Microneedling

At Belle, we use the first FDA- cleared microneedling device SkinPen. This device is backed by safety and efficacy to deliver excellent results. SkinPen is a powered mechanical process that creates thousands of microchannel that stimulate your body's natural wound healing process for the face, neck, and chest.  

What does microneedling do?

  • Microneedling activates collagen, tightens skin, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, minimizes large pores, lightens excess pigment, and improves the appearance of scars ranging from acne to surgery.
  • Results can last up to 6 months.
  • SkinPen was specifically FDA approved for acne scars and neck lines.

What can I expect during a microneedling treatment?

  • Your provider will collect a detailed medical history, review prior cosmetic treatments (if applicable), review consent forms and answer any questions you may have regarding the treatment itself and/or post care.
  • Photos for your chart will be taken to be able to review the treatments success.
  • Your face will be cleansed and numbing cream will be applied for 30 minutes.
  • Once numbed, your face will be cleansed and prepped for the treatment.
  • The provider will adjust the treatment based on the skin’s needs and your concerns.
  • Once the treatment is completed, you will receive an ointment to use for the 24 hours following your treatment.

Post treatment considerations:

  • Your skin will be pink/red post treatment which will dissipate over the next 1-2 hours. Mild itching is common.
  • You will NOT be able to wear make up, cleanse the face, or exercise for 24 hours post treatment. This is to reduce the risk of infection.
  • Avoid retinol, vitamin C, or any actives for 1 week post treatment.
  • Ensure you are using SPF daily (after the initial 24 hours).

How long is a SkinPen microneedling treatment?

  • Your appointment will be approximately 1 hour (due to time for numbing).

How many treatments will I need? When will I see results?

  • For the best results, a series of 3 microneedling treatments are recommended 4 to 6 weeks apart. Healing takes approximately 3- 5 days.

Why would I add PRP (platelet rich plasma) to my treatment?

  • Some may refer to this as a “vampire facial”. PRP is when we draw your blood and spin it to obtain the platelets that are full of growth factors and promote cell growth and wound healing.
  • This creates a change at a deeper level in the skin improving skin quality and texture.

Are there any contraindications to this treatment? 

  • SkinPen should not be used on patients who have active skin cancer in the treatment area, open wounds, sores, or irritated skin in the treatment area
  • Those with an allergy to stainless steel or anesthetics
  • Those with a hemorrhagic (bleeding) disorder or hemostatic (bleeding) dysfunction
  • Those who are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Those taking isotretinoin (such as Accutane).

Microneedling Facts

  • 94% of patients noticed an improvement in fine lines and wrinkles at 1 month post treatment
  • 80% of patients saw improvement in acne scarring in 1 month post treatment.
  • 90% of patients stated they would recommend SkinPen to family & friends 1 month post treatment.
Microneedling

Treatment Cost:

Single Treatment- 1 area

$375

Package of 3 Treatments- 1 area

$975 ($150 savings)

Add additional areas:

2 areas (Face & Neck)

$150

3 areas (Face/Neck/Chest)

$300

Add PRP (platelet rich plasma) to treatment:

PRP

$200