Your skin has an impressive ability to renew itself, but sometimes it benefits from a little help. Daily stress, environmental exposure, and the natural aging process can slow cell turnover and leave your skin looking uneven or dull. When this happens, professional treatments that encourage new collagen growth can give it a smoother texture and tone.
At Physician’s Laser, we use microneedling to support your skin’s natural repair process when it needs this boost. This is especially useful for more stubborn concerns like deep acne scars, sun damage, or fine lines that don’t usually improve on their own. Microneedling for the skin can help it look and feel healthier by triggering natural processes.
Microneedling is a skin-renewing treatment that uses a device equipped with fine, sterile needles to create thousands of precise microchannels on the surface of your skin. The technique can address a wide range of concerns, including acne scars, uneven texture, fine lines, and enlarged pores. Each session stimulates healthier skin from within without the use of heat or chemicals.
When the device creates the microchannels, your body responds with wound healing processes, increasing blood flow, and sending fibroblasts to the area. Fibroblasts cause fresh collagen fibers to form in the treated areas, which improves the tone and texture of the skin. The treatment also promotes cellular renewal, which means older, damaged cells are replaced with fresher, healthier ones.
Because the channels briefly open the skin, topical serums can also penetrate more effectively. This is why the treatment is often paired with nourishing and hydrating serums, and why we recommend staying consistent with a gentle, calming skincare routine after the appointment.
Microneedling is a versatile option for those looking to improve skin quality across multiple areas of the body. The treatment works equally well on delicate facial skin and thicker regions. It can be used on many areas that tend to reveal early signs of aging or sun exposure, including the:
We perform microneedling using the MicroPen EVO™, a device designed for precision, comfort, and consistency. Its turbo safety cartridge maintains smooth contact with the skin, helping each pass glide evenly without pulling or dragging. The controlled motion allows us to treat the skin with accuracy while minimizing unnecessary irritation. Treatments are chemical-free and heat-free, and are suitable for virtually all skin tones and types.
Combining microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) enhances the skin’s natural healing response for more noticeable improvement in tone and texture. PRP is derived from your own blood and contains concentrated growth factors that encourage faster recovery and stronger collagen formation. When we apply PRP during or immediately after microneedling, it penetrates the tiny channels created in the skin and encourages faster healing and better results.
We start your microneedling session with a careful look at your skin to decide how to approach your treatment. We apply a topical numbing cream so you stay comfortable from start to finish. Once your skin is ready, we guide the MicroPen EVO™ evenly across the treatment area, keeping steady contact to promote consistent results. You may feel light pressure or a tingling sensation, followed by warmth or mild redness that resembles a sunburn. The skin often feels tighter that evening, and within a few days, a fresh, healthy glow starts to appear.
You can expect visible changes to build gradually as your skin renews itself and produces new collagen. You may start noticing a smoother texture and improved tone within a few weeks of your first treatment. We recommend two to three sessions spaced six to eight weeks apart to give your skin time to heal and strengthen between visits. If you are targeting deeper wrinkles, stretch marks, acne scars, or advanced sun damage, we may suggest a longer plan of six to eight sessions. Collagen continues to develop for months after each session, so your results keep getting better long after you leave our office.
Your aftercare routine helps your skin recover and maximize results. You can expect redness and mild warmth for a day or two, though some people notice their skin return to normal within 24 hours. Keep your skin clean and well-hydrated, and skip makeup or active ingredients like retinol until the next day. We recommend using a gentle cleanser and applying sunscreen daily since freshly treated skin is more sensitive to sunlight.
Results from microneedling can last several months, depending on your skin condition and how your body produces collagen. Skin continues to renew itself naturally, but maintaining results usually requires periodic follow-up sessions. Most people schedule maintenance treatments a few times a year to keep their skin firm and smooth. A consistent skincare routine and daily sun protection can also help preserve your improvements for longer.
Microneedling is suitable for darker skin tones because it does not rely on heat or chemicals that could disrupt pigment balance. The MicroPen EVO™ device treats the surface evenly without triggering excess melanin production, which can reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation for certain patients. Its controlled technique also allows us to customize depth and intensity for each skin type. We will spend time examining your skin and asking you questions so we can make sure the treatment is suitable for you.
You may notice a mild glow or smoother texture just a few days after your session, once any initial redness fades. Collagen production takes time, so visible improvement in firmness, tone, and texture will not be apparent right away. Each session builds on the last, helping your skin gradually look healthier and more balanced.
At-home dermarolling devices are available, but they do not penetrate deeply enough to create meaningful change. Professional treatments use sterile, medical-grade tools that reach the optimal depth to trigger collagen remodeling safely. Attempting to replicate these results at home increases the risk of infection and irritation without delivering the same benefits.
You can typically wear makeup the day after your session once any redness or warmth subsides. Giving your skin 24 hours to breathe and recover helps prevent irritation and allows healing to begin naturally. We recommend using clean brushes and gentle, non-comedogenic products when you resume makeup. Light mineral makeup is often the most comfortable choice during the first few days of recovery.
At Physician’s Laser, we combine laser and aesthetic technology with years of experience in medical skin care. Our Rocklin practice was the first in Northern California to introduce the CO2 SmartXide DOT fractional laser, and we continue to expand our range of services to meet evolving skincare needs.
Every treatment, including microneedling, is performed with attention to your comfort. Our team of physicians, registered nurses, and aesthetic specialists uses the best tools and techniques designed to support healthy, lasting results.
Microneedling encourages natural skin renewal by supporting collagen production and improving texture, tone, and firmness. The treatment can address a wide range of concerns, from acne scars to fine lines, with minimal downtime and lasting improvement in skin quality. To schedule your appointment with Physician’s Laser in Rocklin, CA, call (916) 625-9131 or contact us through our online form.
Everyone in the office is very kind, positive and helpful.
– Written on September 1, 2017
Everyone in the office is very kind, positive and helpful. I didn’t have to wait very long before Dr. Harris came in and he’s always very pleasant, in a good mood and ready to do damage (hahaha),or wait, help reduce damage to my face
K.A.Dr. Harris is the STAR!
– Written on December 20, 2016
Wonderful staff, clean and inviting facility, and of course, Dr. Harris is the STAR!
E.M.Sue always does a top-notch job!
– Written on December 24, 2016
I was very pleased. Sue always does a top-notch job!
P.T.Sue is the best!!!
– Written on January 2, 2017
Sue is the best!!! I’m always completely happy with my results!
R.F.I keep going back for more services.
– Written on January 8, 2017
Love these ladies. I keep going back for more services. I am on full leg laser now!!
P.B.Sue was very kind
– Written on January 21, 2017
Sue was very kind to work me into my daughter’s appointment she’s always very efficient does a great job, and is also fun to be around.
C.S.The staff was very nice and made me feel very comfortable.
– Written on February 4, 2017
I recently had spider vein laser treatment. The staff was very nice and made me feel very comfortable. It’s too soon to see the results, but I’m hopeful.
J.T.Highly reccommend.
– Written on February 16, 2017
Amazing staff and very pleasant experience. Highly reccommend.
J.B.I love the work that Donna and Sue do.
– Written on February 18, 2017
I’m so happy with the results…
– Written on March 2, 2017
This was my third visit out of a four visit package I paid for to try and get some of my facial hair removed by Laser. After just the first session I saw a huge difference in the amount of growth and it just has gotten less and less after each session. Sue, the nurse, has made me feel so comfortable and she truly wants to help me get this under control. I created the problem on the side of my face where your hair naturally dips down a little in front of the ear. A few years ago when I was battling with OCD, I was pulling out the hairs in that area and then what grew in was stiff stubble. Now after my third treatment almost all the stubble is gone! I’m so happy with the results that I may decide to have my legs done.
L.W.
