— COLLAGEN INDUCTION THERAPY • REAL SKIN RENEWAL
Microneedling
Your skin knows how to heal itself. Microneedling gives it the precise signal it needs, triggering deep collagen and elastin production to fade scars, smooth texture, and visibly tighten your skin.
FINE LINE REDUCTION
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MEDICAL GRADE DEVICE
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COLLAGEN INDUCTION
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ACNE SCAR FADING
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SKIN TIGHTENING
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TEXTURE REFINEMENT
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PORE MINIMIZING
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FINE LINE REDUCTION • MEDICAL GRADE DEVICE • COLLAGEN INDUCTION • ACNE SCAR FADING • SKIN TIGHTENING • TEXTURE REFINEMENT • PORE MINIMIZING •
— HOW IT WORKS
Your skin’s own
healing power
Microneedling, also called Collagen Induction Therapy, uses a medical-grade device to create thousands of controlled micro-channels in the skin's surface. These precise, superficial injuries are too small to see but large enough to trigger the body's natural wound-healing cascade.
The result: a flood of new collagen, elastin, and growth factors at the exact sites that need them. Over the weeks that follow, the skin remodels, fading scars, smoothing texture, tightening laxity, and restoring a uniformly healthier appearance.
0.5 - 3mm
NEEDLE DEPTH
60 - 90 min
SESSION LEGNTH
DEVICE GRADE
Medical - Grade
1 - 3 days
DOWNTIME
— WHAT IT TREATS
Skin concerns it solves
Acne scars haunting you?
Microneedling fades them gradually and visibly by triggering new collagen at scar sites. Each session encourages your skin to fill in and remodel the damaged tissue beneath, a process that continues for months after your final treatment.
Skin starting to lose its bounce?
Want to trigger natural collagen production? Firmness and elasticity improve over a series of treatments as new structural fibers form in the dermis. Most clients notice a visible tightening effect by their second or third session.
Uneven texture or large pores?
Smooth and refine the skin surface. Pores tighten as the surrounding tissue strengthens. Rough patches, bumpy texture, and uneven tone all improve as the skin's architecture is rebuilt from the inside out.
— TREATMENT SERIES
Results that
compound
Microneedling works cumulatively. A single session is effective, but the most significant and lasting transformations come from a series of treatments that build on each other, each one adding a deeper layer of remodeling.
We typically recommend 3–6 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart. This spacing allows your skin to complete its healing cycle before we stimulate it again, ensuring you're building genuine structural change rather than superficial surface improvement.
After your series, most clients maintain results with one to two sessions per year.
3-6
SESSIONS RECOMMENDED
4-6
WEEKS BETWEEN
3mo
COLLAGEN BUILDS
Collagen remodeling continues for 3–6 months after your final session. Your skin will keep improving long after you've left the studio. The treatment continues working invisibly, rebuilding the foundational structure beneath the surface.
— THE EXPERIENCE
What to expect
Arrive with clean skin. No makeup, retinol, or active acids for 24 hours prior. Stay hydrated and avoid sun exposure for 48 hours before. We apply a topical numbing cream 20–30 minutes before treatment so you're comfortable from start to finish. No special prep is required beyond this.
Before your visit
Your provider glides the medical-grade device across your skin in multiple passes. You'll feel a mild prickling or vibrating sensation. Most clients find it very tolerable. The actual needling takes 20–30 minutes. We then apply a calming serum to support recovery. The full appointment runs 60–90 minutes.
During your treatment
Your skin will look and feel like a mild sunburn for 24–72 hours. Redness fades, and within the first week you may notice some dryness or minor flaking as new skin emerges. Avoid harsh actives, direct sun, and heavy workouts for 48–72 hours. Use SPF daily. Visible improvement typically begins 3–4 weeks after your first session.
After & recovery
— COMMON QUESTIONS
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Most clients describe microneedling as a mild prickling sensation rather than pain. We apply a topical numbing cream 20–30 minutes before the treatment to keep you comfortable throughout. Sensitive areas like the forehead may feel more intense, but the session itself is very manageable for the vast majority of clients.
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For most skin concerns, we recommend a series of 3–6 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart. Each session builds on the last, with collagen remodeling continuing for months after the final treatment. Maintenance sessions once or twice a year help preserve your results long-term.
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Expect 24–72 hours of redness that resembles a mild sunburn. Most clients return to normal activities within 1–2 days. We recommend avoiding intense workouts, direct sun exposure, and active skincare ingredients like retinol for 48–72 hours after treatment.
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Yes. Microneedling is one of the most effective treatments for atrophic (indented) acne scars. The controlled micro-injuries stimulate new collagen at the scar site, gradually filling in and smoothing the depression over a series of treatments. Results improve progressively over 3–6 months.
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Yes. Microneedling is safe for all skin tones including Fitzpatrick types IV–VI. Unlike laser treatments, microneedling does not use heat or light energy that can cause post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in darker skin. We tailor needle depth and intensity based on your individual skin type and concern.
Microneedling FAQ
— READY TO GLOW?
Your skin deserves
the best
Book your appointment at Blu Monarch Skin Studio in San Mateo and experience treatments tailored specifically for you.