Corrective treatment
Collagen microneedling in Salt Lake City
Smoother-looking texture and softer-looking scars, built over a series, with every pass planned around your skin.
Book microneedlingA $25 deposit when you book goes toward your service, and it is refunded if you cancel. In my studio in South Salt Lake. Microneedling is a cosmetic service, not a medical treatment.
What it does
Microneedling makes thousands of tiny, controlled channels in your skin. Your skin answers the way it answers any small injury: it builds new collagen. Over the following weeks that shows up as smoother texture, softer-looking acne scars, smaller-looking pores and fewer fine lines.
I choose the depth for each area of your face, and I never go past 1.5 mm, the limit Utah sets for a master esthetician working without a medical supervisor (R156-11a-611). The serum I use during the passes is chosen for your skin that day.
Who it is for, and who should wait
It suits most skin tones and types. Some people need to wait, and I would rather tell you that before you book:
- You have taken isotretinoin (Accutane) in the last six months.
- You have an active breakout, a cold sore, a rash or open skin in the area.
- You have a history of keloid scars.
- You are pregnant.
- You have a sunburn in the area.
If any of these is you, text me and we will find the right time or the right service.
What the 90 minutes are like
We start with the consult: your skin, your goals, what you use at home. Then I cleanse, prep and map the areas. The passes feel like warm pressure, and most people are surprised how calm it is. I finish with a calming, hydrating layer and you leave with a written aftercare sheet.
Why a series
One session starts the change. Most people see the difference they came for after three sessions, four to six weeks apart, because collagen takes weeks to build. I plan your series with you at the first visit, so you know the dates before you leave.
After your session
Your skin will be pink for a day or two, like a mild sunburn. For the first few days use a gentle cleanser and a plain moisturizer, skip retinoids, acids and scrubs, and wear SPF every day. Utah air is dry, so I will tell you exactly what to put on your skin and when. If anything feels wrong, text me.
Questions people ask me
Does microneedling hurt?
Most people describe warm pressure, not pain. The bony areas feel it more. We talk about comfort at your consult, and I go at your pace.
How many sessions will I need?
Most people see the change they came for after three sessions, four to six weeks apart. Deeper acne scarring can take more. I plan your series with you at the first visit.
How long will I be red?
Usually a day or two, like a mild sunburn. Most people go back to work the next day.
When can I wear makeup again?
Give your skin 24 hours. After that, clean mineral makeup is fine.
Do I need a separate consult first?
No. The consult is built into the 90 minutes, so your first visit is your first session.
Do I pay anything when I book?
A $25 deposit, which goes toward the price of your service. It is refunded if you cancel.