Improve tone, texture, and scarring with collagen induction therapy from our board-certified dermatologist-led team in Nashville, TN.
Microneedling
Scarring, enlarged pores, and uneven texture share something in common: they're all, in one way or another, a story about collagen -- either too little of it, or collagen that didn't lay down evenly in the first place. Microneedling works by prompting your skin to make more of it, using your body's own healing response instead of an external product or device.
A motorized, pen-based device creates a controlled pattern of micro-injuries across the treatment area, fine enough to trigger a genuine healing and collagen-building response without the visible injury of a deeper procedure. Over the following weeks, that response translates into smoother texture, softer scarring, and a more even overall appearance.
Needle depth and treatment pressure need to be adjusted for the area being treated and the concern being addressed -- acne scarring on the cheeks calls for a different approach than fine lines around the eyes. That's the kind of calibration built into every session at Progressive Dermatology, delivered by our board-certified dermatologist-led team rather than a fixed, one-setting-fits-all protocol.
Expect skin to look flushed, similar to a mild sunburn, for one to three days after treatment, with the possibility of some pinpoint dryness or light flaking. Most patients complete a series of sessions for their best results, since collagen production builds gradually with each treatment.
If acne scarring, enlarged pores, or overall texture has been bothering you, Progressive Dermatology in Nashville, TN can talk you through what a microneedling series would look like for your skin.
Acne scarring, enlarged pores, fine lines, and overall skin texture. A motorized pen creates controlled micro-injuries that trigger your skin's own collagen production.
Mild -- skin typically looks flushed, similar to a sunburn, for 1 to 3 days, with some pinpoint dryness or flaking possible.
Patients with mild-to-moderate scarring or texture concerns who want a treatment that works with the skin's natural healing process, often done as a series for best results.