Microneedling — Eclipse MicroPen EVO

Aura Skin Spa San Francisco performs microneedling with the FDA-cleared Eclipse MicroPen EVO to improve skin texture, tone, pigmentation, and acne scarring. A topical anaesthetic is applied before each 15–30 minute session, and a course of three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart is recommended. Mild redness lasting one to three days is typical. Sessions are supervised by board-certified physicians at the Jackson Square clinic.

Microneedling at Aura Skin Spa San Francisco uses the Eclipse MicroPen EVO, an FDA-cleared automated microneedling device that creates thousands of precise micro-channels in the skin per second. The controlled micro-injuries trigger the skin's wound-healing response — releasing growth factors and cytokines that stimulate fibroblast activity, collagen synthesis, and elastin production — without the thermal risk associated with energy-based devices. The Eclipse MicroPen EVO operates with a disposable 12-needle tip that is replaced fresh for every patient, ensuring sterility and consistent penetration depth. The clinician can adjust needle depth from 0.25mm to 2.5mm depending on the area being treated and the indication: shallower settings suit delicate zones like the forehead and around the eyes, while deeper settings are used on the cheeks and jawline for acne scar remodelling. Primary indications treated at this San Francisco medical spa include: acne scars (rolling, boxcar, and shallow ice-pick types), surgical scars, fine lines and early rhytides, enlarged pores, uneven skin texture, hyperpigmentation, and general skin tone dulling. The micro-channel creation also substantially enhances the transdermal penetration of topical serums applied immediately after the procedure — making microneedling an excellent platform for adjuvant treatments such as hyaluronic acid, peptide serums, or growth factor concentrates. A topical anaesthetic cream is applied approximately 30–45 minutes before the session to ensure comfort during the procedure. The treatment itself takes 15–30 minutes for a full-face session, followed by a soothing recovery serum. The skin appears red and flushed for one to three days — similar to moderate sunburn — before subsiding to reveal progressively smoother, more uniform skin tone as healing completes. For most patients, three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart are recommended, with each treatment building incrementally on the collagen response triggered by the previous one. Aura Skin Spa also offers Morpheus8 — a radiofrequency-enhanced microneedling variant — for patients seeking more aggressive tightening and remodelling results alongside textural improvement. All treatments are supervised by the clinic's physician team at 118 Columbus Ave, Jackson Square, San Francisco.