We use a tool called a “SkinPen®” (the only FDA-cleared device on the market) with tiny needles that create tiny holes/pokes on the top layers of the skin. These little holes stimulate your skin to produce collagen and elastin leaving your skin bright and full. Microneedling also decreases the appearance of fine wrinkles, scars, and pores.

The needles on the SkinPen® leave tiny pokes in your skin at very specific depths which causes your skin to kick into healing mode. Your skin then repairs itself by increasing collagen and elastin to heal these microscopic holes left on the face. Scientific studies have shown us that our skin gradually loses its collagen and elastin, causing the characteristic signs of aging in the face. Therefore, encouraging your skin to produce these materials will cause your skin to gain strength and look younger and healthier.

Your blood is drawn and processed in a way that separates your red blood cells from the remaining fluid called growth factors. Growth factors, also known as platelet-rich-plasma (PRP), and nutrients are generally found in your blood and can then be used to speed the healing process and increase results after microneedling.

We pride ourselves on providing quality treatments to patients with minimal discomfort and as little downtime as necessary. To achieve this, we carefully numb the face prior to the procedure so that there is minimal pain with the microneedling.

Skin that has been studied after microneedling has been shown to have an increase in multiple types of collagen immediately below the outermost layer of skin (just below the epidermis). This increase in collagen makes skin resemble more youthful skin and has been shown to decrease the appearance of acne, fine lines or wrinkles, or pigmented areas.

Before microneedling, it is important to minimize sun exposure for several days prior and to have as little as possible or no sun exposure at least 24 hours prior to treatment. Come into your appointment with a clean face and we’ll do the rest!

Your body starts recovering from the treatment immediately after it’s finished. Treated areas will appear red for a few days after the procedure but this will go away naturally and quickly. To avoid pigment changes or scarring after the procedure, it is best to follow the post-treatment instructions that we’ve developed in order to ensure you have the best response possible.

We have established comprehensive easy-to-follow guides for pre- and post-procedural care that include instructions on what to put on your skin in order to ensure the best result. Importantly, we ask you to have as little sun exposure as possible for the day before and for at least two days after the treatment.