Two popular methods for improving skin texture are microdermabrasion and microneedling. Both procedures can deliver smoother, healthier-looking skin, but they use completely different techniques and target different concerns.
At Best Impression Med Spa in Blue Bell, PA, led by Robert Mirabile, MD, and Vivian Hsu, MD, our experts evaluate your skin to recommend the most effective treatment plan. Whether you want to minimize deep scars or just need a radiant glow, we provide personalized care to ensure the results you’re looking for.
Here’s what our team wants you to know about each treatment.
This is a non-invasive treatment that gently exfoliates the top layer of skin. Our specialists use a handheld device that streams fine crystals or utilize a diamond-tipped wand to buff away dead skin cells. Simultaneously, a built-in vacuum suctions the debris away. This process clears away dullness and unclogs pores, leaving your skin feeling instantly softer. It works well for mild sun damage, light dark spots, and general skin maintenance.
Microneedling goes deeper. Our specialists use a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the top layer of skin. These micro-injuries trigger your body to produce new collagen and elastin, which plump and firm the skin. Microneedling is safe for all skin types and is the preferred choice for fine lines, mild acne scarring, and large pores.
Microdermabrasion is completely pain-free and requires no downtime. It feels like a gritty facial massage. Your skin might look slightly pink for an hour or two after your appointment, but you can apply makeup and return to your daily activities immediately.
While you will notice smoother, brighter skin after just one session, a single treatment only removes the outermost layer of dead skin cells. To address ongoing concerns such as uneven skin tone or mild sun damage, our specialists typically recommend an initial series of 4 to 6 treatments, spaced about 2 to 4 weeks apart.
Because your skin naturally renews itself every 30 days, dead cells will accumulate again. Hence, our medical team usually suggests a maintenance session once every month or two to keep your skin glowing.
Microneedling requires a little more healing time but offers deeper correction. Your skin will look pink or slightly red for a day or two, similar to a mild sunburn. You can return to your normal routine the following day.
Our medical team recommends a series of 3 to 6 sessions, spaced a few weeks apart, to achieve optimal results. Because we apply a topical numbing cream before the session, most patients report very little discomfort during the process.
Your choice depends on the severity of your skin issues and the results you want to achieve. Microdermabrasion offers a quick brightness boost with no healing time. It is ideal for individuals who want to maintain healthy skin, clear up minor surface imperfections, or prepare for a big event.
Microneedling is perfect for individuals who want a structural improvement for wrinkles or scars without missing work or social events.
We customize every treatment to match your lifestyle and aesthetic desires. To book your consultation, call our office at 610-272-8821 or request an appointment online.
