge
  • ✓PW and CW modes selectable on screen
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Comparison Matrix

Device Energy / Modality Target Layer Pain Downtime Interval SG Median
Pico Laser
Quanta · Candela · Cynosure · Fotona
1064nm/532nm Picosecond Nd:YAG Epidermis 0.1–0.3mm (532nm) · Papillary Dermis 0.3–1.5mm (1064nm / MLA) 2/10 0 hrs (toning) · 24–48 hrs erythema (fractional) Every 2–4 weeks × 5–10 (toning) · every 4 weeks × 3–4 (fractional) S$350
Sylfirm X
Viol Co., Ltd. (Korea)
300μm–4.0mm Bipolar Pulsed/CW RF Basement Membrane 0.3mm (PW) · Papillary & Reticular Dermis to 3.0mm+ (CW) 5/10 24–48 hrs erythema · pinpoint marks 2–3 days Every 4 weeks × 3–5 S$680
Thermage FLX
Solta Medical (Bausch Health)
6.78 MHz Monopolar RF Reticular Dermis 1.5–3.0mm · Fibrous Septae to ~4.0mm 6/10 0–24 hrs mild erythema Annual single session (12–18 months) S$3,500
Ultherapy PRIME
Merz Aesthetics
MHz Micro-Focused Ultrasound + Real-Time Ultrasound Imaging 1.5mm Dermis · 3.0mm Deep Dermis · 4.5mm SMAS Fibromuscular Layer 8/10 0 hrs social downtime · tenderness 1–2 weeks Annual single session (12–18 months) S$3,200
Sofwave
Sofwave Medical
SUPERB Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam Mid-Dermis Parallel Cylinder Zone 1.5mm (spares SMAS & subcutaneous fat) 6/10 0–24 hrs mild redness Annual single session (optional 6-month top-up) S$3,200
Potenza
Cynosure
4-Mode Monopolar/Bipolar RF Microneedling 0.5mm–4.0mm Dual-Depth (Tiger Tip treats two dermal depths per pass) 6/10 24–72 hrs erythema · pinpoint marks Every 4–6 weeks × 3 S$850
Fotona 4D
Fotona
2940nm Er:YAG + 1064nm Nd:YAG (4 modes) 0.1mm Epidermal Peel · 1.0–3.0mm Bulk Dermal Heating · Intraoral Mucosal Vector 4/10 0–24 hrs (SupErficial: 2–3 days fine peeling) Every 4–6 weeks × 3, then every 6 months S$750
Rejuran Healer
PharmaResearch (Korea)
Intradermal PN (Polynucleotide 2%) Papillary Dermis 0.5–1.5mm (intradermal blebs) 7/10 3–5 days micro-bumps / subdermal papules (gun) · 1–2 days (manual) Every 3–4 weeks × 3, then maintenance every 6 months S$650
Profhilo
IBSA Derma (Switzerland)
Intradermal PN / BAP Hybrid HA Deep Dermis / Superficial Subcutaneous ~2.5–3.5mm (BAP depots) 3/10 24–48 hrs small injection bumps 2 sessions 4 weeks apart, then every 6 months S$950
Botulinum Toxin
Merz · AbbVie (Allergan) · Ipsen / Galderma
Botulinum Toxin Type A Neuromodulator Intramuscular (Masseter / Frontalis / Corrugator >4.5mm) · Intradermal Micro-Botox (0.8–1.2mm) 3/10 0 hrs · pinpoint bumps for 15–30 minutes Every 3–4 months (masseter 4–6 months) S$650
Juvelook / Lenisna
Vaim Co. (Korea)
PDLLA + Non-Crosslinked HA Biostimulator Papillary to Reticular Dermis 1.0–1.8mm (Juvelook 50mg) · Subdermal 2.5–4.0mm (Lenisna 200mg) 5/10 1–3 days micro-papules Every 4–6 weeks × 2–3, then yearly S$780
Skinvive / Belotero Revive
AbbVie (Allergan) · Merz
Microdroplet Intradermal HA (+ Glycerol) Superficial Intradermal Microdroplet Depot 0.8–1.2mm 4/10 24–48 hrs small bumps / redness Every 6 months S$980

Pillar II · Singapore 2026 Fair Price

Sylfirm X: fair S$520–S$850, median S$680

Per full-face session (incl. sterile gold-plated 25-pin tip) · SGD incl. 9% GST. Sessions under ~S$380 often reuse cartridges or substitute a generic RF microneedling device.

