Improve skin texture and quality while mitigating the appearance of fine lines and visible acne scars with microneedling.
Skincare products are unable to fix skin that has uneven texture. Microneedling counters this with a tool that houses small needles that penetrate skin and create micro-channels which allow new skin and repair tissue to grow and replace damaged skin over time to heal skin quality concerns.
Microneedling has many benefits, such as the healing of uneven texture and facial acne scarring, as well as the minimization of fine lines. This procedure has the goal of improving the appearance of scarring based on your skin type, history, and concerns. The results for Microneedling are gradual but improve appearance and skin quality with time.
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Microneedling uses a device with fine needles to create controlled micro-channels in the skin. This triggers the body's natural healing response, stimulates collagen production and supports gradual, healthy skin renewal so that skin texture, tone and overall quality can improve over time.
Not every acne mark is the same, and textural scars, raised scars, post-acne redness and active acne can all look similar without being the same concern. A consultation is the best way to identify what you are seeing and what improvement is realistic for your skin.
Certain microneedling devices are FDA cleared for the improvement of facial acne scars and the reduction of facial wrinkles in adults 22 years of age or older. Not every device, and not every case, meets that clearance, and improvement means a reduction in appearance rather than complete removal of a scar or a wrinkle.
Because results depend on the skin's own collagen remodeling process, changes are gradual rather than immediate. The potential for the skin to improve increases with treatment, but timelines and outcomes vary by individual.
Most treatment plans call for about 3 to 6 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, though not everyone needs the same number. Your plan depends on the concern, its severity, your skin's response, treatment depth and your goals.
Aging continues after treatment, so results are not permanent. Maintenance sessions may be recommended based on your skin, your response to treatment and your long-term goals.
Microneedling may be worth exploring if you have visible textural issues or large pores, visible fine lines, acne scarring or other textural disruptions, a desire to maintain collagen levels, or a wish to support skin renewal without using wrinkle relaxers.
Microneedling should generally be avoided or paused for blood thinning or active bleeding, herpes outbreaks, pregnancy or breastfeeding, active skin infections and active cystic acne, and caution is warranted for severe eczema or rosacea. The FDA also flags active infections or rashes, immune conditions, clotting or bleeding disorders and anticoagulant therapy, isotretinoin use, and a history of keloid scarring. Do not stop any prescribed blood thinner, acne medication or other prescribed medication for treatment your consultation will cover how your history affects your plan. Microneedling is an elective aesthetic procedure, and choosing not to treat a concern is always a reasonable option.
A topical anesthetic is applied to the treatment area before the device is used.
The device creates small channels in the skin at a depth selected for your concern. Most patients describe the sensation as mild pricking, at most.
Gradual skin remodeling occurs over several weeks to several months as the skin heals and rebuilds collagen.
Ask what device will be used, how deep it will treat, and whether a new needle is used and the device cleaned for every patient. Reusing microneedling devices between patients is unsafe.
Expected reactions after treatment include redness for 24 to 72 hours, slight swelling, sensitivity and tenderness for 24 to 48 hours, tight feeling skin, and some flaking. These are a normal part of healing.
The FDA lists known risks including redness, dryness, roughness, tightness, itching, peeling, discomfort, burning, bruising, bleeding and crusting. Less common risks include pigmentation changes, cold sore activation and infection.
For the first 24 hours, avoid unnecessary contact with the treated area, cleanse gently, use only the recommended hydrating or soothing skincare, avoid makeup if instructed to, avoid saunas, hot tubs, intense exercise and extreme heat, and avoid strong active skincare and sun exposure.
As healing continues, use daily sun protection and moisturizer, keep skin hydrated, use gentle skincare, avoid picking at the skin, and follow the individualized instructions given for your device, depth and skin.
Contact the clinic for severe or persistent redness beyond the expected recovery time, signs of infection such as increased warmth, redness, drainage or pus, severe or persistent swelling, or any concern about healing or results. Seek medical help immediately for rapidly worsening or severe symptoms.
Microneedling results develop gradually as the skin heals and remodels, generally following a pattern like this, though timing varies by treatment area, skin response and treatment plan.
Most plans call for about 3 to 6 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, and the FDA notes that multiple procedures are likely needed. Results may last several years, but aging continues, and the FDA notes that aesthetic improvements may be temporary and additional treatments may be needed to maintain them.
