Key Takeaways
- Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries to stimulate collagen and elastin production in the skin.
- Aqua Aesthetics & Wellness offers three options: Traditional Microneedling (SkinPen), RF Microneedling (Morpheus8), and PRP Microneedling.
- Each microneedling option targets specific skin concerns, with varying depths, technologies, and downtime.
- Consultations help tailor a treatment plan that aligns with individual skin goals and conditions.
- Choose Microneedling in Lansing for personalized care and medical-grade technology.
Microneedling works by creating controlled micro-injuries in the skin. These tiny channels trigger your body’s natural healing response — stimulating fresh collagen and elastin production.
While the concept is consistent across all microneedling treatments, the technology, depth, and energy delivery vary significantly depending on your goals.
At Aqua Aesthetics & Wellness in Lansing, we offer three distinct microneedling options so your treatment matches your skin — not the other way around.
Our Microneedling Options
1️⃣ Traditional Microneedling (SkinPen®)
At Aqua Aesthetics & Wellness, we offer SkinPen® microneedling, the first FDA-cleared microneedling device.
Best for:
- Texture refinement
- Fine lines
- Mild acne scarring
- Early collagen loss
- Overall tone improvement
Technology: Medical-grade automated microneedling device (SkinPen®)
Depth: 0.5–2.5mm
Downtime: 1–3 days of redness
Results Timeline: Visible improvement in 4–6 weeks
Treatment Series: 3–6 sessions recommended
Maintenance: Every 6–12 months
SkinPen is an excellent foundational collagen-stimulation treatment. It’s ideal for patients who want smoother skin, improved tone, and gradual collagen rebuilding with minimal downtime.
2️⃣ RF Microneedling (Morpheus8)
Best for:
- Deeper wrinkles
- Skin tightening
- Acne scars
- Mild skin laxity
- Jawline and neck contouring
Technology: Radiofrequency energy combined with microneedling
Depth: Up to 4mm with thermal energy
Downtime: 3–5 days redness/swelling
Results Timeline: Noticeable improvement within 3 weeks, with ongoing collagen remodeling
Treatment Series: 1–3 sessions typical
Maintenance: Annual touch-ups
Morpheus8 goes beyond traditional microneedling by delivering radiofrequency energy into deeper tissue layers. This makes it a powerful option for tightening and remodeling skin in ways surface treatments cannot.
3️⃣ PRP Microneedling
Best for:
- Acne scars
- Skin rejuvenation
- Hair restoration
- Enhancing healing and collagen production
Technology: Microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
Depth: 0.5–2.5mm with biologic growth factors
Downtime: 2–4 days redness
Results Timeline: 6–8 weeks optimal improvement
Treatment Series: 3–4 sessions recommended
Maintenance: Every 6–9 months
PRP uses your body’s own growth factors to accelerate healing and collagen stimulation. It’s especially effective for scarring and regenerative support.
How We Help You Decide
During your consultation, we don’t just recommend “microneedling.”
We evaluate:
- Your skin thickness and elasticity
- Your primary concerns (texture vs. tightening vs. scarring)
- Your timeline and tolerance for downtime
- Your long-term skin goals
Then we design a treatment plan that aligns with what you’re trying to achieve — realistically and safely.
The Aqua Aesthetics & Wellness Difference
When you choose microneedling in Lansing at Aqua, you’re not just choosing a device. You’re choosing:
- Medical-grade technology administered by trained aesthetic professionals
- Comprehensive skin analysis to match the right treatment depth and approach
- Three microneedling options under one roof — traditional, RF (Morpheus8), and PRP
- Honest conversations about what each treatment can realistically achieve
- Treatment plans that evolve as your skin responds
- Locally owned, elevated care serving Greater Lansing
We believe skin treatments should be thoughtful, personalized, and rooted in long-term health — not quick fixes.
FAQ’s
Microneedling is a collagen-stimulating treatment that creates controlled micro-injuries in the skin. This triggers your body’s natural healing response, increasing collagen and elastin production to improve texture, tone, and firmness over time.
SkinPen is a traditional FDA-cleared microneedling device that improves surface concerns like fine lines and acne scars. Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to reach deeper layers of tissue for skin tightening and more advanced remodeling.
It depends on your goals. Morpheus8 is ideal for deeper wrinkles, skin tightening, and mild laxity. Traditional microneedling (SkinPen) works well for texture refinement and early collagen stimulation. During your consultation, we help determine which approach fits your needs.
PRP microneedling combines microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (derived from your own blood). The growth factors in PRP enhance healing and collagen production, making it especially effective for acne scars and regenerative skin support.
Most patients benefit from a series of 3–6 traditional microneedling sessions. Morpheus8 typically requires 1–3 sessions. PRP microneedling often involves 3–4 treatments. Your personalized plan depends on your goals and skin condition.
Traditional microneedling usually causes redness for 1–3 days. Morpheus8 may involve 3–5 days of redness or mild swelling. PRP microneedling generally has 2–4 days of redness. Most patients return to normal activities quickly.
Initial improvement may be visible within a few weeks, but full results develop over 4–8 weeks as new collagen forms. Improvements continue over time with consistent treatments.
Microneedling is ideal for individuals looking to improve acne scars, fine lines, enlarged pores, uneven texture, mild skin laxity, or overall skin tone. A consultation at Aqua Aesthetics & Wellness helps determine the best approach.
Yes. At Aqua Aesthetics & Wellness in Lansing, we offer SkinPen, Morpheus8 RF microneedling, and PRP microneedling so treatments can be tailored to your skin and goals.
