Microneedling in Brickell, Miami — Collagen Induction, Planned by a Licensed Provider

Microneedling uses a motorized pen fitted with a sterile, single-use cartridge of ultra-fine needles. As the pen glides across numbed skin, the needles oscillate rapidly, creating a dense field of microscopic channels in the epidermis and upper dermis. Each channel is a tiny, controlled injury that closes within hours — but the signal it sends lasts for weeks, prompting fibroblasts to lay down fresh collagen and elastin, remodel scar tissue and refine the surface of the skin.

Nothing synthetic is deposited in the skin, which is why microneedling suits patients who want measurable improvement without injectables, and why it is safe across all Fitzpatrick skin types when depth and aftercare are handled correctly.

Five ways to book it at No Filter — classic microneedling, or microneedling elevated with one of four regenerative infusions, each with its own page:

Option	What it adds	Best for	Price
Microneedling	Provider-mapped depth per zone, medical-grade hyaluronic glide serum, LED finish	Texture, pores, fine lines, early laxity, mild scarring	confirmed at consultation
Microneedling + PRP	Your own platelet-rich plasma, drawn on site and infused through the fresh channels (the "Vampire" protocol)	Acne scars, dullness, the most natural option	confirmed at consultation
Microneedling + PDGF	A purified, pharmaceutical-grade platelet-derived growth factor serum with hyaluronic acid — no blood draw	Consistency, hydration, the gentlest recovery	Confirmed at consultation
Microneedling + Salmon DNA (PDRN)	Polynucleotides from salmon DNA infused through the channels for repair, calming and deep hydration	Dry, reactive or sun-stressed skin; the "glass skin" finish	confirmed at consultation
Microneedling + Exosomes	A lab-purified concentrate of billions of cellular messenger vesicles for broad regeneration	Overall skin quality, event prep, fastest recovery	Confirmed at consultation

• Uneven texture, enlarged-looking pores or a rough, "orange-peel" surface
• Shallow and rolling acne scars, chickenpox scars and some surgical scars
• Fine lines around the eyes, mouth and forehead, and early loss of firmness
• Dull or sun-stressed skin that has stopped responding to skincare alone
• Patients who prefer to stimulate their own collagen rather than add filler
• All skin tones — microneedling does not rely on heat or light, so it is one of the safest resurfacing options for deeper complexions when depth and aftercare are managed properly

Not appropriate during pregnancy or breastfeeding, over active acne cysts, infection, eczema or cold sores, within six months of isotretinoin (discussed at consultation), with a history of keloid scarring, or with certain blood-thinning medications. Deep, ice-pick scars and significant laxity respond better to other treatments — we will tell you if that is the case and point you to them.

1. Consultation — Your provider examines your skin under magnification, photographs it, reviews your history and medications, and maps the treatment: depth by zone, number of sessions and whether PRP or PDRN is recommended. Written plan and consent.
2. Prep (one week before) — Pause retinoids, exfoliating acids and self-tanner; avoid sun exposure; arrive make-up free if possible.
3. Numbing (20–25 minutes) — A medical-strength topical anesthetic is applied and allowed to take full effect.
4. Blood draw (PRP only) — A small sample is drawn and spun in a centrifuge while you numb, isolating the platelet-rich plasma.
5. Treatment (20–30 minutes) — The skin is cleansed and prepped. The pen is passed across each zone at the mapped depth with a sterile hyaluronic glide serum; PRP or PDRN is applied through the fresh channels.
6. Finish — A calming serum and barrier cream are applied; LED red light soothes and supports repair. You leave with written aftercare and a recovery kit recommendation.
7. Follow-up — Sessions are scheduled four to six weeks apart; photographs are repeated at the end of the series.

With full numbing, most patients describe the treatment as a warm, sandpaper-like vibration — uncomfortable in spots such as the forehead and upper lip, not painful. Immediately afterward the skin is pink to red, warm and tight, like a moderate sunburn. Redness fades over 24–48 hours; some patients notice light flaking or dryness on days two to four. Skin looks fresher and more luminous within a week, and the real changes — smoother texture, softer lines, shallower scars — develop over the following four to six weeks and build with each session. Individual results vary.

• For 24 hours use only the recovery products your provider gives or recommends — no make-up, no actives, no retail skincare on the open channels
• Avoid heavy exercise, saunas, pools and hot showers on the face for 48 hours
• Resume gentle cleanser and moisturizer on day two; mineral SPF 30+ from the morning after treatment, reapplied through the day
• Reintroduce retinoids and acids after five to seven days
• No sun, self-tanner, waxing or other facial treatments for one week
• Most patients return to work the next day; many are comfortable in make-up on day two

Redness, swelling, dryness, pinpoint bleeding during treatment and, uncommonly, bruising or temporary acne flares. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is rare when sun is avoided and depth is appropriate for your skin tone. Infection and scarring are very rare with sterile single-use cartridges and correct aftercare. Granuloma reactions have been reported when non-sterile topicals are used in the channels, which is why we never use retail products during treatment.