Microneedling is a collagen-induction treatment that creates thousands of tiny microchannels in the skin to stimulate your body's natural healing response. As new collagen and elastin are produced, skin becomes smoother, firmer, and more youthful looking.
At Emerge Esthetics in Carmel, Indiana, microneedling is commonly used to improve:
Acne Scars
Fine Lines and wrinkles
Enlarged pores
Uneven skin texture
Sun damage
Overall skin rejuvenation
ACNE SCARS
Microneedling helps break down old scar tissue while stimulating new collagen production. Over a series of treatments, depressed acne scars can become less noticeable, improving overall skin texture and confidence.
FINE LINES & WRINKLES
As collagen and elastin production increase, the skin becomes firmer and more resilient. Fine lines often soften, and deeper wrinkles can appear less pronounced over time.
ENLARGED PORES
Microneedling can improve the appearance of enlarged pores by strengthening the surrounding skin structure and creating a smoother, more refines complexion.
UNEVEN SKIN TEXTURE
Rough, bumpy, or irregular skin texture can improve as new healthy skin cells are produced and collagen remodeling occurs.
SUN DAMAGE & AGING SKIN
Years of sun exposure can leave the skin looking dull and uneven. Microneedling encourages skin renewal, helping restore a healthier, brighter appearance.
Your skin may appear pink to moderately red, similar to a mild sunburn. Some clients experience warmth, tightness, or mild swelling. This is a normal part of the healing process as collagen production is triggered.
Redness typically begins to fade. Skin may feel dry, tight, or slightly rough as cellular turnover increases. Some clients notice mild flaking as damaged surface cells begin to shed and fresh skin cells emerge.
The skin often appears brighter and smoother as fresh skin cells move to the surface. Many clients notice an improvement in overall glow and texture during this stage.
Beneath the surface, your skin is actively producing new collagen and elastin. While the changes aren't always immediately visible, this is when the real rejuvenation process is taking place. Skin may begin to feel firmer and smoother, and early improvements in fine lines, pores, and texture become more noticeable.
This is when many clients start seeing meaningful changes in skin quality. Acne scars may appear softer, skin texture becomes more refined, and overall tone and firmness continue to improve. Because collagen production is still active, this is typically the ideal time for your next treatment to continue building results.
~ Mild texture concerns: 3 treatments
~ Fine lines and early aging: 3-4 treatments
~ Acne scarring: 4-6 treatments
~ Maintenance: every 4-6 months
~ Avoid sun exposure and wear mineral SPF daily
~ Avoid heavy exercise, excessive sweating, hot yoga, saunas, swimming pools, and hot tubs for 24-48 hours
~ Avoid exfoliants, retinols, and other active ingredients for 3-5 days.
~Avoid makeup for 24 hours unless otherwise instructed.
~ Follow specific after care instructions card provided by Emerge Esthetics

Improvement in fine lines, wrinkles, and skin texture. Results are after 2 treatments, spaced 5 weeks apart.

Microneedling for acne scarring, texture, and overall skin clarity. Results are after 4 treatments, spaced 5-6 weeks apart.

Improvement in chin texture/glycation. Results are after 1 treatment, 4 weeks later.

Microneedling for scar texture/ mild keloid. Results are 8 weeks apart, combined with IPL