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Your skin starts rebuilding collagen within days. You’ll notice smoother texture first, usually within one to two weeks after your session. The real transformation happens over the next few months as your body produces up to 400% more collagen and elastin.
Acne scars become less pronounced. Fine lines soften. Pores look smaller. Your skin absorbs serums and moisturizers better than it did before because the treatment creates temporary micro-channels that enhance product penetration.
You’re looking at 24 to 48 hours of pinkness, similar to a mild sunburn. Most people schedule treatments on a Thursday or Friday and look normal by Monday. No peeling, no prolonged redness, no week-long recovery that disrupts your routine.
This isn’t about covering up damage with fillers or lasers that carry higher risk for certain skin types. Microneedling works with your body’s natural healing response to rebuild skin from within, which is why it’s safe for all skin tones and types.
We operate out of Wake Forest and serve clients throughout Wake County, including Kenly and the surrounding communities. Jacqueline Grace, our clinic’s founder and licensed esthetician, has been named Best Esthetician in Wake County three years running.
She’s also placed first internationally in the Pigmentation Artist of the Year category at The Skin Games, competing against estheticians worldwide. We hold HydraFacial Master Certification, a designation earned by less than 1% of providers globally.
Dr. Joel Hummel provides medical oversight for all our treatments. You’re not walking into a spa that dabbles in medical-grade procedures. You’re working with a team that specializes in skin transformation and has the credentials to prove it.
Every treatment starts with a free consultation and skin evaluation. You’ll know exactly what to expect, how many sessions you’ll likely need, and what results are realistic for your specific concerns before you commit to anything.
Your first visit is a consultation. We evaluate your skin, discuss what’s bothering you most, and determine whether microneedling is the right approach or if another treatment makes more sense for your goals.
If you move forward, we apply a topical numbing cream about 30 minutes before your session. The treatment itself takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on the areas we’re treating. We use SkinPen, the only FDA-approved microneedling device, which allows us to adjust needle depth based on whether we’re working on delicate areas like around your eyes or thicker skin elsewhere.
The device creates controlled micro-injuries that trigger your body’s wound-healing process. Your skin responds by producing new collagen and elastin, the proteins responsible for firmness and elasticity. We’re not injecting anything foreign or relying on harsh chemicals. We’re activating what your body already knows how to do.
You’ll leave with some redness and possibly minor swelling. That fades within a day or two. We’ll send you home with aftercare instructions that are straightforward: avoid sun exposure, skip the gym for 24 hours, and use gentle skincare products for a few days.
Most people see the best results after a series of three to four treatments spaced about a month apart. That timeline gives your skin time to heal and rebuild between sessions.
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Each session includes a thorough skin cleanse, numbing cream application, the microneedling treatment itself, and a post-treatment serum or mask tailored to your skin type. We don’t rush you through a 15-minute appointment. You’re here for close to an hour, start to finish.
SkinPen is adjustable, so we customize needle depth for different areas of your face. Thicker skin on your cheeks can handle deeper penetration for more dramatic collagen stimulation. Areas around your eyes or lips require a gentler approach. That level of control matters when you’re trying to avoid unnecessary irritation or downtime.
For clients in Kenly and the broader Wake County area dealing with stubborn acne scarring or hyperpigmentation, microneedling offers a safer alternative to more aggressive laser treatments that can sometimes worsen pigmentation issues in darker skin tones. The treatment has been clinically shown to improve acne scar appearance by 51% to 60% and overall skin texture by 40% to 50%.
You’re also improving your skin’s ability to absorb the products you’re already using at home. Those expensive serums you’ve invested in? They’ll penetrate deeper and work more effectively after a series of microneedling sessions.
We offer package pricing for multiple sessions because that’s genuinely how you get the best results. One treatment will give you a glow and some improvement, but three to four sessions spaced properly will give you the transformation you’re actually looking for.
Microneedling typically runs between $200 and $800 per session depending on the provider, location, and whether you’re treating your full face or specific areas. At Wake Skincare, we price competitively for the Wake County area and offer package rates when you book multiple sessions upfront.
Insurance won’t cover this because it’s considered cosmetic, so you’re paying out of pocket. The question of whether it’s worth it depends on what you’ve already tried and how much your skin concerns affect your confidence.
