Microneedling
Microneedling is a favorite for real, lasting skin improvement — softening texture, fine lines and acne scars by waking up your own collagen.
Time
About 60–75 minutes with numbing
Downtime
Redness for 1–2 days
Results last
Cumulative — results build with a series and last for months
What it is
Microneedling uses a device with very fine needles to create tiny, controlled micro-channels in the skin. Your body responds by producing fresh collagen and elastin, which over a series of sessions smooths texture, refines pores, fades acne scarring and brightens overall tone. It can be paired with serums or PRP for an extra boost.
What to expect
- 1Numbing cream keeps you comfortable.
- 2Your provider passes the device evenly across the skin.
- 3Mild redness like a light sunburn for a day or two.
- 4Best results come from a series, spaced about a month apart.
The benefits
- Smooths rough texture and refines pores
- Softens acne scars and fine lines
- Boosts your own collagen over time
- Improves how well your skincare absorbs
Great if you're thinking about…
- Acne scarring and texture
- Enlarged pores
- Early fine lines and dullness
Risks & side effects
Every medical treatment carries risk. Here's what to know before you book — and what to ask your provider about.
- Redness, dryness and flaking for a few days — like a mild sunburn
- Infection or scarring if the device is not sterile or is used incorrectly
- The FDA recommends microneedling only be performed by a provider with specific training, because the needles reach nerves and blood vessels
- Not for use on active acne, eczema or broken skin
References
This guide draws on primary sources. We link them so you can read them yourself.
- 1.Microneedling Devices — U.S. Food & Drug Administration
- 2.Microneedling Devices: Benefits, Risks and Safety — U.S. Food & Drug Administration
This guide is for education only and is not medical advice. It cannot replace a consultation with a licensed clinician who has assessed you personally. Always disclose your full health history and medications to your provider before any treatment.
Who is legally allowed to do this in Arizona?
Not everyone offering this treatment is permitted to. We wrote a plain-English guide to the rules — and the five questions to ask before anyone injects you.
Common questions
How many sessions do I need?
Most people see the best results from a series of three to six, spaced about four weeks apart, then occasional maintenance.
Does it hurt?
With numbing cream applied first, most clients feel only light pressure or vibration.
Ready when you are
Book microneedling with a vetted, licensed provider who comes to you.