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The SkinPen® utilizes tiny, sterile needles that penetrate the dermis, creating micro-punctures. This process triggers your body’s natural healing response and promotes collagen and elastin production. These essential proteins give your skin structure and support, but they naturally decline as we age. Reviving collagen and elastin levels can help reduce wrinkles and acne scarring while improving skin elasticity.
During your microneedling session, a topical anesthetic will be applied to ensure your total comfort. Your skin will then be cleansed, and the treatment will begin. Microneedling sessions are about an hour, depending on the size of the treatment area.
Our priority is to provide top-quality treatments with exceptional results, which is why we often recommend SkinPen® microneedling as part of a treatment plan to address many common skin concerns. With the SkinPen®, you can see improvements such as:
- More even skin texture
- Improved acne scarring
- Diminished fine lines and wrinkles
- Reduced appearance of pores
- Improved skin elasticity and firmness
- Enhanced skin hydration
Having repeat treatments can provide long-term improvements for the skin and help you reach your aesthetic goals. It is typically recommended to initially have three to five treatments spaced four weeks apart. Those with deeper wrinkles, acne scarring, or stretch marks may need six to eight treatments. We may recommend incorporating additions such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into your treatments to enhance your results.
Downtime from microneedling with the SkinPen® is minimal, and most clients return to their normal activities the same day. Clients typically experience a few days of redness and sensitivity, though some clients’ symptoms fade entirely within 24 hours. Your healing time will depend on your personalized treatment and your unique skin.
It is best to avoid applying makeup to the treatment area during recovery. It is also essential to wear sunscreen and avoid direct sun exposure as your skin heals.
Many clients can see nearly immediate improvements in the appearance and feel of their skin. However, the body’s natural healing process takes time, so your results will develop gradually as collagen and elastin production continues. The results of microneedling typically last up to six months following your last treatment. We recommend annual maintenance treatments to keep your results fresh.
Most clients who are interested in skin rejuvenation with the SkinPen® are good candidates for treatment. You may not be an ideal candidate for this treatment if you have a wound, infection, or active acne in the treatment area. Our highly trained staff will determine your candidacy for microneedling and address the number of microneedling sessions and the depth of treatment that best treats your unique skin concerns during your consultation.
