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Microneedling

At a glance

Concerns: wrinkles, scars, enlarged pores, skin tone, pigmentation, elasticity
Procedure: tiny needles in a specialized pen puncturing the skin, with topical anesthetic applied to target area in advance
Time to complete: 2 hours
Time to recover: virtually immediate
Result: moderate improvements observable ~1 week following treatment, with better results over multiple sessions
Longevity: 3 to 6 months
Risk: low

Microneedling is where we use a specialized pen to insert tiny needles into your skin in order to promote the production of collagen and elastin, which are key components of young, smooth, and radiant skin.

This procedure rejuvenates the complexion of your skin by encouraging your skin to increase its natural production of collagen and elastin. You will see the reduction of fine wrinkles and any scarring. Generally your skin will look and feel more youthful.