Microneedling creates thousands of controlled micro-channels in the skin with fine needles, triggering a wound-healing response that produces new collagen.
Microneedling creates thousands of controlled micro-channels in the skin with fine needles, triggering a wound-healing response that produces new collagen. It is used for acne scarring, enlarged pores, texture and fine lines, and is commonly combined with PRP. A course of 3–4 sessions a month apart is standard.
It is one of the few treatments that improves textural acne scarring meaningfully without significant downtime, and it works on most skin types because it is a mechanical stimulus rather than light energy absorbed by pigment.
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Appointment time
45–60 minutes including numbing
Downtime
Redness like mild sunburn for 24–48 hours
Results appear
4–6 weeks, building across the series
How long it lasts
Long-lasting for scarring; maintenance for texture
Sessions needed
3–4, spaced monthly
The process
How Microneedling works
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Numbing
Topical anaesthetic for around 30 minutes makes the treatment comfortable.
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Controlled micro-injury
Needle depth is set by area — shallower on the forehead, deeper over acne scarring on the cheeks.
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Optional PRP
Your own platelet-rich plasma applied into the channels adds growth factors to the healing response.
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Healing and repeat
Redness settles within a day or two; collagen builds over four to six weeks, which sets the spacing of the series.
Is Microneedling right for you?
You have acne scarring, uneven texture, enlarged pores or fine lines
You want improvement with minimal downtime
You have no active acne infection, cold sore or open skin in the area
You are not on isotretinoin, or have finished it at least six months ago
Benefits
Among the most effective options for textural acne scarring
Safe across a broad range of skin types
Downtime measured in a day or two, not a week
Pairs with PRP for a stronger healing response
Common questions
Microneedling questions, answered
How many microneedling sessions do I need?
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Three to four spaced a month apart for most concerns; deeper acne scarring may need six. Results build across the series rather than arriving after one.
Does microneedling hurt?
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With topical numbing it is well tolerated — most patients describe vibration and pressure. Bony areas like the forehead are the most sensitive.
Is microneedling with PRP worth the extra?
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It adds your own growth factors to the healing response and is particularly worthwhile for scarring. For general texture, microneedling alone already performs well.
When can I wear makeup again?
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Usually after 24 hours. Skin is more permeable immediately after treatment, so we ask you to keep it clean and simple for the first day.
This page is general information, not medical advice, and it does not replace an in-person assessment. Results vary between patients, and no outcome is guaranteed. Suitability, risks and alternatives for microneedling are discussed at consultation. Call (469) 432-0868 to book.
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A consultation covers whether microneedling suits you, what it will cost, and what it realistically will and will not do. No obligation to book treatment on the day.
Microneedling is performed at our Frisco clinic on Dallas Parkway, serving Plano, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Little Elm, The Colony, Celina and North Dallas.
