Microneedling

Factors like acne, sun damage, aging, and environmental exposure can affect skin texture and vibrance. Microneedling uses your skin’s natural healing abilities and increases collagen production to renew your complexion. Convenient and customizable, microneedling is an effective solution for textural issues and other signs of aging.

Your board-certified dermatologists at Capital Laser & Skin Care are proud to offer multiple advanced microneedling systems that can be customized to provide maximum results, including RF microneedling. A series of microneedling treatments can provide smooth, glowing skin with minimal downtime and long-lasting results.

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Versatile

  • Safe for all skin types and tones
  • Anti-aging benefits
  • Improves acne scars, stretch marks, uneven texture, and more

Effective

  • Increases collagen production for younger, smoother skin
  • First results within one week
  • Can be combined with other treatments to enhance results

Minimally Invasive

  • 30-60 minute procedure
  • Little to no downtime
  • Topical or Pro-Nox™ anesthesia for comfortable treatment
  • Side effects subside within three days

Discover the Results of Microneedling

*Individual results may vary.

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Learn More About Microneedling

Many factors contribute to dull or uneven skin. These include acne, sun exposure, and loss of collagen that happens with aging. Microneedling is a solution that firms and improves the skin by triggering your body’s natural healing abilities. 

We often recommend microneedling for skin concerns such as:

During RF microneedling, tiny needles enter your skin at a controlled depth. This process creates micro-channels in the skin that signal the surrounding skin cells to release a flood of healing and growth factors. 
At the same time, your skin’s wound-healing process increases collagen production. Collagen is essential for firm, smooth skin.

Microneedling can be used on the face and in many locations on the body. Your board-certified dermatologist will apply numbing to minimize any discomfort. You may feel a prickling sensation during treatment.

Most microneedling treatments last between 30 and 60 minutes. Capital Laser & Skin Care offers both regular microneedling and radiofrequency microneedling with Genius RF. Your dermatologist will move the chosen handpiece over your skin, personalizing the size and depth of the needles for your unique needs. After treatment, they may apply targeted serums to soothe your skin and maximize results.

You may start to see improvements within a few days after treatment. However, full results can take up to three months to develop as your skin produces new collagen. Most people notice that their skin looks smoother and feels softer within the first week.

During the next few weeks, you can expect to see your skin become firmer and experience an improvement in textural issues like acne scars. This increased collagen production lasts for months, giving you results that can last a year or more. Depending on your skincare concerns, you may need one or more initial treatments followed by yearly maintenance sessions.

You can expect your skin to look red and feel sensitive for two or three days after treatment. Avoid the use of harsh products and use those recommended by your dermatologist. Your skin may feel rough or flaky for a few more days. Gentle cleansing and moisturizing will help your skin achieve its healthy glow as quickly as possible. 

Your dermatologist can also recommend appropriate sunscreen, and you should use it consistently. Your skin will be very sensitive to sun damage as it heals. UV rays also damage collagen, so continued use of sun protection will help your results last much longer.

Unlike many lasers, microneedling is safe for all skin types and tones when used by a board-certified dermatologist. Good candidates for this treatment have reasonable expectations and understand the risks and benefits. Candidates for microneedling range widely in age but should be generally in good health. 

You should not have microneedling if you have an active skin condition, injury, or infection in the treatment area. People with certain medical problems or those who tend to form abnormal scars may not be good candidates.

Take the First Step

Interested in learning more about our microneedling? We would love to speak with you. Please fill out the form on this page to request a consultation or call our Chevy Chase, MD office today at (301) 798-9699 to schedule your private consultation at our laser and cosmetic dermatology center, located just blocks away from Washington, D.C.

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