Microneedling (also called skin needling, collagen induction therapy (CIT), or percutaneous collagen induction (PCI)) is a minimally-invasive, advanced skin rejuvenation procedure.

It uses tiny, controlled needles to stimulate your skin’s natural repair process, boosting collagen, improving texture, and reducing scars and fine lines.

When the skin detects these micro-punctures, it responds by producing new collagen and elastin—proteins responsible for skin strength, elasticity, and youthful appearance. This natural healing process helps reduce fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, and other imperfections over time.

The micro-channels created by the needles also allow topical serums to penetrate more deeply into the skin, enhancing hydration, nourishment, and overall rejuvenation.

Depending on the device and settings, microneedling needles can vary in length and speed, allowing practitioners to control the depth, spacing, and frequency of punctures to target specific concerns, while keeping the procedure safe and comfortable.

Because microneedling stimulates the skin from within, results are gradual, natural-looking, and long-lasting, with multiple sessions often recommended for optimal outcomes.

A Microneedling treatment is highly effective for:

• Highly effective for reducing pore size

• Diminishing fine lines and wrinkles

• Tightening and smoothing sagging, loose skin

• Improving skin’s texture

• Evening out skin tone

• Reducing the appearance of mild to moderate acne scarring

• Reducing other forms of scarring and/or burns

Additional benefits you could consider adding:

• Stimulates natural collagen and elastin production

• Enhances absorption of serums and topical treatments

• Promotes overall skin rejuvenation and radiance

• Can reduce stretch marks

• Improves skin firmness and elasticity

It stimulates and increases circulation, promotes collagen production and cellular turnover, thus improving the overall condition of skin. There are many cosmetic application for this therapy, including:

Microneedling for Skin Tightening / Sagging Skin

When HA is replenished or PRP sparks regeneration under the skin, for example, they can diminish signs of aging. Skin will appear plumper, pore size will reduce and fine lines and wrinkles will diminish. The treatment will continue to promote collagen production and skin will continue to transform.

Microneedling for  Hyperpigmentation / Age Spots

Promotes skin renewal to even out skin tone. As a result, the treatment will cause discoloration to fade. Specifically, it will work on damage caused by photoaging, melasma or other skin conditions that can cause dark spots.

Microneedling for Acne Scars / Burns / Skin Texture Renewal

By repairing underlying collagen, this treatment will repair underlying collagen to improve skin’s texture. Specifically, it can heal all types of acne scars, including ice pick scars, boxcar scars, atrophic scars and rolling scars. Further, any scarring caused by trauma or burns can be diminished. A series of treatments is recommended for best results.

The Microneedling procedure is actually quite simple. A treatment takes anywhere from 30-60 minutes and is performed by a professional esthetician. These treatments drive the serums, into the skin to repair elasticity, reduce pore size, increase luminosity and reduce acne scarring:

1. First, the skin is cleansed and a topical numbing cream is applied.

2. Then, the session is performed. We use a hand-held pen, called BioTouch Precision (like a dermapen, but safer and more effective), which pierces the skin with tiny needles. It’s a multi-speed, adjustable device that encourages controlled depth, spacing, and frequency of punctures and promotes absorption of the serums deep within the skin.

3. For further hydration and protection, a topical serum is applied after microneedling.

Put simply, Microneedling pens are not all created equal. And the choice of device matters for your safety and comfort. A recent advance in technology has created a Microneedling treatment that almost feels as good as it looks. It’s the only Microneedling pen we use at Smooth Synergy® on the UES.

Unlike traditional devices, the BioTouch Precision Microneedling Device glides smoothly over your skin, adapting to your unique contours for precise and effortless results.

• Refresh & Rejuvenate: Experience a collagen-inducing treatment that’s highly effective

• Gentle & Comfortable: Benefit from a smooth, seesaw needle motion that’s nearly pain-free — no numbing cream required

• Safe & Customizable: Enjoy targeted, adjustable settings tailored to your skin’s needs

• Fast Recovery & Minimal Downtime: Get great results that won’t keep you on the sidelines

That said, numbing cream is always an option. The use of a numbing cream for skin needling makes this treatment relatively pain-free. However, individual tolerances to pain will determine how painful a session will be.

Our trained medical staff pride themselves on assuring the maximum comfort of all patients.

Recovery time and downtime are minimal. Patients can return to normal activity following treatment.

Usually, the treatment is easily tolerated. You can experience some skin tenderness and redness afterwards. This usually subsides within a day or so.

Within several days to several weeks, your skin will appear smoother, tighter and more radiant. But you will see the full skin-repairing benefit after several months, as collagen continues to build.

For more targeted skin rejuvenation, such as relief from hyperpigmentation or acne scars, a series of treatments is recommended for best results.  

The benefits of face needling depend on the condition of your skin, as well as your treatment goals.

For general skin renewal, it is effective when performed every three to six months.

For acne scarring, hyperpigmentation or to target a specific skin problem, three sessions that are scheduled 4-6 weeks apart are recommended.

Our skincare professionals can assess your skincare needs and make individual recommendations.

Microneedling’s skin-repairing effectiveness is kicked into overdrive when combined with skin-nourishing serums.

At Smooth Synergy® NYC, we offer four powerful serums:

• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): Superior skin rejuvenation and renewal

• Firming Serum: Tightens and tones for a lifted appearance

• Hydrating Serum: Deep moisture for supple, glowing skin

• Radiance Serum: Brightens and revitalizes for a luminous complexion

Specifically, Microneedling with PRP, sources healing factors from the blood to promote collagen and stem cell production. Our other curated serums are mesotherapies, with a mixture of medical grade ingredients, designed to target specific skincare goals and concerns.

The bottom line is that which serum to use with Microneedling depends on your desired treatment goals, and can be assessed in consultation with one of our professional estheticians.

The Microneedling cost in NYC depends on a number of factors:

• Number of treatment sessions needed

• Area(s) of the face or body being treated

• Expertise and experience of the provider

• Type of device or technology used

• Use of additional serums, such as Mesotherapy or PRP

• Geographic location and clinic reputation

Smooth Synergy® Medical Spa, NYC is conveniently located in Manhattan, New York City on the Upper East Side. We’ve been in the business of non-invasive aesthetic solutions since 2002. This experience gives us a distinct advantage in assessing your skin to figure out what will work for you.

If you’re searching “Microneedling near me” or wondering how to refresh your skin with PRP, Smooth Synergy® offers customized solutions tailored to your skin’s unique condition and your aesthetic goals. Clients from the Upper East Side, Midtown East, Gramercy, and throughout NYC trust us for natural-looking, long-lasting results.

Why Choose Our Upper East Side Spa?

• Smooth Synergy® is a top-rated provider of Microneedling treatments in NYC.
• Since 2002, we’ve been at the forefront of anti-aging innovations, offering cutting-edge regenerative therapies such as Microneedling, PRP and RF Microneedling.
• Our Medical Director and Master Injector, Dr. George Liakeas, personally supervises a highly experienced team of licensed skincare professionals.
• We’ve earned over 200 glowing reviews on Yelp and Google.
• We prioritize personalized care and excellent service in every treatment.

Call us at 212-397-011 to schedule a consultation with an Expert in Beauty. After just one treatment in our NYC spa, you’ll feel and look radiant again.