The cost of microneedling depends on the treatment plan rather than a fixed price.
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Current pricing and what it includes can be discussed at consultation.
Microneedling vs Microneedling with PRP: standard microneedling addresses skin texture, fine lines, acne scarring, pore size and collagen remodeling. Microneedling with PRP is a separate treatment option considered for concerns such as contraction of enlarged pores, deeper set lines and scarring. Microneedling devices have not been cleared for delivering PRP to the skin, and the FDA has not determined the safety or effectiveness of using microneedling devices together with PRP.
Microneedling vs Facials: facials focus on general skin maintenance, cleansing, hydration and a glow. Microneedling is better suited to texture, acne scarring and fine lines with an emphasis on collagen. A consultation can help determine which fits your concerns.
Microneedling vs Botox: microneedling is not a replacement for Botox. Microneedling addresses texture, scars, lines and skin quality, while Botox works through a different mechanism on muscle movement. You may be a candidate for one, the other, or neither within a given time period, and microneedling can also be performed alongside injectables.
Microneedling vs Dermal Fillers: microneedling is used for skin quality, texture, scarring and fine lines, while dermal fillers volumize and balance facial contours. Someone focused on texture is not necessarily a candidate for fillers, and someone focused on facial volume is not necessarily a candidate for microneedling.
Treatment uses professional-grade equipment, with the approach chosen for your concern rather than applied from one standard template.
Treatment area, depth and session plan are matched to your skin, concerns and goals.
A new needle is used for every patient and devices are cleaned between uses.
Microneedling is offered alongside other skin rejuvenation and injectable options, so your care can be coordinated across your overall plan.
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Contact usMicroneedling is a procedure that uses a stamp roller that has fine micro needles to create controlled puncture wounds in the skin to stimulate healing and scar remodeling to improve the appearance of scars, fine lines, potential for skin restructuring, as well as improving overall skin quality.
Microneedling may be considered for concerns such as uneven texture, fine lines, enlarged-looking pores, and acne scarring.
The FDA has authorized certain devices to be used for specific cases. These include the improvement of facial acne scars and the reduction of wrinkles on the face in adults 22 years or older. Not every device or every case is FDA approved.
Certain FDA authorized devices are used for the improvement of facial acne scars on adults 22 years or older. The results will vary depending on the individual scar and the person.
Microneedling is intended to improve the appearance of appropriate scars rather than guarantee complete scar removal.
Fine lines are a big factor, and some FDA approved devices are for the improvement of facial wrinkles.
Treatment will not physically remove pores, but the appearance, texture, and pores can improve.
The sensation is described as a mild prickling after the application of numbing cream.
After the treatment most patients experience 24 to 72 hours of redness, swelling, dryness and flaking.
Avoid wearing makeup at least for 24 hours prior. Follow the after care for your specific treatment.
It takes 2 to 3 months to see the changes.
Between 3 to 6 treatments over the period of 4 to 6 months may be required. Your plan may vary.
Most microneedling treatment plans involve about 3 to 6 sessions, typically spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. The number of treatments you may need depends on your skin concerns, treatment goals, skin response, and the depth of treatment. Your provider can recommend a personalized treatment schedule during your consultation.
Aging is a constant process in the body, so we'll need to schedule other sessions to help you maintain your results.
We will need to evaluate your current cystic acne to move forward with treatment.
Your treatment may need to be rescheduled. Do not stop your treatment.
Although microneedling and PRP may be used together, we do not combine them for you.
We can combine microneedling with other injectables as per the plan.
No. Traditional microneedling and RF microneedling are different treatments. Traditional microneedling uses fine needles to create controlled micro-channels in the skin, while RF microneedling also delivers radiofrequency energy. At Skinovation Aesthetics, your consultation will help determine which available treatment options are appropriate for your skin concerns.
The cost of treatment will depend on the treatment plan.
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To help Skinovation complete an evaluation, you must book a consultation. They will address your concerns, assess your candidacy along with all potential risks and rewards, as well as the anticipated recovery and the best course of action.
Do acne scars, fine lines, large pores or uneven texture bother you? A microneedling plan can be built around your skin, your concerns and your treatment history.
Start with a consultation at Skinovation Aesthetics to discuss your goals, candidacy, expected results and aftercare.
