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What we do: MicroneedlingSalem, Massachusetts

Microneedling, for texture and scars.

Large pores, the roughness makeup sits in, old acne scars, the first fine lines. Microneedling makes thousands of microscopic channels in the skin; the body treats each one as a tiny injury and rebuilds with fresh collagen and elastin, which is how texture smooths, scars soften and lines fade. We do it with the Exceed, an FDA-cleared medical microneedling system whose needle depth and speed are set and held steady, so the whole face gets the same treatment.

At a glance
TreatsAcne scars, large pores, uneven texture, fine lines, the neck
CourseFour visits over twelve weeks
Each visitUnder an hour, after numbing cream
DowntimePink for a day or two, like a mild sunburn
The toolExceed
From$600 a full face, $300 a small area, $400 the neck
Who it's for

Texture is the classic reason. These are the people who tend to book.

Old acne scars

Shallow and rolling scars respond well over the course. Deep ice-pick scars are a longer conversation, and we will tell you so.

Large pores and rough texture

The roughness makeup sits in and the pores that seem to grow every year. Smoothed over the course.

Fine lines

Around the eyes and mouth, across the forehead. Softened as the collagen rebuilds, not frozen.

The neck

Crepey, lined skin on the neck has its own visit on the menu.

With exosomes

Microneedling followed by exosome growth factors, while the channels are open and the skin will take them in. On the menu as microneedling with exosomes.

Loose skin rather than texture

Jowls and a softening jawline want radiofrequency through the needles, which is our Matrix™: see skin tightening.

What a visit is like

Three parts. Nobody is rushed through any of them.

01

We look first

At your skin and what bothers you about it. A microneedling consultation is free and on the menu, and we will tell you honestly whether microneedling is the answer or something else is.

02

The treatment

Numbing cream first, then the Exceed: a sensation like fine sandpaper. Needle depth and speed are set for each area, so the cheeks, the forehead and the neck each get what they need. Under an hour, and you drive yourself home.

03

Afterwards

Pink, slightly tight skin for a day or two, like a mild sunburn. For 24 hours nothing on the skin but what we gave you; no sun, no exercise and no makeup that day, and SPF 30 or higher from the next. Drink plenty of water, and our collagen serum and vitamin C cream keep the skin hydrated and help it heal.

The tool

Exceed

You will never have to ask for it by name.

An FDA-cleared medical microneedling system with high-precision, adjustable needle speed for consistent penetration across the whole face, rather than the uneven result of a hand-rolled device. A 2026 review of 11 studies and 713 people found microneedling about as effective as chemical peels for acne scars, and more likely to bring at least some improvement.

Trish certified on the Exceed in 2021. When the channels are open, the Collagenizer NEO can feed them with our collagen serum, the pairing people notice most.

What the Exceed actually is →
What it costs

One visit at a time.

No packages, nothing prepaid. You pay at the visit, for the visit, and you can stop whenever you like.

A full face from $600 a visit; a small area from $300; the neck from $400.

With exosomes from $650.

Paid one visit at a time. No packages, nothing prepaid, and the consultation is free.

Questions people ask

Asked in the room, answered here.

Does microneedling hurt?

Numbing cream first, then a sensation like fine sandpaper. Most people find it easy. Under an hour, and you drive yourself home.

How many microneedling sessions will I need?

The standard course is four visits over twelve weeks. Collagen keeps building after each one, so the skin goes on improving for weeks after the last visit.

What is the downtime?

Pink and slightly tight for a day or two, like a mild sunburn. No makeup that day; makeup and SPF from the next. Minimal by design.

Does microneedling work on acne scars?

On shallow and rolling scars, yes, over the course. A 2026 review of 11 studies found it about as effective as chemical peels for acne scars. Deep ice-pick scars are a longer conversation, and we will tell you what to expect after we have looked.

Microneedling or RF microneedling?

The Exceed is needles alone; RF microneedling, our Matrix™, adds radiofrequency through the needles for deeper collagen work and tightening. Texture and scars: microneedling. Loose skin: RF microneedling. Often both, in order.

Is microneedling the same as Morpheus8?

No. Morpheus8 is RF microneedling, the same job as our Matrix™; plain microneedling has no radiofrequency. Here is why we chose Matrix™.

Is it the same as a dermaroller at home?

No. The Exceed is an FDA-cleared medical device whose needle depth and speed are set and held steady, so the whole face gets the same treatment rather than the uneven result of a hand-rolled device.

What is the aftercare?

For 24 hours nothing on the skin but what we gave you. No sun, no exercise and no makeup that day; SPF 30 or higher from the next. Drink plenty of water, 64 ounces or more a day, and use our collagen serum and vitamin C cream to keep the skin hydrated.

How much does microneedling cost?

A full face from $600 a visit, a small area from $300, the neck from $400, and microneedling with exosomes from $650. Paid at the visit, no packages, nothing prepaid. The consultation is free.

Also worth a look
The ExceedRF microneedling for loose skinCollagen infusion
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