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SkinPen® Microneedling
at BD Aesthetics in Stoughton, WI
If acne scars, uneven texture, enlarged pores, or fine lines are keeping you from feeling confident in your skin, SkinPen® microneedling may be worth exploring. This professional treatment stimulates your skin’s natural repair response to support collagen and elastin production, gradually improving the appearance of your complexion. At BD Aesthetics, we customize your treatment plan around your skin, your goals, and the results you want to work toward.
Treatment time: 60-90 minutesDiscomfort: Minimal - numbing cream is typically used.Downtime: 24-72 hoursBest for: Acne scars, uneven texture, enlarged pores, fine lines, and select pigmentation concerns.Series: 3–6 treatments, spaced 4–6 weeks apart.Maintenance: Every 3–6 months.
What to Expect During Your Microneedling Treatment:Cleanse & Numb: Your skin is gently cleansed, followed by topical numbing to help keep you comfortable throughout your treatment.SkinPen® Microneedling: The SkinPen® device creates precise microchannels in the skin to stimulate collagen production and support smoother, firmer-looking skin.Customized Enhancements: Depending on your goals, optional add-ons such as ExoFacta, dermaplaning, or a CO₂ mask may be incorporated into your treatment.Soothe & Protect: We finish with appropriate post-treatment skincare and personalized aftercare guidance to help support your skin’s recovery.
Pause Active Ingredients: Stop retinoids 3 days before your appointment. Avoid AHAs/BHAs, benzoyl peroxide, and other strong exfoliating products for 3-5 days beforehand, unless otherwise instructed.Avoid Other Exfoliating Treatments: Avoid chemical peels, microneedling, waxing, and other potentially irritating treatments for at least 1-2 weeks before your appointment. Timing may vary depending on the treatment.Limit Sun Exposure: Avoid tanning and excessive sun exposure for at least 1 week before treatment. Reschedule if your skin is sunburned or significantly irritated.Arrive with Clean Skin: Come with a clean, makeup-free face on the day of your appointment.Share Skin Concerns: Let us know before treatment if you have active breakouts, cold sores, open lesions, or any skin irritation so we can determine whether dermaplaning is appropriate.
Keep Skin Care Gentle: Use only approved cleansers, moisturizers, and post-treatment products during initial recovery.Avoid Makeup & Actives: Avoid makeup for at least 24 hours and pause retinoids, exfoliating acids, scrubs, and other irritating products until approved.Avoid Heat & Sweating: Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, swimming, and excessive heat during the initial recovery period, as directed.Protect Your Skin: Minimize sun exposure and apply broad-spectrum sunscreen when permitted by your post-treatment instructions.Let Skin Heal Naturally: Do not pick, scrub, or peel flaking skin.Monitor Your Skin: Mild redness, warmth, tightness, and sensitivity may occur. Contact BD Aesthetics if you experience unusual or worsening symptoms.
Treatment Benefits
Stimulates collagen production to improve skin firmness and elasticity
Improves acne scars and uneven skin texture
Smooths rough texture for a softer, more even complexion
Softens fine lines and wrinkles
Minimizes the appearance of pores
Safe for all skin types and tones
FAQs
SkinPen is a medical-grade microneedling treatment that stimulates your skin’s natural healing process and collagen production. By creating tiny, controlled micro-injuries in the skin, it helps improve the appearance of acne scars, uneven texture, and fine lines over time. At BD Aesthetics, we customize each treatment to your skin’s needs and goals.
VISIA can analyze features such as spots, wrinkles, pores, skin texture, UV spots, brown areas, red areas, and porphyrins, which are associated with bacteria in pores.
We want you to feel as comfortable as possible throughout your treatment. A topical numbing cream is applied before we begin to help minimize discomfort. You may still feel some pressure, vibration, or mild sensitivity during the procedure, but most clients find the treatment manageable.
After SkinPen, your skin may appear red and feel warm or tight, similar to a mild sunburn. You may also experience some dryness, sensitivity, or light flaking as your skin recovers. These effects typically improve over the next few days, although recovery varies from person to person. We’ll provide personalized aftercare instructions so you know exactly how to care for your skin at home.
For many clients, we recommend a series of 3-6 treatments spaced approximately 4–6 weeks apart. The number of treatments you need depends on your skin concerns, their severity, and how your skin responds. We’ll help you determine a realistic treatment plan and discuss maintenance options as needed.
SkinPen is designed for use across all skin types and tones, making it an option for many different skin concerns and complexions. However, not everyone is a candidate at every point in time. We’ll review your skin, health history, medications, and any contraindications before proceeding to help determine whether treatment is appropriate for you.
Before your appointment, follow the pre-treatment instructions we provide, including guidance on retinoids, exfoliating acids, and other potentially irritating skincare products. Arrive with clean skin when possible, and let us know about any recent treatments, medications, active breakouts, irritation, or changes in your health. Your specific instructions may vary based on your skin and treatment plan.
After treatment, gentle skincare and sun protection are essential. Follow the aftercare instructions we provide and use only approved products during the initial recovery period. Avoid makeup and sunscreen for at least 24 hours. No strenuous exercise, excessive heat, sweating, swimming, and irritating active ingredients for 72 hours. Stay out of direct sun for 72 hours.
Your skin begins its natural repair process after treatment, but improvements develop gradually as collagen remodeling takes place. Some clients notice changes in skin texture and radiance within the first few weeks, while improvements in acne scars and other concerns may take several months and multiple treatments. Results vary, and we’ll help you understand what to expect based on your individual goals.
The best way to find out is to schedule a consultation. We’ll discuss your skin concerns, review your skincare routine and relevant health history, and determine whether SkinPen or another treatment may be a better option. Our goal is to help you choose a treatment plan that makes sense for your skin, not simply recommend a treatment for the sake of it.
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