Real Skin Change
Texture that won’t smooth out. Pores that grab makeup. Old acne scars that still catch the light. Skincare helps on the surface, but lasting improvement usually starts deeper. Microneedling in Newport Beach with SkinPen®, the first FDA-cleared device of its kind, creates precise micro-channels that activate your skin’s repair system (collagen induction therapy). Over the next several weeks, your body lays down fresh collagen and elastin, softening scars, refining skin texture, and evening tone with little downtime.
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Real Skin Change
Texture that won’t smooth out. Pores that grab makeup. Old acne scars that still catch the light. Skincare helps on the surface, but lasting improvement usually starts deeper. Microneedling in Newport Beach with SkinPen®, the first FDA-cleared device of its kind, creates precise micro-channels that activate your skin’s repair system (collagen induction therapy). Over the next several weeks, your body lays down fresh collagen and elastin, softening scars, refining skin texture, and evening tone with little downtime.
Bonakdar Aesthetics has performed collagen induction therapy since 2012. Under physician leadership, we tailor needle depth, pass count, and post-treatment actives to your goals and schedule. If your focus is acne scarring, enlarged pores, fine lines and wrinkles, or sun-worn tone typical of Orange County, your treatment plan is built to improve skin quality in steady, sustainable steps. We treat the face, neck, and chest, and can address select body areas for stretch marks. SkinPen’s controlled depth helps us treat delicate areas safely across many skin types.
Microneedling is a non-invasive treatment that uses tiny, sterile needles to create thousands of uniform micro-channels in the upper layers of skin. Your body treats these as a call to repair. Cell turnover increases, blood flow improves, and the dermis rebuilds the proteins that keep facial skin firm. As that healing process unfolds, the surface looks smoother and more even, with natural-looking results that fit how you live.
Microneedling helps soften the look of acne scars and other surgical scars, refine rough patches, and reduce the appearance of pores in oil-prone zones. Many patients see gradual improvement in fine lines, early etched areas around the eyes, and pigmentation issues from long-term sun damage. On the body, it can improve the texture of stretch marks on the abdomen, hips, or thighs. Because SkinPen controls depth precisely, we can treat thicker cheek areas and thinner under-eye skin in the same session while protecting comfort and safety.
Treatment starts with a topical numbing cream so the procedure stays comfortable. A single-use 14-needle tip then makes calibrated passes across the treatment area, creating consistent micro-channels. You’ll feel vibration and light pressure, more noticeable on bony zones and barely there on softer tissue. While channels are open, we layer hyaluronic acid for hydration or pigment-safe solutions for dark spots. Some plans include biologic support such as exosomes or PRP to reinforce signaling and calm early redness. A soothing finish and simple aftercare complete the visit. A full face typically takes under an hour; a face, neck, and chest treatment runs longer.
When it comes to good candidates for microneedling, Newport Beach heathy, adult patients are almost always perfect for the treatment. We may pause or prep first if there’s an active breakout, open wound, uncontrolled rosacea or eczema, a recent sunburn, or a history of cold sores that calls for prophylaxis. Pregnant or nursing patients and anyone on medications that affect healing should discuss timing. A brief skin analysis helps us set depth, number of passes, and visit spacing that match your goals and your calendar.
Expect a quick, healthy glow within a week as dead skin cells shed and the surface smooths. Deeper change builds gradually as collagen production continues for several weeks. Most patients plan three to five sessions at four-to six-week intervals for meaningful scar or texture work. After a series, maintenance visits a few times per year help hold gains. We’ll map the number of treatments around travel, events, and seasons so your recovery period never derails real life.
Right after treatment, skin often looks lightly sun-kissed and feels warm or tight for a few hours. Over the next one to three days, you may notice dryness or micro-flaking as the top layer refreshes. Makeup is usually fine after 24 hours—mineral formulas are ideal early on. Skip heavy workouts and saunas for a day, press pause on retinoids and exfoliants for three to five days, and protect against sun exposure with daily SPF. We’ll send you home with product guidance that respects sensitive phases and keeps treated skin steady.
Microneedling is a smart fit when the priority is texture, acne scars, and pore refinement with minimal social downtime. If dense pigment clusters or deeper etched lines lead the list, laser treatments such as Clear + Brilliant, ResurFX, or CO2 laser resurfacing may be the better first move. Many plans combine both—fractional laser resurfacing to target pigment and etched lines, microneedling to support structure and collagen growth. The point isn’t to sell a device; it’s to select the tool that solves the problem you actually have.
This is a non-surgical procedure, but it’s still medical care. An FDA-cleared device, sterile technique, and trained hands matter. Home rollers can scratch rather than create vertical channels and raise infection risk; clinical microneedling delivers controlled depth and cleaner outcomes.
Pricing varies by area (face vs. face + neck + chest), whether we add exosomes or PRP, and the size of your series. You’ll get a clear estimate at consultation and options for package pricing when it makes sense—no surprises and no unnecessary add-ons.
Experience and restraint go hand in hand here. We’ve performed microneedling since 2012 and use SkinPen with settings refined over thousands of treatments. A physician-led team chooses depth, pattern, and actives based on your skin biology, then delivers enough intensity to make a difference without blowing your week for recovery. We also plan for the realities of Newport Beach sun so your results hold up in Orange County life.
Want a zero-downtime polish between sessions? Consider a HydraFacial. If pigment leads the list, explore Clear + Brilliant, ResurFX, or Chemical Peels. For deeply etched lines, we’ll review candidacy for CO2 Laser Resurfacing. Ready to move forward? Book a consultation for microneedling Newport Beach at Bonakdar Aesthetics. We’ll set the right depth, spacing, and support actives to help your skin look smoother and more even—without derailing your week.
Topical numbing keeps discomfort low. Most people describe a scratchy vibration in bony spots and little sensation elsewhere.
Texture refresh often takes three visits. For acne scars or stretch marks, plan three to five or more, spaced four to six weeks apart.
Expect light flaking as the top layer renews. Heavy peeling is uncommon when aftercare is followed.
Yes, when settings and products are chosen for sensitivity. We start conservatively and build.
Usually after 24 hours. Stick to gentle or mineral formulas while the surface settles.
It can even skin tone and support pigment care, especially paired with pigment-safe topicals. For stubborn spots, we may add a laser or peel.
Glow shows up in a week; structure changes continue for several weeks. Improvements can keep building for months after a series.
Contact Bonakdar Aesthetics for Cosmetic Dermatology and Skin Care in Newport Beach, Orange County, Palm Desert CA.
Our luxury concierge practice is committed to providing solutions for the aesthetic needs of the Newport Beach, Orange County and Palm Desert community seeking ageless beauty and confidence. Your experience at Bonakdar Aesthetics will be one that nurtures, restores, and revives your self-image.
We are proud to inform you of Bonakdar Aesthetics’ Exclusive Appointment Scheduling Policy. This policy ensures that your appointments are exclusively booked for you alone, thus you will not experience long waits, nor be rushed during your appointment. A booking fee is required at the time you make your consultation or treatment appointment. This fee is fully applied to your appointment or is refundable with cancellations 72 hours prior to your appointment.
20321 Irvine Avenue, Suite #F3, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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36943 Cook St. #104, Palm Desert, CA 92211
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This information from Palm Desert & Newport Beach's skin care specialist, Dr. Monica Bonakdar is not a substitute for health care or advice. You must consult with a physician regarding any health questions you may have. *Individual results may vary. Photos and reviews do not guarantee outcomes and no prediction of outcome is implied.
