For most women with rough texture, shallow acne scars, enlarged looking pores or early fine lines, yes, microneedling is worth it, as long as you plan for a short series and give your skin a little time. Professional microneedling with SkinPen® creates thousands of tiny, controlled channels that prompt your skin to build fresh collagen, so the change comes from your own skin and keeps improving for about three months after your last session. It is not the answer for deep wrinkles, loose skin or stubborn brown spots, and I will always tell you when another treatment would serve you better. At SKYN in Star, most clients do three sessions, four to six weeks apart, with a day or two of pinkness after each one.
What does microneedling actually do?
Your skin is wonderfully good at repairing itself, and microneedling gives that repair a gentle, controlled nudge. During your visit, the FDA cleared SkinPen® glides over your skin and makes very fine channels at a depth I choose for each area: shallower on the forehead and around the eyes, deeper where scars or texture need more. Over the following weeks your body answers with new collagen and elastin, the proteins that keep skin smooth, firm and springy. For a short time afterward, the serums we apply can also reach deeper than usual.
Your skin is numbed before we begin, every needle cartridge is sterile and used only once, and microneedling uses no heat.
SkinPen® Precision microneedling, with the depth set for each area of the face.
What microneedling helps, and what it does not
Microneedling is a lovely choice for:
Rough or uneven texture
Shallow acne scars
Pores that look larger than they used to
Fine lines, especially around the eyes and mouth
Crepey texture on the neck
Dull, tired looking skin
Stretch marks, softened over a series
Another treatment usually does more for:
Lines that deepen when you move, like frown lines and crow's feet. These respond best to wrinkle relaxers.
Lost volume and loosening skin, often after weight loss. Biostimulators rebuild support from deeper down; I explained them in What Are Biostimulators?
Brown spots and uneven color, where a chemical peel or UltraClear® laser resurfacing is usually the better tool.
Deeper acne scars, which often need laser resurfacing. If scarring is your main concern, I compared every option in Best Treatment for Acne Scars and Large Pores.
How many microneedling sessions do you need?
Most clients do a series of three sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart. Collagen takes weeks to form, so each visit builds on the one before it. Deeper scarring can take a few more sessions.
Once your series is complete, one or two maintenance sessions a year help you keep what you built. Fall and winter are a beautiful time to begin, because there is less strong sun to work around while your skin renews.
When will you see results?
The first week: once the pinkness fades, most women notice a fresh, smooth glow.
Four to six weeks: new collagen is forming beneath the surface. This is the perfect time for your next session.
About three months after your series: this is when texture, pores, fine lines and shallow scars show the real change, and many clients keep seeing improvement for months after that.
Microneedling rewards patience, and that slow, steady renewal is part of why results look so natural.
Pigment, texture and fine lines, 10 months later. A real SKYN client after SkinPen® microneedling with PRP and a custom medical grade home routine. Unretouched. Individual results vary.
Pigment and crepey texture, 10 months later. Same SKYN client. Unretouched. Individual results vary.
What does recovery look like?
Most clients are back to their normal routine within a day or two.
The day of your treatment: your skin looks pink and feels warm and a little tight, much like a mild sunburn.
The first 24 hours: no makeup. Use a gentle cleanser and only the products we send home with you.
The next few days: skip workouts, saunas, hot tubs and exfoliating products. Some women notice light dryness or flaking around day three.
Every morning: mineral sunscreen protects your new skin.
Is professional microneedling better than an at home roller?
They are not the same treatment. Home rollers enter the skin at an angle and can drag, they are hard to keep truly sterile, and no one is checking the depth, which can lead to irritation, infection or dark marks. SkinPen® moves straight up and down, uses a sterile cartridge for every client and is set to the right depth for each area by a licensed professional. If you have used a roller at home, tell us at your consultation.
How much does microneedling cost at SKYN?
Every price is shown before you book:
Your first SkinPen® microneedling treatment, for new clients: $199
SkinPen® microneedling, face and neck: $375, with a member price of $355 for Essential and $335 for Signature
PRP microneedling, with platelet rich plasma drawn from your own blood and applied during treatment to support healing: $550
SKYN MicroGlow™, microneedling and PRX in one visit, for new clients: $299
A full series of three face and neck sessions is $1,125, or $1,065 for Essential members and $1,005 for Signature members. If you want to spread it out, SKYN Society members fund a SKYN balance each month (Essential is $89 a month and Signature is $189 a month), and that balance pays first at your member price at every session. It never expires while you are a member. You can also pay over time with Cherry.
So, is it worth the cost? When your goal is smoother texture, softer shallow scars, smaller looking pores or a firmer glow, I believe it is one of the most worthwhile treatments we offer, because the collagen you build is your own.
Is microneedling right for you right now?
Microneedling suits many people, and it is gentle on a wide range of skin tones because it uses no heat. Still, there are times to wait:
You are pregnant or nursing.
You have an active breakout, rash, cold sore or infection where we would treat.
You have taken isotretinoin in the past six months.
You have a fresh sunburn.
You tend to form raised or keloid scars. Please talk with us first.
If you get cold sores, let us know ahead of time. We review your health history at every first visit, and every SKYN treatment has medical oversight from our Medical Director.
Questions we hear about microneedling
Does microneedling hurt?
We numb your skin before we begin, so most clients feel only light vibration and pressure. Afterward, soothing serums calm your skin.
How long do microneedling results last?
The collagen you build is your own, so results are long lasting. Your skin keeps aging, though, so most clients return once or twice a year for maintenance and wear sunscreen every day.
Can I wear makeup after microneedling?
Please wait 24 hours so your skin can settle first.
Is microneedling safe for darker skin tones?
Microneedling uses no heat, so it is generally a good fit for a wide range of skin tones. We look at your skin and history first, and sometimes we prepare the skin before your first session.
What is the difference between microneedling and PRP microneedling?
Both use SkinPen®. PRP microneedling adds platelet rich plasma from a small sample of your own blood, which is applied during treatment to support healing. It is often chosen for scarring and for skin that needs extra renewal.
How much does microneedling cost in Star, Idaho?
At SKYN, your first SkinPen® treatment as a new client is $199. SkinPen® face and neck is $375 ($355 for Essential members and $335 for Signature members), PRP microneedling is $550 and SKYN MicroGlow™ for new clients is $299.
Start with your SKYN Plan
Not sure microneedling is the right first step? Book a free SKYN Plan Consultation. We look beneath the surface with a VISIA® skin analysis, listen to what matters most to you, and build a simple plan together with every price shown before you book. Our team brings 20+ years of combined expertise, and we are an easy drive from Eagle, Meridian, Boise and Nampa. You can also call (208) 248 0064 or text (208) 361 2201.
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Liliya and Emily at the SKYN front desk in Star.
From Liliya and Emily
We love microneedling because it is so honest. There is nothing to hide beneath and nothing to keep up with every few weeks. It simply asks your skin to do what God designed it to do, a little better, one season at a time. We will never push you into a series you do not need. We will build your plan with you, show you every price before you book, and be right there at every visit.
"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Galatians 6:9, KJV
Liliya Yanyk, RN, Founder and Nurse Injector · Emily Selkirk, LE, Licensed Master Aesthetician
