Microneedling is extremely customizable and can be performed on your face, neck, décolleté, arms, hands, legs, abdomen, and back. Any scars must be at least one year old before undergoing microneedling on that area.

The procedure will take about one hour of your time. For the first 30 minutes, we will numb the area prior to treatment, and an additional 30 minutes to treat the area thoroughly. Please plan on arriving at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to prep.

The unique design of the SkinPen® allows for personalized settings, which makes microneedling very comfortable for most of our patients. Topical numbing cream can be applied for deeper treatments if you’re worried about discomfort.

You’ll typically notice results immediately following your microneedling procedure. Your skin will look and feel healthier, and as the natural repair process continues to progress over the next several weeks, you’ll see even more dramatic results. Keep in mind any collagen remodeling process takes time, and damage that has occurred over an extensive period won’t disappear immediately. You may not see the final result for up to three to six months following your final session. Individual results for microneedling treatments will vary.

The number of microneedling procedures you receive will be determined by the health of your skin, as well as your individual skin goals. Most patients looking to refresh and rejuvenate their skin should receive a series of three treatments spaced about four weeks apart. Patients who are looking for a more aggressive correction of scars, large pores, and deeper wrinkles should plan on a series of six total treatments spaced every four weeks. Your provider will develop a maintenance plan tailored to your specific needs and desires.

We typically recommend patients resume their normal skincare and makeup regimen three to four days following their microneedling procedure, depending on the area treated and the type of treatment performed.

For the first few days, most of our patients will experience some mild side effects from their microneedling procedure. For the first two to four days, redness/pinkness is common. You might feel sunburnt for the first 12-24 hours, and slight swelling is possible. The area that was treated will feel tight and dry in the first 48 hours, and post-care instructions for proper product application will be provided. Some patients may experience light to moderate flaking on days three to five.