SkinPen Microneedling

SkinPen microneedling is a professional collagen-induction treatment that uses very small needles to create controlled microchannels within the skin. These microchannels initiate the body's natural wound-healing and remodeling response.

Yes. SkinPen has FDA clearance for specific aesthetic indications, including improvement in the appearance of facial acne scars in adults age 22 and older.

FDA clearance applies to the SkinPen device and its cleared uses. It does not mean every enhancement that may be incorporated into an aesthetic treatment plan is FDA-cleared for delivery through SkinPen.

Microneedling may be used to address concerns such as facial acne scars, fine lines, neck wrinkles, rough texture, enlarged-looking pores, and overall skin-quality concerns.

Your provider will determine whether microneedling is appropriate for your specific concern.

Yes. SkinPen is FDA-cleared to improve the appearance of facial acne scars in adults age 22 and older.

Results depend on factors such as the type and severity of scarring, treatment plan, number of sessions, and individual response.

Microneedling may be appropriate for certain depressed or atrophic acne scars.

Different scar types respond differently to treatment. Some patients may benefit from microneedling alone, while others may require a different treatment or combination approach.

An in-person consultation allows your provider to evaluate the type and depth of your acne scarring.

The number varies depending on the severity and type of acne scarring.

Many patients require a series of treatments rather than a single session. We commonly recommend approximately 3–6 treatments when appropriate.

Microneedling treatments in a series are commonly spaced approximately 4–6 weeks apart to allow the skin adequate time to recover and remodel.

Your provider will recommend an individualized schedule.

Microneedling may improve overall skin texture, which can make enlarged-looking pores appear less noticeable.

It does not permanently eliminate pores.

Microneedling may improve the appearance of certain fine lines and wrinkles by initiating a natural remodeling response within the skin.

Your provider can determine whether SkinPen or another aesthetic treatment is more appropriate based on the type of lines you would like to address.

Pigmentation concerns require careful evaluation.

Some patients with uneven tone or post-inflammatory discoloration may be candidates for microneedling, but microneedling can also contribute to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in some individuals.

Your provider will evaluate your skin before recommending treatment.

Treatment is generally avoided directly over active infection, open wounds, or significantly inflamed and irritated skin.

If you have active acne, your provider will evaluate your skin and determine whether microneedling should be performed, modified, or postponed.

A topical anesthetic may be used before treatment to improve comfort.

Patients may experience pressure, vibration, or varying levels of sensitivity depending on the treatment area and individual pain tolerance.

The microneedling portion of treatment commonly takes approximately 30 minutes depending on the treatment area.

Your full appointment takes longer when cleansing, numbing, preparation, consultation, and post-treatment care are included.

Patients may experience redness, swelling, sensitivity, tightness, dryness, or flaking after treatment.

Redness may initially resemble a mild sunburn and typically improves over the following days.

Recovery varies.

Redness is usually most noticeable immediately following treatment.

Some patients recover quickly, while others remain mildly pink or red for several days.

Freshly treated skin should generally be left alone initially.

Your provider will tell you when it is appropriate to resume makeup based on your treatment and healing response.

You may be advised to temporarily avoid strenuous exercise and excessive sweating following microneedling.

Heat and sweat may cause additional irritation to freshly treated skin.

Retinol, tretinoin, exfoliating acids, and other potentially irritating skincare ingredients should generally not be resumed immediately after treatment.

Your provider will give you specific instructions for when to restart your products.

PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma and is prepared from the patient's own blood.

PRP may be included as part of a customized aesthetic treatment plan for appropriate patients.

Both PRP and PRF are prepared from a patient's own blood, but they differ in how they are processed and their final composition.

Your provider can discuss which option may be appropriate for your individual treatment goals.

PDGF stands for Platelet-Derived Growth Factor.

SkinSational Aesthetics offers a professional PDGF-based topical enhancement that may be incorporated into selected aesthetic treatment plans.

PDRN stands for polydeoxyribonucleotide and is a salmon-derived ingredient used in some professional aesthetic skincare products.

SkinSational Aesthetics offers a professional salmon-derived PDRN enhancement for selected patients.

“Salmon sperm facial” and “salmon DNA facial” are popular online names sometimes used when referring to salmon-derived PDRN aesthetic skincare treatments.

The professional term is PDRN, or polydeoxyribonucleotide.

BioRePeel and microneedling may be incorporated into a customized treatment plan for selected patients.

Your provider will determine appropriate treatment timing based on your skin type, sensitivity, previous treatments, and goals.

Some aesthetic practices use exosome-based professional skincare as an enhancement alongside microneedling.

There are currently no FDA-approved exosome products, and SkinPen is not FDA-cleared for delivery of exosome products through the skin.

Your provider can explain the specific skincare product offered and discuss whether it is appropriate for your treatment plan.

There is no one enhancement that is best for every patient.

PRP, PRF, PDGF, PDRN, BioRePeel, and exosome-based skincare differ in their composition and use.

Your provider can recommend whether an enhancement is appropriate based on your skin and treatment goals.

Microneedling is not appropriate for everyone.

Certain medical conditions, medications, active infections, open wounds, irritated skin, pregnancy, bleeding disorders, or current/recent isotretinoin use may affect eligibility.

Your provider will review your medical and skin history before treatment.

Yes.

Professional SkinPen treatment is performed using a medical microneedling device with sterile, single-use cartridges and provider-controlled settings.

At-home cosmetic rollers are not equivalent to professional SkinPen microneedling.

SkinSational Aesthetics offers professional SkinPen microneedling in Wyandotte, Michigan, conveniently serving patients throughout Downriver and Metro Detroit.

We regularly welcome patients from surrounding communities including:

• Southgate
• Riverview
• Trenton
• Grosse Ile
• Lincoln Park
• Ecorse
• River Rouge
• Dearborn
• Dearborn Heights
• Allen Park
• Taylor
• Woodhaven
• Brownstown

Our providers offer customized microneedling treatment plans for concerns including acne scars, fine lines, pores, uneven texture, neck wrinkles, and overall skin quality.

Optional enhancements including PRP, PRF, PDGF, PDRN, BioRePeel, and exosome-based professional skincare may also be available for appropriate patients.

Call SkinSational Aesthetics at (734) 530-0300 or text (734) 530-4899 to schedule your consultation.