Microneedling is a state-of-the-art treatment that can completely remodel your skin texture. At SOMA Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetics, we offer both traditional SkinPen microneedling and Morpheus8 RF microneedling to accomplish your goals.
SkinPen microneedling stimulates your body’s natural healing process to encourage cellular turnover and promote brighter, healthier skin. Using tiny needles, it creates micro-punctures in the skin’s surface to signal to your body that it needs to produce collagen and elastin, vital proteins for skin health.
Morpheus8 RF microneedling uses similar technology to SkinPen, but it adds radiofrequency (RF) energy to reach deeper layers of the skin and yield potent results.
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Before & After
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Step 1:
Consultation
We'll sit down with you for a one-on-one consultation for microneedling in Des Moines. We'll take this time to get to know you, determine which device may be right for your concerns, and create a customized treatment plan.
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Step 2:
Treatment
Before beginning, we'll first apply a numbing solution. Then, we'll slowly move the microneedling handpiece over the desired treatment area to puncture the skin and kickstart its collagen production.
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Step 3:
Follow-Up
Microneedling typically requires a series of treatments to see the best results. Your skin will improve over the coming weeks and months as it creates new collagen and elastin.
At SOMA, we recognize that no two patients are exactly alike. Based on your unique needs, we customize your plan for microneedling to make sure you get the desired outcome.
Led by cosmetic surgeon Dr. Condoleon, our team of experienced nurses and aestheticians leverage their expertise to ensure your treatment is safe and effective.
From the first moment you enter our office, we want you to feel welcomed and valued. Your results are our priority, but so is your overall experience and enjoyment at SOMA.
Frequently Asked Questions
The exact downtime for microneedling varies, although typically patients refrain from their usual activities for 1 to 3 days. You may experience some redness, swelling, and sensitivity.
Because your skin barrier will be especially vulnerable, it’s important to follow your post-care instructions to avoid introducing any impurities into your skin or damaging the skin.
Many patients do notice an initial difference once their skin heals. However, the results are cumulative, meaning that you will see better and better improvements with each appointment for microneedling in Des Moines.
Because this treatment induces your body’s own collagen, it takes time for that new collagen to build and create brighter, healthier skin.
There are varying levels of discomfort for microneedling depending on the type and on the intensity of your treatment.
We always apply a topical numbing solution prior to beginning to minimize any discomfort. We can also customize the depth of your microneedling treatment. If you are concerned about discomfort, please let us know during your consultation. We would be happy to walk you through your options!
SkinPen and Morpheus8 accomplish slightly different results for our patients. If you have milder skin concerns, then you may benefit the most from SkinPen microneedling. Morpheus8 is generally a more intense microneedling treatment, so it’s more suited for patients who are looking for significant rejuvenation.
We will evaluate which device for microneedling in Des Moines is best for you based on your skin type and your unique concerns.
We use microneedling virtually anywhere on the body for tighter, smoother skin. We most commonly treat the face, but we can also treat the neck, décolletage, arms, abdomen, hands, and more! Just let us know where you might have concerns, and we can determine what treatment may be a right fit.
