Medical Grade Micro-Needling Frequently Asked Questions

A skin rejuvenation treatment that offers a solution for a variety of skin conditions and concerns. Medical Micro-Needling creates controlled micro-injuries to stimulate the body’s natural wound-healing process, while minimizing cellular damage. It stimulates your skin’s natural ability to repair itself, activates cellular renewal and produces new collagen and elastin for healthier, younger looking skin.

SkinPen® Precision System is the first and only FDA cleared Class II Micro-Needling device for aesthetic use by healthcare professionals in the US! An automated, non-surgical Micro-Needling device, it incorporates a sterile microneedle cartridge and BioSheath for single use only. SkinPen® Precision is extremely versatile and can be used on all parts of the body: face, neck, décolleté, arms, legs, abdomen and back.

SkinPen® Precision uses tiny needles that create microscopic channels in the dermis which allows for the controlled induction of the skin’s self-repair mechanism. This in-turn triggers new collagen and elastin fibers to form, creating a smoother, firmer and younger looking skin. SkinPen® Precision can reverse years of sun damage, improve acne & surgical scars, reduce pore size and enhance the overall appearance of aging skin.

Yes. Medical Grade Micro-Needling can be performed on all skin types.

Treatments with SkinPen® Precision are contraindicated for patients with: keloid scars, scleroderma, collagen vascular diseases or cardiac abnormalities, a hemorrhagic disorder or hemostatic dysfunction, active bacterial or fungal infection. Medical Micro-Needling Treatments with SkinPen® have not been evaluated in the following patients:

After the procedure, the skin will be red and flushed in appearance, similar to a moderate sunburn. You may also experience skin tightness and mild sensitivity on the area being treated. Total healing time depends on the severity of the damaged skin and the depth of the repair process required. On average, patients are pink for two to three days. Some patients heal completely in 24 hours.

The actual procedure typically takes about 30 minutes depending on the size and number of areas treated and the severity of damage on the skin. The treated areas are numbed with a topical anesthetic prior to treatment. Patients undergoing medical micro-needling should plan on being in the office for a total of 45 - 60 minutes.

Majority of patients will notice healthier looking skin immediately. The natural repair process of the skin continues to progress over the course of several weeks. Dermal collagen remodeling takes place over time and it will continue to improve for up to 6 months after treatment.

The number of treatments required will vary from patient to patient and your provider will personalize a treatment plan based on the level of improvement you desire. Although one treatment is beneficial, a series of treatments is usually recommended. Multiple treatments (3-6) may be necessary over 4 week intervals.