Microneedling uses a gentle oscillating hand held pen with the insertion of 12 very fine short needles into the sub-epidermal layers for skin rejuvenation. This can offer skin rejuvenation from the simple enhancement of product absorption to the clinical treatment of scars and wrinkles. The fine needles create tiny punctures in the skin to help stimulate collagen and elastin production, blood circulation and tissue regeneration.

Microneedling is a versatile treatment that supports overall skin health by improving texture, refining pores, promoting even tone, reducing visible signs of aging, and enhancing the skin’s natural radiance. It can also help minimize areas of discoloration, and support the skin’s repair process.

Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries that initiate your skin’s natural wound-healing response. The redness, warmth, and mild swelling you may see immediately afterward are part of the initial inflammatory phase—but that is only the beginning.

Over the following days, the skin barrier repairs and cells involved in tissue repair, including fibroblasts, become active. Over the following weeks, collagen and other components of the extracellular matrix continue to be produced, organized, and remodeled.

This means your skin may look completely “back to normal” within a few days while the remodeling process underneath is still underway. Changes in texture, fine lines, firmness, and acne scarring develop gradually rather than immediately after treatment.

One microneedling treatment creates one controlled stimulus for the skin’s repair and remodeling process. While that process continues for weeks afterward, concerns like fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring, texture, and overall skin quality typically benefit from repeated treatments rather than a single session.

I generally recommend a series of 4–6 treatments spaced about 4–6 weeks apart, allowing the skin time to heal and remodel between sessions while creating additional opportunities for collagen remodeling.

And importantly, your last appointment isn't necessarily your “final result”—the skin can continue remodeling after the series is complete.

Please avoid using topical acids, retinoids, vitamin C, benzoyl peroxide, or other strong active skincare products for at least 48-72 hours before your appointment. This includes waxing or shaving the treatment area during this time.

If you have an new or active skin conditions, please let us know ahead of time so the treatment can be adjusted appropriately.

For the first 24 hours after treatment, your skin will likely be sensitive, so avoid sweating, sun exposure, or activities that may irritate the skin.

Keep your routine gentle and avoid active ingredients for 3–5 days, or until your skin has fully calmed and healed. Focus on gentle cleansing, hydration, moisturizer, and sun protection.

Microneedling is not recommended during pregnancy or when there is active inflammation, irritation, or infection in the treatment area. This includes active acne, sunburn, cold sores, open wounds, skin infections, active flares of rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis, and current or recent use of isotretinoin (Accutane®).

Please let us know before treatment if you have a condition that may affect healing or immune function, a history of keloid or abnormal scarring, or are taking medications that may affect healing or bleeding.

If you have recently received Botox®, Dysport®, Daxxify®, dermal fillers, or other facial injections, please wait at least 3 weeks before scheduling a microneedling or facial rejuvenation treatment.

Both use very fine needles, but they work differently. Microneedling focuses on the skin itself, creating controlled micro-injuries that stimulate collagen production and skin renewal. Cosmetic acupuncture takes a more holistic approach, working with circulation, muscle tension, and the face as part of the whole body. Think microneedling for skin remodeling + cosmetic acupuncture for whole-face wellness.