Microneedling stimulates the skin’s natural capacity to regenerate. It is a procedure that can reduce the signs of aging skin, improve the appearance of acne scars and surgical scars, and enhance overall skin quality. A minimally invasive treatment, microneedling successfully improves tone, and texture, and restores a natural glow.
What is Microneedling?
As we age, it is only natural to want to repair any damage to your skin caused by sun exposure, skin trauma, or gravity. Microneedling in Sacramento, also known as collagen induction therapy, is a non-surgical treatment that promotes natural collagen production. The process only takes between 15 and 20 minutes. Tiny needles are inserted into the epidermis and dermis, stimulating natural healing and regeneration. This process promotes the renewal of collagen and elastin, to build firmer, more youthful skin.
Why Choose SVIA® for Microneedling in Sacramento
At Silicon Valley Institute for Aesthetics (SVIA®), we are driven by the need to bring out the best in every patient, and we are pleased to offer treatments of microneedling in Sacramento. Led by our board-certified and aesthetic fellowship-trained founders, Dr. Jerome Liu, and Dr. Tom Liu, we take pride in providing an individualized experience at our luxury, private Sacramento clinic. We are here to answer any questions you may have and help you achieve your skincare goals, creating the results you envision.
What Areas Can Be Treated With Microneedling?
Microneedling in Sacramento is a highly versatile treatment that can be safely performed on multiple areas of the face and body to improve skin texture, tone, and firmness. While the face is the most commonly treated area, microneedling can also rejuvenate other areas where signs of aging, sun damage, or scarring are visible.
Common treatment areas include:
- Face – to improve fine lines, acne scars, enlarged pores, and overall skin texture
- Neck – to address crepey skin and loss of elasticity
- Chest – to reduce sun damage and uneven pigmentation
- Hands – to smooth texture and restore a more youthful appearance
During your consultation at SVIA®, your provider will evaluate your skin concerns and recommend the areas that will benefit most from microneedling to achieve balanced, natural-looking results.
You will see the positive effects on your skin.
Microneedling has several benefits to skin health. The most noticeable benefit includes the overall improvement of your skin’s tone and texture. Soon after your microneedling procedure, you will notice a smoothing effect on wrinkles and fine lines.
The increase of collagen production can start in as little as 48 hours, but to enjoy the full effect, you will need some patience. As the production of collagen is generated within your skin, noticeable results appear at about week four. For optimal results, three to six treatments, scheduled every four to six weeks, is recommended.
How to Prepare for Microneedling
Proper preparation helps ensure optimal results and a smooth recovery from your microneedling treatment. At SVIA®, we provide personalized pre-treatment guidance, but there are general steps most patients should follow before their appointment.
To prepare for microneedling, you may be advised to:
- Avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning for at least one week prior
- Discontinue retinoids, exfoliants, and harsh skincare products 3–5 days before treatment
- Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements when medically appropriate
- Arrive with clean skin, free of makeup or skincare products
- Inform your provider of any active skin conditions or recent treatments
Following these guidelines helps minimize irritation and allows your skin to respond optimally to collagen stimulation.
FAQ
Microneedling
What is microneedling and how does it work?
What skin concerns can microneedling address?
What is the recovery time after a microneedling treatment?
How many microneedling sessions are recommended for best results?
Will I need time off?
What is microneedling and how does it work?
Microneedling is a non-surgical treatment also known as collagen induction therapy. It uses tiny, sterile needles to create micro-injuries in the skin, which stimulate the body’s natural healing process and boost collagen and elastin production. This results in smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin.
What skin concerns can microneedling address?
Microneedling is effective for improving skin tone and texture, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, minimizing acne and surgical scars, and restoring a healthy glow. It's a versatile treatment that targets visible signs of aging and sun damage.
What is the recovery time after a microneedling treatment?
Microneedling involves minimal downtime. Patients typically experience mild redness and swelling, similar to a sunburn, for 24 to 48 hours after the treatment. Most people can resume normal activities within a day or two.
How many microneedling sessions are recommended for best results?
A series of three to six treatments spaced about four to six weeks apart is generally recommended. Visible improvements usually begin to appear around four weeks after the first session as collagen production increases.
Will I need time off?
Every person we treat is unique, and your treatment may vary slightly, but the good news is that you can return to your routine immediately after your microneedling treatment. Although the procedure is not painful, each person’s healing process differs. You may experience slight swelling and some redness, similar to a mild sunburn. This should only last for 24 to 48 hours. Many of our patients schedule a microneedling session over a lunch hour.
