Microneedling

What Is Microneedling?

Microneedling is a minimally invasive skin‐rejuvenation procedure and a major innovation in aesthetics for treating the appearance of fine lines and acne scars, and for the improvement of the skin’s texture, tone and color.

Microneedling is a safe, chemical‐free skin‐rejuvenation method that triggers new collagen production. Because it can be performed on all skin colors and types, it is sometimes the
preferred treatment over laser, becasue there is no risk of burning the patient.

What Are the Benefits?

The benefits of microneedling can include a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and younger‐looking skin with fewer signs of aging.

The procedure may also have a positive effect on the appearance of hyper‐pigmentation, hypopigmentation, acne scars, traumatic scars and stretch marks while also creating a fresher appearance or glow to the skin.

What Areas of the Body Can Be Treated?

Microneedling may be used on all parts of the body, including the face, neck, décolleté, arms, hands, legs, abdomen and back.

How Is the Procedure Done?

First, a thin layer of numbing gel is applied to ensure your comfort. After 30–45 minutes, the gel is removed and the treatment begins.

Next, a small cordless, pen-like device with ultra-fine needles is gently passed over the skin in controlled sections until the entire treatment area is complete. These tiny needles create precise, controlled micro-injuries in the skin.

Each microchannel stimulates the body’s natural healing response, triggering the production of new collagen and elastin. Through neocollagenesis and neovascularization, skin texture and firmness improve, while the appearance of scars, pores, and stretch marks is visibly reduced.

What Does It Feel Like?

The sensation associated with microneedling feels like having light sandpaper being moved across your skin.

While some areas are more sensitive than others, the speed of the reciprocating tip reduces discomfort, and the applied hydrating gel also makes the treatment more tolerable.

How Long Does the Procedure Take?

The procedure takes 15‐30 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated.

What Is the Downtime?

Immediately after the treatment, you will notice a bright redness to the skin.

The total healing time depends on the exact nature of your procedure and the number of overlapping passes your skin‐care professional performs. On average, patients experience a light sunburn look for two to four days. However, many patients heal completely in as little as 24 hours.

When Will I See the Results?

Patients notice an immediate “glow” to their skin. Visible changes to the skin develop over the course of several days and weeks, and results can continue to improve up to six months.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

Some patients require only a single treatment once per year to achieve optimal results. However, it is recommended that most patients to receive a series of three treatments spaced four to six-weeks apart.

For patients with deep wrinkles, advanced photo‐aging, stretch marks or acne scars, it is recommended to receive six to eight sessions at four to six‐week intervals.

Microneedling with Advanced Boosters

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)

Often called the "Vampire Facial," this option uses a concentrated serum made from your own blood. A provider draws your blood, spins it in a centrifuge to isolate the plasma, and brushes it over the skin during or after microneedling.

• Standout Feature: Uses autologous (your own) growth factors to speed up recovery.

• Key Benefits: Accelerates healing, reduces post-treatment redness, fades hyperpigmentation, and softens deep wrinkles and acne scars.

PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin)

PRF is an advanced, second-generation version of PRP. It is spun at a lower speed without artificial anticoagulants, which allows a natural fibrin matrix to form.

• Standout Feature: Formulates a slow-release meshwork of growth factors.

• Key Benefits: Continuously releases growth proteins following treatment. This provides tissue regeneration, making it beneficial for mature skin and structural aging.

Exosomes

Exosomes are concentrated, laboratory-derived cellular messengers rather than a blood product. They contain growth factors, lipids, and peptides that mimic human stem cell communication.

• Standout Feature: Cell-to-cell signaling power without needing a blood draw.

• Key Benefits: Shortens downtime by cooling inflammation, triggers collagen synthesis, and repairs sun damage and skin elasticity. It is often considered for sensitive or rosacea-prone skin.

PDRN (Polydeoxyribonucleotide): The Ultimate Korean Skincare Innovation

PDRN is a regenerative compound harvested from salmon DNA that helps repair skin at a molecular level.

• Standout Feature: Targets and repairs damaged DNA via cellular pathways.

• Key Benefits: Acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, restores damaged skin barriers, provides hydration, and helps prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It is frequently recommended for acne-prone or compromised skin.

PRF with Botox Mix

This option combines the cellular renewal of PRF with the superficial smoothing of a micro-dosed neurotoxin. Instead of injecting Botox deep into the muscle to freeze movement, a diluted mix of PRF and Botox is infused superficially into the top skin layer using the microneedling microchannels.

• Standout Feature: Delivers skin-surface smoothing while maintaining facial expressions.

• Key Benefits: Micro-Botox assists with shrinking enlarged pores and regulating oil production, while the PRF builds collagen thickness underneath.