Microneedling
Collagen Induction
Microneedling is the original collagen induction therapy — a simple, evidence-backed principle that has become one of the most reliable tools in modern dermatology. By creating thousands of controlled micro-injuries, your skin's own wound-healing biology is activated, producing fresh collagen, elastin, and visibly refined texture. At Couture Dermatology and Laser, we go beyond standard pen devices — offering RF microneedling, PRP and exosome pairings, and depth-calibrated protocols designed by a board-certified dermatologist.
Optimal results
Visible glow
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"Microneedling works because your own biology does — we are not adding something, we are asking the skin to rebuild itself precisely."
Controlled Injury.
Real Remodelling.
Microneedling — formally called collagen induction therapy (CIT) — uses an array of ultra-fine sterile needles to create thousands of microscopic, controlled channels in the skin. Each tiny injury triggers your body's natural wound-healing cascade: fibroblasts activate, new collagen and elastin are produced, and the skin reorganises itself with finer pores, smoother texture, and improved tone.
The clinical decision is not whether to microneedle — it is at what depth, with what device, and paired with what. Fine depth refines surface texture and pigment. Deeper needles remodel acne scars and stretch marks. Radiofrequency microneedling (Morpheus8, Genius RF) adds heat energy through the needles for skin tightening that traditional microneedling cannot achieve.
At Couture Dermatology and Laser, every microneedling protocol is built around your indication, skin type, and downtime tolerance. We pair with PRP, exosomes, or growth factor serum where the additional regenerative signal will produce measurably better results — never as upsell, only as clinical strategy.
From Assessment
to Remodelling
Microneedling is a precise procedure — and the precision starts with selecting the right device, depth, and pairing for your skin condition and goals.
Skin & Indication Mapping
Your dermatologist evaluates skin type, indication (texture, scars, laxity), and downtime tolerance to select between traditional microneedling, RF microneedling, or a paired protocol.
Custom protocol designNumbing & Preparation
Topical numbing cream is applied for 30 to 45 minutes. Skin is cleansed and primed with a hydrating serum or PRP/exosome solution if part of your protocol.
Comfortable sessionMicroneedle Pass
The device is passed across the treatment area at depths calibrated zone-by-zone. RF energy is added through the tips for radiofrequency protocols. Session length: 30 to 60 minutes.
30–60 minutesRecovery & Remodelling
Mild redness for 24 to 48 hours (traditional) or 2 to 4 days (RF). Glow appears in 2 to 4 weeks; collagen-driven texture, scar, and laxity improvements build over 3 to 6 months.
Peak at 3–6 monthsMicroneedling
Modalities
Microneedling is not a single device. These four clinical components form the toolkit — chosen based on your indication, depth required, and skin-type considerations.
The Foundation
Traditional Microneedling
Sterile micro-needles create controlled injuries to trigger collagen induction. Ideal for surface texture, fine lines, mild scars, dullness, and enlarged pores. Safe across all Fitzpatrick skin types — the most accessible regenerative treatment in dermatology.
Deeper Remodelling + Tightening
RF Microneedling (Morpheus8, Genius RF)
Insulated needles deliver radiofrequency energy into the deep dermis along with the micro-injury — producing significantly stronger collagen, elastin, and skin tightening. The gold standard for mild laxity, deeper acne scars, and patients wanting more dramatic results.
Regenerative Boost
Microneedling + PRP
Often called the "vampire facial" — your own blood is processed to concentrate platelets and growth factors, then applied as the micro-channels are created. The result: deeper collagen response, faster recovery, and amplified glow.
Next-Generation Amplifier
Microneedling + Exosomes
Lab-derived exosomes deliver a far more concentrated growth factor signal than PRP — applied immediately into the open micro-channels. Faster glow, shorter redness, and the most amplified collagen response in modern microneedling.
Smoother Skin.
Stronger Foundation.
Refined Texture & Tighter Pores
New collagen and elastin reorganise the upper dermis, visibly refining surface texture, softening fine lines, and reducing the appearance of enlarged pores across the face, neck, and décolletage.
Acne Scars & Stretch Marks Improved
Controlled deeper micro-injuries break down atrophic scar tissue and stimulate new collagen across the scar bed — measurably improving rolling and boxcar acne scars, surgical scars, and stretch marks over a treatment series.
