Microneedling Treatment Services

While laser rejuvenation may be the go-to treatment for sun damage, wrinkles, and acne scars, microneedling offers a low-tech alternative. It can deliver a near-perfect complexion with fewer sessions.

Microneedling is a minimally-invasive, non-surgical, skin-tightening procedure for the face and neck. Microneedling treatments stimulate the natural production of collagen and effectively alleviate facial wrinkles, fine lines, and acne scars while tightening and toning the face and neck.

Patients looking for smoother, firmer skin often consider microneedling one of the best cosmetic treatments for the face because it can improve multiple skin concerns with minimal downtime.

How Microneedling Works

Microneedling involves the use of tiny needles to create a controlled injury to the skin. The microneedling device is the size of a large pen and has tiny needles on the tip. The needles penetrate the skin about .025-2.5mm in depth, depending on your skin condition.

This small wound triggers the skin to repair itself by producing new collagen. The new collagen helps to create smoother, plumper, and healthier skin.

Patients interested in boosting results may also want to learn more about microneedling with PRP, which combines collagen induction with platelet-rich plasma for enhanced healing and rejuvenation.

What to Expect During Your Microneedling Treatment

Microneedling is a very quick treatment. First, a topical anesthetic is applied to make the treatment painless. It takes about 20 minutes to numb the skin fully.

Once the skin is numb, the treatment session only takes about 15-20 minutes. A microneedling device is used on your skin. You can expect some light bleeding to occur.

Because microneedling creates controlled resurfacing, patients may also be interested in learning more about facial resurfacing treatments and how they compare to other options.

What to Expect Immediately After Your Treatment

After the treatment, it is essential to leave the blood on your skin as long as possible. Blood contains many beneficial growth factors and anti-aging boosters.

The channels that are opened up during microneedling are only open temporarily. You want the blood to absorb as effectively as possible, which is why we suggest waiting a few minutes before wiping it off.

It is best to wait at least 45 minutes before cleansing your face. It takes at least 45 minutes for the channels that were opened during the treatment to close. Your face will have a reddish tone, like a light sunburn, before returning to your normal complexion in about 24-48 hours.

You should also avoid applying makeup right after your treatment. Anything you apply directly following a microneedling treatment could be absorbed deeper into the skin.

Your makeup contains ingredients that you don’t want to absorb deeper into your skin, which is why it is important to wait to wear makeup following your treatment.

After microneedling, patients should be mindful of which products they apply and in what order. These skincare layering tips can help support healing and maximize results.

What to Expect Long-Term After Your Treatment

You should notice an improvement in your skin’s texture and reduced pore size within one to two weeks.

Microneedling treatments are performed one month apart, with approximately three to six treatments in total, to achieve optimal results.

Patients who want to maintain results long term may also be interested in prejuvenation strategies that focus on preventing signs of aging before they become more noticeable.

Skin Issues Microneedling Can Treat

There is a range of skin issues that microneedling can be used to treat. Some common skin issues include:

• Acne scars
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Pore size
• Pore texture
• Skin sagging
• Pigmentation

It can take multiple treatments to notice improvements.

Patients who are considering different treatment options for pigmentation, texture or acne scarring may also want to compare chemical peels vs. microneedling.

This is a great lunchtime treatment with minimal downtime. Treatments are performed one month apart, with approximately three to six treatments in total.

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