How Microneedling Works
Stimulates Collagen Production
Microneedling revitalizes your skin by creating tiny, controlled micro-injuries. This stimulates natural collagen production, leading to smoother, firmer, and more youthful skin.
Addresses & Prevents Signs of Aging
As collagen rebuilds, skin texture becomes more refined, visibly reducing fine lines, acne scars, and uneven texture.
Enhanced Results Over Time
Microneedling enhances your skin’s absorption of skincare products, making them more effective. For optimal outcomes, we recommend 3–6 treatment sessions.
Benefits of Microneedling
Stimulates Collagen Production
As we age, we lose collagen, leading to thinner, lax skin. Microneedling boosts collagen production for firmer, more youthful looking skin.
Reduces the Appearance of Acne Scars
Effectively diminishes the appearance of acne scars, promoting a smoother, more even complexion.
Improves Skin Texture & Tone
Helps smooth out your skin texture for a fresh, revitalized appearance, and can even extend the results of other skincare treatments.
Safe for All Skin Types
Microneedling is a non-invasive treatment option to achieve healthy-looking skin with minimal downtime.
Results You Can See and Feel
Take a look at the amazing results of Microneedling in these before & after photos from real Ideal Image clients.
Treated by SkinPen® Microneedling
Preparing for SkinPen® Microneedling
Before Treatment
- Schedule a consultation to discuss your skincare goals.
- Avoid sun exposure and topical retinols at least 24 hours prior.
- Reschedule if your skin is irritated (e.g., sunburned or wounded).
During Treatment
- Numbing cream is applied beforehand for your comfort.
- Each session lasts approximately 50 minutes.
- You may feel mild tingling or pressure during treatment.
After Treatment
- Your skin may appear red, similar to a mild sunburn, for up to 24 hours.
- Strictly avoid sun exposure for the first 24 hours; sunscreen use resumes afterward.
- After 24 hours, return to a medical-grade skincare routine including daily sunscreen. Avoid acidic products for 72 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Microneedling is a minimally invasive treatment that refreshes and rejuvenates your skin by creating tiny micro-channels using fine needles. This process stimulates your body’s natural healing response, boosting collagen and enhancing skin texture, tone, and overall radiance. It’s clinically proven, with little to no downtime, making it ideal for those looking to maintain youthful skin or address specific concerns like fine lines, uneven texture, and acne scars.
For preventive care and ongoing maintenance, we recommend a series of 3 treatments spaced 3–4 months apart. To address specific concerns like fine lines or acne scars, a series of 3–6 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart is ideal.
Microneedling creates microscopic channels in the skin, triggering the body’s natural collagen and elastin production through tissue remodeling. This process smooths and firms the skin, improving texture, elasticity, and overall appearance.
Microneedling is safe and effective for the face, neck, and chest (décolletage).
No. A topical numbing cream is applied before treatment to ensure a comfortable experience. Most clients describe the sensation as mild pressure or tingling.
You may experience temporary redness, sensitivity, or mild peeling, which typically resolves within 24–48 hours. Your provider will provide post-care instructions to ensure optimal healing and results.
Microneedling delivers visibly smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin, with results improving over multiple treatments. For best results, we recommend a series of 3–6 sessions.
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