Mild Skin Laxity Tightening
RF microneedling delivers heat-driven collagen contraction and remodelling — visibly firming mild-to-moderate skin laxity along the jawline, under-eye area, and neck without surgery or laser ablation.
Safe Across All Skin Tones
Because microneedling uses mechanical injury rather than light or heat energy targeting melanin, it carries far lower pigmentation risk than laser resurfacing — making it one of the safest collagen treatments for Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin.
Treats More Than the Face
Microneedling is uniquely versatile across body areas — neck, décolletage, hands, body stretch marks, scalp for hair restoration, and even some surgical scars. Few other procedures can be applied this broadly with this much safety.
"Microneedling is the simplest, most reliable way to ask your skin to be the best version of itself — and modern pairings turn that ask into a guarantee."— Couture Dermatology and Laser
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Board-Certified
Every microneedling protocol is designed and performed personally by Dr. Chinonso Kagha Abisogun, MD, FAAD — a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Multi-Device
Traditional and RF microneedling (Morpheus8, Genius RF) on site — device selected by your indication, not what is available
Skin-of-Colour Safe
Calibrated protocols designed specifically for Fitzpatrick IV-VI — one of the few collagen treatments truly safe for darker skin
Pairing-First
PRP and exosome pairings recommended where they will measurably amplify results — never as upsell, only as clinical strategy
Concerns We
Address
Microneedling is one of the most versatile tools in modern dermatology — addressing the full range of texture, scarring, laxity, and tone concerns across face and body.
Acne Scars
Atrophic rolling and boxcar scars softened through deeper micro-injury and new collagen across the scar bed — especially powerful with RF microneedling.
Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Around the eyes, forehead, and mouth — collagen induction smooths surface lines and improves overall skin firmness over a series.
Enlarged Pores
New collagen tightens the dermal scaffold around the follicle openings — visibly reducing pore size with repeated sessions.
Stretch Marks
On the abdomen, thighs, hips, and arms — microneedling breaks down old striae and stimulates collagen across the affected zones.
Mild Skin Laxity
RF microneedling firms the jawline, neck, and under-eye area for patients with early skin laxity not yet ready for surgical lifting.
Hyperpigmentation & Melasma
Careful microneedling protocols can improve melasma and post-inflammatory pigmentation in skin of colour where laser is too risky.
Is Microneedling
Right for You?
- Adults with dull skin, fine lines, enlarged pores, or uneven texture seeking collagen-driven improvement without surgery or laser ablation.
- Patients with mild to moderate acne scars — particularly rolling and boxcar atrophic scars that respond well to collagen rebuilding.
- Those with stretch marks, surgical scars, or body texture concerns seeking a non-laser solution that works across body areas.
- Patients of all Fitzpatrick types, including IV-VI skin of colour, who have been excluded from aggressive laser resurfacing due to pigment risk.
- Those with mild to moderate skin laxity who want RF microneedling firming without a facelift or significant downtime.
- Patients committed to a full series of 3 to 6 sessions and a long-term maintenance approach — single treatments deliver modest results.
Honest Expectations
Microneedling produces gradual, biological results — not the instant change of injectables. Expect first glow at 2 to 4 weeks and peak collagen-driven improvement at 3 to 6 months. A single session delivers modest benefit; the real change accumulates across a series.
Severe scarring, deep static wrinkles, and significant skin laxity often exceed microneedling's range and may require fractional laser, surgical scar revision, or surgical lifting. Active acne, certain skin infections, and recent isotretinoin use are contraindications. Your dermatologist will discuss candidacy honestly.
Pairs Beautifully
With…
Microneedling is designed to be layered. These four pairings amplify the collagen response, refine pigment, or address complementary concerns in the same session.
Exosomes
Lab-derived stem cell signalling vesicles applied immediately after microneedling — the most concentrated regenerative boost available, with faster glow and shorter recovery.
Explore exosomes →PRP (Vampire Facial)
Your own blood, processed for platelets and growth factors, applied into the micro-channels for amplified collagen response and natural glow — a long-established pairing.
Explore PRP →Botox
Neuromodulator therapy softens dynamic wrinkles; microneedling refines surface texture and pores — together they form the foundation of preventative dermatologic care.
