MICRONEEDLING

Discover the ultimate in skin rejuvenation with Microneedling, an advanced treatment that restores your skin’s youthful glow and texture by stimulating collagen production from deep within. Whether you’re targeting acne scars, fine lines, or simply looking to refresh your complexion, Microneedling is a non-invasive solution that delivers long-lasting results. Experience the transformation as your skin becomes visibly smoother, firmer, and radiant.

Face:

ONE SESSION $400SERIES OF THREE $1050

(Face/Neck/Decollete)

ONE SESSION $550SERIES OF THREE $1500

What is Microneedling?

Microneedling is an advanced skincare treatment designed to naturally trigger your skin’s repair process, encouraging the production of collagen and elastin. Using tiny, controlled micro-injuries to the skin’s surface, this treatment enhances the skin’s ability to heal and regenerate, leading to a smoother, firmer, and more youthful appearance. Perfect for addressing concerns like fine lines, scarring, and sun damage. Microneedling is a powerful, results-driven treatment that takes your skincare to the next level.

What Can I Expect from a Microneedling Session?

Microneedling is an advanced skincare treatment designed to naturally trigger your skin’s repair process, encouraging the production of collagen and elastin. Using tiny, controlled micro-injuries to the skin’s surface, this treatment enhances the skin’s ability to heal and regenerate, leading to a smoother, firmer, and more youthful appearance. Perfect for addressing concerns like fine lines, scarring, and sun damage. Microneedling is a powerful, results-driven treatment that takes your skincare to the next level.

What Are the Benefits of Microneedling?

The benefits of Microneedling go beyond skin deep. This transformative treatment offers:

  • A boost in collagen and elastin for firmer, younger-looking skin
  • Reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Minimized appearance of scarring, including acne scars
  • Improved skin texture and tone
  • Faded hyperpigmentation and sun damage
  • A radiant, refreshed glow that reveals healthier skin from within

How Many Microneedling Sessions Will I Need?

While some results may be visible after just one session, optimal results are typically achieved with a series of treatments. Your aesthetician will recommend the best treatment plan based on your individual skincare goals. For long-lasting results, we suggest a series of three to six sessions spaced four weeks apart.

What’s the Recovery Process?

Microneedling is minimally invasive with little downtime. Post-treatment, your skin may appear red for a few days, similar to a mild sunburn, but this will subside quickly. You’ll be left with glowing, revitalized skin that improves in texture and tone over the following weeks.

What Is Microneedling and How Does It Work?

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy (CIT), is a minimally invasive skin treatment that uses a device equipped with fine, sterile needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin's surface. Your body responds to these microchannels by producing new collagen and elastin to repair them, which is why the treatment can be effective for concerns like acne scarring, fine lines, and uneven texture.

At Spa Sway, our microneedling treatments are performed using a SkinPen, the first microneedling device cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The SkinPen is a medical-grade device designed for professional use on the face, neck, and décolletage. It is not the same as a store-bought or at-home derma roller, which uses shorter, fixed needles and is not regulated by the FDA. At-home rollers can cause uneven results and may damage the skin when used without professional training or oversight.

If you are exploring your skincare options, our complete facials in Austin menu can help you compare microneedling with our other treatments.

Why Trust Spa Sway for Your Microneedling in Austin?

Every microneedling treatment at Spa Sway is performed by a licensed esthetician credentialed through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), using a medical-grade, FDA-cleared SkinPen. The depth, speed, and angle of the needles during your treatment are carefully controlled by your esthetician based on the area being treated and your individual skin concerns. This level of precision is what separates a professional microneedling session from an at-home device and is one of the reasons we believe the provider and the device matter as much as the treatment itself.

Spa Sway has served more than 150,000 clients across our two Austin-area locations and was named a Best of ATX Editor's Choice by Austin Monthly in 2025. 95% of our first-time clients return for another visit.

Whether you visit our Domain location in North Austin or our Westlake location in Rollingwood, you will receive the same equipment, the same standards, and the same level of care.

What Does Microneedling Treat?

Microneedling can help improve the appearance of a wide range of skin concerns. Your esthetician tailors each session to your individual skin, choosing the appropriate needle depth, treatment zones, and number of passes based on your concerns and goals.

