Microneedling

How does Microneedling work?

Microneedling is a form of collagen induction therapy that creates micro-injury sites at precise depths in the skin. This treatment makes use of the skin’s natural healing process to stimulate collagen, growth factors and elastin production. The result is a reduction in the appearance of textural issues.

Before | After: After a series of Microneedling treatment, this patient saw a noticeable improvement to fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth.

Before | After: Among other things, Microneedling addresses textural issues, which is why it can be used to treat facial acne scarring.

In the Treatment Room: Our newly renovated facilities feature the best in comfort and state-of-the-art medical technology.

Is Microneedling safe?

The SkinPen is cleared by the FDA to safely treat a variety of issues related to skin texture. It has an excellent safety profile. Like any surgical or non-surgical procedure, there are risks associated. As a teacher and trainer of other physicians in safe, effective resurfacing procedures, Dr. Cox stresses the importance of finding an experienced provider supervised by a physician who understands the finer points of collagen induction.

Microneedling downtime

Microneedling is well tolerated. Your Aesthetician will move the tip of the device across the treatment areas, creating precise micro-injury sites and delivering specialty product or Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) to deeper layers of the skin. You may feel a prickling sensation and mild discomfort. Many patient report no discomfort at all. The procedure typically lasts about 20 minutes Numb gel may be used in advance of treatment for more sensitive areas. Microneedling may require downtime.

Recovery depends on the intensity and treatment area. Some patients experience mild redness, swelling and discomfort, while others experience scabbing and more moderate swelling. This typically resolves in three to seven days.

Microneedling results

Microneedling produces noticeable improvement of fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring, pore size, stretch marks and other textural issues. The Collagen PIN is most often used on the face, but can treat scarring and stretch marks on other areas of the body. It is possible to treat multiple areas of the skin in a single session. A series of treatments produces the best results.

I was impressed by Dr. Cox's experience and choosing individually what was best for my face, I have different types of scars. She chose the microneedling procedure. My face is so much smoother. The scars aren't nearly as noticeable. I have had quite a few people ask me what was I doing. They could see a difference in the texture and smoothness of my face. I am getting so many compliments on how great my face looks. I am feeling much more confident in myself, and my appearance. She is my hero.

Donna from Burlington, NC

I was referred to Dr. Cox for concern with acne scars on my face from years of cystic acne. You can imagine what that does to a teenage girl's self esteem. Dr. Cox listened to my concerns and outline a course of treatments. I am working with Kim Forster on (microneedling) and am very pleased with the results of each procedure! People are beginning to notice that I look better and ask if I have been doing something. My results have made me look naturally better, not like i have "work done". An unexpected benefit has been my self esteem improving. After all these years, I hold my head high and I have Dr. Cox to thank for that as well!

Cassandra from Greensboro, NC

I just received by 4th microneedling treatment here and I am very pleased with my results so far even though I still have another treatment and a few months at least to see full results. The staff at AS is very thoughtful and efficient. The office is lovely and always clean. I saw someone cleaning in there in the middle of the day when I was in there yesterday checking out. I have had a great experience with everyone I've interacted with at AS. In my initial consultation it was missed that I am sensitive to nickel (which is in the microneedles), and at my first treatment they did a small test spot at a reduced price instead of charging ahead with trying to sell me a package even though I was willing. I was annoyed at the time but it has since made me feel like I am in good hands at this office. They are cautious and not out to sell you things every 10 seconds. They let you know the options available to you but they don't push. My consult actually had them suggesting the least expensive of the 3 recommended treatments (laser, microneedling, and RF microneedling) because my skin is prone to pigmentation with heat. Also, a friend of mine asked her Duke dermatology resident friend for a Botox rec and they said Dr. Cox is the best in the Triangle. My friend had a great experience and had a great, very natural looking result she was pleased with.

Mallory R.

I have gone to Aesthetic Solutions for two different procedures over the past 5 or 6 years, a tattoo removal and micro needling. For my tattoo procedure it took around 5 procedures to get the effect that I wanted on my arm. You can only ever so faintly see the outline of my tattoo in a very specific lighting. Overall, I was very pleased. I am currently undergoing the micro needling procedure. I am on my third treatment. I can totally see the effects. After my second I could. My skin looks renewed or rejuvenated. I have had others comment on my skin as well. I highly recommend this treatment to anyone, like me, who had to go through the fun teen years and has the acne scars to prove it. Thanks, Aesthetic Solutions!

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How does Microneedling work?

Is Microneedling safe?

Microneedling downtime

Microneedling results

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