Microneedling in Des Moines, WA

Expect redness and warmth similar to a sunburn for 24 to 48 hours after treatment. Mild peeling or flaking may occur on days two through four. Most patients return to normal activities within one to two days. Makeup can be applied after 24 hours. Avoid direct sun exposure and active skincare ingredients like retinol, AHAs, and BHAs for five to seven days.

Traditional microneedling, which is what this page covers, uses fine needles alone to create controlled micro-injuries that stimulate collagen. We perform it with the Rejuvapen. RF microneedling adds radiofrequency energy delivered through insulated needles, heating deeper tissue for more robust remodeling and tightening, and we perform it with the SylfirmX on a separate page. We offer both. RF microneedling is the better choice for skin laxity and deeper scarring. Traditional microneedling is the better choice for surface texture, tone, enlarged pores, and mild scarring, and it costs less per session with slightly less downtime. Your provider will recommend one over the other based on your skin, not based on which is more intensive.

For an initial treatment series, sessions are spaced four to six weeks apart, with three to six sessions total depending on your concerns. After completing the series, maintenance treatments every three to six months help sustain results. Your provider will build a treatment plan based on your goals and the severity of your concerns.

Microneedling for acne scars is effective, particularly for rolling and boxcar scar types. The collagen remodeling process helps fill in and smooth depressed scars over a series of treatments. Deep ice pick scars may respond better to more aggressive treatments like CO2 laser resurfacing. During your consultation, we assess your scarring and recommend the most effective approach.

PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) is the next generation of PRP. It is derived from your own blood and contains concentrated growth factors held in a natural fibrin matrix. When applied during microneedling, PRF delivers these growth factors directly into the micro-channels created by the needles, enhancing collagen production and supporting faster recovery. PRF releases growth factors slowly over 10 to 14 days, providing sustained stimulation that PRP cannot match.

Most patients with acne scarring see noticeable improvement after three to six sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. Mild scarring may respond in fewer sessions, while deeper ice pick or boxcar scars may require additional treatments or combination therapy with CO2 laser resurfacing. Your provider will assess your scar type and depth during your consultation and recommend a realistic treatment plan.

Microneedling is priced per session, and the figure changes depending on whether you add PRF or PDRN, so a single published number would be misleading for most patients. It is also planned as a series of three to six sessions rather than a single visit, which means the number that matters to you is the total for the plan, not the per-session price. We quote that whole plan at your consultation before you commit to anything, and we accept Cherry, CareCredit, and Sunbit. Traditional microneedling costs less per session than RF microneedling. Call (206) 414-9979 to talk through it.