Non-Surgical  ·  FDA-Cleared SkinPen®  ·  Morristown, NJ & New York Metro

Microneedling Your Skin, Rebuilt by Your Skin

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DeviceSkinPen® Elite
FDA StatusCleared Device
Downtime24–72 Hours
Series3–4 Treatments
Microneedling — Morristown, NJ

Collagen Induction, Done Properly

Better Plastic Surgery now offers SkinPen® Elite — the first FDA-cleared microneedling device — in Morristown as the newest step in our medical skin program. Microneedling, formally collagen induction therapy, uses a sterile single-use cartridge to create millions of controlled microchannels in the skin. Your skin responds by rebuilding itself: new collagen and elastin that smooth texture, soften acne scars and fine lines, and refine pore appearance — progressively, naturally, on every skin type.

“The best skin care builds from the foundation up: a daily regimen that keeps skin healthy, and treatments that ask the skin to repair itself. Microneedling is exactly that — honest, progressive, and powered by your own biology.”

— The Better Plastic Surgery Philosophy

What Microneedling Treats

Texture & Pores

Rough, uneven texture and enlarged-looking pores smooth as fresh collagen replaces disorganized surface structure.

Acne Scars

The indication SkinPen earned its FDA clearance for — rolling and shallow boxcar scarring softens over a dedicated series.

Fine Lines & Tone

Early lines, dullness, and crepey texture on the face and neck respond to progressive collagen remodeling.

Because the mechanism is your own healing response rather than heat or chemistry, SkinPen is appropriate for all skin types year-round, including deeper skin tones where many energy devices carry pigment risk. It is worth naming what we deliberately did not choose: RF (radiofrequency) microneedling. The FDA has warned about burns, scarring, and facial fat loss with some RF microneedling treatments. Mechanical collagen induction with an FDA-cleared device is the conservative choice — and conservative, done well, is how this practice has operated for forty years.

The Exosome & Serum Pairing

Microneedling's microchannels stay open briefly after treatment — a window in which topicals penetrate far more effectively than on intact skin. That is the basis for the two pairings we offer. First, medical-grade serums: treatment glides on a hyaluronic-acid gel, and post-care includes a biocellulose recovery mask and calming complex from the SkinPen clinical line. Second, optional topical exosomes — concentrated cell-signaling vesicles applied immediately after needling to support the remodeling response, an approach we introduced on our facial rejuvenation page. Our honest framing does not change here: topical exosome products are not FDA-approved drugs, the science is promising but still maturing, and we will present them as an optional enhancement — never a requirement, never a promise.

Built on Your Skin Care Foundation

Microneedling slots into the skin-health ladder we have been building deliberately: a daily ZO Skin Health regimen as the foundation (Dr. Obagi's “Getting Skin Ready” conditioning makes treated skin respond better and heal faster), SkinPen collagen induction as the recurring in-office stimulus, and — as demand develops — the Sciton laser platform above it for pigment, vessels, and deeper resurfacing. Injectables layer alongside rather than compete: BOTOX® and Dysport for expression lines, fillers and biostimulators for volume and structure. One plan, tiered honestly by what each tool actually does.

What a Treatment Looks Like

A visit takes about an hour: 30–45 minutes of topical numbing, then roughly 30 minutes of treatment as the SkinPen is glided across the face (and neck or décolleté where planned) at depths tuned to each zone. Expect redness like a moderate sunburn for 24–72 hours; most patients are back to normal activities the same day and wearing makeup within a day or two. Results build as a series of 3–4 treatments about a month apart — an early glow within days of each session, with the real textural change developing over the following weeks as new collagen matures. Maintenance once or twice a year preserves it. Every cartridge is sterile and single-use; every treatment follows the clinical protocol we certify in with Revance, SkinPen's maker.

→ Schedule a Microneedling ConsultationPlan your treatment series with us in Morristown. Call (973) 267-0928 or send a consultation request mentioning microneedling.

