SkinPen Microneedling Santa Ana (South Coast Metro)
Smoother texture. Smaller-looking pores. Fresher-looking skin.
Microneedling in Santa Ana with SkinPen helps improve acne-scar texture, roughness, visible pores, and early fine lines with minimal downtime. When it fits your plan, we can also pair treatment with topical Rejuran for added hydration and recovery support.
Care that’s cautious and clear
First time? You want clear steps and safe care. We keep it simple, explain every move, and pace the plan around your calendar.
We use SkinPen®, an FDA-cleared microneedling device for improving the appearance of facial acne scars in adults 22+ across all Fitzpatrick skin types, and for improving the appearance of neck wrinkles in Fitzpatrick II–IV. Our plans are customized to your skin, your goals, and your downtime tolerance.
3 easy steps
What microneedling can help with
- Acne-scar texture and post-acne marks
- Rough texture and visible pores
- Early fine lines and crepey areas
- Dull or uneven-looking skin tone
Our honest take: microneedling is best for gradual texture and collagen improvement. Deeper scars, active acne, significant laxity, or more complex pigment concerns may need a broader plan.
South Coast Metro convenience, near Irvine & Costa Mesa.
Serving Santa Ana’s South Coast Metro and nearby Irvine and Costa Mesa.
We’re minutes from South Coast Plaza, Segerstrom Center, and John Wayne Airport (SNA).
Parking: Easy on‑site, free parking
Microneedling: the details
What is it?
Microneedling creates controlled micro-channels in the skin to trigger repair and collagen remodeling. SkinPen offers precise, controlled depth in a professional setting. At Calista Aesthetics, some patients keep treatment simple, while others pair it with topical Rejuran to support hydration, barrier comfort, and overall skin quality as part of the plan.
Who is it for?
Adults who want a conservative, natural-looking treatment for acne-scar texture, pores, roughness, early fine lines, or dull skin. We confirm candidacy after evaluating your skin, goals, and event timeline.
Pricing
Microneedling at Calista Aesthetics is currently $800 for a single session or $2,100 for a 3-session series. We’ll review your exact plan and total before treatment.
Results timeline
Most patients are pink for 24–48 hours. Brighter tone and smoother texture can start to show in the first 1–2 weeks, while collagen changes continue to build over 4–12 weeks after each session. Many patients see the best improvement after a series of 3 treatments spaced about 4–6 weeks apart.
Recovery
Expect redness, warmth, and tightness like a mild sunburn for 24–48 hours. Light dryness or flaking can happen for several days. We usually recommend gentle skincare only at first, plus mineral SPF and a short pause on actives, workouts, swimming, saunas, and direct sun.
Pairings
Some patients choose SkinPen alone. Some pair it with topical Rejuran for added skin-quality support. If an autologous add-on is a better fit, we can also discuss SkinPen microneedling with PRP.
Who should wait
We may postpone treatment if you have active acne, an active infection, an eczema flare, a history of keloid scarring, certain medical conditions, or recent isotretinoin use. We review all of this at your consultation.
FAQs
Most plans start with 3 sessions spaced about 4–6 weeks apart, then maintenance as needed.
Most patients describe pressure or a scratchy sensation. Topical numbing helps keep treatment comfortable.
For facial acne scars in adults 22+, SkinPen is cleared for all Fitzpatrick skin types. For neck wrinkles, the clearance is Fitzpatrick II–IV.
Some patients notice an early glow in days. Texture and collagen improvement build over the next few weeks.
Usually 1–3 days of redness and sensitivity, with some dryness or flaking possible after that.
Professional microneedling uses medical devices at controlled depths in a clinical setting. Home rollers are more superficial and are not the same as FDA-cleared microneedling devices.
Yes. When appropriate, we can pair SkinPen microneedling with topical Rejuran as part of a personalized plan focused on skin quality, comfort, and glow.