Concerns that may respond well to microneedling include:

  • Acne scars and other scarring. Microneedling can help improve the appearance of depressed acne scars as new collagen gradually fills in the treated area over a series of sessions.
  • Fine lines and wrinkles, including forehead lines. The collagen produced in response to treatment can help soften the appearance of fine lines and early creasing.
  • Sun damage and hyperpigmentation. The skin's natural turnover cycle can help fade dark spots and uneven tone as fresh skin replaces damaged cells.
  • Enlarged pores and uneven texture. As collagen rebuilds around the pores, many clients notice a smoother, more refined texture over time.
  • Stretch marks. Results can vary depending on scar age and depth, so we recommend discussing your expectations with your esthetician before beginning a series.

If your primary concern is surface-level dullness or dehydration rather than scarring or texture, a HydraFacial or a chemical peel may be a more appropriate starting point. Your esthetician can evaluate your skin and recommend the treatment that best fits your needs.

What Should You Expect During a Microneedling Session?

Here is what your microneedling session at Spa Sway looks like from start to finish, so you know exactly what to expect before you arrive.

  • Consultation and skin analysis. Your Spa Sway esthetician reviews your skin concerns, evaluates the treatment area, and confirms that microneedling is appropriate for your skin at this time.
  • Topical numbing cream. A numbing cream is applied approximately 20 minutes before treatment begins to help minimize sensation during the session.
  • SkinPen passes. Once the numbing cream has taken effect, your esthetician moves the SkinPen across the treatment area in controlled, overlapping passes, adjusting needle depth by zone based on your skin and the area being treated.
  • Calming serum and hyaluronic acid. Immediately following treatment, a calming serum and hyaluronic acid are applied to hydrate and soothe the skin.
  • Aftercare guidance. You will leave with clear instructions on sun protection, products to avoid, and what to expect over the next 48 hours.

Many clients describe the sensation during microneedling as a gritty, sandpaper-like feeling, sometimes compared to the texture of a cat's tongue. The numbing cream keeps the experience comfortable for most clients, and the full session typically takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes.

Is Microneedling Right for You?

Microneedling is suitable for most adults and most skin types, and there is no upper age limit for the treatment. It is popular and effective for clients in their 40s, 50s, and beyond, because collagen production naturally slows as you age, which is exactly what microneedling is designed to address.

We recommend speaking with our team before booking if any of the following apply to you:

  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding. Microneedling is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
  • Eczema or rosacea flares. We recommend waiting until any active flare has fully resolved before scheduling your treatment.
  • A history of keloid scarring. The controlled micro-injuries created during microneedling could potentially trigger keloid formation in clients who are prone to keloid scarring.

If you are not sure where to start, our team can evaluate your skin at either location and help you choose the treatment that makes the most sense for your skin right now.

How Many Sessions Do You Need, and What Is the Recovery Like?

Most clients benefit from a series of 3 to 6 microneedling sessions, spaced approximately 4 weeks apart. Collagen takes time to rebuild, so the full results develop gradually over the weeks following each session rather than appearing immediately.

Most clients find recovery to be very manageable. Your skin may appear red, similar to a mild sunburn, for approximately 24 to 48 hours following your treatment. Most clients can return to their normal routine the next day. We recommend avoiding direct sun exposure, active ingredients like retinol, and heavy exercise for at least 24 to 48 hours after your session.

Can Microneedling Be Combined with PRP, and How Is RF Microneedling Different?

Microneedling can be enhanced by combining it with PRP (platelet-rich plasma), drawn from your own blood, to support the body's collagen response. This combination is sometimes referred to as a "vampire facial." The PRP is applied to your skin during the microneedling session and absorbed through the microchannels, delivering growth factors directly to the treatment area.

Spa Sway offers PRP and growth factor treatments as both a standalone service and as a microneedling add-on, and our team can help you decide whether combining the two makes sense for your skin.

RF microneedling (radiofrequency microneedling), sometimes marketed under brand names like Morpheus8 or Vivace, adds radiofrequency energy to the needles. This heats the deeper tissue to help tighten the skin from below, targeting skin laxity more aggressively than traditional microneedling alone.

How Much Does Microneedling Cost in Austin?

Microneedling pricing at Spa Sway depends on the treatment area, and booking a series of three can reduce the per-session cost. Our pricing is the same at both our Domain and Westlake locations:

Treatment Area

Single Session

Series of Three

Face

$400

$1,050

Face, Neck, and Décolletage

$550

$1,500

Our pricing reflects the use of a medical-grade, FDA-cleared SkinPen and treatment performed by our licensed estheticians.

