SkinPen Microneedling

Renew Your Skin's Texture and Tone

SkinPen® microneedling uses a precision handpiece lined with fine, sterile needles to create hundreds of micro-channels in the skin, prompting the body to rebuild collagen from the inside out. At Aestique Medispa, Dr. Theodore A. Lazzaro oversees every microneedling protocol offered across our Greensburg, Shadyside, and Wexford, PA locations, adjusting needle depth and session spacing to the specific texture concern in front of him rather than a standard template. Because the treatment relies on controlled mechanical injury instead of heat or light, it suits a wider range of skin tones than most laser-based options. As a form of collagen induction therapy , SkinPen® gradually rebuilds the skin’s underlying structure, session by session, rather than delivering a single dramatic change. Whether acne scarring, enlarged pores, or early fine lines brought you here, the same device and protocol are available at all three Aestique offices for skin rejuvenation .

What is SkinPen®?

SkinPen® is the original FDA-cleared microneedling device, built around a pen-style handpiece rather than a roller or stamp. That design lets your provider vary needle depth by treatment area, addressing acne scarring, enlarged pores, and early fine lines with more precision than at-home tools or generic devices allow.

How Microneedling Works

Each needle pass opens a controlled micro-wound too small to see with the naked eye. Your skin reads that signal as damage and responds by ramping up collagen stimulation , laying down new fibers over the following weeks. Because the injury is mechanical rather than thermal, microneedling avoids the pigment risk associated with some laser-based collagen induction therapies, making it a reasonable option across a broader range of skin tones.

PDGF & Regenerative Microneedling

Aestique also layers platelet-derived growth factor into the treatment, known as PDGF microneedling or regenerative microneedling , to push results further than needling alone. The growth factor works directly on the skin during treatment, helping cut down downtime while boosting collagen induction. We typically recommend this add-on for patients experiencing noticeable acne scarring or deeper textural irregularities.

Acne Scar

Repeated microneedling sessions break down the fibrous tissue that pulls scars inward, gradually leveling the skin’s surface. It remains one of the best-studied options for acne scar treatment available without surgery.

Enlarged Pores

The controlled injury tightens the tissue surrounding each pore opening, so enlarged pores appear smaller and less noticeable session over session.

Fine Lines & Texture

For patients earlier in the aging process, microneedling works as a fine line treatment that also smooths overall roughness and improves how light reflects off the skin.

Pigmentation & Tone

As new collagen replaces older tissue, uneven pigmentation tends to fade, supporting more balanced skin rejuvenation across the treated area.

Benefits of SkinPen® Microneedling

Microneedling earns its popularity by delivering real texture change without the surgical recovery timeline.

Breaks down scar tissue as a proven acne scar treatment
Tightens and refines enlarged pores over a series of sessions
Works as a gentler fine line treatment for patients earlier in the aging process
Supports skin resurfacing through natural collagen stimulation rather than heat or chemicals
Layers with PDGF for regenerative microneedling results when deeper scarring is present

What Happens During Treatment?

Your provider first maps out which areas need the most attention, since pore concerns, scarring, and fine lines often call for different needle depths within the same session. A topical numbing cream sits on the skin for roughly twenty minutes before the SkinPen® device passes over each zone. Most appointments wrap up in under an hour, and a series of sessions is typically mapped out at your first visit rather than decided one appointment at a time.

Recovery

Before Treatment

Pause retinoids and exfoliating acids for several days beforehand
Come in with clean skin and no makeup if that’s possible for your schedule

After Treatment

A mild sunburn-like redness and warmth is normal for one to three days after treatment
Keep the treated area out of direct sunlight and avoid tanning for at least 1–2 weeks
Skip makeup for the first 24 hours while the micro-channels close

Results

Texture improvement tends to show up within the first week, but the more meaningful change, firmer, more even-toned skin, builds over the following month as new collagen matures. Deeper scarring or texture concerns usually call for three to six sessions of acne scar reduction and skin resurfacing spaced four to six weeks apart, an interval that gives the skin time to finish one healing cycle before the next. Patients managing more stubborn scarring often add PDGF microneedling partway through their series rather than starting with it. A maintenance visit every few months keeps the collagen induction therapy results from fading once the initial series is complete.

Why Choose Aestique Medispa

Dr. Theodore A. Lazzaro personally directs the SkinPen® protocol used across all three Aestique locations, which means needle depth, session count, and PDGF add-ons are determined by a physician who reviews your skin in person, not by a standardized package. That oversight matters most with texture-focused treatments like microneedling, where the difference between a generic pass and a tailored one shows up directly in how scarring and pigmentation respond over a full series.

Which Location Is Right for You?

Aestique offers SkinPen® microneedling at all three of our Pennsylvania locations, so you can pick whichever fits your schedule.

Wexford. 101 Fowler Road, Warrendale, PA 15086. 412.699.7682. Home to SkinPen® in Wexford, PA.
Shadyside. 5989 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. 412.345.0061. Offering SkinPen® in Shadyside, PA for patients closer to the city.
Greensburg. 169 Aesthetic Way, Greensburg, PA 15601. 724.832.8266. Home to SkinPen® in Greensburg, PA for patients throughout Westmoreland County.

Not sure which office fits your schedule? Email spa@aestique.com and our team will help you find availability across all three locations.

FAQs

Is SkinPen® painful?

Most patients report pressure or vibration rather than sharp pain, and the numbing cream helps keep sensation manageable throughout.

How many treatments will I need?

For deeper scarring or texture concerns, three to six sessions scheduled four to six weeks apart are typically needed.

How long is recovery?

Redness settles within one to three days for most patients, similar to a mild sunburn.

Does SkinPen® help acne scars?

Yes, it’s FDA-cleared for acne scar reduction and remains one of the most studied microneedling devices for that specific use.

When will I see results?

Early texture change appears around the one-week mark, with fuller improvement building over the following month as collagen matures.

Schedule Your SkinPen® Consultation

Ready to work on scarring, pores, or early fine lines with SkinPen® microneedling? Meet with an Aestique provider at our Wexford, Shadyside, or Greensburg office to map out a session plan built around your skin.