Professional Microneedling: Is It The Best Option for You?

Microneedling is known to be a minimally invasive procedure that leaves skin looking renewed and with a dramatic reduction of acne scars and stretch marks. However, many people think that DIY methods of microneedling can provide the same results. This is far from the truth. Professional microneedling is essential if you are looking to obtain the most benefits.

Just how important is professional micro-needling? Why should you skip the DIY methods? We'll discuss this and more now. The Studio Med Spa in San Marcos is proud to offer a variety of rejuvenating skin treatments, including microneedling.

How Popular is Microneedling?

Our skin begins to show signs of sun damage, age spots, and more with age. This is in the form of fine lines, wrinkles, stretch marks, discoloration, and more. Microneedling has steadily grown as a preferred skin rejuvenating treatment for men and women alike. This procedure uses very fine thin needles to pierce the skin and stimulate collagen production in the skin to heal these tiny punctures.

The result is skin that is more supple and youthful. Microneedling can be used for a variety of skin concerns, as well as improving the quality of skin and texture. Because of the popularity of microneedling treatments, many DIY methods have emerged for people who do not want to seek professional treatments.

Should I Skip the DIY Method?

DIY at-home microneedling has steadily gotten attention as a replacement for professional sessions. How does DIY microneedling compare to microneedling at a clinic?

At-Home Microneedling (Derma-Needling)

One of the most popular methods of microneedling is at-home microneedling rollers, also referred to as derma-needling rollers. These rollers can be purchased over the counter and are manually rolled over the skin to create the small punctures that are meant to mimic those created during microneedling.

However, these at-home rollers don’t compare to the real thing. Professional devices are electric-powered and evenly push the microneedles into the skin. In comparison, at-home rollers will barely penetrate the outer layer of the epidermis. Also, professional devices used by experts go into a deeper layer of the skin for more effective results.

Dangers of DIY Microneedling

In fact, many people can actually run several risks when they try DIY microneedling. While they may believe they are saving time and money instead of booking an appointment for microneedling with a pro, there may be a higher price to pay through the risks. Professional microneedling devices contain other technologies, like radiofrequency, to make the procedure more efficient and thorough. Getting your microneedling done by an expert means a more precise and calculated treatment.

The dangers of at-home microneedling can include:

Bad Needle Angles

At-home microneedling rollers will go in at one angle and leave at another, instead of the perfect 90-degree angle that dermatologists complete during a professional microneedling session.

Cheap Needles

The largest risk people run with at-home microneedling is that the needles of the rollers are cheaply made and too blunt compared to those belonging to professional microneedling devices. This can in turn lead to a lot of damaged tissue, which may result in scarring or skin irritation. While these cases can be mild, they may also become severe and require immediate medical attention.

Infection

Being in the sterile setting of a clinic while microneedling is not something a lot of people take into consideration when they try their hand at home microneedling. The tiny puncture pathways created by that home derma-roller device can become a pathway for bacteria to quickly enter the skin. This then results in infection.

What are the Benefits of Professional Microneedling?

Are you still trying to determine if microneedling is right for you? Professional microneedling is the way to go when it comes to the most effective results. Some of the benefits of getting your microneedling done by a professional include:

Unmatched experience and knowledge to complete microneedling safely
High-quality equipment that is sanitized and can be adjusted to different areas of the skin
Better results
Less risk of injury and/or infection
Professional microneedling treatments are completed thoroughly, including the application of serums after the microneedling is complete for richer results
Less risk of scarring or skin damage compared to at-home microneedling
Reassurance of good results with less side effects

While many people try to complete their own DIY microneedling, the results of a professional microneedling session just can’t be beat. You are getting what you pay for every time, and all you have to do is sit back and let the professional complete this rejuvenating treatment on your skin. Trying to save money through an at-home microneedling session may result in you paying a bigger price through your skin!

Visit The Studio Med Spa Today!

DIY microneedling may seem appealing, but in the long run, the risks outweigh the rewards. Getting professional microneedling done is key for the most beneficial results, and of course, rejuvenated glowing skin. You will see the results, and won’t have to worry about damaging skin like you run the risk of with DIY microneedling.

