What is Microneedling?…
SKIN 180° · TREATMENT SPOTLIGHT
The Science of Skin Renewal: What Microneedling Really Does
A closer look at one of aesthetics' most trusted treatments — simple in concept, with results that run deep.
24–48 hrs Typical redness, similar to mild sunburn. 0 Days Significant downtime for most clients All Skin types and tone
Microneedling has become one of the most trusted treatments in aesthetics — and for good reason. It's simple in concept, but the results run deep, working with your skin's own healing response rather than against it.
The Basics
A device with fine, sterile needles creates hundreds of microscopic punctures in the skin's surface. These controlled micro-injuries trigger your body's natural healing response, stimulating new collagen and elastin production.
Many providers pair microneedling with PRF (platelet-rich fibrin), using your own blood's growth factors to amplify the repair process even further — a combination we use often here at Skin 180°.
At Skin 180°, we perform microneedling using the SkinStylus pen, an FDA-approved device known for its precision and consistency — giving you confidence in both the safety and effectiveness of your treatment.
"Microneedling works with your skin, not against it — it simply gives your body the signal to do what it already knows how to do: heal and rebuild."
— BERNADETTE, SKIN 180°
What to Expect
BENEFITS
What It Does for Your Skin
Smoother texture and refined pores
Improved tone and reduction in mild scarring
Firmer, more resilient skin from increased collagen
Enhanced absorption of skincare products post-treatment
Gradual, natural-looking results that build over time
Safe and effective for all skin types and tones
What Recovery Looks Like
Most people experience redness similar to a mild sunburn for 24–48 hours, with some light flaking or dryness for a few days after. There's no significant downtime — many clients resume normal activities within 1–2 days, making it an easy treatment to fit into a busy schedule.
Why Choose Microneedling?
VS. CHEMICAL PEELS
Gentler on Sensitive Skin
Peels work by chemically exfoliating the surface layer, which can be more irritating for sensitive or reactive skin. Microneedling creates precise, controlled micro-channels instead of a broad chemical reaction, triggering deep collagen remodeling with less irritation.
VS. LASER RESURFACING
Safe Across All Skin Tones
Lasers use heat to resurface skin, which can carry more risk of pigment changes — especially in darker skin tones. Microneedling doesn't use heat, making it genuinely safe across all skin types and tones, including those more prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
VS. INJECTABLES
Rebuilds Skin Quality
Botox and filler add volume or relax muscles — they don't rebuild collagen. Microneedling addresses texture, tone, and skin quality itself, which is why it's often used alongside injectables rather than instead of them.
What Makes It Stand Out
Works with your body's own healing process rather than introducing outside chemicals or heat
Minimal downtime compared to more aggressive resurfacing
Safe for essentially any skin type or tone
Customizable in depth and intensity, and can be paired with PRF for enhanced recovery
Effective for a wide range of concerns — texture, scarring, fine lines, pore size — in one treatment
Curious If Microneedling Is Right for You?
Book a consultation and we'll build a plan tailored to your skin and goals.
Skin 180° · 16420 N. 92nd Street, Suite 105, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602) 910-1289 · info@skin180az.com · skin180az.com
