Microneedling has quietly become one of the most sought-after skin treatments around, and if you’re curious about how you can get smoother, brighter skin here in Harrisburg, PA without having to put up with a lot of downtime, your first session might be closer than you think.
What Should You Expect at Your First Harrisburg, PA Microneedling Appointment?
Arriving at the Medspa
You’ll walk into a calm, clean space, and our front desk staff will greet you warmly, check you in, and hand over a brief medical history form. We need to know about any active skin conditions you might have, your recent sun exposure, any blood-thinning medications you take, or if you have a history of keloid scarring.
The Consultation
Before anyone touches a device to your face, one of our skilled nurses or certified technicians will sit down with you for a proper consultation. They’ll examine your skin under good lighting, ask what concerns brought you in, and explain exactly how microneedling can help anything from acne scars to fine lines, enlarged pores, or dull texture. A trustworthy medspa never rushes this step; we want you comfortable and fully informed, so feel free to ask questions.
Preparing Your Skin
Once you’re on the same page, your provider will cleanse your skin thoroughly to remove makeup, oils, and debris. We can also apply a layer of numbing cream if you like, and we’ll let that sink in for twenty to thirty minutes so you get the most benefit from it. You’ll relax in a treatment room while the numbing takes effect.
The Microneedling Itself
Once you’re comfortably numb, we’ll use a medical-grade device with a disposable cartridge of tiny sterile needles to improve your skin. We can set depth settings and will do so based on your needs, whether you’re looking for a gentle glow treatment or want to treat deep acne scars. A hydrating serum that’s rich in hyaluronic acid glides over your skin first, and this both helps your skin stay moist and also allows the device to move smoothly.
You’ll hear a soft buzzing as the pen glides across your forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin. Most people feel pressure, not pain, and doing the entire face typically takes just ten to twenty minutes.
Immediately After
Right after the last pass, your skin will look pink and feel warm. Tiny pinpoint dots may appear where the needles entered, but outright bleeding is rare unless we were using the deepest settings to deal with serious scarring. We’ll then apply a soothing, healing serum to kickstart repair.
You’ll leave with detailed guidance on how to get the most from your treatment and protect your skin. For the first twenty-four hours, you’ll only use a gentle cleanser and the recommended moisturizer to touch your face: no makeup, no retinol, no glycolic acid, and definitely no sun! By day three, your skin should look dewy, and you’ll notice slight flaking as the old skin sheds to reveal a fresh layer underneath.
What Results Are Like
Within a week, expect your skin to feel softer and look brighter. Collagen production will then ramp up over the following four to six weeks, and, as it does, your fine lines will soften and any scars will fade. Your pores will look smaller, too.
Many people notice the famous “microneedling glow” even after their first session, but for most people, a series of three to six treatments spaced four to six weeks apart is what truly delivers the transformative results you’re looking for.
Microneedling can do wonders for your skin. To see how it can transform yours, reach out to us today at Luna Soleil Med Spa in Harrisburg, PA.
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