Treatment areas with microneedling include the face, neck, arms, hands, legs, abdomen and back.

Topical lidocaine is used to numb the treatment area and ensure a comfortable and pain-free treatment. After approximately 30 minutes of numbing, serums are applied and then microneedled into the skin.

The treatment time depends on the size of the area being treated. Face microneedling typically takes about 1 hour to an hour and a half.

Immediately after microneedling treatment you will notice a bright redness to the skin, similar to a sunburn which subsides in 1-2 days. The total healing time depends on the client's skin type.

• Avoid Accutane six months prior to beginning your treatments.
• Do not use topical agents that may increase the sensitivity of your skin such as retinoids, exfoliants, topical antibiotics or acids 5-7 days prior to your treatment.
• Do not take anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, Motrin, or Advil for at least 3 days prior to your microneedling treatment.
• Avoid IPL/Laser procedures, unprotected sun exposure, or sunburn for at least 2 weeks prior to treatment.
• No waxing, depilatory creams, or electrolysis to the area being treated for 5-7 days prior.
• Do not shave the day of the procedure to avoid skin irritation.
• If you’re prone to cold sores, take an antiviral agent for 2 days prior to and the day of the treatment.

• Avoid activities that cause sweating as well as avoiding the sun, jacuzzis, saunas, and steam baths for up to 48 hours.
• Do not wear makeup for 24 hours.
• Apply sunscreen daily, and use gentle cleansing and moisturizing for 3 days after treatment. Avoid scrubbing, rubbing, or using exfoliants for 1 week.

Patients notice an immediate “glow” to their skin. Visible changes develop over the course of several days and weeks. Results can continue to improve up to 6 months after a treatment as collagen production continues.

Some patients only require a single treatment once per year to achieve optimal results. However, it is recommended for most patients to receive a series of 3-4 treatments spaced about 4-6 weeks apart.

Scars and stretch marks can significantly be reduced with microneedling and radiofrequency treatments. However, after the stretch mark or scar reduction treatments to further reduce their appearance, a camouflaging technique can be used. This technique is called scar camouflage or stretch mark camouflage. 

This technique includes lightly tattooing custom blended pigments that match your skin tone, into each individual stretch mark or scar.

Whether microneedling with radiofrequency is the best option or both treatments are required will depend on the type of stretch mark or scar and the skin tone. Scars from surgery or trauma are treated in the same way.

Stretch marks and surgical or traumatic scars must be at least a year old in order to be treated.