Treatments/Skin Rejuvenation
SkinPen microneedling in Westlake.
Thousands of tiny channels that prompt your skin to repair itself. Most people need a day or two of redness, then a few weeks for the change to show.
45–60 minin the chair
1–3 daysof redness
3–4sessions, a month apart
What it is
SkinPen is a microneedling device. Its fine sterile needles make thousands of tiny channels in the top layers of your skin. Your skin reads them as small injuries and starts to repair itself, making new collagen as it does.
Unlike Morpheus8, SkinPen uses no heat. That makes it a gentler place to start. Results build over a series of sessions spaced about a month apart.
What it can do for you
Microneedling improves the texture of the skin itself.
- Acne scars look shallower over a series.
- Enlarged pores look smaller.
- Early fine lines soften.
- Skin feels smoother and more even.
Is it right for me?
SkinPen suits most skin types and tones. It's a good first step for texture and scarring, before anything with more downtime. Your provider will check your skin is calm enough to treat.
Not recommended if
You're pregnant or breastfeeding, have active acne, a cold sore, rash or infection in the area, have taken isotretinoin in the last six months, or tend to form keloid scars.
Who does your treatment
Done by our medical providers.
SkinPen is performed by one of our medical providers, who sets the needle depth for each part of your face. Numbing cream goes on first so you're comfortable.
Before and after your appointment
A few simple guidelines.
The week before
- Stop retinoids and exfoliating acids about five days before.
- Avoid tanning and strong sun exposure.
- Come with clean skin, and allow time for numbing cream.
The 48 hours after
- Expect redness, like a mild sunburn, for one to three days.
- Use only a gentle cleanser and the moisturizer we recommend.
- Wait a day before wearing makeup.
- Skip workouts, saunas and swimming for 48 hours.
- Wear sunscreen every day while your skin settles.
Questions
The ones we hear most.
What does SkinPen microneedling feel like?
With numbing cream, most people feel a light scratching or vibration. Bonier areas like the forehead can feel a little sharper.
How is SkinPen different from Morpheus8?
SkinPen uses needles alone. Morpheus8 adds radiofrequency heat, which reaches deeper and suits more laxity, with a little more downtime.
How many SkinPen microneedling sessions do I need?
Usually three or four, about a month apart. Results keep building for a few weeks after each one.
Will people be able to tell I've had microneedling?
For a day or two your skin will look pink, like mild sunburn. After that, most people can't tell.
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