Microneedling in Auburn, GA
When microneedling is new to you and you have more questions than answers.
A first-timer’s guide, with SkinPen and Pixel8 RF west of Auburn.
Pixel8 RF priced below
Microneedling for First-Timers
Microneedling is not a laser and not a peel. It uses very fine needles to create tiny channels, and your skin answers by making new collagen.
There are two options here, SkinPen and Pixel8 RF, and the consultation decides between them. Our microneedling overview is a good place to read first.
From Auburn, West to Sugar Hill
From Auburn, the drive heads west through Dacula toward Buford and into Sugar Hill.
If you are researching microneedling in Auburn for the first time, the consultation is the easiest way to ask everything at once.
It is free, and so is parking.
Common First Concerns
First-timers usually come in with one of these.
- Texture skin that does not feel smooth
- Pores openings that seem larger than they used to
- Mild scars light marks from past breakouts
- Fine lines early creases around the eyes
When to wait or ask first
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- An active skin infection, inflammation or open lesions in the area
- Isotretinoin (Accutane) in the past 6 months
- A history of keloid scarring
- A pacemaker or implanted electrical device near the area (Pixel8 RF)
- Active cold sores in the area
- Significant active acne in the area
Pigment changes can happen with deeper skin tones, so your skin and history are reviewed before your first session. Mention anything on this list at your consultation, along with any medicines you take.
First-Time Prices
Prices for both devices are listed here, so nothing comes as a surprise at your first visit.
Every session includes
- A free consultation first
- Topical numbing cream
- A plan matched to your concern
- Written aftercare instructions
| Treatment | Single session | 3-session course |
|---|---|---|
| SkinPen Microneedling | $350per session | $1,050$350 per session |
| Pixel8 RF Microneedling | $750per session | $2,250$750 per session |
Your skin builds new collagen slowly, over weeks, so microneedling is usually planned as three sessions, 4 to 6 weeks apart. At your free consultation, our team will suggest how many sessions suit your skin. Results vary from person to person.
Add PRP to either treatment for $300 a session.
What to Expect the First Time
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Meet the team
Bring your questions and a list of your products. You hear which option fits and the total before anything is booked.
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Numbing, then treatment
Numbing cream goes on for 30 minutes. Then the depth, and for Pixel8 RF the energy, is set for your skin.
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Finishing the series
Collagen keeps building after your last session, so the full picture takes weeks to show. We look at it with you then.
First-Timer Questions
Is a dermaroller at home the same thing?
No. A clinic session uses a sterile, single-use needle cartridge with the depth chosen for your concern, and Pixel8 RF adds radiofrequency heat that no home roller has.
Will microneedling be uncomfortable?
A numbing cream sits on your skin for 30 minutes first. SkinPen tends to feel like pressure with a buzzing vibration, and Pixel8 RF like warmth with pressure. Your comfort is checked as you go.
When will I notice a difference?
Collagen keeps rebuilding for weeks after each session, so change is gradual. Some people see a difference after one visit, while acne scars and loose skin usually need the full course.
Can I have microneedling while pregnant?
No. Neither SkinPen nor Pixel8 RF is offered during pregnancy or breastfeeding. You are welcome to book a consultation for afterward.
Getting Here From Auburn
Westward through Dacula, on toward Buford, and Sugar Hill is just past it. No parking fees.
1400 Buford Hwy NE, Suite K 2Sugar Hill, GA 30518
- Monday to Friday
- 9 am to 6 pm
- Saturday
- 10 am to 2 pm
Book a Free Microneedling Consultation
Weekday and Saturday appointments at our Sugar Hill clinic.
There is no obligation to start treatment.
Important Safety Information. SkinPen and Pixel8 RF microneedling are minimally invasive procedures that use fine needles, and Pixel8 RF also delivers radiofrequency energy into the skin. The FDA has reported serious complications with certain uses of RF microneedling devices. Neither treatment is offered during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with active infection or inflammation in the area, or with a pacemaker or implanted electrical device near the area (Pixel8 RF).
Redness and mild swelling are expected for 24 to 48 hours. Individual results vary with the treatment chosen and the sessions completed, and results are not guaranteed. Full microneedling safety information. Treatments are performed by Georgia-licensed aestheticians and our medical team under the clinical oversight of our Medical Director, Dr. Ashar N., DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC.