Look Wiser · Austin, TX
Microneedling
Medical-grade microneedling paired with whole-body acupuncture and light therapy in every session — because your skin isn't just reacting to what's on it, it's reacting to what's happening in you.
What It Is
Collagen induction,
precisely delivered.
Microneedling — also called collagen induction therapy — uses a medical-grade device to create thousands of controlled micro-injuries in the skin. Your body responds by producing new collagen and elastin, remodeling the skin from within.
The result: smoother texture, reduced scarring, smaller pores, and firmer skin — without heat, lasers, or significant downtime.
At Wiser Health, microneedling is performed with medical-grade equipment and customized serums selected for your specific skin concerns. I adjust depth, speed, and technique based on your skin type and goals — not a one-size protocol.
Benefits
- Dramatically improves skin texture and smoothness
- Reduces acne scars and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Minimizes pore size
- Stimulates collagen and elastin for firmer skin
- Reduces fine lines and superficial wrinkles
- Improves absorption of serums and topicals
- Safe for most skin types and tones
- Minimal downtime compared to laser treatments
Ideal For
- Acne scarring and textural irregularities
- Enlarged pores
- Fine lines and early wrinkles
- Uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation
- Loss of skin firmness and elasticity
Investment
Monthly sessions
- Single session$350
- Package of 4 (recommended starting point)$1,199
Save $201 vs. single-session pricing (~$50/session)
New patients start with a $180 skin assessment — a clinical evaluation and personalized treatment plan. All packages expire 12 months from purchase.
Acne scarring and melasma often require more than 4 sessions for full results. This will be discussed at your assessment.
Why every session includes more than needling
Most microneedling appointments are exactly the device and nothing else. Every session here includes LED light therapy and full-body acupuncture alongside the microneedling itself — not add-ons, but part of how the treatment supports collagen response, reduces inflammation, and speeds recovery. You're getting an integrated treatment, not microneedling with extras tacked on.
What to Expect
Your session,
step by step.
Every session pairs facial microneedling with whole-body acupuncture and light therapy in the same visit — treating the skin and what's driving its aging at the same time.
Check-In & Skin Assessment
Quick review of your skin since your last visit — sun exposure, product changes, sensitivities — so today's session is built around what your skin needs right now, not a fixed template.
Cleanse & Prep
Skin is thoroughly cleansed and inspected before we begin.
Numbing + Whole-Body Acupuncture
Topical numbing cream goes on first. While it takes effect, I place acupuncture needles on the body — not the treatment area — at points selected for what's going on for you that day: stress, sleep, cycle stage. Needles stay in through the full microneedling treatment, addressing what's driving your skin's aging from the inside while we treat the surface.
Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation)
Low-level light therapy runs during the numbing window, calibrated to your skin type, supporting the skin's repair response before the microneedling even starts.
Microneedling Treatment
Using a medical-grade device with hyaluronic acid serum, I create thousands of micro-channels calibrated to your skin's needs and tolerance — acupuncture needles stay in place throughout.
Post-Care
Needles removed, calming serum applied, aftercare instructions provided with take-home serum.
Session length: 60–75 minutes. Arrive 5 minutes early. Pause retinoids and exfoliants 3–7 days before your visit (timing depends on strength) — see full pre-treatment guidelines.
Post-Treatment Care
Aftercare
instructions.
Microneedling results depend heavily on what you do afterward. These guidelines protect your skin and maximize your results.
Expect redness for 24–72 hours
Redness, mild swelling, and a sunburn-like sensation are normal and expected — this is your skin's healing response in action.
Resume actives after 5–7 days
Full-strength retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, and vitamin C wait 5–7 days minimum — even if redness has cleared sooner, your skin's rebuild phase isn't finished. In between: pure hyaluronic acid serum immediately, 100% mineral SPF 30+ after 24 hours, and a gentle ceramide moisturizer after 48 hours.
No makeup for 48 hours
The micro-channels created during treatment are still open. Applying makeup too soon introduces bacteria and can cause breakouts or irritation.
100% mineral SPF 30+ is non-negotiable
Your skin is significantly more photosensitive after microneedling. Apply 100% mineral SPF 30+ daily post-treatment, even on cloudy days.
Avoid heat and sweat for 24 hours
Skip intense exercise, saunas, steam rooms, and hot showers for 24 hours. Heat increases inflammation and can prolong redness.
Mild peeling is normal
Light flaking or peeling may occur 3–5 days after treatment as your skin sheds and renews. Do not pick or exfoliate — let it happen naturally.
Stay hydrated
Drink plenty of water in the days following treatment. Hydration supports the collagen-building process and helps your skin heal faster.
No swimming or chlorine for 72 hours
Pools, hot tubs, and natural bodies of water introduce bacteria and chemicals that can irritate healing skin.
Common Questions
What to know
New to microneedling? Here are the questions I hear most often.
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Book your assessment and let's build a treatment plan around your skin's actual needs.
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