Microneedling in Baltimore: SkinPen Collagen Induction Therapy
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Microneedling results from this practice
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Microneedling in Baltimore
Microneedling induces collagen without heat or ablation
Microneedling — performed here with the SkinPen and also called Collagen Induction Therapy — creates thousands of microscopic channels in the skin to trigger collagen and elastin production. It is a safe and effective way to reduce wrinkles and treat scars without heat or ablation, and it is considered safe for all skin types.
The microscopic channels let the body’s natural healers — blood, serum and lymph — into the surrounding tissue in a controlled way. Those tiny injuries are enough to initiate the wound-healing cascade, so the skin repairs itself from the inside. The same channels let medical-grade serums absorb far more effectively than they can through intact skin.
Results accumulate rather than arriving at once. Most patients have three to four treatments, some up to six, spaced four to six weeks apart; deep scarring or deeper wrinkles need the upper end of that range. Microneedling can also be performed with your own natural growth factors introduced into the skin, and results are stronger still when the course is combined with chemical peels or Botox and Dysport.
Commonly treated
- Indented acne scarring
- Enlarged pores
- Rough or uneven texture
- Fine lines and crepey skin
- Hyperpigmentation and uneven tone
- Traumatic scars and stretch marks
- Dullness that skincare has not fixed
- Early laxity
At a Glance
What a microneedling course involves
| What it treats | Fine lines, acne and traumatic scars, hyperpigmentation, stretch marks, texture and tone |
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| Results visible | About a week after treatment, continuing to improve for up to 6 months |
| Course | Typically 3–4 treatments, sometimes up to 6, spaced 4–6 weeks apart |
| Appointment length | About 60 minutes including numbing |
| Downtime | Redness like a sunburn for the first two days; most heal fully in 2–4 days |
| Aftercare | No makeup or sunscreen for two days, so sun avoidance matters; normal topicals after |
| Skin types | Considered safe for all skin types |
| Who performs it | Dr. Lauren Nawrocki, DNP, CRNP — AAFE, AAAM and IFM member |
How It Works Here
Numb, treat, then protect while the skin rebuilds
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Skin assessment
We look at the type of scarring or texture you have, check what you are using at home, and confirm microneedling is the right tool rather than a peel or a facial.
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Numbing
Topical numbing cream is applied and given time to work. Between the numbing, the speed of the needles and the hydrating gels used during treatment, most patients find it virtually painless.
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Treatment
The SkinPen is passed over the area at a depth chosen for the concern. Patients describe it as light sandpaper moving across the skin, with thinner and bonier areas briefly more sensitive.
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Healing and review
Expect redness like a sunburn for the first two days, with most people fully healed in two to four days. Skip makeup and sunscreen for those first two days and stay out of the sun; we review before each following session.
Microneedling Versus Peels
Which surface treatment fits which problem?
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Microneedling
Works into the dermis. Choose it for indented scarring, pores and texture that surface treatments do not reach.
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Chemical peel
Works chemically at the surface. Choose it for pigment, dullness and congestion. See chemical peels.
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Facials
Maintain skin health between clinical treatments rather than remodelling it. See facials and dermaplaning.
Questions
What patients ask about microneedling
Does microneedling hurt?
It feels like light sandpaper being moved across the skin. Topical numbing cream, the speed of the needles and the hydrating gels make the treatment very tolerable and, for most patients, virtually painless.
How many sessions will I need?
Patients typically have three to four treatments, though some need up to six, spaced about four to six weeks apart. Very deep scarring or deeper wrinkles are the cases most likely to need extra sessions.
What is the downtime?
Expect redness almost like a sunburn for the first two days. Most people heal completely within two to four days, and some report the redness fading within 24 hours. Avoid makeup and sunscreen for the first two days, which makes sun avoidance important.
Can I have it if I am breaking out?
Not during an active inflammatory breakout. We treat the breakout first, then start the course so the skin is not being needled while it is inflamed.
Can microneedling be combined with other treatments?
Yes. Results are better when microneedling is combined with treatments such as chemical peels or neuromodulators like Botox and Dysport, and microneedling can also be performed with your own natural growth factors. Sequencing is planned so the skin heals between appointments.
What does it cost?
The cost of microneedling varies based on the area treated. At your visit we provide a cost estimate based on the personalised treatment plan developed for you, before anything is booked.
Related Services
Often planned alongside microneedling
Microneedling in Baltimore
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