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SkinPen is the only FDA-cleared microneedling device, developed to improve the overall texture and health of your skin. The device creates controlled micro-wounds in the skin, triggering your body's natural healing response. As your skin repairs itself, it produces new tissue rich in collagen and elastin — essential proteins that provide elasticity and firmness. The result is a visibly smoother, firmer, more radiant complexion. Unlike Dermapen and other microneedling devices, SkinPen offers precise, controlled treatments with FDA clearance, ensuring both safety and efficacy.
At Miami Skin Spa, located in the heart of Brickell, we offer SkinPen, a cutting-edge microneedling treatment designed to restore your skin's youthful glow. This advanced device works by harnessing your body's natural healing processes to stimulate collagen and elastin production, dramatically reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars. The result is a smoother, more radiant complexion that reflects timeless beauty.
Before-and-After Results: Our clients have seen visible improvements after just one session, with continued improvements in the weeks following. We also provide tailored treatment plans to maximize these benefits.
Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure used to tighten loose and saggy skin, remove scarring and stretch marks, and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This treatment is also known as collagen induction therapy.
This treatment is for those who have not had success with at-home rollers and topical treatments and need something a little more aggressive. Many skin concerns can be addressed and removed in just a few sessions. Microneedling definitely needs to be tried before any surgical anti-aging procedures. When administered by experienced professionals, the results are usually quite remarkable.
At Miami Skin Spa, our team performs every SkinPen treatment with the only FDA-cleared microneedling device on the market — paired with provider expertise, medical-grade post-treatment serums, and personalized aftercare plans built around your skin and your goals.
Microneedling works by causing controlled injury to the skin to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. Collagen is the most prevalent protein in the skin and is responsible for the skin's tightness and elasticity. The tiny punctures made to the skin trigger the reproduction of collagen-rich skin tissue. This allows for a natural and holistic healing of the skin from the inside out.
As we age, our skin produces less collagen and as a result can appear loose and saggy. Microneedling can literally reverse the effects of aging by producing more collagen, which tightens the skin. This also makes the skin tissue more even in texture.
Each year after you turn 20, your collagen production levels decrease by roughly 1% — which is why proactive collagen-stimulating treatments like SkinPen become so valuable as we age.
This is not a painless experience, so we highly advise opting in for the topical numbing agent. The numbing agent takes about 30–45 minutes to take effect, after which you will be ready to start the treatment comfortably.
During your treatment, one of our providers will move the SkinPen device evenly across the treatment area, puncturing the skin in a controlled, precise pattern. A treatment will last anywhere between 15 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the treatment area and the severity of the skin concerns.
After the session we apply a customized post-treatment serum and review your aftercare plan with you. Your skin will be irritated and red after the treatment — but this just means it's working.
There are several forms of microneedling, which differ in their features and levels of aggressiveness. Understanding the differences helps you and our team decide which protocol best suits your skin.
This is your plain and simple collagen induction treatment. Tiny sterile needles puncture the skin, which can lead to minor pinpoint bleeding. SkinPen is the FDA-cleared evolution of this category — designed to deliver controlled, consistent depth across the treatment area.
This is a newer treatment that adds tiny bursts of radiofrequency energy down the needles as they penetrate the skin. The addition of radiofrequency makes the process of skin tightening more efficient, reducing the number of treatments required. If you're considering an RF-microneedling option in addition to SkinPen, ask our team about Morpheus8.
This is a combination of two separate treatments — fractional CO2 and RF microneedling. It is one of the more aggressive options on the market and results in considerable downtime. The fractional CO2 improves skin resurfacing and allows for deeper treatment, effectively addressing skin from the epidermis down to the deeper layers.
This isn't a one-and-done treatment. Every version of microneedling will require multiple sessions to achieve the desired results. However, if your skin concerns are very minor, then one or two treatments may be enough.
The results from microneedling begin immediately. The skin starts the healing process right after the treatment and will continue to heal itself for 4–6 weeks, after which the next session is scheduled. Most people see their desired results within 4–6 sessions. We also recommend upkeep sessions every 6 or 12 months — it doesn't hurt to have collagen production.
You can pair SkinPen with complementary treatments like Hydrafacials and Pico Genesis to maintain and amplify results between sessions.
