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Microneedling

Microneedling services offered in West Hollywood, CA


Microneedling naturally improves your skin’s tone and texture by stimulating collagen production. The skilled medical experts at me.losangeles aesthetics in West Hollywood, California, recommend microneedling to smooth out lines and wrinkles, reduce hyperpigmentation, and treat acne scarring. Call the office in Los Angeles today or schedule your microneedling consultation online.

Microneedling Q&A

<h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">What is microneedling?</span></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Microneedling is a cosmetic treatment that remodels your skin from the inside out. The microneedling tool has thin, tiny needles that create micro-wounds on the surface of your skin.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These wounds trigger your skin&rsquo;s natural healing cascade, boosting the production of collagen and elastin, the structural proteins responsible for your skin&rsquo;s youthful strength and resilience. Collagen and elastin levels in the skin decline with age, contributing to the appearance of lines and wrinkles.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">By rebuilding your skin&rsquo;s layer of collagen and elastin, microneedling improves the health and look of your skin.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">What can microneedling do?</span></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Microneedling is a popular cosmetic treatment because it benefits many skin concerns. me.losangeles aesthetics recommends microneedling to:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reduce fine lines and wrinkles</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shrink enlarged pores</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lighten areas of hyperpigmentation</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Treat acne scars</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Improve skin firmness</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Soften stretch marks and surgical scars</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Break up and reduce the appearance of cellulite</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The medical spa performs microneedling on the face, neck, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">d&eacute;colletage</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and hands.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The aesthetic experts uses microneedling to supercharge the microneedling benefits. Microneedling has a high concentration of specialized proteins and growth factors that boost collagen and elastin production.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">I have a low tolerance for pain. What does microneedling feel like?</span></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your provider at me.losangeles aesthetics applies a numbing cream to your skin prior to your microneedling to minimize discomfort. The trained physician assistant and registered nurse at me.losangeles aesthetics performs microneedling using the innovative SkinPen</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">&reg;</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, the first FDA-cleared microneedling tool.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Microneedling sessions at me.losangeles aesthetics take 30-60 minutes.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You may need more than one treatment to get the desired results. Your provider at me.losangeles aesthetics may recommend one to three microneedling sessions every four weeks, followed by maintenance treatments once or twice a year.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">What can I expect after microneedling?</span></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You may have some redness and swelling immediately following your microneedling, but these side effects resolve within a day or two. There&rsquo;s no need for downtime following microneedling, however.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You may notice improvements in the look of your skin soon after your first microneedling treatment. However, it takes time for your skin to rebuild collagen and elastin; final results may appear about three months after you complete treatment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Call me.losangeles aesthetics today or schedule your microneedling consultation using the online booking button.</span></p>