Acne scars and enlarged pores don’t respond to creams, and many people aren’t ready for the downtime of a strong laser. Microneedling in Springville, UT is a middle path: a treatment that uses your skin’s own healing response to smooth texture over time.
A device creates tiny, controlled channels in the skin. As the skin repairs them, it makes new collagen and elastin, which helps firm, smooth and even out the surface.
When You Need Microneedling
Microneedling is popular for rolling or boxcar acne scars, enlarged pores, fine lines, rough or uneven texture, and mild loss of firmness. It can be used on the face, neck and some areas of the body, and it is suitable for many skin types and tones.
It is not a good choice during an active acne flare, an active skin infection or certain skin conditions. Your provider will check your skin first to make sure it is the right treatment.
Microneedling is a common next step for people whose acne has cleared but left marks behind. It is also popular with people who want firmer, smoother skin but would rather avoid the heat of a laser. It can be used on many skin tones.
Our Microneedling Process
We offer standard microneedling and microneedling plus. At your visit, a numbing cream is applied to keep you comfortable. Your provider then moves the device across the skin in passes, adjusting the needle depth for each area. The treatment itself usually takes less than an hour.
Afterward, skin looks pink to red, like a mild sunburn, for a few days. You can usually return to work the next day. Gentle cleansing, moisturizer and sunscreen are important while the skin heals.
Most people see the best results after a series of treatments spaced several weeks apart, as new collagen builds over the following months.
For the first day or two, skip makeup, retinoids, exfoliating acids and hard workouts, and keep out of hot tubs and saunas. Use only the gentle products your provider recommends. Many people pair microneedling with chemical peels or laser treatment for acne scars, spaced over a season, and your provider can plan that sequence with you. Results continue to improve for several months after your last session.
Ask your provider whether pairing microneedling with a series of peels or laser treatments makes sense for your scars.
Microneedling Cost in Springville
Microneedling is a cosmetic treatment and is self-pay. Cost depends on whether you choose standard microneedling or microneedling plus and how many sessions you book. Your provider will give you the price before treatment.
Why Choose Us
Your microneedling treatment happens inside a dermatology practice led by Dr. Michael Peterson, who is board-certified in dermatology and dermatopathology, so a medical team is close by for every visit. Our cosmetic team includes Anjie Alleman, RN, a master aesthetic injector with more than 30 years of nursing experience, and Damion Rodeback, PA-C. We offer same-day consultations in Springville, and Daily Herald readers voted us first in the Best of Utah Valley from 2019 through 2023.
Microneedling is one of the treatments at our Springville medical spa.