SkinPen Chicago

SkinPen Microneedling Benefits

The value of a skinpen treatment comes from how it works with your skin. By stimulating collagen, improving blood flow, and activating elastin fibers, it helps the skin rebuild over time. Results are gradual, with changes becoming noticeable after a few weeks.

Key Benefits

• Improves the appearance of acne scars and other scars

• Enhances skin tone for a more radiant look

• Softens wrinkles and early signs of aging

• Minimizes pores and smooths uneven texture

• Supports healthier skin through better blood flow

• Promotes natural renewal without chemicals

Results vary depending on the depth of acne scars and how your skin responds. Since there’s no heat involved, it’s also a safer option for skin prone to pigmentation.

SkinPen Treatment Overview

Microneedling stimulates collagen production to improve skin texture, tone, and overall appearance. It is effective for smoothing fine lines, reducing scars, and rejuvenating the skin.

• Treatment Description: Microneedling creates tiny punctures in the skin to stimulate natural collagen production. When combined with PRP or Exosomes, the healing process is enhanced with growth factors and regenerative proteins. 

• Procedure Time: Typically 60-90 minutes depending on the treatment area. 

• Downtime: Minimal; patients may experience mild redness or sensitivity for 1-3 days. 

• Results: Gradual improvement in skin texture, firmness, and hair density over several weeks following treatment. Multiple sessions recommended for best results. 

• Safety: Performed by surgeon using sterile, medical-grade equipment and products. 

• Consultation: Recommended to personalize treatment plans based on individual needs and goals. 

SkinPen Before and After

Looking at skinpen before and after photos can be helpful, but expectations should stay realistic. Results don’t happen overnight, they build over time as your skin produces more collagen.

Right after your last treatment, you may notice a slight glow and smoother feel. The more noticeable changes usually appear a few weeks later.

What Results Look Like

• SkinPen microneedling before and after results often show smoother, more even skin

• Reduced visibility of facial acne scars and overall improved appearance

• More balanced skin tones and tighter-looking pores

• Better elasticity thanks to increased collagen and elastin

After skinpen before and after 1 treatment, some patients see early improvement. That said, most treatment plans include multiple sessions to reach stronger performance and more consistent effective results.

Why Results Vary

Results vary because every patient heals differently.

• Type and depth of skin concerns (such as acne scars)

• Individual healing response and collagen production

• Treatment area size and sensitivity

• Consistency with aftercare

For more advanced aging or deeper scars, results may take longer but continue to improve over time.

SkinPen Aftercare Instructions

Aftercare plays a big role in how well your skin recovers. Right after the procedure, the treated area will likely look red, similar to a mild sunburn, and feel warm due to increased blood flow.

This is expected. It’s part of the healing process.

Immediate Aftercare

• Keep the treated area clean and cleansed

• Avoid touching or picking at the skin

• Skip makeup for at least 24 hours

• Stay away from strong chemicals and direct heat

In the Days Following Treatment

• Some redness and tightness may continue for a couple of days

• The skin may feel slightly rough as new tissue forms

• Most patients return to normal activities within 24–48 hours

In some cases, especially if your skin is sensitive or prone to irritation, recovery may take a bit longer. That’s why following your provider’s instructions is essential for safety and minimizing downtime.

Long-Term Care

• Protect your skin with sunscreen

• Keep your routine simple while healing

• Support your skin with hydration

With time, the skin begins to look more radiant, firmer, and overall healthier. The goal is gradual but steady improvement.

SkinPen Cost in Chicago: Pricing & Packages 

The cost of SkinPen microneedling can vary depending on your skin concerns and treatment plan. At DMR Aesthetics in Chicago, each treatment is tailored to your needs to ensure natural, effective results.

Pricing typically depends on the treatment area, the number of sessions recommended, and the condition being treated, such as acne scars or uneven texture. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of our SkinPen microneedling pricing to help you better understand what to expect.

SKINPEN MICRONEEDLING (Collagen stimulation, smoother texture Face Only)

Face Only

• Single Treatment – $400

• Package of 3 – $1,080 ($360/session – Save $120) 

• Package of 4 – $1,400 ($350/session – Save $200) 

Face + Neck 

• Single Treatment – $475 

• Package of 3 – $1,280 ($425/session – Save $145) 

• Package of 4 – $1,620 ($405/session – Save $260) 

Face + Neck + Décolletage 

• Single Treatment – $600 

• Package of 3 – $1,650 ($550/session – Save $150) 

• Package of 4 – $2,080 ($520/session – Save $320)

SKINPEN + PRP + post-treatment biocellulose mask (Microneedling + your body’s own growth factors for faster healing & better results) 

Face Only 

• Single Treatment – $650 

• Package of 3 – $1,800 ($600/session – Save $150) 

• Package of 4 – $2,300 ($575/session – Save $300) 

Face + Neck

• Single Treatment – $750 

• Package of 3 – $2,100 ($700/session – Save $150) 

• Package of 4 – $2,600 ($650/session – Save $400) 

Face + Neck + Décolletage

• Single Treatment – $900 

• Package of 3 – $2,550 ($850/session – Save $150) 

• Package of 4 – $3,200 ($800/session – Save $400) 

EXOSOMES / BIOSOMES (Advanced regenerative treatment for skin healing + rejuvenation — Face + Neck included)

Face + Neck 

• Single Treatment – $750 

• Package of 3 – $2,100 ($700/session – Save $150) 

• Package of 4 – $2,700 ($675/session – Save $300) 

Face + Neck + Décolletage 

• Single Treatment – $900 

• Package of 3 – $2,550 ($850/session – Save $150) 

• Package of 4 – $3,200 ($800/session – Save $400) 

Add PRP to Exosomes 

• +$250 per session 

• Package of 3 Add-On – $700 (Save $50) 

• Package of 4 Add-On – $950 (Save $50)

Version 3 – Hair Menu (Patients Choose PRP or Exosomes) 

Hair Restoration (Scalp Microneedling) – Choose from PRP or Exosomes, or combine both for enhanced results.

PRP Only

• Single Treatment – $700 

• Package of 3 – $2,100 ($700/session – Save $150) 

• Package of 4 – $2,600 ($650/session – Save $400) 

Exosomes Only

• Single Treatment – $950 

• Package of 3 – $2,550 ($850/session – Save $300) 

• Package of 4 – $3,200 ($800/session – Save $600) 

PRP + Exosomes (Best Results)

• Single Treatment – $1,250 

• Package of 3 – $3,300 ($1,100/session – Save $450) 

• Package of 4 – $4,000 ($1,000/session – Save $1,000)

Contact female plastic surgeon Dr. Dahlia Rice today at (312) 600-5435 to schedule a consultation at her Chicago, Il office.

SkinPen Microneedling FAQ

Book Your SkinPen Microneedling Consultation

SkinPen microneedling in Chicago is a minimally invasive treatment that uses a medical-grade microneedling device to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin, helping stimulate collagen and elastin production. It’s commonly used to improve overall skin texture, refine pores, smooth uneven tone, and reduce the appearance of acne scars for a healthier, more radiant look, without heat or chemicals.

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Dahlia Rice offers SkinPen microneedling at DMR Aesthetics in Chicago, IL. Whether you want to improve skin texture, enhance tone, or address early signs of aging, we invite you to contact us today to schedule your consultation.

References

1. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/23113-microneedling