Are you interested in learning more about microneedling and how an expert session can help your skin? The Studio Med Spa offers a number of effective skin treatments, including microneedling! Contact us now to book your consultation with one of our expert physicians.

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Get Ready for Summer: Combining Body Slimming and Facial Rejuvenation Treatments

April 29, 2025

When the temperatures rise, soon it’ll be time to hit the beach, pool, or other areas to beat the heat! Do you find summer’s approaching, but your skin and body is still stuck in winter mode? Has life and a busy schedule gotten in the way of your dream body? At The Studio Med Spa, we provide patients with slimming and facial rejuvenating treatments to leave them looking and feeling their absolute best! Keep reading to learn more about the best treatment options for you. How Can I Get Beach Body Ready? If you’re eager to bust out that bathing suit but find a few extra pounds getting in the way, weight loss injections are an innovative treatment that can help you get ready! Weight loss injections are a minimally invasive treatment designed to curb the appetite and reduce caloric intake, as well as help patients feel fuller with smaller portions of food for longer. Semaglutide and MIC-B12 injection treatments at The Studio Med Spa can help you get to where you want to be when it comes to your ideal body goals for the summertime. Our injection treatments are safe, administered on a weekly basis, and each session is only minutes. If you find you’ve hit a weight loss plateau, are still over a BMI of 35, or are eager to say goodbye to feeling sluggish, overwhelmed, and uncomfortable at your current size, weight loss injections can be the perfect choice for you! What Body Slimming and Facial Rejuvenating Treatments Can I Try? One study on weight gain showed that the weekends, holidays, and different seasons can bring about repeated patterns of weight gained and lost. Summer is one season where many people may see weight gained. Going on vacation, indulging, and being more stagnant in everyday life can begin to take a toll on the body. If you’re eager to stay cool during hot summer days, while maintaining your body goals and treating your skin, combining weight loss injections with other facial rejuvenation treatments is highly recommended. Slathering on SPF to beat the sun is something we’ve always heard. Age, sun exposure, genetics, and other lifestyle factors can still begin to mark changes on the skin. If you find yourself feeling self-conscious about age spots, fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and more, then there are many facial aesthetic treatments you can look into while obtaining weight loss injections as well. This way you can enjoy yourself on that vacation, cruise, and other summer plans, while knowing you’re looking absolutely great while doing so! Some of the top revitalizing treatments for the fact at The Studio Med Spa include: Microneedling Microneedling uses a pen-like tool to create tiny pinprick injuries on the skin. This surface level injury stimulates the skin to create new collagen-rich tissue. The result is a face that has smoother and even texture and cooler, with a drastic reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. You can also say goodbye to acne scarring, sun spots, stretch marks, and other skin issues with this amazing treatment. Laser Facial Rejuvenation Pamper your skin and leave it with amazing color, as well as lightened under-eye circles! Laser facial rejuvenation uses a combination of ablative and non-ablative lasers to gently get rid of the outer layer of the skin. While this is done, the lasers are also stimulating the underlying layer of the skin (also known as the dermis) to stimulate collagen regeneration. This creates skin that is smooth, firm, and with immensely smaller pores. With a skin treatment like this, you’ll be photo ready at the beach or wherever you plan to spend your summer days! Chemical Peels Summer tends to result in oily skin and breakouts for many. If you’re eager to start your summer on a different note, chemical peels are the perfect treatment option. Chemical peels use naturally derived acids to break up the top layers of the skin and dissolve skin cells. Make no mistake, however, chemical peels aren’t your regular facial. In fact, this fortifying type of facial treatment has worked wonders for patients as it can help treat acne, reverse sun damage, improve skin texture, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. If bumpy skin with a rough texture is putting a damper on your summer plans, a chemical peel can be the perfect step for you. How Can I Personalize My Wellness Plan For Summer? Every person is different, and so are their overall wellness goals. If you’re looking to personalize a treatment plan that further boosts and rejuvenates your body and skin, working with The Studio Med Spa can help. We understand that everyone’s individual needs are different, which is why we work with patients to construct a plan that satisfies their goals and desires. Facial rejuvenation treatments and weight loss injections can be further combined for wellness and revitalization! Contact The Studio Med Spa! Are you ready for summer? Prepare your body, skin, and mind for relaxation, sun, and wellness. Contact The Studio Med Spa to book your consultation for a wellness plan that combines weight loss injections and facial rejuvenation treatments to get your summer started. Take the first step toward looking and feeling your absolute best!

