Microneedling is a form of collagen induction therapy that significantly improves the appearance of sun damage, fine lines, enlarged pores, wrinkles, acne scars, and stretch marks. The result is a smoother skin texture and brightened skin tone. The Aesthetics & Wellness Lab uses the FDA-approved SkinPen device for microneedling. The SkinPen contains many tiny needles that create microchannels or tiny punctures into the skin. The creation of microchannels stimulates the skin’s natural response to heal by producing new collagen and elastin fibers, encouraging your skin to look and feel healthier. The microchannels in the epidermis close very quickly and the skin begins a healing response right away. The face, neck, and décolletage are the most common areas treated with microneedling.

A topical numbing cream will be applied prior to your treatment to minimize any discomfort. The treatment generally lasts about 30 minutes. After your treatment you may notice redness or inflammation, which is normal and should subside within 24 to 72 hours. Most clients will see improvement in their skin in the first month after the treatment.  A series of three treatments spaced approximately four weeks apart is recommended for optimal results.

Microneedling is safe and effective for people of all skin types without risk of post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation.

Microneedling can be combined with exomes and growth factors, superior alternatives to platelet rich plasma (PRP) and platelet rich fibrin (PRF) treatments. Exosomes or growth factors are applied topically during your microneedling session and can significantly increase skin collagen and elastin production in the treated areas without the need for additional procedures that PRP and PRF require.