Explore Botox →Dermal Fillers
Fillers restore volume and structural support; microneedling refines the surface quality above. Together they deliver complete facial rejuvenation across structure, surface, and skin biology.
Explore dermal fillers →Results That Speak for Themselves
Individual results vary. Initial glow visible at 2 to 4 weeks. Peak collagen-driven improvement in texture, scars, and laxity typically apparent 3 to 6 months after a full treatment series.
Your Own Collagen.
Properly Awakened.
No microneedling protocol is correct without first identifying which device, depth, and pairing serve your skin best. At Couture Dermatology and Laser, Dr. Chinonso evaluates your indication, skin type, and downtime tolerance before any session is scheduled. The goal is always real biological remodelling — never a generic medspa needle session.
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"I had been told my skin tone disqualified me from laser resurfacing every single time. Dr. Chinonso built a microneedling-with-exosomes protocol specifically for my Fitzpatrick V skin, and after four sessions my acne scars are the softest they have ever been. Finally a dermatologist who actually knew what to do for my skin."
Aisha M.
Verified Patient · Beverly Hills
Frequently
Asked Questions
Direct answers to the questions patients most commonly ask before their microneedling consultation — on sessions, RF differences, pain, skin tones, and realistic expectations.
Most patients require 3 to 6 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. The exact number depends on your goals — texture and glow may resolve in 3 sessions, while acne scars, stretch marks, or significant laxity typically need 4 to 6. RF microneedling is more powerful and may achieve results in fewer sessions.
Traditional microneedling creates micro-injuries with sterile needles to induce collagen. RF microneedling (Morpheus8, Genius RF) adds radiofrequency energy delivered through the needle tips, which heats the deep dermis to stimulate stronger collagen and elastin remodelling — making it ideal for skin tightening, deeper scars, and patients with mild laxity.
Topical numbing cream is applied for 30 to 45 minutes before treatment, making the procedure tolerable for most patients. Sensation is typically described as a mild prickling or vibration. RF microneedling can feel slightly warmer due to the heat energy but remains well-tolerated.
Yes — microneedling is one of the safest collagen-inducing procedures for Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin because it does not use heat or light energy that targets melanin. RF microneedling is also well-tolerated in skin of colour with appropriate protocols, making it a key tool for patients historically excluded from aggressive laser treatments.
Expect mild to moderate redness for 24 to 48 hours after traditional microneedling, and 2 to 4 days for RF microneedling. Light flaking, dryness, and skin sensitivity may persist for several days. Most patients return to work the next day with light makeup if needed.
Yes — pairing microneedling with PRP (vampire facial) or exosomes is the most popular way to amplify results. The micro-channels created by the needles allow these regenerative serums to be absorbed directly into the dermis, dramatically enhancing collagen induction and shortening downtime.
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What Is Microneedling
What to Expect During Your Visit
Step 1: Consultation
Step 2: Preparation
Step 3: The Procedure
Step 4: Aftercare & Recovery
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Who Benefits From This Treatment
- Individuals seeking to improve skin texture, tone, or firmness are ideal candidates.
- Those with mild to moderate acne scars or enlarged pores often benefit from microneedling.
- People with fine lines, early signs of aging, or uneven skin are suitable for treatment.
- Candidates should be in good general health and free from active skin infections.
Benefits of Microneedling Treatment
- Chemical peels can further enhance skin smoothness and radiance.
- Laser resurfacing offers targeted treatment for deeper wrinkles and scars.
- Dermal fillers help restore lost volume for a more youthful appearance.
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy can boost microneedling results by accelerating healing.
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Microneedling Treatment Cost
in Beverly Hills, CA
The cost of microneedling in Beverly Hills, , depending on the provider and treatment area. Pricing may vary based on your unique anatomy and customized treatment plan. For an accurate estimate tailored to your needs, we recommend contacting us for a personalized quote.
Dr. Chinonso Kagha
Abisogun, MD, FAAD
Why Choose Couture Dermatology
At Couture Dermatology, our skilled team combines expertise with personalized care to deliver exceptional microneedling results. We utilize advanced technology and tailor each treatment to your unique skin needs, ensuring optimal outcomes. Our commitment to safety, comfort, and patient satisfaction makes us a trusted choice for those seeking radiant, rejuvenated skin in Beverly Hills.
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