Microneedling

The Microneedling Advantage

Revitalize your skin with Microneedling, a minimally invasive treatment designed to stimulate collagen production and promote skin rejuvenation. By creating tiny punctures in the skin's surface, this procedure triggers the body's natural healing process, effectively improving texture, reducing scars, and diminishing fine lines.

Areas

Face, Neck, Hands, and Body

Cost

Varies

Duration

60-90 Minutes

Frequency

Recommended every 4-6 weeks for a series

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Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that treats a wide range of skin concerns. If you're looking to address discoloration, acne scars, fine lines, stretch marks or one of many other issues, this treatment can reduce the look of these imperfections as well as rejuvenate your appearance.

At SkinOvation Advanced Aesthetics, our experts provide safe, effective microneedling to patients in South Asheville, and all of Buncombe and Henderson counties. Are you ready to discover the benefits of microneedling? Schedule a consultation at our boutique-style location in Arden today!

Overview

Microneedling at SkinOvation Advanced Aesthetics

Microneedling, known more formally as collagen induction therapy, improves skin's tone, texture and quality with minimal downtime. This procedure involves stamping a pen-shaped, handheld device tipped with tiny sterile needles over the entire face or a specific treatment area, creating superficial microwounds.

Once these pinpricks are created, your skin will immediately begin to repair itself by producing collagen and elastin (two proteins essential to skin health), to heal the damaged tissue. The result is firmer, smoother and unblemished skin.

Candidates

Who are the Best Candidates for Microneedling?

Microneedling is considered safe for almost everyone in generally good health. Unlike some skin resurfacing procedures, it can be performed on all skin tones and at any age.

As with any cosmetic treatment, microneedling does have several contraindications. These include people with keloid scars, active acne, any skin infection or chronic skin condition, as well as those who are immunocompromised. If you're pregnant or nursing, you should wait to undergo this procedure.

To find out if microneedling is right for you, book a visit with one of our experts! We'll determine if microneedling or another cosmetic procedure is the right choice for you.

Treatment Areas

What Can You Treat with Microneedling?

Microneedling is an incredibly versatile procedure. Here's a short list of the skin concerns it can treat:

Atrophic (depressed) acne scars
Dark spots
Fine lines
Hyperpigmentation
Loose skin
Melasma
Oversized pores
Rough skin texture
Stretch marks
Sunspots
Uneven skin tone

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Why Choose Us for Microneedling?

When planning cosmetic treatments, it's crucial to choose a skilled provider. Selecting a reputable clinic reduces your risk of possible complications from microneedling, which includes infection, hyperpigmentation and scarring.

At SkinOvation Advanced Aesthetics, we're proud to provide a safe, hygienic environment staffed with a qualified team. All our microneedling procedures are performed by a licensed esthetician under the supervision of a registered nurse or nurse practitioner.

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What to Expect During Your Microneedling Treatment

As the first step of your microneedling session, your provider will clean your skin and apply a topical numbing cream. Once it's taken effect—after about 20 minutes—they will begin stamping the microneedling device over your face. A full-face microneedling treatment usually takes between 45–60 minutes.

Once your provider has passed the device over your entire face or treatment area, they will apply a rejuvenating, nourishing serum to your skin. This serum will penetrate the microwounds, allowing the active ingredients to be fully absorbed into your skin.

Lastly, they will apply a cooling mask to soothe your skin and allow you to relax for a few minutes.

Microneedling Results

About 1 week after your procedure, you'll start to see changes in the tone and quality of your skin which will continue to develop over 1–2 months. These results will last for 3–5 months; you can prolong them by wearing an SPF 30 sunscreen every day and avoiding skin-aging habits such as smoking and tanning.

