Microneedling Magic: How This Treatment Restores Smooth, Glowing Skin

Healthy skin glows from the inside out, but time and environmental factors can compromise your natural radiance. If you’re looking for a treatment that delivers real, lasting results without surgery or harsh chemicals, it’s time to explore the magic of microneedling.

At Cascade MedSpa and Laser Centre, we’re microneedling specialists — our experienced team has performed over 2600 of these advanced skincare treatments, helping patients in and around Baxter, Minnesota restore smooth, glowing skin. Read on to discover how microneedling works and its potential benefits for you.

The science of collagen induction

Collagen and elastin make up the framework of your skin, with collagen providing strength and support, and elastin providing elasticity. However, the production of these essential proteins slows substantially with age, which is why the skin gradually loses its firmness and resilience.

When you sustain a wound, like a cut or a scrape, your body produces new collagen and elastin at the injury site to help it heal — a process called dermal remodeling. Microneedling, also called collagen induction therapy, stimulates this process without causing scars or lasting damage to the skin.

During a microneedling treatment, we use a specialized device equipped with fine, sterile needles to create a series of controlled micro-wounds in the treatment area. These tiny punctures trigger a surge in collagen and elastin, restoring your skin’s structure from within.

Why choose microneedling?

Unlike some laser or heat-based treatments that may cause or exacerbate pigmentation issues, microneedling is a safe and effective option for all skin types and tones. By promoting new collagen, elastin, and cell turnover, this treatment works to address skin concerns like:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Acne scarring
• Thin, crepey areas
• Visible pores
• Hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and uneven skin tone
• Mild skin laxity or sagging

Microneedling can target these imperfections virtually anywhere on the face and body, including the neck, chest, hands, and thighs. 

It also pairs perfectly with other treatments, offering a truly personalized experience. The microscopic channels created in your skin allow topical agents, such as hydrating serums, growth factors, or platelet-rich plasma (PRP), to penetrate deep into the skin.

Your microneedling experience: what to expect

If the idea of needles puts you on edge, rest assured that your comfort is our top priority throughout the procedure. 

The microneedles penetrate about 2-3 millimeters into the top layers of skin — deep enough to trigger the healing response, but not sufficient to cause severe pain. We also apply a professional-grade numbing cream beforehand to minimize any potential discomfort.

A typical appointment lasts around 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated. While you may experience some mild redness and swelling for a day or two afterward, you can return to your routine immediately, with no downtime required.

Your results develop over the next few weeks as the skin works to rebuild and repair itself. For optimal results, we generally recommend a series of treatments spaced out over several months.

Don’t let fine lines, texture issues, or discoloration get in the way of feeling your best. Schedule a consultation at Cascade MedSpa and Laser Centre, online or by phone, to explore our full range of rejuvenating treatments.