SkinPen Microneedling

SkinPen FDA-cleared microneedling at SpaDerma Lincoln Park — the #1 SkinPen provider in the United States. Treats fine lines, acne scarring, enlarged pores, and stretch marks at $425 per session. The SkinPen creates controlled micro-channels in the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin production. Minimal downtime — mild redness for twenty-four to forty-eight hours. A series of three sessions is recommended for best results.

SpaDerma holds the distinction of being the #1 SkinPen provider in the United States, and the Lincoln Park clinic is a primary contributor to that national standing. SkinPen by Crowne Aesthetics is the first FDA-cleared microneedling device, validated in clinical studies for the treatment of acne scarring in adults. The device uses a sterile, disposable twelve-needle cartridge that oscillates at high speed to create precise, controlled micro-channels (micro-punctures) in the skin at adjustable depths from 0.25 mm to 2.5 mm, depending on the treatment area and indication. These micro-injuries trigger the skin's natural wound-healing cascade: growth factors and cytokines are released at each needle channel, recruiting fibroblasts that synthesise new collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid over the following weeks. The remodelling process gradually improves the depth and appearance of atrophic acne scars (rolling, boxcar), fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, stretch marks (striae), and overall skin texture and density. The sterile single-use cartridge design eliminates cross-contamination risk between patients, a key clinical safety advantage over reusable dermaroller devices. Treatment at SpaDerma Lincoln Park begins with topical anaesthetic application (approximately thirty minutes) to ensure patient comfort before the device runs across the full face over twenty to thirty minutes. Post-treatment findings include red, flushed skin resembling a mild sunburn for twenty-four to forty-eight hours, with mild swelling and micro-flaking possible for two to three days as the microchannels close. A recommended course of three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart is associated with progressive improvement, as each session adds to the cumulative collagen remodelling initiated by previous treatments. Results continue to develop for three to six months following the final session as new collagen matures and remodels. Priced at $425 per session.