Great skin isn't given.
It's triggered.
Microneedling + PRP · also known as the Vampire Facial
Microneedling with SkinPen® — the first FDA-cleared microneedling device — activates your skin's own healing intelligence to rebuild collagen, smooth texture, and restore radiance from the inside out. Add PRP for triple the impact.
What Is Microneedling — and Why Does It Work?
Microneedling is built on a deceptively simple principle: your skin is already extraordinarily capable of healing and rebuilding itself. The challenge is that it only activates that capacity when it has a reason to. Microneedling gives it one.
The SkinPen® device creates thousands of precise, controlled micro-channels in the skin — tiny, carefully measured punctures that trigger your body's natural wound healing cascade. Your immune system responds immediately: clearing the area, flooding it with growth factors that signal collagen and elastin production, and remodeling the tissue over the weeks that follow.
The result is skin that has been genuinely regenerated from within — new collagen laid down in the precise areas that needed it. Scars fill in. Lines soften. Pores tighten. Texture smooths. It is not a superficial improvement. It is structural skin remodeling, activated by your body's own intelligence.
SkinPen® is the first FDA-cleared microneedling device in the United States. Its precision-engineered needle cartridge creates consistent, sterile micro-channels at exactly the right depth for your skin concern. Backed by more than 90 validation studies, FDA clearance for facial acne scars and neck wrinkles, and data from over 3 million treated patients — across all skin types and tones.
Each session uses a single-use, sterile needle cartridge — opened in front of you and disposed of immediately after. And because we believe great results extend beyond the treatment room, every client leaves with two products designed specifically for the SkinPen® healing window: the SkinPen® Rescue Calming Complex to calm and protect the skin following treatment, and a biocellulose mask to deeply hydrate and soothe the skin during the healing window. These aren't afterthoughts — they're a considered part of your result.
Microneedling + PRP: The Triple Benefit
Standard microneedling is powerful on its own. When we add Platelet-Rich Plasma from your own blood, we activate three simultaneous mechanisms that together produce results neither treatment achieves independently.
SkinPen® creates thousands of precise micro-channels, triggering the body's complete wound healing cascade. The controlled inflammatory response signals fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin exactly where the skin needs rebuilding — a process that continues for weeks after your session.
Platelet-Rich Plasma is created from a small sample of your own blood, centrifuged to concentrate platelets at levels 5–10 times above normal. These platelets carry growth factors (PDGF, TGF-β, VEGF, EGF) that accelerate cellular repair, stimulate collagen synthesis, and promote tissue regeneration — applied directly to the skin during your treatment.
The micro-channels SkinPen® creates act as direct delivery pathways into the dermis. The skin's barrier normally keeps even powerful topicals out — but immediately after microneedling, those channels are open, allowing PRP to penetrate to depths that no serum or surface application could ever reach on its own.
PRP is derived entirely from your own blood — nothing foreign is introduced into your skin. A small sample is drawn at the start of your appointment, processed in a centrifuge for approximately 10 minutes, and applied to the treatment area during microneedling. Because it's autologous (from your own body), the risk of allergic reaction is essentially eliminated. For clients who want the most powerful possible skin rejuvenation without surgery, the SkinPen® + PRP combination is our most comprehensive skin treatment.
"Microneedling doesn't treat your skin. It reawakens its ability to treat itself — and PRP turns the volume all the way up."
Skin Concerns We Treat
Microneedling with SkinPen® is one of the most versatile skin treatments available — effective for a wide range of concerns across all skin types and tones.
SkinPen® holds FDA clearance specifically for facial acne scarring. Both atrophic and rolling scars respond well as microneedling breaks up scar tissue and stimulates new collagen to fill in affected areas.
FDA-Cleared IndicationFDA-cleared for wrinkle treatment on both the face and neck. SkinPen® stimulates collagen in the exact areas where lines have formed, softening their appearance progressively across a treatment series.
FDA-Cleared IndicationMicroneedling accelerates the skin's natural renewal process dramatically — replacing old, sluggish surface cells with fresh, healthy ones while building a firmer, smoother foundation below.
Most Popular IndicationAs collagen production increases through a microneedling series, the tissue surrounding pores tightens and firms — reducing their appearance and improving overall skin clarity.
High SatisfactionSafe for all skin tones — including darker complexions where lasers carry a risk of hyperpigmentation. Microneedling promotes cellular turnover that helps fade dark spots, sun damage, and post-inflammatory discoloration.
Safe for All Skin TonesA microneedling series — especially with PRP — meaningfully rebuilds collagen and elastin density, restoring the firmness and resilience that makes skin look and feel younger.
Enhanced with PRPStretch marks are scars — a disruption of the collagen network. Microneedling approaches them the same way it addresses other scars: stimulating new collagen to rebuild a more even, intact surface.
