Microneedling in Newport Beach: collagen induction therapy for smoother texture, smaller pores and softer scars
Frustrated by acne scars, large pores, or uneven texture?
Microneedling, also called collagen induction therapy, uses fine needles to create controlled micro-channels in the skin. Those micro-injuries prompt your skin to produce new collagen and elastin, which improves texture, pore size, fine lines and acne scarring. At ZENA Medical in Newport Beach every treatment is planned by a board-certified dermatologist. Sessions generally range from $365 to $600 depending on your provider and treatment plan, with your exact pricing confirmed at your consultation. Microneedling is appropriate for all skin types, and most patients are pink for a day or two at most.
Microneedling is an effective maintenance treatment for overall skin rejuvenation. It is also known as collagen induction therapy because it induces collagen production in the skin. It can improve your overall skin tone and texture and reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, and other common skin concerns. With microneedling, you can achieve that youthful glow you’ve been longing for.
What it costs: microneedling at ZENA Medical generally ranges from $365 to $600 per session, depending on who performs your treatment and what your skin needs. With PRP or PRF, sessions range from $850 to $1,000. Genius RF, which combines microneedling with radiofrequency, is a separate procedure that ranges from $1,200 to $2,200 depending on the area treated. Most patients see their best result after three to five sessions of standard microneedling, spaced four to six weeks apart. Genius RF is usually one to four treatments, a month apart. We confirm your exact pricing at your consultation, once we have examined your skin and mapped out your plan. See the full microneedling pricing breakdown →
During a microneedling treatment, one of our medical providers at ZENA Medical uses an automated, hand-held device to create tiny, controlled micro-columns in your skin. Each micro-injury triggers your body’s own repair process, which fills these channels with newly formed collagen and elastin. The device is not a laser and delivers no heat to the tissue. That keeps the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation low and makes microneedling appropriate for all skin types, including skin that pigments easily. Every treatment uses a new, single-use disposable tip.
Those same micro-columns open channels directly into the skin, which gives us the opportunity to infuse highly active, skin-nurturing products such as PRP or growth-factor serums. You will notice a benefit after a single treatment. For the best result we recommend a series of three to five sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart.
You may be a good candidate for microneedling:
Who should wait, or choose a different treatment? Microneedling is not appropriate if you have a history of keloid scarring, scleroderma or another collagen vascular disease, a bleeding disorder, or an active bacterial or fungal skin infection. If you are pregnant, tell us: topical numbing cream cannot be used during pregnancy. This is exactly the kind of screening a dermatology practice is built for, and we do it before every first treatment.
Tell us about everything you take. We ask specifically about vitamin E, fish oil, blood thinners, aspirin or ibuprofen, and alcohol in the 72 hours before your appointment, so that we can plan your treatment safely. If you have ever had a cold sore, tell us that as well. We prescribe an antiviral before each procedure so that treatment does not trigger an outbreak.
Although your skin condition and treatment area will determine the length of a microneedling treatment, most treatments can be completed in under 1 hour.
A slight prickling sensation. Discomfort is minimal, and we apply topical numbing cream beforehand when the treatment calls for it.
Patients treated with microneedling often see:
You will notice a difference after one treatment, and the result builds with each session in your series.
Very little. Expect redness, much like a sunburn, that usually clears within 24 hours and can last up to 48 hours after a deeper treatment. A more intensive treatment can bring mild swelling for a few hours to three days. Your skin may feel tight for the first day, then dry, with a fine sandpaper texture or light flaking for one to three days as fresh skin comes through. You can return to work right away. We ask only that you skip the gym for the rest of the day.
Microneedling uses a device with fine needles to create controlled micro-channels in the skin. These tiny, precise injuries trigger the body’s natural repair response, stimulating fresh collagen and elastin to improve skin texture, tone, and firmness.
Microneedling is popular for acne scars, surgical scars, stretch marks, enlarged pores, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, uneven texture, and overall rejuvenation. Because it also enhances product absorption, it’s often paired with targeted serums or PRP for stronger results.
Most patients need a series of three to five sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, with redness for a day or two afterward, similar to a sunburn. At ZENA Medical in Newport Beach, microneedling is performed under the direction of board-certified dermatologist Dr. Zena Gabriel. Schedule a consultation to build your plan.
Yes, and it often should be. PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is the growth-factor-rich fraction of your own blood. Applied into freshly made micro-channels, it speeds healing and strengthens the collagen response. It is our usual recommendation for acne scars, surgical scars and stretch marks, and it is also used with microneedling to stimulate thinning hair. Microneedling pairs well with laser resurfacing and with a HydraFacial too. When laxity is part of the picture, Genius RF adds radiofrequency energy to tighten as well as smooth.
ZENA Medical is located at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, and we treat patients from across Orange County, including Corona del Mar, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach and Huntington Beach. Every microneedling treatment here is planned by a board-certified dermatologist, which matters most when you’re treating acne scarring or working with skin that pigments easily.
If you’ve had microneedling elsewhere and didn’t see a result, it’s usually one of three things: the depth was too conservative, the interval between sessions was too short, or microneedling wasn’t the right treatment for your concern in the first place. We’ll tell you which. Add PRP or PRF for scarring and faster healing, or ask about Genius RF if laxity is part of the picture.
Acne scars, surgical scars, stretch marks, enlarged pores, fine lines, uneven tone and overall texture, by stimulating your own collagen.
You will see a benefit after one. The best results come after three to five sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart.
Redness similar to a sunburn for 24 to 48 hours, and sometimes light flaking for a few days.
You will feel a slight prickling sensation. Discomfort is minimal, and topical numbing keeps it comfortable.
Yes. Microneedling uses no heat or light, so it is appropriate for all skin types. Pigment changes are uncommon. They are more likely in darker skin and in skin that goes unprotected in the sun afterwards, which is why a dermatologist sets your treatment depth and why we are strict about SPF 30 or higher.
ZENA Medical is at Fashion Island, 359 San Miguel Drive, Suite 300 & 301, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Call 949-200-8222 or request a consultation online.
Microneedling generally ranges from $365 to $600 per session, and from $850 to $1,000 with PRP or PRF. Genius RF is a separate procedure that ranges from $1,200 to $2,200 depending on the area treated. Your exact pricing is confirmed at your consultation. See the full pricing breakdown →