Enhancing Your Microneedling Results with PRP

Combining microneedling with PRP (platelet-rich plasma), commonly known as a vampire facial, can significantly enhance the overall results of your treatment. PRP is a special preparation made from your own blood, rich in growth factors that stimulate and accelerate the healing process. After the microneedling session creates micro-injuries on your skin, PRP is applied to penetrate these tiny channels. This combination not only promotes faster healing but also boosts collagen and elastin production, leading to smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin. The synergy between microneedling and PRP provides amplified results, making your skin rejuvenation journey even more effective.

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What to Expect

Your Microneedling Treatment

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Results

Microneedling rejuvenates the skin by reducing fine lines, acne scars, and improving texture and tone, resulting in a smoother, more youthful complexion.

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How We Do It

Using a device with fine needles, our specialists create tiny punctures in the skin, stimulating the body's natural healing process and promoting collagen and elastin production.

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Side Effects

Temporary side effects such as redness, mild swelling, or slight irritation may occur but typically resolve within a few days, allowing you to resume your normal activities.

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Time To Full Effect

Initial improvements are visible within a week, with continued enhancements in skin texture and tone developing over several weeks as collagen production increases, providing long-lasting results.

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Related Treatments

At SkinOvation, microneedling is just one of the many cosmetic procedures we offer to brighten, rejuvenate and improve the skin. In addition to microneedling, you may be interested in one of the following services:

Mesotherapy

Revitalize and nourish your skin with Mesotherapy, delivering essential nutrients directly to rejuvenate.

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Dermaplaning

Exfoliate and remove peach fuzz with dermaplaning for smoother, glowing skin.

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Chemical Peels

Reveal smoother, brighter skin with chemical peels, improving texture and reducing imperfections.

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Learn more about the benefits of microneedling by booking a consultation with one of our experts at SkinOvation! We're proud to serve patients in South Asheville, Asheville, Arden, Fletcher, Mills River, Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Waynesville and beyond.

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Is microneedling painful?

No. During the session, a topical numbing cream will prevent you from feeling any pain. Once the cream wears off, you may experience mild discomfort, including burning and stinging, for about 12 hours post appointment. These side effects will resolve on their own within a day, but you can use an ice pack to reduce inflammation in the meantime.

Is microneedling the same as dermarolling?

Not exactly. While a microneedling device's needles are held perpendicularly to your skin's surface, a dermarolling device enters the skin at an angle, causing more damage below. SkinOvation uses a stamping-style device that causes less harm to your skin and helps you heal faster.

How do I prepare for a microneedling appointment?

To prepare for a microneedling session, avoid excessive sun exposure, IPL, and laser procedures two weeks before your appointment. Refrain from waxing, using depilatory creams, electrolysis, retinoids, topical antibiotics, exfoliating acids, and blood-thinning medications 5-7 days prior. Three days before, stop taking anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Avoid shaving one day before. If you are prone to cold sores, consider taking an antiviral medication a few days before your session. On the day of your appointment, ensure your face is freshly washed and free of makeup or skincare products.

Will I need multiple sessions?

To fully resolve specific issues such as hyperpigmentation or scars, you'll likely need between 3–6 sessions, depending on the severity of the concerns you're treating. Many people choose to undergo multiple microneedling treatments simply because they make their skin look and feel brighter, smoother and firmer. To keep your skin fresh and glowing, you may schedule regular appointments approximately 6 weeks apart.

What are the benefits of combining microneedling with PRP?

Combining microneedling with PRP, also known as a vampire facial, can enhance the overall results by accelerating collagen and elastin production. PRP, derived from your own blood, is applied to the skin after microneedling, promoting faster healing and more significant rejuvenation, resulting in smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin.

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Microneedling at SkinOvation Advanced Aesthetics

Who are the Best Candidates for Microneedling?

What Can You Treat with Microneedling?

Why Choose Us for Microneedling?

Before&After

What to Expect During Your Microneedling Treatment

Microneedling Results

Enhancing Your Microneedling Results with PRP

Your Microneedling Treatment

Results

How We Do It

Side Effects

Time To Full Effect

Related Treatments

Mesotherapy

Dermaplaning

Chemical Peels

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