Type
Microneedling
Duration
1 hour
Westlake Dermatology's Houston clinic offers microneedling and Genius RF microneedling to improve skin texture, acne scarring, enlarged pores, and early skin laxity. Standard microneedling uses a precision device to create controlled micro-channels in the dermis, triggering a wound-healing response that stimulates new collagen and elastin synthesis. Genius RF microneedling adds radiofrequency energy delivery through insulated needle tips at depth, providing additional dermal heating for enhanced tissue remodelling and mild skin tightening, particularly effective for textural irregularities, post-acne scarring, and periorbital and neck laxity.
About this treatment
Microneedling at Westlake Dermatology West University Houston is performed as both standard collagen induction therapy (CIT) and as radiofrequency-enhanced microneedling via the Genius platform. Standard microneedling uses a motorised pen device with a disposable sterile tip containing multiple fine needles — typically 0.5 to 2.5 mm in depth, adjusted according to the treatment zone and the degree of correction sought. The needles create hundreds of…
Microneedling session pricing varies by area and formulation add-ons. Contact the practice directly for current pricing. Series of three to four sessions typically recommended for optimal results.