Microneedling
Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries to stimulate the body’s natural, wound-healing process while minimizing cellular damage. It effectively remodels scar tissue while keeping the structure of the skin intact.
If you choose, we will then add PRP, the body’s own platelet-rich plasma, to enhance the healing. This allows for increased collagen production, the latticework of the skin. This helps improve skin tone while tightening and smoothing the skin. It also improves acne and acne scarring.
Here at Enhance Biomed Aesthetics, we use the SkinPen, the first microneedling device cleared by the FDA and works for all skin types. Results can be seen in as few as 2-3 treatments.
94%
of patients noticed an improvement in their fine lines and wrinkles one month post-treatment
80%
of patients noticed an improvement in acne scars in the treated area one month post-treatment
90%
of patients said they would recommend SkinPen treatment to family & friends at one month post-treatment.
Microneedling FAQ
- Acne scars
- Fine lines & moderate wrinkles
- Skin laxity
- Pore size
- Texture, tone, color
- Stretch marks & traumatic scars
- Photo aging & sun damage
- Hyperpigmentation & hypopigmentation
- Hair loss
- Uneven skin tone
- Broken capillaries & spider veins
Yes! Microneedling is still incredibly effective without PRP. However, microneedling will yield stronger results with PRP. Depending on the severity of the area, we may recommend one over the other.
The most common areas are the face, neck, and décolleté. We also treat acne scarring of the shoulders and back, incisional and trauma scars of the face and body, as well as areas where stretch marks are present. If there are areas not mentioned, schedule a consultation and we can discuss the area of concern.
Some experience slightly swollen/pink skin. These side effects usually subside within the first two to three days. Other side effects you may experience include, bruising, irritation, discomfort, and tenderness on the treatment sites.
Many patients see results within the first few days after their initial treatment. Results become visible over the next six months as your body’s natural collagen production continues. Full results are usually seen at the six month mark.
Treatments depend on the areas you are trying to fix, how many, and the size of those areas. Microneedling can be repeated from 4 to 6 weeks with at least 3 treatments spaced over a four-week period. Some scar reduction may require 3 to 6 treatments.
All of our microneedle treatments receive topical numbing medication. Most patients say they can feel a soft vibration but there’s no discomfort whatsoever.
After the treatment, your skin may be red and/or slightly flushed. The redness will diminish within the first 6-8 hours. 24 hours after the treatment, you can apply makeup to cover any residual redness that remains. Days 3-5 are when most experience a slight “flaking” of their skin.
One syringe of blood has enough PRP inside to treat the whole face.