How Much Does Microneedling Cost?

The health of your skin is largely dependent on how you treat your body. So the healthier you are on the inside, it will show on the outside as healthy glowing skin. But we all need some help every now and then, and that’s why many are choosing microneedling.

Many are obsessed with this skin rejuvenating treatment. And so, one of your first questions may be: how much does microneedling cost? Of course, this will vary based on location, but in this article we will break down how much typical microneedling procedures cost and give you an idea of this is a treatment you should pursue.

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What Is Microneedling?

Unlike the longer needles used to reach facial muscles during botox treatments, microneedling uses very tiny needles that just puncture the top layer of the skin, making it a minimally invasive procedure without the need for surgery. 

This process is also commonly called dermarolling, as rollers are typically used.

Microneedling is a FDA-approved treatment that helps to boost the production of both collagen and elastin because of the effort needed to heal the wounds made by the tiny needles.

This process supports the skin in rebuilding its structure, resulting in smoother, plumper, tighter, and younger-looking skin. 

And it’s not only anti-aging since microneedling can also be used for other facial, hair, and body purposes. For instance, the procedure is used by many acne sufferers because it helps to minimize pores. Microneedling can even smooth out the appearance of scars and stretch marks.

In addition, many people get micro needling done to treat hair loss. Microneedling is considered safe for those with darker skin tones because it doesn’t remove the outer layer of skin.

The procedure is also safe for those with sensitive skin and works great for redness from broken capillaries and rosacea.

The recovery time needed after most microneedling session is usually between three days and a week. This is because you may experience redness, bruising, or even some inflammation while your skin heals itself. 

Obviously, if you’re having your face treated, it would be wise to avoid wearing makeup while your skin heals properly. You should also avoid any products containing retinol.

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How Much Does Microneedling Cost? 

The actual cost of your microneedling treatments will depend on a number of factors:

• The area being treated
• Maintenance sessions needed
• The type of needles used
• Your location
• Whether you pursing treatment at home, by a dermatologist, or registered nurse at a medical spa

Home dermarollers are available on all the common sites like Amazon. However, these needles are shorter than what would be administered by a professional, typically maxing out at about 0.25mm to 0.5mm.

A professional might use 1.5-2mm microneedles, so much longer.

That said, home solutions are cheap and are an easy place to start.

Of course, when you move up to professional treatments, the prices go up quickly.

When doing your research, it is wise to visit at least two or three dermatologists or medical spas and have a free consultation. Make sure you feel comfortable with the process and the practitioners!

As far as prices per session for microneedling, they range anywhere from $300 to $4,000.

Facial treatments have the least expensive cost per session, averaging around $300 each when done by a registered nurse.

Procedures done by a dermatologist can run up to about $800 per session.

Many medical spas and dermatology clinics will offer a payment plan to help you spread out the cost of your microneedling sessions. 

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Microneedling for anti-aging is the most popular treatment that uses the most advanced tools available to stimulate your body’s natural process of collagen-building and repair.

It’s a very safe and effective procedure that helps to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.

As collagen weakens over time, it causes fine lines and wrinkles as we age. The sterile microneedles penetrate the skin at a 90-degree angle that causes the body’s healing process to spring into action, filling in the gaps caused by the punctures with new skin cells, collagen and elastin.

Kim Kardashian made the platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, micro needling procedure famous. Also known as the vampire facial, platelets of your own blood are collected, treated and then injected using microneedles back into your face.

Results include much smoother, brighter, and glowing skin, although the recovery time needed is longer.

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Microneedling is also a popular method to stimulate new hair growth. As the tiny needles puncture the scalp, they help to cause regeneration of the hair follicles, which can result in the thickening of thinning hair.

Preforming microneedling on the scalp works for those who suffer from androgenic alopecia, although it will depend on how sensitive your scalp is.

After treatment, your scalp will be more sensitive to the sun, so keep it protected when you’re outdoors.

Scar Issues

When combined with radiofrequency treatments, microneedling can be used to treat scar tissue.

Most treatments for scarring need at least four sessions spaced about six weeks apart.

Unfortunately, if you have raised acne scars, microneedling won’t work because these scars contain excess collagen.

This means the treatment works best for depressed acne scars, and some studies have found that when combined with PRP or vitamin C, the smoothing effect will be even better.

It would be best to avoid direct sunlight and exercise after the first few days of your treatment. Using alcohol-based skin products or exfoliants is also a no-no.

Having a breakout after treatment isn’t uncommon, so you shouldn’t worry if this happens. The breakout should be mild and clear up in a few days.

And although acne scars have the potential to improve on their own over time, microneedling with help the skin smooth out much faster.

The Follow-Up

If you’ve decided to take the plunge and invest in some microneedling, then it’s important to note that the average treatment protocol is three to six sessions that will be spread over about nine months.

Your treatments will generally be spaced out every two to six weeks. Of course, this will vary depending on what part of the body you’re having done and the type of procedure.

It’s also important to keep in mind that any results you experience are not permanent.

Your therapist should plan out a maintenance schedule of follow-on sessions as part of your long-term goal.

If you have the treatment for scars, touch-ups may be required every six months or so.

So now that you know how much microneedling costs, you’re armed with all the knowledge you need to book your appointment.

However, it’s also a good idea to learn to love the skin you’re in.

Nobody has perfect skin, which is a difficult thing to remember since we live in a filter-happy technical world.