Microneedling in San Francisco

Elinea uses the FDA-cleared SkinPen device for microneedling, with 14 medical-grade stainless steel needles that create controlled micro-channels to stimulate collagen and elastin production. Sessions take 20 to 30 minutes, and a series of three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart is recommended. Each treatment includes the AnteAGE stem cell growth factor post-care kit to support recovery and enhance collagen outcomes.

Ivy En Rose offers traditional microneedling from $200 per session and RF microneedling with Morpheus8 at $1,200 standalone. Morpheus8 combines radiofrequency energy with microneedles to remodel collagen in the deeper dermis, addressing acne scars, skin laxity, fine lines, and uneven texture. Combination packages including Morpheus8 with IV therapy and other treatments start from $1,499.99.

Epi Center MedSpa offers standard collagen induction microneedling, AquaGold fine-touch micro-infusion with custom serums (from $500), and Morpheus8 radiofrequency microneedling for deeper remodeling. Treatment packages that include a free neck add-on are available from $585. PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) microneedling for hair restoration and facial rejuvenation is also offered. All skin types and tones are treated.

City Laser Clinic offers professional microneedling sessions priced at $500 per session, or $600 when combined with platelet-rich plasma to accelerate collagen remodeling. Sessions are spaced approximately six weeks apart for optimal skin renewal. A salmon DNA add-on is available for $100 per session, and EZ Gel injections can be added for $800. Three-session packages bring the base price down by 10%, reducing the effective per-session cost to $450.

Eternia MedSpa combines mechanical microneedling with Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) derived from the patient's own blood to accelerate collagen production and skin renewal. Sessions start from $600, with a three-session course from $1,500. Optional boosters include exosomes, Salmon DNA/PDRN for under-eye and melasma concerns, and PDGF for deeper acne scarring.

Nob Hill Aesthetics uses the Procell Therapies microchanneling system for skin rejuvenation, priced from $650 per face session with body add-on areas at $300 each. A three-session package is $1,500. Suitable for fine lines, acne scars, enlarged pores, uneven tone, pigmentation, stretch marks, and alopecia, with scalp applications available. Each appointment includes 30 minutes of numbing followed by 60 minutes of treatment.

Mosaic Skin Studio performs microneedling with the SkinPen Precision, the first FDA-cleared microneedling device in the United States. Fine sterile needles create controlled micro-injuries that trigger the skin's natural collagen and elastin repair response, addressing acne scars, fine lines, enlarged pores, uneven texture, stretch marks, and hyperpigmentation. A microneedling-plus-PRP bundle is available, using the patient's own platelet-rich plasma as a topical serum applied immediately after needling. Three to six sessions spaced four to six weeks apart are recommended for optimal results.

Aura Skin Spa San Francisco performs microneedling with the FDA-cleared Eclipse MicroPen EVO to improve skin texture, tone, pigmentation, and acne scarring. A topical anaesthetic is applied before each 15–30 minute session, and a course of three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart is recommended. Mild redness lasting one to three days is typical. Sessions are supervised by board-certified physicians at the Jackson Square clinic.

Bay Area Cosmetic Dermatology offers both traditional microneedling via the Micropen and Morpheus8 radiofrequency microneedling for combined collagen induction and skin tightening. Morpheus8 delivers bipolar RF energy at programmable depths through a matrix of insulated microneedles, remodeling subdermal tissue for facial contouring and texture improvement with minimal surface downtime.

SKIN Medical Spa performs microneedling using the SkinPen Precision System — the first FDA-cleared microneedling device — with the option to add platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for enhanced collagen induction. The treatment addresses fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, acne scars, uneven skin texture, and stretch marks on the face, neck, and chest. Topical numbing is applied 20 minutes prior; minimal downtime with possible mild redness or bruising for a few days. Physician-supervised at the Union Street clinic.

Microneedling with PRP — also known as the Vampire Facial — at Pacific Plastic Surgery Group in San Francisco uses a microneedling device to create controlled micro-channels in the skin while platelet-rich plasma (PRP) derived from the patient's own blood is applied topically or injected, delivering concentrated growth factors directly into the dermis. Used to improve skin texture, fine lines, acne scars, and overall skin quality with no downtime beyond temporary redness.

Medical-grade microneedling creating controlled micro-channels in the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin production, with optional PRP or exosome enhancement. Addresses texture irregularities, enlarged pores, fine lines, acne scarring, stretch marks, and uneven tone. Each session includes topical anesthetic, a post-care kit featuring Epizone products, a DefenAge cream valued at $108, professional progress photography, and a $25 credit toward local artwork. Three- and four-session packages offer 15–20% savings.

Laserology Medical Spa performs RF microneedling using the Cynosure Potenza, an FDA-approved device with Tiger Tip technology. Ultrafine needles and radiofrequency energy create controlled micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating collagen and elastin production. Sessions run 20–60 minutes with topical numbing cream applied beforehand and minimal 24–48 hour downtime for redness and swelling.