If you are not sure which treatment area or how many sessions are right for you, we are happy to help you build a personalized plan during a consultation at either location. Sway Club members receive preferred pricing on recurring treatments, and Spa Sway gift cards are available if you are giving microneedling as a gift.

What Else Do People Ask About Microneedling in Austin?

What Is Microneedling (Collagen Induction Therapy)?

Microneedling, also called collagen induction therapy, is a minimally invasive treatment that uses a device with fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin. Your body responds by producing new collagen and elastin, which can help improve the appearance of acne scars, fine lines, texture, and tone over a series of sessions.

How Much Does Microneedling Cost in Austin?

At Spa Sway, microneedling starts at $400 for a single face session and $550 for face, neck, and décolletage. A series of three reduces the per-session cost. Sway Club members receive additional savings through preferred pricing on recurring treatments.

Is Microneedling Worth It?

For concerns like acne scarring, fine lines, and uneven texture, microneedling is one of the most effective in-office collagen induction treatments available. Results develop gradually over a series of sessions as collagen rebuilds, so a single treatment may not fully address moderate or long-standing concerns. Your esthetician can walk you through what to expect based on your individual skin during your consultation.

Does Microneedling Hurt?

A topical numbing cream is applied before your session to help minimize sensation. Many clients describe the feeling during treatment as a gritty, sandpaper-like pressure rather than pain. Most clients find the experience comfortable and manageable.

How Many Microneedling Sessions Will I Need?

Most clients benefit from a series of 3 to 6 sessions, spaced approximately 4 weeks apart. Your esthetician can help narrow that range after evaluating your skin and discussing your goals during a complimentary consultation.

What Is the Downtime After Microneedling?

Redness similar to a mild sunburn is common for approximately 24 to 48 hours following your session. Most clients can resume their normal routine the next day. We recommend avoiding direct sun, retinol, and heavy exercise for at least 24 to 48 hours.

Is 40 Too Old for Microneedling?

Not at all! Microneedling is effective at any adult age. Because collagen production naturally slows as you get older, microneedling can be especially beneficial for clients in their 40s, 50s, and beyond.

What Does Microneedling Treat?

Microneedling can help improve the appearance of acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores, uneven texture, and stretch marks. Your esthetician customizes each session to your skin type, concerns, and treatment goals.

What Is the Difference Between Microneedling and RF Microneedling?

Traditional microneedling (collagen induction therapy) creates controlled micro-injuries to stimulate collagen and elastin production. RF (radiofrequency) microneedling adds heat energy to the needles to target deeper tissue and help tighten the skin more aggressively. Both can treat texture and scarring, but RF microneedling is typically recommended for clients whose primary concern is skin laxity.

Can Microneedling Be Combined with PRP (a Vampire Facial)?

Absolutely. PRP (platelet-rich plasma), drawn from your own blood, can be applied during your microneedling session and absorbed through the microchannels created during treatment. This combination, sometimes called a vampire facial, delivers growth factors directly to the treatment area and may help enhance the body's collagen response. Spa Sway offers PRP and growth factor treatments as both a standalone service and as a microneedling add-on.

Book Your Microneedling Treatment in Austin at Spa Sway

Ready to book microneedling in Austin? Book a treatment at Spa Sway's Domain location in North Austin or our Westlake location in Rollingwood, or start with a complimentary skin consultation.

If you are unsure whether microneedling is the right treatment for your skin, your licensed esthetician will evaluate your complexion and help you choose the best place to start during your consultation.

You can also explore our complete facials in Austin menu to compare treatments or contact the Spa Sway team with questions before booking.

If you're in the Austin area, it’s easy to find a Spa Sway near you:

Spa Sway Domain

11011 Domain Dr., Suite 124
Austin, TX 78758
Located in North Austin near Domain NORTHSIDE, Rock Rose, and MoPac.
512-873-0999
hello@spasway.com

Spa Sway Westlake

701 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Suite E-500
Rollingwood, TX 78746
Conveniently located near Westlake, Rollingwood, Barton Creek, and Loop 360.
512-615-6113
westlake@spasway.com

Teachers, military members, and first responders receive 10% off every session. Spa Sway gift cards are also available if you would like to give microneedling as a gift.

For guests who make massage and wellness part of their regular routine, the Sway Club offers preferred member pricing and additional benefits.