Bring your inner beauty to the surface with precision microneedling. When it comes to beautiful skin, the smallest things can make the biggest difference. Microneedling with SkinPen is a fantastic, FDA-cleared procedure that rejuvenates the skin by boosting collagen production. This collagen smooths fine lines and improves the texture of the skin. Microneedling reduces the appearance of blemishes, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. At Capizzi MD, we establish your need for microneedling during a complimentary Skincare Consultation with one of our Licensed Medical Aestheticians.
SkinPen is the first FDA-cleared microneedling device on the market. It’s also made in the USA and undergoes rigorous safety testing to ensure your skin gets the reset that it needs. This in-office treatment has little-to-no downtime, is minimally invasive, and produces natural results that improve with time. The greatest advantage? The treatment is safe and effective for every skin tone and type!
Microneedling reaches the skin below the surface. The SkinPen uses tiny needles to create microscopic punctures in the skin’s outer layers. Your aesthetician will select the precise speed and depth settings for your personal goals. These tiny punctures stimulate the body’s production of collagen and elastin during the wound healing process. The wound healing process has three phases:
SkinPen precision microneedling is effective in smoothing unsightly scars without harming skin structure. The device’s design enables aestheticians to access small areas with ease, such as around the nose (anyone else have that annoying nose ring scar from 2007?). Using microneedling can reveal smooth, healthy skin that glows from within!
Before your procedure, make sure you do not use any retinol products 72 hours prior and make sure you inform your provider about any medications you may be taking (blood thinners, fish oil, Accutane, etc.).
When you come in for your treatment, our Licensed Medical Aesthetician will begin the procedure by applying a topical numbing cream that will make the treatment comfortable. After the numbing cream sits on your skin for a few moments, they will begin with a light cleanse and application of ZO Accelerator Serum that will infuse into your skin during the microneedling treatment.
During the treatment, the SkinPen will glide over your skin with ease. It is not particularly painful! There are some areas that can be more sensitive than others, but almost all patients report that the treatment is quite easy and tolerable.
Immediately after the treatment you will have a pink glow that resembles a light sunburn. Your skin may feel a little tighter or warmer than usual. Expect slight redness over the next 24-48 hours as your skin begins to repair and renew. After 48 hours, there should be no lasting side effects and you can begin your normal skincare regimen. Of course, after any skin treatment…don’t forget your sunscreen!
Oftentimes patients see positive results after one treatment, which can be a great introduction to microneedling. To get the full effect of the treatment our aestheticians will likely recommend a series of 3 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. This is because skin takes about 4 weeks to synthesize new collagen and resurface.
Not sure if microneedling is right for your needs? Call 704-655-8988 or click this link to schedule a skincare consultation with one of our knowledgeable Licensed Medical Aestheticians.
Microneedling with SkinPen is an FDA-cleared treatment that creates tiny micro-channels in the skin to trigger your body’s natural healing response and boost collagen and elastin, helping smooth fine lines, improve texture, and reduce the look of acne scars, blemishes, and hyperpigmentation.
Benefits listed include smaller-looking pores, smoother fine lines and wrinkles, firmer/tighter skin, improved appearance of acne scars and other scars, and support for redness and pigmentation concerns.
The page advises avoiding retinol products for 72 hours before treatment and informing your provider about medications/supplements such as blood thinners, fish oil, Accutane, etc.
A Licensed Medical Aesthetician applies topical numbing cream, then cleanses the skin and applies a peptide-rich serum to infuse during treatment. The SkinPen glides across the skin and most patients find it tolerable, with some areas more sensitive than others.
Expect a pink “light sunburn” glow and mild tight/warm feeling right after treatment, with redness for about 24–48 hours. Many patients see results after one session, but a common recommendation is a series of 3 treatments spaced 4–6 weeks apart.