If you’ve spent years buying serums and creams that barely make a dent in your acne scars or fine lines, redirecting that money toward a treatment that actually rebuilds your skin’s structure makes sense. You’re looking at a total investment of $600 to $2,400 for a full series of three to four treatments, which is comparable to other professional skin rejuvenation options but with less risk and downtime than lasers or more invasive procedures.
We apply numbing cream before your treatment, so most people describe the sensation as mild pressure or a light scratching feeling rather than pain. You might feel more sensitivity in areas where skin is thinner, like near your nose or upper lip, but it’s not unbearable.
Right after treatment, your face will be red and possibly a bit swollen, similar to a moderate sunburn. That peaks within the first few hours and starts calming down by evening. Most of the redness fades within 24 to 48 hours.
Your skin might feel tight or dry for a few days as it heals. You’ll want to avoid makeup for at least 24 hours, skip intense workouts that make you sweat heavily, and stay out of direct sun. Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer, and don’t pick at any flaking if it occurs. By day three or four, you’re back to normal activities and your regular skincare routine.
One session will give you a temporary glow and some minor texture improvement, but you need three to four treatments spaced about four weeks apart to see significant, lasting changes. That’s not a sales tactic. It’s how collagen production works.
Each treatment triggers a new cycle of healing and collagen synthesis. Your skin continues rebuilding for weeks after each session, which is why spacing matters. If you do them too close together, you’re not giving your skin adequate time to complete the healing process. If you space them too far apart, you lose the cumulative effect.
For acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, or deeper wrinkles, you’re looking at the higher end of that range, possibly four to six sessions. For general skin texture improvement or early signs of aging, three sessions usually get you where you want to be. We’ll give you a realistic timeline during your consultation based on what we’re actually seeing on your skin, not a generic recommendation.
Yes. SkinPen is FDA-approved for use on all skin types, including darker skin tones that carry higher risk with certain laser treatments. Microneedling doesn’t use heat or light that can trigger post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in melanin-rich skin.
The treatment works mechanically by creating controlled micro-injuries, which means it stimulates collagen production without the risk of causing new dark spots or uneven pigmentation. That makes it one of the safer options for treating acne scars and hyperpigmentation in Black, Latinx, and Asian skin.
That said, if you have active acne, open wounds, or certain skin conditions like eczema or rosacea in the treatment area, we’ll need to address those first or adjust our approach. Same goes if you’re on certain medications like Accutane, which affects how your skin heals. This is why the consultation matters. We’re evaluating your specific skin, not just checking a box that says you’re a candidate.
At-home derma rollers use much shorter needles, typically 0.25mm to 0.5mm, which only penetrate the outermost layer of skin. They can help with product absorption and give you a slight glow, but they’re not reaching the depth needed to trigger real collagen production.
Professional microneedling with SkinPen uses needles that penetrate up to 2.5mm depending on the treatment area and your skin concerns. That depth is what stimulates the wound-healing response that leads to new collagen and elastin formation. You can’t safely achieve that at home.
There’s also a sterility and technique issue. We’re using a medical-grade device in a clinical setting with proper numbing and aftercare. At-home rollers, even when cleaned properly, carry higher risk of infection or uneven results if you’re not applying consistent pressure or using the right technique. If you’re serious about improving acne scars, wrinkles, or skin texture, the professional treatment is worth the investment. If you just want to boost your serum absorption between professional treatments, at-home options can supplement but not replace what we do here.
Yes, but timing matters. You can do Botox and microneedling, but we typically recommend waiting at least two weeks between treatments. If you get Botox first, you need to let it settle before we create micro-injuries that could potentially affect how it distributes. If you do microneedling first, your skin needs to heal before we introduce anything else.
Chemical peels and microneedling can complement each other well, but again, not on the same day or even the same week. Your skin needs recovery time between treatments that both trigger exfoliation and healing responses. We usually space these about four weeks apart.
HydraFacial pairs nicely with microneedling because it’s gentle and focuses on cleansing and hydration rather than aggressive exfoliation. Some clients do a HydraFacial a week or two before microneedling to prep their skin, or a few weeks after to maintain results. We’ll map out a treatment plan during your consultation that sequences everything properly so you’re getting maximum benefit without overloading your skin or wasting money on treatments that cancel each other out.
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