When you start a new skin treatment, the biggest question is always the same: how long until I see results?
With SkinPen microneedling, the answer depends on your skin condition, consistency, and aftercare, but clinical research gives us a clear picture of what to expect.
Here is your full breakdown of what happens after each session and when you can expect your glow-up to begin.
📆 Week 1: Recovery and Renewal
After your first session, your skin will feel slightly tight, warm, or flushed for a day or two. This is completely normal and shows your skin’s healing response has begun.
In the first week, you will notice:
- Calmer inflammation
- Smoother texture
- Smaller visible pores
- A subtle brightness to your skin
Make sure to use gentle, hydrating skincare and avoid exfoliation or actives during this time.
🌿 Weeks 2 to 4: Clearer, Calmer Skin
By the second or third week, your skin will feel softer and more balanced. For acne-prone skin, breakouts begin to lessen as microneedling helps regulate oil and improve skin cell turnover.
You may notice:
- Fewer new breakouts forming
- Less redness and irritation
- A more even tone overall
This is when your skin’s natural collagen and elastin production start to increase, leading to visible change.
🌸 After 3 Sessions: Significant Improvement
A 2023 clinical study found that after 3 to 4 SkinPen sessions, 92% of patients saw a 50% or greater improvement in acne lesions, and 100% were satisfied with their results.
By this stage, you will see:
- Noticeably clearer skin
- Reduced acne severity
- Smoother texture and refined pores
- Post-acne marks beginning to fade
Consistency is key here. Regular sessions spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart produce stronger, longer-lasting results.
💎 2 Months and Beyond: The Long-Term Glow
Microneedling results build over time because your skin continues to remodel collagen for weeks after each session.
By two months, most clients notice that their skin looks healthier, stronger, and more radiant even between treatments.
To elevate your results even more, book a professional peel about two weeks after your microneedling session. The skin will be in its renewal phase, making it more receptive to gentle exfoliation and active ingredients.
A targeted peel helps:
- Brighten post-acne marks faster
- Smooth leftover texture
- Keep pores clear and skin balanced
This combination accelerates your glow and enhances the overall clarity of your skin.
With continued sessions, SkinPen not only keeps acne under control but also improves tone, texture, and long-term radiance.
👑 Your Clear Skin Timeline Starts Here
At Ma-Arteh Beauty Studio & Medispa, your treatment plan is customized to your goals. Whether your focus is acne, texture, or scars, we create a timeline that supports real, lasting results.
✨ Book your SkinPen microneedling acne treatment today and start your clear-skin journey with Edmonton’s Skin Queen.
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