Quick answer: Microneedling is a minimally invasive skin procedure that repeatedly places sterile, fine needles into the skin to create controlled punctures. The resulting repair response can improve the appearance of certain facial acne scars and facial wrinkles. Results, recovery, and the number of sessions vary by device, treatment area, depth, and individual skin.
| Treatment type | Nonsurgical, device-based skin procedure |
| Commonly evaluated concerns | Facial acne scars, facial wrinkles, and uneven texture; authorized uses vary by device |
| Office | 12 Greenridge Avenue, Suite 401, White Plains, NY 10605 |
| Comfort measures | A topical numbing medication may be used when appropriate |
| Expected recovery | Temporary redness, tightness, dryness, peeling, bruising, or pinpoint bleeding can occur |
| Treatment plan | Some people need more than one procedure; the plan is individualized |
| Optional enhancements | Extra HA hydration, salmon DNA or PDRN booster, Aerolase NeoSkin, or Meso Botox; Skinvive is planned separately after healing |
| General regional price range | $300 to $700 per session; three-session packages are often $750 to $2,000 |
Maura Reinblatt, MD, is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. She completed general-surgery residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, followed by plastic-surgery residency training at UCLA Medical Center. Her White Plains practice emphasizes careful evaluation, conservative treatment choices, and natural-looking change.
A microneedling consultation should consider the concern being treated, skin history, skin type, prior procedures, medications, risk of pigment change, and alternatives such as laser treatment or chemical peels. The goal is not to fit every patient to one device. It is to determine whether microneedling is a reasonable option for that individual.
A microneedling device uses many small needles that repeatedly enter and exit the skin. On some motorized devices, a trained health care professional can adjust needle depth and speed for the treatment area. These controlled punctures begin a repair response that may improve the appearance of selected scars and wrinkles over time.
Not every microneedling product is an FDA-regulated medical device, and not every device has been authorized for the same body areas or concerns. Ask which device will be used, whether it is FDA authorized, and whether the proposed use is included in its labeling.
FDA-authorized microneedling devices include specific indications for improving the appearance of facial acne scars, facial wrinkles, and abdominal scars in adults. The exact indication depends on the device. During consultation, Dr. Reinblatt can discuss whether microneedling may be appropriate for:
A consultation cannot guarantee improvement. Some uses discussed in aesthetic practice may be outside a device's FDA-authorized labeling, and that distinction should be explained before treatment.
Candidacy cannot be determined from age or one skin concern alone. A potential candidate is generally someone whose concern matches the intended use of the device and who can follow the preparation and aftercare plan. The FDA advises discussing individual risks with a trained health care provider because microneedling is not suitable for everyone.
Microneedling may need to be delayed or avoided when a person has an active skin infection, rash, or cold-sore outbreak; a bleeding disorder or blood-thinning therapy; uncontrolled diabetes; immune suppression; certain inflammatory or autoimmune skin conditions; a history of keloid scarring; recent isotretinoin use; pregnancy or breastfeeding; or an allergy to device materials or numbing medication. This is not a complete screening list.
The visit begins with a review of goals, medical history, medications, prior skin treatments, and the proposed device. The treatment area is cleansed, and topical numbing medication may be applied when appropriate. A properly performed session should use a new single-use needle cartridge for each treatment. The device is then moved over the planned area according to the selected settings.
Appointment length depends on the treatment area, device, and protocol. Before proceeding, ask who will perform the treatment, what settings or depth will be used, how the device is cleaned, and what aftercare is expected.
Dr. Reinblatt's signature microneedling can be personalized with selected enhancements or companion treatments. The choice depends on the treatment area, skin history, goals, prior procedures, and tolerance for recovery. Microneedling devices are not FDA cleared for transdermal delivery of cosmetics, drugs, biologics, vitamin solutions, or PRP. Any physician-directed combination should identify the exact product, timing, regulatory status, and added risks before treatment.
The practice's signature option can include a physician-selected hyaluronic acid hydration step. Extra HA hydration may be added when it fits the plan, but the product and method should be confirmed because this is different from an injectable hyaluronic acid filler.
