Microneedling
Reveal smoother, firmer and more toned skin.
Align offers Microneedling using an FDA-approved device called The SkinPen. Microneedling is also referred to as “collagen induction therapy.” The most common areas treated with Microneedling are the face and/or neck.
With Microneedling we can reduce and/or prevent the appearance of:
- Acne and other scars
- Stretch marks
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Large pores
- Dark spots (hyperpigmentation)
- Signs of Aging
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How Does Microneedling Work?
During a Microneedling treatment, we use The SkinPen to repeatedly puncture the skin with tiny sterile needles in an effort to leave small micro-channels in the skin. This causes “micro-injuries” in the tissue- which then signals your body to begin the healing process, naturally producing new collagen. The new collagen production leaves the skin looking and feeling smoother, firmer, more toned, and overall more rejuvenated creating an overall more youthful appearance.
What to Expect
At your Microneedling appointment, a topical numbing cream is applied before we start to ensure you feel little to no discomfort during the treatment. The treatment typically takes 30 minutes when being performed on just the face (and just a little longer if you want to add in the neck or chest area).
You may begin to see some results 1-week after your treatment, and after that your skin will gradually continue to improve as your body continues to stimulate collagen. You won’t see the final Microneedling results until 4-6 weeks after treatment. For optimal results, we recommend a series of 3-6 treatments.
Answers Our Most Common FAQs
Who is not a good candidate for the Skinpen?
People who should not get this treatment include:
- Women who are pregnant or nursing
- Those who have open sores/irritated skin in the area to be treated
- Those who have active skin cancer in the area to be treated
- Those who are currently on isotretinoin (Accutane) (must be off this med for 6 mo.)
- Those who have an allergy to stainless steel
- Those who have a hemorrhagic/bleeding disorder
Is there downtime?
The exact healing time varies per patient as some heal quicker than others. While some patients may experience a slight swelling and redness for 2-4 days after their treatment, others are healed completely within just 24 hours after their treatment. After 24 hours you may start wearing makeup again. And after 72 hours, you may begin on your normal skincare routine again.
What is the cost?
For the face, the cost for one Microneedling treatment is $375. If you only want do your neck, the cost for 1 treatment is $200. If you do both the face and neck at the same time, 1 treatment is $525.
We also sell these treatments by both a package of 3 and a package of 6 paid up front. Microneedling for the face package (of 3) is $1,050, and a face package (of 6) is $2,070. Microneedling for the neck only has a package of 3 treatments for $570, and a neck package of 6 treatments is $1,140. If you wish to have your face and neck done at the same time, a package of 3 treatments is $1,545, and a package of 6 is $3,060.
All services and packages purchased are non-refundable.
Does it hurt?
We make every effort to make the treatment as painless as possible by applying a topical numbing cream to the area we’re treating prior to starting each SkinPen treatment. Patients describe only feeling a ‘vibration sensation’ on their skin during the treatment.