SkinPen Microneedling

Benefits of Skinpen microneedling:

• Reduces acne scars: The micro-injuries promote the formation of new, healthy skin cells, which can help to reduce the appearance of acne scars. 

• Enhances collagen production:

  The primary benefit of SkinPen microneedling is the increased production of collagen, which is essential for maintaining healthy, youthful skin. 

• Reduces stretch marks:

  Microneedling can stimulate collagen production in areas with stretch marks, improving their appearance. 

• Treats enlarged pores:

  The micro-injuries can help to reduce the size of enlarged pores by stimulating collagen production and improving skin elasticity. 

• Improves skin hydration:

  By creating micro-channels in the skin, SkinPen microneedling allows for better penetration of hydrating skincare products. 

• Reduces hyperpigmentation:

  The treatment can help to reduce hyperpigmentation (dark spots) by stimulating the production of new skin cells and reducing melanin production. 

• Promotes skin rejuvenation:

  SkinPen microneedling is a comprehensive skin rejuvenation treatment that addresses multiple skin concerns simultaneously. 

• Safe and minimally invasive:

  SkinPen microneedling is a safe and FDA-cleared procedure with minimal downtime and discomfort. 

• Reduces wrinkles and fine lines:

  The micro-injuries trigger collagen production, which helps to plump up the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. 

• Improves skin texture and tone:

  By stimulating collagen and elastin production, SkinPen microneedling can improve skin texture, making it smoother, firmer, and more radiant. 

 

​​​​​Options with Skinpen microneedling:

Our Skinpen microneedling comes with hyaluronic acid, that gives your skin a nice plump, hydrated & refreshed look after your session. 

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We offer microneedling with PRP: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy involves injecting a concentrated solution of platelets from a patient's own blood into injured or damaged tissues. PRP can improve skin texture, reduce wrinkles, and minimize acne scars by stimulating collagen and elastin production. (ADD ON OPTION)

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We offer microneedling with VAMP: VAMP is a topical, sterile bio-revitalizing solution enriched with powerful blend of vitamins, amino acids, minerals and PDRN for skin rejuvenation and revitalizing.

Helps improve skin tonicity, tighten pores and smooth wrinkles. Overall, restoring skins glow, hydration and improving skin texture. Polydeoxyribonucleotides (PDRN) are fragments of low molecular weight DNA extracted from wild salmon. Salmon DNA has 95% similarity to human DNA. (ADD ON OPTION)

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Not sure which one to choose with your microneedling appointment? You can just book microneedling and your injector will help you choose the best option for you, based off your skincare goals!

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Pre treatment care:

•  Avoid sun exposure/burns twenty-four (24) hours prior to treatment.

• Discontinue use of retinoids twelve (12) hours prior to treatment.

• You should not have an active breakout, active cold sores, or open lesions. If this occurs, your microneedling treatment should be rescheduled.

• Allow at least (twelve) 12 hours after autoimmune therapies before having a microneedling treatment.

• Wait six (6) months following isotretinoin (Accutane) use.  Skin types Fitzpatrick IV-VI, pigment may darken prior to lightening. 

• Wait at least:  Forty-eight (48) hours before or after Botox treatment to have a microneedling treatment.

• One (1) week before or after any fillers.

• One (1) month before or after laser treatments, such as IPL, chemical peels, and Microdermabrasion treatments.

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After care:

• Only use serum recommended by your provider for the next twenty-four (24) hours.

• Do not use any other skincare products (cleansers, moisturizers, or sunblocks).

• Days 2 through 4 post procedure – Use a gentle cleanser, gentle sunblock & other products recommended by your provider.

• Avoid exercise for three (3) days following the procedure.

• No sun exposure for three (3) days.

• Day 1 - Mild to moderate redness and swelling, similar to a sunburn. No sunscreen or makeup.

• Day 2 - Some persistent redness and swelling may be present. May apply sunscreen and makeup.

• Day 3 - Most redness, bruising, and swelling almost gone.

• Day 4 - Return to normal appearance without makeup