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Microneedling
Without collagen and elastin, the skin can become looser, aged, and uneven. While this naturally occurs with aging, the right cosmetic treatment can revitalize your body’s natural production of collagen. For collagen production, microneedling is one of the best treatment options available. At Ohara Dermatology, our board-certified dermatologist provides a range of non-surgical treatments that can refresh, revitalize, and restore aging or damaged skin.
Before (Top) | After (Bottom)
What Is Microneedling?
Also called collagen induction therapy, microneedling is a modern approach to improving skin concerns related to aging, sun damage, and more. It works through a clever way of encouraging the body’s own natural regenerative abilities.
Using the treatment device, our specialist creates ultra-tiny punctures in the skin, also called micro-injuries. These are small enough that you cannot really see them, but the body responds to them with stimulated collagen production. This response further tightens the tissues of the area, creating smoother, more youthful skin following treatment.
Best for Treating:
Stretch marks
Skin laxity
Is Microneedling Right for Me?
With so many cosmetic treatment options available, choosing the right one can seem a challenge at first. But that is the advantage of working with our board-certified dermatologist. When meeting with Dr. Aivaz, you can be assured that you are receiving the optimal, safest, and most effective solution for your needs. Every plan is built with your needs in mind and designed to bring out the best results.
Some signs collagen induction is right for you include:
Having any complexion concerns you want to address
Having stubborn wrinkles and fine lines
Wanting to eliminate acne scars
Currently having no acne or skin infections
The Microneedling Treatment: At a Glance
Treatment Type: Non-surgical cosmetic
How Long It Takes: Average of 30 minutes
Recovery Time: Couple of days to 1 week
Treatment Regimen: 3 to 5 sessions
Speed of Results: Initial results visible in about 1 to 2 weeks, full within about 6 weeks
Duration of Results: Several months to over 1 year
Pain Level: Very mild (numbing cream used for comfort)
What Is a Treatment Session Like?
Despite having needles involved, this treatment is surprisingly painless and mild. We apply a numbing cream ahead of time, so patients should experience no significant pain during a treatment session. Dr. Aivaz skillfully and carefully uses the device with patient comfort in mind.
Treatment Session Overview
Step 1: Apply topical numbing. This ensures your experience is comfortable from start to finish.
Step 2: Using the device. Dr. Aivaz runs the device over the treatment area, spending a measured amount of time on each area for optimal results.
Step 3: Repeat. You can treat more than one area in a single visit. Dr. Aivaz repeats the process for each treatment area.
Does Microneedling Have a Recovery Period?
The punctures made by the device are extremely small, so they rapidly close and heal. However, most of the “healing” is going on under the skin as the body responds to the treatment. Still, some redness and swelling on the skin’s surface are entirely normal and take a few days to resolve. But this rarely interrupts your daily routine, though some patients like to take a day or two off while initial redness fades.
Your Results: Duration and Quality
The body responds to microneedling for about 2 months following treatment. That means you can expect to see continued improvements during this time, with some initial benefits visible within about 1 to 2 weeks following each session. Though you will see some benefits after a single session, the treatment works best when done as a full regimen of 3 to 5 sessions. Using her background as a board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Aivaz delivers high-quality results that boost confidence and last for months and beyond. Microneedling is particularly beneficial for patients wanting to prolong the results of a plastic surgery procedure such as a facelift or brow lift.
What to Know About Results
Healthy skin care is crucial for maximum results
Continue to avoid things that age skin (e.g., smoking, excess sun, dehydration)
Complete your full regimen for the best results
Can You Combine Treatments?
Non-surgical treatments like microneedling are typically excellent for combining with other treatments. For example, many patients use one procedure to tighten their skin and then use another (such as fillers) to restore lost volume. Each treatment brings its own advantages, so combining them can generate more comprehensive results.
Book Your Consultation
As a board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Ohara Aivaz crafts treatment plans built around her patient’s needs with a focus on safety. Her approach to microneedling allows her to help patients discover rejuvenated skin with minimal side effects. To start building your microneedling or RF microneedling treatment plan, reach out to our office for your consultation. Discuss your options, build your plan, and uncover revitalized skin today.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Reducing scars (including hypertrophic scars) caused by acne, surgery, burns, or other trauma
Stretch marks
Fine lines and wrinkles
Skin texture and tone
Melasma
Hyperpigmentation and blemishes
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Most patients benefit from three to four sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. Maintenance sessions once or twice a year help preserve results over time.
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A topical numbing cream is applied 30 to 45 minutes before treatment. Most patients feel mild pressure or warmth but the procedure is generally well-tolerated.
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Expect redness and mild swelling for 24 to 48 hours after treatment, similar to a mild sunburn. Most patients return to work the following day.
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Initial skin improvements are often visible within one to two weeks. Full collagen remodeling and optimal results develop over two to three months after a full series.
Location
400 South Beverly Drive Suite 380
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Hours
Monday — Friday
9am — 5pm