Microneedling

Solve Clinics River North performs medical-grade microneedling at $400 per session using the MD Needle Pen with adjustable depth settings and sterile single-use cartridges. Controlled micro-injuries trigger collagen and elastin production, improving acne scarring, enlarged pores, fine lines, skin texture, and hyperpigmentation. Topical numbing is applied before treatment. A PRP (Vampire Facial) enhancement is available as an add-on to amplify regenerative results. Sessions run approximately 75 minutes including numbing preparation time.

Microneedling at Solve Clinics River North Chicago uses the MD Needle Pen, a precision motorised device with adjustable needle depth and sterile disposable cartridges — the features that distinguish professional clinical microneedling from consumer-grade rollers. Priced at $400 per session (within the Chicago market range of $300–$700), the procedure creates thousands of controlled micro-channel injuries across the treatment area, initiating a localised wound-healing cascade that drives measurable uplift in collagen and elastin synthesis in the dermis. The clinical conditions addressed include atrophic acne scars of the rolling and boxcar subtypes, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, uneven skin texture, enlarged and visibly dilated pores, early photodamage, fine lines, and generalised dullness. Results develop progressively over four to six weeks as newly synthesised collagen undergoes remodelling, with peak improvement typically visible at the three-month mark. Most patients complete a course of three to four sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, with maintenance sessions every six to twelve months thereafter. For enhanced outcomes, Solve Clinics offers PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) as an upgrade — the Vampire Facial protocol. PRP is prepared from a small volume of the patient's own blood, centrifuged to concentrate platelets three to five times above baseline, and applied across the skin immediately after needling. The open micro-channels allow significantly deeper penetration of growth factors compared to topical application alone, amplifying the healing signal and accelerating visible improvement particularly in acne-scarred skin and post-pregnancy skin changes. Depth settings are adjusted zone by zone: shallower passes for periorbital and sensitive areas, deeper settings on the cheeks and jaw where scar remodelling is the primary goal. Topical numbing cream is applied 20–30 minutes before needling and is included in the 75-minute appointment. Post-treatment, soothing serums and detailed aftercare instructions are provided. The River North location serves patients from Lincoln Park, Old Town, Wicker Park, the Loop, and across greater Chicagoland.