Microneedling is a very effective treatment as far as minimally invasive treatments go. In the battle against aging, this treatment is a must-try.
The treatment can effectively make your skin firmer and tighter and improve its tone and texture. Your treatment results appear relatively quickly as the skin starts the rejuvenation and reproduction of collagen process almost immediately after the treatment. The best part about microneedling is that it doesn't require any surgery or significant downtime.
Acne scars are one of the most common reasons clients book SkinPen at Miami Skin Spa. More than 90% of people across the globe will experience acne at some point in their life — and for many, the resulting scars linger long after breakouts stop.
Acne scars are treatable, and the key to finding the right treatment is starting with the right diagnosis. Below we walk through the main types of acne scars and how microneedling fits into a comprehensive treatment plan. For a deeper dive on every concern microneedling can address, see our acne scars and scar removal pages.
An acne scar is the leftover evidence of the body's healing process. A combination of factors causes acne — pores get clogged with bacteria and natural oils produced by the body. When this happens, the pore can swell, creating redness and inflammation. The body responds by producing new collagen fibers to clean up the inflammation. Unfortunately, the new collagen fibers don't look exactly the same as the original skin — and that's why acne scars appear where pimples have come before.
Different people scar in different ways. It depends on what type of acne they had and for how long. Treatment type matters too. Moderate or mild acne usually involves small red bumps and pimples full of white pus, with tiny lesions called blackheads. Some people who have this type of acne for a short period of time won't scar — others may experience scarring.
In contrast, more severe acne, such as cystic acne, creates deep craters or cysts beneath the skin. This type of acne is more difficult to treat, and cystic acne scars are common. Genetics and skin type also play a role in whether or not you will scar. When you pick or pop or squeeze a pimple instead of getting a medical consultation for treatment, you are more likely to get a permanent scar.
Atrophic scars are the most common type of acne scar. They form during the healing process of cystic acne. When skin tissue is lost or destroyed during skin regeneration, atrophic scars can form. They are primarily caused by the loss of collagen, which the skin makes as part of its healing processes.
For this reason, atrophic scars form below the top layer of the skin. Without collagen, the skin can't fully rebuild to what it was before. The result is that atrophic scars look like holes or gaps in the skin where the collagen has been lost — they may also look like shallow depressions or craters.
Atrophic scars come in three different kinds: rolling, icepick, and boxcar scars.
Rolling scars look like waves across the surface of the skin. They are not well defined, but instead make the entire surface of the skin look bumpy and uneven. Rolling scars form when collagen tries to close the wound left by the pimple. When the body tries to heal the wound, strings or bands of protein stretch between the outermost layer of the skin (the epidermis) and the deeper layers of the skin (the subcutaneous tissue). The epidermis gets pulled down and attached to a deeper layer where it doesn't belong, creating that rolling effect.
Icepick scars are deep and narrow. They usually develop after cysts or infections in the pores. Because these processes destroy the skin around them, the resulting scar is a long, narrow hole in the skin.
Boxcar scars have well-defined edges. They are distinguishable from icepick scars because they are wider and have boxier edges. You may hear the term "pitted skin" used to describe someone with boxcar scars. Boxcar scars develop when inflammation causes collagen to be destroyed, similar to other atrophic scars.
Once we know what type of scar we're dealing with, we can start to make a treatment plan. Atrophic scars have multiple treatment methods, and what works best for one patient may not work well for another. That's why it's important to find a medical team you can trust — practitioners who will guide you toward the right treatment for you.
Treating a rolling scar happens in two stages. To begin, it's important to eliminate skin discoloration as much as possible. We may recommend lightening creams and other medications to use before starting more invasive treatments. This helps reduce changes in skin tone that may have occurred during the scarring process.
The second stage of treatment addresses the depth of the scar. Treating rolling scars involves smoothing out that wave-like pattern and making the skin more even and flat. There are several methods to accomplish this:
In the last stage of treatment, restoring the skin's health and vibrancy is the main goal. Other treatments include chemical peels and specialized facials like the Hydrafacial.
Icepick scars are very hard to treat. They require professional help and a lot of patience. While icepick scars may never heal completely, it is possible to reduce their appearance substantially with a specific treatment plan. Ask us about fillers, laser therapy, chemical peels, and excision therapy. With time and persistence, these treatments can make a real difference in the appearance of icepick scars.
