How it works.
What to expect, start to finish.
Microneedling creates thousands of micro-channels so your skin rebuilds collagen where texture, scarring and enlarged pores show first. Most clients book a series of three, four weeks apart, and plan one to two days of redness after each session.
- Texture
- Acne scarring
- Enlarged pores
Your visit, step by step
- Before
Stop retinol three days before and arrive without makeup.
- During
Numbing cream for 20 minutes, then a motorized pen glides over each area with a hyaluronic serum; it feels like fine sandpaper.
- After
Redness like a mild sunburn for a day or two; skip makeup for 24 hours and use the recovery kit we send home.
Know the names.
The names we often plan alongside microneedling, each linked to its maker’s own information and to where it sits on our menu.
Sciton
BBL HEROic light and the MOXI and HALO lasers: the platforms behind most light-versus-laser decisions for texture and tone.
On our menu: Laser resurfacingOfficial informationHydrafacial
Vortex-Fusion cleansing, extraction and hydration in one no-downtime facial, often booked between more intensive treatments.
On our menu: Hydration & custom facialsOfficial informationManufacturer and product names belong to their owners and link to official information. No affiliation or authorized-provider status is implied.
Good to know.
How many sessions do I need?
A series of three, four weeks apart, for scarring and texture; a single session before an event for glow.
Can I add platelet-rich plasma?
Yes. Your clinician can draw and apply your own platelet-rich plasma during the session; ask at your consultation.
When can I wear makeup?
The day after your session. Mineral makeup is kindest for the first few days.
Questions worth bringing.
- What skin assessment would determine whether microneedling is appropriate for me?
- How will the clinician explain device choice, infection control and any products used during the procedure?
- Which side effects, preparation, recovery expectations and alternatives should I discuss?
Before you book.
New to Luma Aesthetics? We start with a conversation, write your plan down with the price of every step and let you decide at your own pace. Suitability, risks and alternatives are decided with your clinician at your consultation.
“Three microneedling sessions with Maya and my skin texture is the best it has been in years. Honest about downtime, never pushy.”