SkinPen Microneedling in Bellevue at Dermatology Arts with Savannah Egger, LME

SkinPen Microneedling

We offer SkinPen by Crown Aesthetics, which is the first FDA-cleared microneedling device on the market and is clinically proven to improve the appearance of wrinkles of the neck and acne scars in patients ages 22 and older. In as few as three minimally invasive treatments spaced 30 days apart, you can improve your appearance and step out with confidence.

Microneedling creates thousands of microchannels that stimulate your body’s natural wound healing process, while minimizing cellular damage. This rejuvenates your skin from the inside out. The result is effective remodeling of scar tissue, while keeping the overall structure of the skin intact. Benefits include:

  • Little Downtime: It is a perfect treatment for patients with a busy schedule.

  • Natural Recovery: SkinPen’s mechanical process is versatile and usable year-round.

  • Safe for all Skin Types: Clinically proven effective on all skin types, Fitzpatrick 1 – 6.

  • Safe and Sound: The First FDA-cleared microneedling device on the market

  • Comfortable: A light numbing cream may be used to minimize discomfort

    • If you have a history of cold sores, we recommend an oral antiviral on the night before and on the day of treatment

    • Avoid products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide and glycolic/salicylic acids for 5-7 days prior to treatment

    • Avoid taking any medications or supplements that thin your blood, such as aspirin, ibuprofen or fish oil for 5 days prior to treatment

    • The length of the procedure depends on the area(s) treated. Your provider may apply numbing cream to your skin prior to the treatment. This will help reduce discomfort of the treatment

    • You may feel a “prickling sensation” in areas during the treatment. This is most often felt around the jaw, forehead, and upper lip

    • After you treatment your skin will feel warm and tighter than normal. This sensation usually subsides in the first 24 hrs. This sunburnt look can last up to 48 hrs

    • You may have pinpoint bleeding in areas. This bleeding should stop within a couple of minutes

    • You may see small areas of bruising. This usually appears after the first 24 hours and lasts 3-4 days. You can cover these small bruises with mineral based makeup

    • Peeling and flaking can be seen on some patients 2-4 days after the treatment. Do not pick or scratch at the skin

    • Do NOT take any anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen, Motrin or Advil because these will interfere with the body’s natural inflammatory process

    • Cleanse your skin daily with a gentle cleanser and tepid water. Pat dry, don’t scrub

    • Apply a gentle moisturizer as needed. Your skin will feel dry, flakey and tight so apply moisturizer as frequently as needed

    • Avoid products with “active ingredients'' like retinols, alpha hydroxy acid (glycolic), or hydroquinone for at least one week, unless specifically instructed. These products may cause additional irritation and sensitivity

    • Makeup can be applied after the first 24 hrs. Mineral-based makeup is a good choice for the first couple of days as it has a lower chance of irritation. Do not apply makeup if skin is broken or scabbed

    • Sunblock should be applied every day after Microneedling to protect the healing tissues. Typically physical sunblocks are preferred over chemical sunblocks. Chemical sunblocks may cause more irritation

    • Microneedling can be repeated every 4 weeks