Boxcar scars often respond to laser therapy or different types of microneedling, just like rolling scars. There are also creams and other treatments that can help diminish the appearance of these scars.
Keloid and hypertrophic scars are scars that form above the top layer of the skin. Remember how atrophic scars form because of too little collagen? In hypertrophic and keloid scars, the opposite problem is true — the body makes too much collagen, and this protein builds up on top of the original wound. Think of hypertrophic or keloid scars as the body's healing process overreacting.
Hypertrophic scars form when too much collagen is produced during wound healing. This collagen piles up, forming a heap on the skin. If you run your hand over the scar, a hypertrophic scar may feel raised or bumpy. It usually looks pink or red. Hypertrophic scars can happen in places where wounds or injuries aren't able to completely heal — perhaps the area moves a lot, like an elbow or knee, or the wound gets infected. These scars can form after acne as well.
Just like hypertrophic scars, keloids occur when too many skin proteins build up on top of each other. Unlike hypertrophic scars, however, keloids can go rogue, and collagen can build up outside the borders of the original injury. While hypertrophic scars tend to grow up, keloids grow out, and can be much bigger than the original injury. Keloids are usually pink or purple. It's not yet known what really causes keloids to develop. Keloid scars often run in families, and people who have more pigmented and dark skin are more prone to keloids.
Hypertrophic and keloid scars are some of the most challenging scars to treat. This can be frustrating for people who experience them. Fortunately, there are some great options to try for reducing the appearance of these scars.
Hypertrophic scars can be reduced through treatments that break up collagen build-up. One technique is massage — during massage, skin stretches, breaking up collagen and reducing the scar's appearance. Another option is steroid injections. Corticosteroids reduce hypertrophic scarring in two main ways: they break up the bonds between extra collagen molecules, and they reduce inflammation, one of the key components of hypertrophic scars.
Keloid scars can be tricky to treat, but steps can be taken to prevent keloids from developing. Removal can be dangerous because sometimes the treatment can cause new keloids to form in the old scar's place. That said, steroid injections and massages are also good options for keloid treatment. Cryotherapy is another potential option — during cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen is applied to the scar, damaging the collagen and breaking the scar into smaller pieces.
The most difficult type of acne scar to treat is icepick scarring. Icepick scars are narrow, V-shaped scars that go deep into the skin. They often look like small oval holes, similar to a chicken pox scar. Because of these characteristics, they are the most difficult acne scars to treat — the deeper under the skin they go, the harder it is to heal them. SkinPen is one component of a layered approach for these stubborn scars, often combined with other modalities for the best outcome.
While managing acne scars or signs of aging can feel daunting, you have options. By understanding how SkinPen and microneedling work — and by understanding the type of skin concern you're dealing with — you can feel empowered to take control of your appearance.
You don't have to go through treatment alone. You have a whole team of dedicated professionals at Miami Skin Spa, ready to build a customized SkinPen plan around your skin, your goals, and your timeline.
Your treatment begins with a consultation to assess your skin type and discuss your goals. Your skin is gently cleansed and a topical numbing agent is applied to ensure comfort. The SkinPen is then passed over the treatment area, creating micro-wounds that trigger your skin's healing response. Sessions take 30–60 minutes. Afterwards, we apply a customized post-treatment serum and provide a personalized aftercare plan to maximize your results.
After treatment, you may experience mild redness and swelling similar to a light sunburn, which typically subsides within 24–48 hours. Thanks to the minimally invasive nature of SkinPen, you can resume normal activities right away. Visible improvements are often noticed after just one treatment, with full results developing over several weeks as collagen rebuilds. Most patients benefit from 3–6 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart.
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Physician Assistant | Advanced Aesthetic & Laser Specialist
Board-certified aesthetic PA specializing in injectables, laser treatments, and skin-rejuvenation plans designed for balanced, natural-looking results.
Nurse Practitioner | Aesthetic Medicine & Facial Rejuvenation
Family nurse practitioner focused on facial rejuvenation, injectables, lasers, and skin-health treatment plans designed to look polished, balanced, and natural.
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