Microneedling Trigger the repair. Transform the skin.

Physician-supervised microneedling that stimulates your skin's natural collagen response to reduce fine lines, scarring, texture irregularities, and pore size with no surgery and minimal downtime.

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Collagen Induction Therapy Your Skin's Own
Repair System, Activated

Microneedling, or collagen induction therapy, uses a device tipped with fine needles to create thousands of controlled micro-injuries in the skin surface. These micro-injuries trigger the skin's wound healing cascade, stimulating the production of new collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid in the treated area. The result is progressive improvement in skin texture, firmness, fine lines, pore size, and scar appearance as the newly produced collagen remodels over the weeks following treatment.

At Superior Health Medical and Wellness, microneedling is performed by Dr. Akers or under direct physician supervision using professional-grade devices that penetrate to precise depths matched to the concern being treated. The depth, speed, and technique are adjusted for each patient and each area of the face and body, ensuring optimal stimulation without unnecessary trauma. This is physician-level microneedling, not an esthetician treatment.

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Microneedling Services What We Provide

From standard facial microneedling to body treatments and combination protocols with PRP and serums, Superior Health offers the full range of microneedling applications. Explore the services below.

Full-face microneedling addresses the global concerns of facial aging: fine lines, enlarged pores, uneven texture, dullness, and early loss of skin firmness. Dr. Akers customizes the needle depth and pass pattern for each zone of the face, treating the forehead, temples, cheeks, nose, perioral area, and chin with technique appropriate to each area's skin thickness and concern.
Microneedling is one of the most effective non-surgical treatments for atrophic scarring, including acne scars, surgical scars, and traumatic scars. By repeatedly disrupting the scar tissue and stimulating collagen, microneedling progressively remodels the scar architecture and levels the surface. Results improve cumulatively with each session, and most patients with acne scarring see meaningful improvement after three to six treatments.
The neck and chest are among the first areas to show significant skin aging, with crepey texture, fine lines, and sun damage accumulating on skin that receives far less skincare attention than the face. Microneedling these areas stimulates collagen in tissue that responds well to the treatment and is often dramatically improved after a series of sessions.
Microneedling stimulates collagen remodeling in stretch mark tissue, progressively improving the texture, color, and depth of stretch marks on the abdomen, thighs, breasts, and other affected areas. Multiple sessions are typically required, and results are cumulative. The treatment is effective on both newer, red-to-purple stretch marks and older, white-to-silver ones, though newer marks tend to respond more rapidly.
The micro-channels created by microneedling dramatically increase the absorption of topical active ingredients applied during treatment. Dr. Akers uses this transdermal delivery window to apply serums containing hyaluronic acid, peptides, growth factors, and other actives that penetrate far more deeply than they could through intact skin, enhancing and prolonging the treatment benefit.
Optimal microneedling results require a planned series of treatments, typically four to six sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, followed by maintenance treatments every three to six months. Dr. Akers designs your treatment series based on your specific concerns, skin type, and goals, and adjusts the plan based on how your skin responds after each session.
Why It Matters Real Collagen.
Real Results.
Microneedling results at Superior Health Medical
01 Results Come From Your Own Biology

Unlike injectables or resurfacing treatments that add volume or remove tissue, microneedling works by triggering your skin's own repair and renewal biology. The collagen produced is your collagen, in the locations where the skin needs it most. This is why results look natural and continue improving for weeks to months after each treatment session.

02 It Works on Skin Types and Concerns That Lasers Cannot Safely Treat

Laser resurfacing carries significant risks of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in darker skin tones, limiting who can safely be treated. Microneedling does not produce the same pigmentation risks and is safe and effective across all Fitzpatrick skin types, including skin tones for which aggressive laser treatments are contraindicated.

03 Improvement Is Cumulative Across Sessions

Each microneedling session adds a new layer of collagen stimulus to the skin. The improvements from multiple sessions stack, which is why patients who complete a full treatment series see dramatically better results than those who do a single treatment. Planning and completing the full series is what separates meaningful, lasting skin improvement from a temporary refresh.

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Rebuild From
The Inside Out

Controlled micro-injuries that activate your skin's own repair system, rebuilding collagen and elastin for smoother, firmer, more resilient skin.

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The Science How Collagen Induction
Therapy Works

When the needles penetrate the skin, they create micro-injuries that trigger an immediate hemostatic response followed by an inflammatory phase in which growth factors, including platelet-derived growth factor, transforming growth factor beta, and fibroblast growth factor, are released at the wound sites. These growth factors signal fibroblasts in the dermis to migrate to the treated area and begin producing new collagen and elastin.

The collagen produced during wound healing is initially type III collagen, a softer, more loosely organized form. Over the following weeks and months, this is gradually replaced and supplemented by type I collagen, which provides the structural density and firmness associated with younger skin. This remodeling process continues for three to six months after each treatment, which is why the full result of any single session takes time to appear.

The depth to which needles penetrate determines which layer of the skin is stimulated. Superficial depths target the epidermis and papillary dermis, improving texture and fine lines. Deeper penetration reaches the reticular dermis where structural collagen is produced, providing more significant lifting, firmness, and scar improvement. Dr. Akers adjusts depth based on the specific concern and location being treated.

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Your Treatment What to Expect at
Your Microneedling Session

Microneedling appointments begin with cleansing and application of a topical numbing cream that is allowed to take effect for 30 to 45 minutes before treatment begins. The actual needling passes take 20 to 30 minutes for a full face, during which most patients experience pressure and a mild heat sensation that is very well tolerated. A soothing serum is applied immediately after treatment to take advantage of the enhanced absorption window.

Redness and mild swelling are expected for 24 to 48 hours following treatment, similar in appearance to a moderate sunburn. Most patients return to normal activities the following day. Skin feels slightly rough or dry for a few days as the micro-channels close and the early healing response completes. Results begin to appear at two to four weeks and continue improving for two to three months as the new collagen matures.

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Frequently Asked Questions Your Questions,
Answered
Most patients see meaningful improvement after a series of four to six sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. The exact number depends on your skin concerns and goals. Fine lines and texture irregularities typically respond in three to four sessions. Acne scars and stretch marks often require six or more sessions for optimal improvement. Dr. Akers evaluates your skin at your consultation and gives a realistic treatment plan with expected outcomes.
With proper topical numbing, microneedling is very well tolerated. Most patients describe the sensation as pressure or mild heat rather than pain. Sensitive areas like the forehead and nose may be more uncomfortable than the cheeks. The numbing cream applied before treatment significantly reduces discomfort, and Dr. Akers can adjust the treatment protocol for patients with higher sensitivity.
Most patients experience redness and mild swelling for 24 to 48 hours after treatment, similar to a sunburn. Makeup can typically be applied 24 hours after treatment. Normal activities can usually be resumed the following day. Intense exercise, direct sun exposure, and swimming should be avoided for 48 hours after treatment.
Yes. Microneedling is commonly combined with PRP for enhanced collagen stimulation, topical growth factor serums for deeper penetration of active ingredients, and Botox or filler treatments scheduled at the same visit or shortly after. Dr. Akers designs combination treatment protocols that maximize results while maintaining appropriate timing between treatments.
Yes. Microneedling is safe and effective across all Fitzpatrick skin types, including darker skin tones that carry risk with laser resurfacing. This makes it one of the most versatile skin resurfacing options available. Certain contraindications apply, including active skin infections, uncontrolled inflammatory skin conditions, and certain medications, and Dr. Akers reviews your full medical history at your consultation to confirm you are an appropriate candidate.