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Microneedling St. Louis
Microneedling is a minimally invasive treatment that uses fine needles to prompt the skin’s natural repair response, building collagen and elastin to improve texture, tone, and the appearance of scars. It’s comfortable, has little downtime, and suits a wide range of skin types. At St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery in Troy, MO, microneedling is performed under the direction of Dr. Brandon T. Beal, a double board-certified dermatologist.
Double board-certified
Dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery
Fellowship-trained
Advanced cosmetic and reconstructive training
Physician-owned
Independent practice, never corporate
Troy & Chesterfield
Second location now open
What Is Microneedling?
Microneedling is a minimally invasive way to improve the skin’s texture, tone, and overall appearance. A device with ultra-fine needles creates tiny, controlled micro-injuries in the skin, which prompt the body’s natural repair response and stimulate new collagen and elastin. Over time, that can soften fine lines, refine texture, and improve the look of scars and uneven tone, for smoother, healthier-looking skin.
It’s one of several collagen-building options we offer. When more firming or a deeper effect is the goal, RF microneedling adds radiofrequency energy, and we’ll help you choose the right approach at your consultation.
What Microneedling Can Improve
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Acne, surgical, and trauma scars
- Stretch marks
- Uneven skin tone and texture
- Enlarged-looking pores
One advantage worth noting: because microneedling doesn’t rely on light or heat that targets pigment, it’s generally suitable across a wide range of skin types and tones, including skin that isn’t a good fit for certain lasers. Whether it’s right for your concern is determined at your consultation.
Your Microneedling Visit
1
Consultation
Your provider listens to your concerns, evaluates your skin, and builds an individualized plan to confirm microneedling is the right fit for your goals.
2
Treatment
The skin is cleansed and a topical numbing cream is applied for comfort, then the device is passed over the treatment area to create the micro-injuries that drive collagen renewal.
3
Recovery
Mild redness is common for about 24 to 72 hours. Most patients can wear makeup the next day and return to normal activities, using the soothing products and sunscreen your provider recommends.
Recovery, Results & Safety
After microneedling you may have mild redness for 24 to 72 hours, similar to a light sunburn. Many patients wear makeup the next day and resume normal activities. Results build gradually as collagen forms over the following weeks, and a series of treatments is often recommended for the fullest effect. All procedures carry some risk, but complications are uncommon when microneedling is performed by an experienced, qualified provider.
Results vary. A consultation is required to determine whether microneedling is appropriate for you, and treatment plans are individualized. Microneedling can improve the appearance of texture, tone, and scarring; results develop gradually and differ from person to person.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Microneedling suits people looking for a non-surgical way to refresh the skin, including those with early signs of aging, acne or other scarring, stretch marks, uneven tone or texture, and enlarged-looking pores. Because it doesn’t depend on pigment-targeting energy, it can be an option for skin types that aren’t well suited to some lasers. A consultation confirms whether it’s right for you.
Schedule a Microneedling Consultation in Troy, MO
If you’d like smoother texture and a more even, refreshed complexion, a consultation is the next step. We welcome patients from across the region, including O’Fallon and St. Charles, at our Troy office, and our second location in Chesterfield. Call (314) 834-1400 or request a consultation online.
Common questions
Microneedling FAQs.
What’s the difference between microneedling and RF microneedling?
Standard microneedling uses fine needles alone to prompt collagen production. RF microneedling adds radiofrequency energy delivered through the needles into the deeper skin, which adds a tightening effect and can do more for firmness and mild laxity. Your provider will help you decide which fits your goals at your consultation.
How many treatments will I need?
Because results build as collagen forms, microneedling is often done as a series rather than a single session. The number depends on your skin and the concern being treated, and is set together at your consultation.
How much downtime is there?
Downtime is minimal. Mild redness, similar to a light sunburn, is common for about 24 to 72 hours. Most patients wear makeup the next day and return to normal activities, following the simple aftercare your provider recommends.
Is microneedling safe for darker skin tones?
It’s generally well suited to a wide range of skin tones. Because microneedling doesn’t rely on pigment-targeting light or heat, the risk of pigment-related side effects is lower than with some lasers, though a consultation is still essential to assess your skin and confirm it’s appropriate for you.
Does microneedling hurt?
A topical numbing cream is applied beforehand to keep you comfortable. Most patients tolerate the treatment well, and any redness or warmth afterward is usually mild and short-lived.
Smoother, healthier-looking skin.
Microneedling for texture, tone, and scarring, under the direction of a double board-certified dermatologist. Troy, MO, and Chesterfield now open.