How Painful is Microneedling?

As it turns out, microneedling isn’t as painful as you think it might be. While a microneedling device does contain needle tips, there are certain steps that help minimize pain during the session, including:

• The microneedling device punctures the dermal tissue as quickly as possible. This speed makes it so that people feel a sandpapery sensation over their skin, rather than small punctures.
• A topical numbing cream can be applied to the skin before the treatment, which can help make the patient more comfortable during their microneedling treatment.
• In addition to numbing cream, we can also use ice to chill the skin right before the treatment.

Microneedling can be uncomfortable, but it doesn’t have to be painful. During your microneedling consultation, let us know if you’re worried about feeling uncomfortable. We’ll work with you to ensure you’re as comfortable as possible during your microneedling procedure.