For Westwood residents who like to understand the science behind their treatments, microneedling is straightforward: controlled micro-injuries prompt your skin to produce new collagen and elastin as it heals. At Skin Select, just minutes from Westwood on Wilshire, our providers explain exactly what's happening at each step. Many of our younger Westwood clients use microneedling proactively, maintaining skin quality now rather than correcting problems later.
Treatable Areas
Face, neck, and hands
What it Treats
Stretch marks
Fine lines and wrinkles
Acne scarring
Enlarged pores
Uneven skin texture
What to Expect
- Treatment Time: 30-60 minutes
- Recovery: 24-48 hours of mild redness
- Results: Progressive improvement over 4-6 weeks
- Longevity: Long-lasting with proper maintenance
- Sessions: Series of 3-6 treatments recommended
Microneedling at Skin Select triggers your body's own collagen response. Results build across sessions, with each treatment adding to what the previous one started.
How it Works
Our expert practitioners will assess your skin concerns and goals to create a customized treatment plan. We'll discuss the optimal number of sessions needed and whether combining with PRP or other serums would enhance your results.
Using a professional microneedling device, we create thousands of microscopic channels in your skin at precisely controlled depths. These micro-injuries trigger your skin's natural healing response while allowing for enhanced product absorption. The treatment can be
customized by adjusting needle depth and combining with therapeutic serums.
Following your Microneedling Facial Treatment session, your skin begins its natural regeneration process. While you may experience mild redness for 24-48 hours, you can return to most daily activities immediately. Results continue to develop as your skin produces new collagen over the following weeks.
Treatment FAQ
Microneedling at Skin Select is a good option for Westwood residents who want to address skin texture, acne scars, or fine lines with a treatment that has a strong clinical research base. Our providers explain the protocol in detail and build a session plan around your specific skin condition.
Regular microneedling creates micro-channels in the skin, while RF microneedling adds the benefit of radiofrequency energy for enhanced results. Your provider can recommend which option better suits your needs.
While microneedling is generally considered safe, we recommend waiting until after pregnancy and breastfeeding to undergo any elective aesthetic treatments.
Yes, microneedling is safe when performed by trained professionals using sterile, medical-grade equipment. The treatment has been extensively studied and has an excellent safety profile.
Common side effects include temporary redness, mild swelling, and possible slight bruising that typically resolve within 24-48 hours. More serious complications are rare when treatment is performed by qualified practitioners.
Yes, microneedling works well with PRP, growth factors, and other therapeutic serums. It can also be combined with other aesthetic treatments as part of a comprehensive skin rejuvenation plan.
Results can be long-lasting with proper skincare and sun protection. We recommend periodic maintenance treatments to sustain optimal results.
While some improvement in skin texture may be visible within days, significant results develop over 4-6 weeks as collagen production increases. Results continue to improve with subsequent treatments.
Most patients benefit from a series of 3-6 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. Your specific treatment plan will be customized based on your goals and skin condition.
Keep skin clean and hydrated for the first 24 hours. Avoid makeup, sun exposure, and aggressive skincare products for 24-48 hours. We'll provide specific aftercare instructions and recommended products.
We apply topical numbing cream before treatment to ensure your comfort. Most patients describe the sensation as mild and easily tolerable.
Avoid sun exposure, retinoids, and aggressive skin treatments for 1 week before treatment. Arrive with clean skin and avoid wearing makeup to your appointment.
Most patients experience 24-48 hours of mild redness, similar to a sunburn. Some may have slight swelling that resolves quickly. Social downtime is minimal.
Professional microneedling uses medical-grade devices with precisely controlled needle depths and sterile conditions. This allows for safer, more effective treatment than at-home options can provide.
Microneedling uses fine, sterile needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating natural collagen and elastin
production. This process helps improve skin texture, reduce scarring, and promote overall skin rejuvenation.
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Not sure which treatment is right for you?
We can help with that! Schedule a consultation with one of our expert providers and we'll help you create a personalized plan.
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