Body ApplicationsPost-surgical scars respond well to microneedling once fully healed. The treatment remodels fibrous scar tissue, improving texture, color, and the way the scar sits relative to surrounding skin.
Post-SurgicalThe Benefits of SkinPen® Microneedling
SkinPen® can be used year-round on every skin type — including darker tones where laser and heat-based treatments carry meaningful risk of hyperpigmentation.
Microneedling builds structural collagen that takes weeks to form and continues improving for months. Each session compounds on the last, producing progressive skin transformation.
The entire process relies on your body's own healing mechanisms. SkinPen® is a physical treatment — making it appropriate for clients sensitive to other modalities.
Most clients experience redness similar to a sunburn for 24–72 hours — a normal sign the healing response is at work. By day three, most clients are fully back to their regular routine.
Backed by more than 90 validation studies, FDA clearance for acne scars and neck wrinkles, and data from over 3 million treated patients. The established gold standard.
Microneedling enhances neuromodulators, filler, and topical skincare. The improved skin quality creates a better foundation for every other treatment you invest in.
Your Microneedling Experience at Le Sommet
From your first appointment to your best skin — here's what to expect.
We'll assess your skin, discuss the specific concerns you want to address, and review your medical and skincare history. We'll determine appropriate needle depth, recommend how many sessions, and discuss whether PRP is the right addition for your goals — before you commit to anything.
Topical numbing cream is applied and allowed to take full effect — typically 20–30 minutes. Once numb, your clinician passes the SkinPen® across the treatment area in precise, overlapping strokes. You'll feel a light buzzing pressure. If you've chosen to add PRP, your blood is drawn at the start, processed during numbing, and applied during or immediately after microneedling while the channels are open.
Expect redness — similar to a moderate sunburn — for the first 24–48 hours. We send every client home with two products specifically designed for this window: the SkinPen® Rescue Calming Complex, applied immediately after treatment to calm and protect the skin, and a biocellulose mask to use that evening for deep soothing hydration. Avoid makeup for the first 24 hours and hold all active skincare for at least 5 days post-treatment.
As new collagen matures and the skin remodels, texture smooths, pores tighten, and the overall quality and luminosity of your skin improves noticeably. For acne scars and deeper concerns, improvement continues building for up to three months after each session. Most clients are genuinely surprised by the shift.
Most clients achieve their best results with a series of 3–6 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart. For general skin quality and early aging concerns, 3 sessions often produces significant improvement. For deeper acne scarring, 4–6 sessions produces more transformative results. A single maintenance session every 6–12 months keeps results looking their best.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
SkinPen® microneedling is appropriate for a wide range of adults across all skin types. Your consultation will confirm the right protocol for your specific skin and goals.
- ✓Adults with acne scarring, surgical scars, or stretch marks
- ✓Those experiencing loss of firmness, skin laxity, or collagen decline
- ✓Clients with uneven texture, enlarged pores, or dull skin tone
- ✓Anyone with hyperpigmentation, sun damage, or post-inflammatory marks
- ✓All skin types and tones — including clients excluded from laser treatments
- ✓Those seeking natural-mechanism skin improvement without chemicals or heat
- ✓Clients wanting to enhance the effectiveness of their existing skincare
- ✕Active acne breakouts in the treatment area — wait until skin is clear
- ✕Active cold sores or herpes simplex — must be suppressed before treatment
- ✕Open wounds, rashes, eczema, or rosacea flares in treatment area
- ✕Current Accutane use — must be off for 6 months before treatment
- ✕Pregnancy or breastfeeding (especially for PRP)
- ✕Blood clotting disorders or current anticoagulant medication
- ✕History of keloid scarring — requires careful assessment before proceeding
The contraindications for PRP are slightly different from microneedling alone — including blood disorders and certain medications. We review both sets of criteria at consultation for anyone choosing the combination treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it hurt?
Is the PRP addition worth it — and is this what's called a Vampire Facial?
How long before I see results?
Can I wear makeup after my treatment?
Can microneedling be done on the body, not just the face?
What skincare should I use after treatment?
Can I combine microneedling with other Le Sommet treatments?
Your skin is ready to do something remarkable.
Give it the signal.
Book your SkinPen® microneedling consultation at Le Sommet. We'll assess your skin, discuss your goals, and build a treatment plan — with or without PRP — designed specifically for you.
SkinPen® is a registered trademark of Revance Aesthetics. SkinPen® Precision is FDA-cleared for improving the appearance of facial acne scars (De Novo DEN160029) and neck wrinkles (510(k) K202243). Clinical statistics derived from Revance Aesthetics clinical studies. PRP therapy uses autologous (patient's own) blood; results may vary. Individual results depend on skin condition, number of sessions, and post-care adherence.
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