Transparent practices: PHI Clinic (102 Harley Street)

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Section V · Before Sylfirm X

Pre-Procedure Washout & Post-Procedure Barrier Support

Typical clinic guidance for heat, laser or needle treatments: pause these actives beforehand.

  • Retinoidstop 5–7 days before
  • Exfoliating Acidstop 3–5 days before
  • Vitamin C / Antioxidantstop 2–3 days before
  • Spicule / Microneedlestop 5–7 days before
Compare audited examples: retinoid, exfoliating acid, spicule →

After the session · Recovery & photoprotection

Compare barrier + SPF side by side →

Editorial guidance from common clinic practice, not medical advice: your treating doctor's pre- and post-care instructions come first.

How It Works

RF Microneedling & Intradermal Boosters

RF microneedling: heat delivered at the needle tipsInsulated microneedles enter the dermis to a set depth and release radiofrequency heat at their tips, leaving small coagulation zones that fibroblasts remodel with new collagen. RF microneedlingSylfirm X · Potenza · insulated needlesEpidermisPapillary dermis0.3–1.5 mmReticular dermis1.5–3.0 mmSubcutisneedle cartridgedepth set0.5–3.5mmfibroblasts · new collagenInsulated needles release RF at the tips: small coagulationzones heal, and fibroblasts lay down new collagen over weeksto months. The surface wounds are tiny channels.
Polynucleotides and skinboosters: intradermal microdropletsA fine needle places microdroplets of polynucleotide or hyaluronic acid product into the dermis, near the fibroblasts. PN / PDRN · skinboostersRejuran · Profhilo · Skinvive · injectedEpidermisPapillary dermis0.3–1.5 mmReticular dermis1.5–3.0 mmSubcutisintradermal microdroplets (about 1 mm)fibroblasts nearbyPN / PDRN (Rejuran): DNA fragments, proposed to supportfibroblasts and repair; clinical evidence is still emerging.HA boosters (Profhilo, Skinvive) hold water in the dermis.
Figure · RF microneedling vs. polynucleotide & HA skinboostersRF microneedling heats the dermis through needle tips; polynucleotide (PN / PDRN) and hyaluronic-acid boosters are placed as microdroplets in the dermis. Both depend on the skin’s own repair, so results build over weeks. Needle depth range is typical of current platforms; illustrative, not to scale.

Field Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What skin depth and anatomical layer does Sylfirm X target?

Sylfirm X (300μm–4.0mm Bipolar Pulsed/CW RF) targets Basement Membrane 0.3mm (PW) · Papillary & Reticular Dermis to 3.0mm+ (CW): Epidermis (0.1–0.3mm), Papillary Dermis (0.3–1.5mm), Reticular Dermis (1.5–3.0mm). Insulated microneedles deliver Pulsed-Wave RF to repair the basement membrane (~0.3mm) and Continuous-Wave RF for dermal coagulation.

How painful is Sylfirm X, what is the downtime, and what is the evidence-based session interval?

Pain index 5/10. Topical numbing cream 45–60 minutes before treatment. Downtime: 24–48 hrs erythema · pinpoint marks 2–3 days. Interval: Every 4 weeks × 3–5.

How do I verify an authentic Sylfirm X machine and what is a fair price in Singapore?

Viol serial number on the console; Sealed single-use gold-plated cartridge; PW and CW modes selectable on screen. Genuine Sylfirm X consoles carry a Viol serial number and use sealed, gold-plated 25-pin cartridges. Ask to see the serial and the sealed cartridge before the needle is attached. Beauty.net's 2026 Singapore benchmark for Sylfirm X (Per full-face session (incl. sterile gold-plated 25-pin tip)) is a fair range of S$520–S$850 with a median of S$680, incl. 9% GST.