What is Microneedling?

Come to Philadelphia for healthier skin from the inside-out with microneedling at W Skin Studio. Used by celebrity cosmetic surgeons and demonstrated on popular TV shows such as Rachel Ray and The Doctors, microneedling has become a popular treatment for individuals who have:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Uneven skin texture
• Scars from acne or surgery
• Mild cellulite or stretch marks

Great for men and women of all skin types, microneedling is a quick-recovery solution for those who are not looking for ablative treatments such as laser skin resurfacing.

When you schedule a consultation with Gina Veith, L.M.E. at WSkin Studio, she will work with you to reach your cosmetic goals and personalize your treatment with a selection of tools and products that will offer you the best results. W Skin Studio is equipped with the latest microneedling technology including the DermaPen® and the DermaFrac®, producing even better results than standard rollers.

How Microneedling Works

Microneedling, also called collagen induction therapy, is performed using a skin roller or electronically controlled pen containing tiny needles. The treatment creates a controlled injury right underneath the surface of the skin.

The effect of microneedling is similar to many other non-surgical skin tightening procedures. The body responds to the microneedling by producing more collagen in the treated area. This dermal injury stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin.

With a series of treatments, microneedling has been shown to:

• Smooth fine lines and deep wrinkles
• Improve skin structure
• Relax scars
• Improve depressed acne scarring
• Smooth cellulite
• Improve old surgical scars
• Minimize the appearance of stretch marks

Benefits of microneedling include:

• Only 24-48 hours of recovery
• No known negative side-effects
• Extremely high absorption of any type of topical treatments
• Collagen induction through controlled mechanical stimulation of the dermis
• Safe for use on thin skin
• No permanent damage to the skin
• Pain-free procedure
• No bleeding, infection, discoloration or other complications on the treated area
• Can be used on areas of the skin where laser resurfacing can not reach

Your microneedling procedure. What to expect.

First, a medical professional applies a numbing cream on the treatment area. After the numbing cream sets into the skin, a rejuvenating serum is applied to the treatment area. The microneedling device is then rolled across the area, puncturing the skin in a specific pattern. As each fine needle punctures the skin, it creates a channel or micro-wound and the serum is pushed deep into the skin. This creates a controlled injury on and below the skin’s surface. The injury triggers the body to fill these micro-wounds by producing new collagen and elastin, and by stimulating skin cell regeneration.