How It Works

Controlled treatment. Natural renewal.

SkinPen® microneedling creates tiny, controlled channels in the skin, activating its natural healing response and stimulating collagen and elastin production. As the skin renews and remodels, it can become smoother, firmer, and more even in tone and texture. Over time, treatment helps soften the apperance of acne scars, fine lines, visible pores, and other textural concerns - revealing healthier, refreshed skin.

What It Can Improve

• Acne Scarring
  
• Skin Texture
  
• Fine Lines
  
• Visible Pores
  
• Dullness
  
• Neck Wrinkles

The Benefits

• Natural Remodeling
  
• Collagen Support‍
• Acne Scar Improvement‍
• Refined Texture‍
• Progressive Results
• Minimal Downtime

Your Appointment

Your appointment begins with an assessment of your skin, treatment history, concerns, and goals to determine whether SkinPen® is appropriate for you.

Your skin is cleansed and prepared, followed by topical numbing for comfort. Once the numbing cream is fully removed, the SkinPen® device is passed systematically across the treatment area to create controlled microchannels.

You may feel mild pressure or vibration. Immediately afterward, your skin will likely appear pink or red and may feel warm, tight, or sensitive similar to a mild sunburn.

Appointment preparation

• Pause active skincare. Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, scrubs, and irritating actives for approximately 3–5 days before treatment.
• Avoid excess sun exposure. Treatment should not be performed on sunburned or significantly irritated skin.
• Coordinate other treatments. Tell ERA about recent injectables, laser treatments, peels, or other facial procedures.
• Arrive with clean skin. Minimal or no makeup over the treatment area is preferred.

Please note: Keep us informed.

Please contact ERA Aesthetics before your appointment if you develop an active breakout, cold sore, rash, infection, open wound, significant irritation, or recent illness. Your treatment may need to be postponed until your skin has adequately recovered.

Aftercare

• Gentle Skincare: Use only the products recommended in your personalized post-treatment skincare instructions.‍
• Protect Your Skin: Minimize direct sun exposure and follow your specific sun-protection instructions.‍
• Avoid Heat + Exercise: Avoid intense exercise, saunas, steam rooms, and excessive heat for approximately 24–48 hours.‍
• Pause Active Products: Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, scrubs, and other irritating actives until your skin has adequately recovered.

Frequently-Asked Questions

Does microneedling hurt?

Topical numbing is typically used for comfort. You may feel pressure, vibration, or mild discomfort during treatment.

How much downtime should I expect?

Redness, warmth, tightness, and sensitivity are common immediately afterward. Your skin may resemble a mild sunburn during the early recovery period.

How many treatments will I need?

That depends on your baseline skin, treatment concern, and goals. Most patients benefit from a treatment series rather than a single session.

Can I do SkinPen® before an important event?

We recommend scheduling treatment well in advance of weddings, vacations, photographs, and important events so your skin has adequate recovery time.