A salmon DNA booster or PDRN skin booster may be offered as an optional regenerative step. The exact formulation, source, delivery method, and evidence vary by product. These boosters should not be described as interchangeable with PRP or as guaranteed to improve healing or results.
Aerolase NeoSkin may be performed before microneedling in a selected same-day plan. Depending on the goal, the add-on may involve the under-eye area, face, neck, or chest. Combining a laser and microneedling can change the overall recovery and should be planned individually.
Meso Botox is a physician-directed skin-smoothing add-on applied after microneedling in selected cases. It differs from standard intramuscular BOTOX injections, and the application may be off-label. Dr. Reinblatt determines candidacy, formulation, dose, and placement.
Skinvive by Juvederm may be discussed as a separate injectable microdroplet hydration treatment once microneedled skin has completely healed. It is not a serum delivered through the microneedling device and should not be assumed to occur during the same appointment.
The total fee depends on the selected treatment area and enhancements. Dr. Reinblatt's office will confirm the plan, timing, and price before treatment.
Redness, tightness, dryness, itching, peeling, tenderness, bruising, crusting, or pinpoint bleeding can occur after microneedling. Many short-term effects improve over several days, but some can last longer. Skin may also be more sensitive to sun exposure and to products such as retinoids, acids, alcohol-containing skin care, makeup, or sunscreen.
Follow the practice's written aftercare instructions and contact the office if symptoms are severe, worsening, or concerning. Seek prompt medical attention for signs of infection or another serious complication.
Microneedling can cause temporary or lasting side effects. Common effects include redness, dryness, roughness, tightness, itching, peeling, discomfort, burning, bruising, bleeding, and crusting. Less common risks include darkening or lightening of the skin, reactivation of cold sores, infection, swollen lymph nodes, visible lines, and an unwanted aesthetic result.
Microneedling should not be described as universally safe for every skin tone. Pigment changes can occur, and the FDA notes that some authorized devices were not studied in people with darker skin types. Device selection, settings, preparation, and aftercare should be individualized.
Conventional microneedling creates controlled punctures with needles and does not use laser energy. Fraxel is a fractional laser treatment that creates microscopic zones of thermal injury. Both may be discussed for texture, scars, or signs of aging, but their energy source, risks, recovery, and suitability differ. A consultation can help compare the options rather than assuming one is better for every person.
Related page: Read about Fraxel laser treatment
Published White Plains and Westchester pricing suggests a general price range of about $300 to $700 for a conventional facial microneedling session. Packages of three are often advertised around $750 to $2,000. Actual fees vary by device, provider credentials, treatment area, and included products or add-ons. Dr. Reinblatt's office will confirm the current fee after consultation.
There is no universal number of microneedling sessions. The FDA notes that more than one procedure may be needed. The recommendation depends on the device, concern, treatment depth, response, and tolerance for recovery.
Microneedling can cause discomfort. Topical numbing medication is commonly used to reduce sensation, but the experience varies by treatment area, depth, device, and individual.
Microneedling results develop gradually as the skin heals. Timing varies, and improvement may be temporary. Maintenance or additional procedures may be recommended after the response is assessed.
Selected combination plans are available, including HA hydration, salmon DNA or PDRN boosters, Aerolase NeoSkin, and Meso Botox. The FDA has not cleared microneedling devices for use with another product, including cosmetics, topical drugs, vitamin solutions, biologics, or PRP. During consultation, Dr. Reinblatt will identify each component, whether it is separate or used in the same appointment, and whether a proposed use is off-label. Skinvive is considered separately after the skin has healed.
No. Radiofrequency microneedling adds heat energy and has a different risk profile. This page describes conventional microneedling unless the practice clearly identifies a specific radiofrequency device and provides separate information about it.
To discuss microneedling in Westchester County, schedule a consultation at Dr. Maura Reinblatt's office at 12 Greenridge Avenue, Suite 401, White Plains, NY 10605. The visit is an opportunity to review the device, expected benefits, limitations, risks, alternatives, and a treatment plan based on your skin and goals.
Microneedling is a minimally invasive way to improve the appearance of certain facial acne scars and facial wrinkles. Contact Dr. Reinblatt's office today to schedule a microneedling consultation.
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