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At Refreshed M.D. in Portland, OR, skin care should feel comforting, personal, and worth your time. If you’re looking for a gentle way to help smooth fine lines, soften acne scars, and support your skin’s natural healing, microneedling might be just what you’ve been searching for.
Microneedling is one of our most loved skin rejuvenation treatments. Using tiny needles, this technique supports collagen induction, smooths skin texture, and gives you that fresh, healthy glow you’ve been craving. It’s a great way to nurture your skin, boost its natural renewal process, and reveal its true radiance safely and effectively.
Refresh your skin with Collagen Induction Therapy, also known as microneedling. This treatment uses a specialized device with fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries at the correct depth. These tiny openings trigger your body’s healing process, boosting collagen and elastin production key building blocks for smoother, firmer, and more youthful skin.
Microneedling is a versatile solution for fine line reduction, acne scar treatment, enlarged pores, and even superficial pigmentation. It also improves how well your skin absorbs topical products, making your everyday skincare routine even more effective. To improve skin texture, tone, and clarity, microneedling is a trusted choice for natural results without harsh procedures.
What is PRF?
PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) involves a quick blood draw, using your components rich in growth factors. When microneedling, PRF enhances tissue repair, collagen production, and rejuvenation. It promotes faster healing, improves skin texture, and boosts overall results, providing a natural and effective skincare solution.
What are Exosomes?
Exosomes are a concentrated treatment solution derived from human stem cells, cultured in a laboratory, and are guaranteed to contain 10 billion exosomes per vial, consistently delivering beneficial results. Exosomes are tiny vesicles, rich in growth factors, peptides, and proteins. These little messengers deliver potent rejuvenating signals, accelerate healing, and improve skin texture, tone, and elasticity for a radiant complexion. Exosomes are mixed with hydrating hyaluronic acid when used with microneedling.
What Is PDGF-BB?
PDGF-BB, or Platelet-Derived Growth Factor, is one of the most innovative advanced growth factors available in regenerative medicine and now in aesthetic care. Clinically proven and used in over 5 million medical treatments, PDGF-BB is now a top choice in cosmetic treatments for skin rejuvenation and tissue regeneration due to its powerful, predictable results.
These lab-created growth factors signal your fibroblasts (collagen-making cells!) to jumpstart the healing process, helping smooth fine lines, regenerate tissues and blood vessels, improve texture, and restore a youthful glow, without needing a blood draw. Unlike natural PRF, PDGF isn’t influenced by stress, age, or lifestyle, making it consistently potent and reliable. One treatment can contain up to 300,000 growth factors, making it one of the most effective anti-aging and skin revitalization options.
Best of all, this drives the fastest healing results, and skin benefits results begin to appear within 4-5 weeks and continue to improve with time and proper skin maintenance.
Microneedling is one of our top services for total skin rejuvenation. Here’s what our clients love about it:
Before starting your session, we will examine your skin, discuss your goals, and develop a plan for your personalized treatment. A numbing cream will be applied for 20 to 30 minutes to help with pain management so the treatment feels like a light vibration instead of discomfort.
You’ll also have the option to include Exosomes or PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) to enhance your results and support more profound skin healing. These additions are great for those wanting stronger results from each treatment, and our team will help you decide what best fits your needs.
After your session, your skin may look pink and warm similar to a mild sunburn. This is part of the natural post-treatment care process and usually fades in a few days. As healing continues, you’ll notice visible improvements in skin tone, texture, and brightness.
We suggest microneedling treatments 4 to 6 weeks apart to get the most from your anti-aging or skin resurfacing plan. Keep your skin clean, moisturized, and out of direct sunlight or heat while it heals. Most people experience slight redness, swelling, or flaking that clears up within 2 to 4 days.
To support your glow, we may recommend skincare with Vitamin C or brightening ingredients as part of your recovery and maintenance tips.
You may notice a healthy glow after a few days, but more profound changes like smoother texture and reduced lines often appear after a few weeks. We recommend a series of treatments for best results, especially for scars or wrinkles.
Not really. Thanks to the numbing cream, most people say it feels like a light scratching or buzzing sensation. The process is gentle and well-tolerated.
Yes, microneedling is a proven acne scar treatment that supports the skin’s healing process. Over time, it can help fade scar texture and color with noticeable improvement.
There’s minimal downtime. Your skin may be slightly red or sensitive for 1–2 days, but most people can return to their regular activities right away just skip the gym and makeup for 24 hours.
