Microneedling for Fine Lines, Uneven Skin Tone and Texture
Looking for a single treatment that can address everything like wrinkles and fine lines, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone and texture, and even skin elasticity? Microneedling: the medical spa treatment that does it all. We love professional microneedling because it’s:
- Non-surgical
- Requires minimal to no downtime
- Safe for all skin types
- Virtually pain-free
- Immediate results that build over 4-6 weeks
What is microneedling?
Microneedling, otherwise known as Collagen Induction Therapy, triggers your skin’s repair response. As the needles puncture your skin, they create controlled, pain-free microscopic wounds that your body recognizes as tissue loss. In response, your skin begins producing collagen, elastin, and other essential growth factors to repair the wound. As a result, your skin cells become stronger, healthier and more productive, which translates to a firmer, smoother, more radiant complexion. Our patients regularly seek microneedling treatments at Artemedica because it:
- Treats wrinkles and fine lines
- Stimulates collagen and elastin production
- Addresses uneven skin tone and texture
- Increases the effectiveness of serums, additional treatments and at-home skincare products
- Fades scars, stretch marks, sun damage and hyperpigmentation
In-office microneedling by licensed and experienced clinicians
Before your treatment begins, your clinician will first cleanse the area with a gentle cleanser. Once prepped, they will then apply a personalized compounded numbing cream to help ensure a pain-free experience. You may feel some light pressure or prickling sensation, but these should be very minimal at best.
The length of your session will depend on the area being treated, but you can expect most sessions to take 30-45 minutes. In fact, many patients come in during their lunch break.
Recovery after treatment
Following treatment, your skin may become a little pink and sensitive with slight swelling. These side effects should diminish within 12 – 24 hours. You may experience dryness or itchiness in the following days as your body sheds dead skin cells.
Microneedling results
Due to the nature of microneedling, which relies on natural healing and regeneration, results are not immediate. In the short term, skin will appear plumper, pinker and more luminous due to swelling and inflammation. However, because microneedling’s benefits occur when the skin starts to heal after treatment, results get better with time. Multiple sessions spaced out over time can dramatically increase collagen production and improve skin elasticity.
A series of 3 treatments will deliver subtle, but noticeable results. One the other hand, a series of 6 treatments will deliver dramatic results. Better yet, join our monthly facial membership, Elite Facial of the Month Club, for monthly microneedling sessions.
Schedule In-office Microneedling at Artemedica
Create smoother, firmer, more radiant skin from within with in-office microneedling. And the team at Artemedica is here for you. Dr. Lacombe has devoted his 30 career to helping Sonoma County residents reach their facial plastic surgery goals. He is certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as the American Board of Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery).
If you are interested in microneedling or other medical spa procedures, please fill out the form below or contact our Santa Rosa (707) 577-8292 or Healdsburg (707) 415-8888 offices for your free consultation.
