SkinPen Microneedling

Elinea uses the FDA-cleared SkinPen device for microneedling, with 14 medical-grade stainless steel needles that create controlled micro-channels to stimulate collagen and elastin production. Sessions take 20 to 30 minutes, and a series of three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart is recommended. Each treatment includes the AnteAGE stem cell growth factor post-care kit to support recovery and enhance collagen outcomes.

SkinPen microneedling at Elinea San Francisco is a minimally invasive skin renewal treatment using the only FDA-cleared microneedling device on the market. The SkinPen features 14 precisely calibrated medical-grade stainless steel needles that penetrate the skin at a controlled depth, triggering the body's natural wound-healing response and stimulating new collagen and elastin production without causing lasting damage. The treatment addresses a broad range of skin concerns: fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring, enlarged pores, uneven skin texture, hyperpigmentation, and overall skin laxity. Results develop progressively over weeks as new collagen forms, with improvements continuing for up to two to five years after a complete series. Each session at Elinea takes 20 to 30 minutes and is customised to the patient's skin concern and the area being treated — face, neck, décolletage, or hands. A numbing cream is applied beforehand for comfort. Immediately after treatment, patients can expect redness similar to a mild sunburn, which typically resolves within three to four days. Elinea includes the AnteAGE stem cell growth factor kit with every session to accelerate healing and amplify collagen stimulation, a notable addition that not all San Francisco microneedling providers include as standard. The recommended protocol is three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, followed by quarterly maintenance. Microneedling is suitable for most skin tones and types, making it one of the most versatile skin renewal options available at this Castro District medical spa. Patients traveling from across the Bay Area — including Oakland, Berkeley, and Marin — visit Elinea specifically for SkinPen microneedling with advanced post-care inclusion.