Microneedling is good for all skin types and skin tones. It is especially effective for scarring, fine lines, wrinkles, texture, pigment, uneven skin tone, and overall skin health.

First our Licensed Medical Aesthetician numbs the area(s) that will be treated with a topical numbing agent for 20-25 minutes. After numbing, we will cleanse and apply alcohol to degrease the skin and remove any excess product or cleanser. Then we needle the skin until the desired skin reaction, this usually takes 20-30 minutes.

Some light tenderness can be felt in specific areas but overall the treatment is comfortable and very tolerable due to the numbing agent applied prior to the treatment.

Immediately post-treatment, there will be redness and some pinpoint bleeding. Redness will slowly dissipate over the course of 3-5 days. Dryness and flaking may occur post redness. Gentle cleansers, moisturizers, and sunscreen are all to be worn for at least a week.

Avoid sun exposure, sweating, physical activities, and active ingredients. Physical activities include hiking, skiing/snowboarding, hot tubs, active workouts, and cardio. Active ingredients include retinol, retin-A, tretinoin, chemical, and physical exfoliators and should be avoided for at least a week. Do not use any topical or oral prescription medication for at least 2 weeks unless cleared by a doctor. No accutane for at least 6 months prior to treatment. No waxing for at least one week. Stay hydrated and don’t forget your sunscreen!

Discontinue the use of active ingredients like retinol, retin-A, or tretinoin. Do not use any topical or oral prescription medication for at least 2 weeks prior to appointment unless instructed otherwise by a doctor.

3-5 days post treatment you will notice a visible glow and an overall healthier complexion. The skin takes around 4-6 weeks to heal internally so results will continue to show over the course of a month. Scarring can take up to 3 treatments to see visible results depending on the severity of the scars. 

A series of three treatments is recommended for optimal results at least 4 weeks apart.