SKINPEN® MICRONEEDLING

The SkinPen Microneedling device is the first FDA-approved microneedling device. The SkinPen Microneedle triggers your body’s natural wound healing process, which makes your body create more collagen and elastin. A SkinPen Microneedling facial is a type of collagen induction therapy, as collagen helps create skin that is more elastic, or “youthful.”

A Solana Spa Aesthetician uses the SkinPen Microneedling to create controlled, microscopic-injuries to stimulate the body’s natural wound-healing process. The result is the production of more collagen and elastin, creating an effective remodeling of scar tissue while keeping the overall structure of the skin intact.

Treatments typically take at least 30 minutes, but can go up to an hour. Much of this depends on the size of the area treated, and number treated areas.

On the day of treatment, a topical anesthetic is applied to improve comfort. Patients report feeling the vibration of the SkinPen Microneedle, but no pain. After treatment, your skin will temporarily be pink with slight swelling. Results can be seen after just three treatments, and the number of treatments range from four-to-six.

Some patients report swelling, or redness and pinkness on their skin that’s like a mild sunburn. Most patients see their skin return to normal after just one day, but everyone is different, and some patients may take two-to-four days.

The process of creating micro wounds triggers a response from your derma that can take weeks or even months to complete. Much of the degree of SkinPen Microneedling treatments depends on the patient’s affected area. Stronger treatments will see skin appear more youthful gradually over the course of the months, and can take up to six months for full results.

SkinPen Microneedling is perfect for people who are seeking minimally invasive treatment for scarring, or overall rejuvenation.

SkinPen Microneedling is so safe that it’s appropriate for most parts of the body. Most patients choose to get their treatments on their face, back, neck or décolletage.

Most patients who choose to receive SkinPen Microneedling treatments typically suffer from fine lines, acne or trauma scars or hyper or hypopigmentation.

One fantastic benefit of SkinPen Microneedling is that it works on skins of all types. While many folks with darker pigments may not be able to receive the benefits of laser treatment, this microneedling treatment is a fantastic alternative.

The SkinPen Microneedle has many benefits that ultimately give your skin a more youthful appearance. Skin Microneedling has the ability to reduce fine lines to restore your face or neck’s natural shape.

For those who suffer from acne or trauma scars, SkinPen Microneedling does a fantastic job of fading scar tissue, or sun damage on the face so it blends with healthy skin. A similar effect is created for people with hyper or hypopigmentation, who will see portions of affected skin blending with healthy skin for a more uniform color throughout.

After receiving a SkinPen Microneedling treatment, patients should avoid strenuous exercise for two days. Patients will want to avoid sweating altogether, so it’s a good idea to stay away from hot tubs, steam rooms and saunas as well.

For those who wear makeup, please only use mineral makeup for the first 24 hours after a treatment.

Patients who suffer from swelling or redness of the face resulting from SkinPen Microneedling treatments should sleep on their backs with their heads elevated.

The SkinPen is the first FDA-cleared micro-needling device, and it can give you better-looking skin safely, affordably, and quickly.