Medical Microneedling
What is Microneedling
Microneedling, also known as Collagen Induction Therapy, is a procedure that utilizes instruments containing rows of thin needles that penetrate the dermis to a uniform depth, creating a controlled skin injury. This micro-injury stimulates the body’s natural wound healing process, leading to the production of collagen and elastin, resulting in skin remodeling.
Medical microneedling with SkinPen is a safe and effective treatment to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, pigmentation, surgical scars, stretch marks, enlarged pores and more.
Who Can Microneedling Help?
What Can Microneedling Help With?
- Fine Lines and Wrinkles: Stimulates collagen and elastin production.
- Acne Scars: Promotes collagen remodeling and skin regeneration.
- Uneven Skin Tone: Reduces pigmentation irregularities, such as sun damage and age spots.
- Enlarged Pores: By promoting collagen production and skin tightening, microneedling can contribute to minimizing the appearance of enlarged pores.
- Stretch Marks: Promotes collagen synthesis and remodeling in the affected areas, reducing the appearance of stretch marks.
- Skin Texture and Firmness: Enhances overall skin texture and firmness, giving the skin a smoother and more youthful appearance.
- General Skin Rejuvenation: Microneedling is often used for general skin rejuvenation, helping to maintain and enhance the overall health and appearance of the skin.
However this list is not exhaustive, if you have a skin concern that is not listed here, please contact us for more information on how we can help.
Benefits of Treatment
Non-Invasive: Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure with little downtime, offering a convenient option for skin improvement without the need for surgery.
Versatility: Suitable for various skin types and tones, microneedling can be customized to address specific concerns, making it a versatile solution for a range of dermatological issues.
Enhanced Product Absorption: Microneedling creates micro-channels in the skin, improving the absorption of topical skincare products and enhancing their efficacy.
Youthful Appearance: With consistent treatments, microneedling can contribute to a more youthful and radiant complexion over time.
What You Can Expect
Light Numbing
Topical numbing cream (anesthetic) is administered to the area being treated to assure maximum comfort.
Simply Treat
During the treatment, SkinPen Precision creates thousands of controlled micro injuries in the skin to elicit your body’s natural wound healing cascade. This healing process works at the site of treatment to remodel the tissue resulting in new collagen and elastin to give your skin a younger, firmer, and more radiant appearance.
Hydrate to Protect
The LIFT Hydrogel is applied to the treatment area to help reduce friction for easy gilding and comfort.
Treatment Plan
Your provider will recommend a course of procedures based on your individual skin needs and goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
With the SkinPen Precision device, hundreds to thousands of “micro” skin injuries are created per second. These skin injuries stimulate the skin’s natural wound healing process – inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This process prompts tissue remodeling without causing scar tissue formation.
SkinPen microneedling has clinically proven results in diminishing the look of fine lines and wrinkles and acne scars. In fact, 85% of patients reported satisfaction with the treatment at 1 month and at 6 months, and 90% of patients recommend the treatment to family and friends.
Most patients experience heat in the area being treated, that dissipates as your treatment provider moves to a different section of the face. A numbing cream is applied to the treated area for optimal comfort.
Some patients experience minor pin-point bleeding or petechia (small purple or red dots from bleeding under the skin). This is normal and will resolve on its own within a week.
The typical downtime varies but is generally minimal. You may notice mild redness, similar to a sunburn, immediately following the procedure, which can last for a few hours to a day. Some individuals may experience slight swelling, particularly in more sensitive areas, with swelling typically subsiding within 24-48 hours. As part of the natural healing process, the skin may become slightly dry or start to peel a few days after the treatment, though this is usually temporary. It’s common for the skin to be more sensitive than usual, emphasizing the importance of using gentle skincare products and avoiding exposure to harsh environmental elements.
Many patients experience a brighter, smoother complexion within a week following their first treatment, which will continue to improve with a series of treatments.
Yes, SkinPen microneedling has been clinically proven to be safe and effective for all Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-V.
SkinPen is the first FDA-approved microneedling device. It has a patented single-use needle cartridge that is surrounded by a BioSheath which prioritizes safety and prevents cross-contamination.
Those who have active skin cancer, open wounds or lacerations, allergies to stainless steel or anesthetics, and bleeding disorders, as well as those who are pregnant, nursing, or taking retinoid medication should avoid microneedling.
Our prices are $350 for treating the face, and $400 for treating the face and neck or other areas of the body.