Sources & References

  1. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. “SkinPen Precision — 510(k) Premarket Notification (first FDA-cleared microneedling device).” accessdata.fda.gov
  2. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. “FDA Warns About Risks with Certain Radiofrequency Microneedling Devices.” fda.gov
  3. Alster TS, Graham PM. “Microneedling: A Review and Practical Guide.” Dermatologic Surgery. 2018;44(3):397-404. PubMed
  4. American Academy of Dermatology. “Microneedling: FAQs.” aad.org
  5. SkinPen® by Crown/Revance Aesthetics — clinical protocol and device information. skinpen.com

SkinPen® is a registered trademark of its manufacturer. Topical exosome products are not FDA-approved drugs; individual results vary.

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Microneedling FAQs

What is SkinPen microneedling and how does it work?+

SkinPen is the first FDA-cleared microneedling device. A sterile, single-use cartridge creates millions of controlled micro-injuries in the skin at a precisely set depth. The skin responds the only way it knows how — by remodeling: producing new collagen and elastin that progressively improve texture, acne scarring, fine lines, and pore appearance. Because the mechanism is your own healing response, results build over a series of treatments and look entirely natural.

How is SkinPen different from RF microneedling like Morpheus8?+

SkinPen is mechanical collagen induction — needles only, no added energy. RF microneedling devices add radiofrequency heat, which deepens the effect but also raises the stakes: the FDA has warned about burns, scarring, and fat loss with some RF microneedling treatments. We chose SkinPen deliberately: an FDA-cleared device with a long safety record, predictable downtime, and honest, progressive results — consistent with this practice's philosophy of doing the conservative thing well.

What are exosomes and how do they pair with microneedling?+

Exosomes are microscopic messenger vesicles that cells use to signal one another — in aesthetics, they are applied topically as a concentrated serum immediately after microneedling, when the skin's microchannels allow far better penetration. The pairing is popular because the two mechanisms are complementary: microneedling triggers the remodeling response, and exosome signaling supports it. To be clear and honest: topical exosome products are not FDA-approved drugs, and we present them as an optional, evidence-emerging add-on — never as a required or guaranteed part of your result.

How many microneedling treatments will I need?+

Collagen remodeling is cumulative, so microneedling is planned as a series — most patients see the best results with three to four treatments spaced about a month apart, then a maintenance session once or twice a year. Deeper concerns like acne scarring may warrant a longer series. You will typically notice early glow within days of each session, with the meaningful textural change developing over the weeks that follow as new collagen matures.

What is the downtime after microneedling?+

Expect redness resembling a moderate sunburn for 24 to 72 hours, sometimes with mild swelling or pinpoint dryness as the skin renews. Most patients return to normal activities the same day and wear makeup again within a day or two. Strict sun protection and the gentle post-care protocol we provide — including the calming products included with treatment — protect the result while the skin remodels.

Can microneedling be combined with my ZO skin care regimen?+

They are designed for each other. A ZO Skin Health regimen keeps skin conditioned, strong, and ready to respond — Dr. Obagi's Getting Skin Ready philosophy — while microneedling delivers the deeper collagen stimulus topicals cannot. We adjust the regimen around each session (pausing retinol briefly before and after), and patients on a proper regimen typically tolerate treatment better and heal faster. Microneedling also layers naturally with BOTOX, fillers, and biostimulators in a complete non-surgical plan.

Where can I get microneedling near me in New Jersey, and can I travel from New York City?+

Better Plastic Surgery is at 101 Madison Avenue, Suite 105 in Morristown, New Jersey, in the heart of Morris County — a routine trip for patients from Summit, Short Hills, Chatham, Madison, Livingston, and across northern New Jersey. Manhattan and New York City patients travel to Morristown regularly as well: NJ Transit's Midtown Direct line runs from Penn Station to Morristown, and patients from Hoboken, Jersey City, and Westchester drive in comfortably. Because microneedling is planned as a short series, many out-of-area patients schedule sessions back-to-back with a BOTOX, filler, or ZO skin care visit to reduce the number of trips. Call (973) 267-0928 to arrange a schedule that works around your travel.

BPS

SkinPen Microneedling,
Now at Better Plastic Surgery.

FDA-cleared collagen induction, exosome and serum pairings, and a ZO foundation underneath it all — the skin care program this practice has been building, now in the office. Book a consultation to plan your series.

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