Lip Filler Trends: From Natural Plump to the “Lip Flip

April 21, 2025

Are you curious about lip filler ? Eager to plump up your pout or further smoothen out the lips by restoring volume? Lip filler can be a great procedure to further enhance the lips, restoring self confidence in many! Keep reading to learn more about lip filler trends and see if any catch your eye. The Studio Med Spa provides innovative lip filler procedures to further boost and rejuvenation your appearance! What is Lip Filler? Lip filler involves injections with certain filler materials (commonly hyaluronic acid) to enhance the shape, volume, color, and proportions of the lips. With more than one million people getting lip filler procedures annually, there’s a reason why this aesthetic treatment continues to take the world by storm. The lip filler injection process takes little time, ranging between thirty minutes to an hour for the overall procedure. A numbing topical agent may be applied to the lip area before the filler is injected using fine needles for precision. Who Can Get Lip Filler? Lip fillers are considered generally safe for adults who are looking to further enhance their lip shape and volume. This treatment is FDA-approved for adults over the age of 21. If you are considering this minimally invasive treatment, speaking with a provider can help you learn more about the benefits as well as deciding factors that determine a patient’s legibility. At The Studio Med Spa, our providers make sure to analyze each patient’s individual aesthetic goals and medical history in order to determine whether their chosen treatment is right for them. What Are the Biggest Lip Filler Trends Right Now? Like with any aesthetic procedure , there are certain trending forms of lip filler treatments patients may turn to in order to achieve the desired look of their dreams. Some lip filler trends have taken off more than others, especially when it comes to each patient’s wants. What are the biggest lip filler trends taking off on social media right now? Many patients are turning toward these trends in order to further plump and preserve their pout: Natural Plump When getting lip filler treatments, it’s highly recommended patients work with certified professionals. Working with less than expert establishments can show in the work of the lip filler treatment, and this can unfortunately have disastrous results for patients. The natural plump is a trend many people seek, and this can only be done by working with a professional. This type of lip filler trend involves natural-looking enhancements with the use of hyaluronic acid filler, including subtle volume and definition to enhance the natural lip shape of patients. Lip Flip The lip flip is another trend taking over social media. This procedure leaves behind common lip fillers in favor of using Botox to relax the muscles around the lips. The resulting muscle relaxation results in the upper lip gently rolling out forward. This creates a fuller look to the mouth without the need to add extra volume. Cherry Lips A cherry pout is a relatively newer trend that originates in South Korea. This treatment is completed by injecting filler in the center of both the top and bottom lip. In this case, the plumping is strategic, instead of all over like traditional lip filler treatments. The procedure is said to get its name due to the appearance of the lips after the treatment, which is described as two pairs of cherries hanging horizontally from the corners of the lips. Customized Lip Contouring Using dermal fillers for customized lip contouring can further define your lips and make them the star of the show. Hylauronic acid fillers are stratgeically used to further add fullness to the lips as well as define the lip border. This contours and establishes a much more defined lip shape. This type of treatment can last 6 to 12 months, but speaking with an expert provider can help you further understand the process and benefits of customized lip contouring to fit your aesthetic goals. How Can I Further Boost My Lip Filler Results? Have you gotten lip filler and eager to make the results last? If you’re fresh off an appointment or want to further enhance the results of your trendy treatment, there are ways to take care of your lips. You’ll be happy with the longevity that arises from taking a few extra steps after the filler process. Ways to boost lip filler results include: Staying hydrated Applying SPF and limiting sun exposure Avoiding too much pressure on the lips (rubbing or pressing on the lips) Avoiding straws for a little while Scheduling maintenance appointments Book Your Appointment with The Studio Med Spa! Lip filler is an aesthetic treatment formulated to completely rejuvenate and enhance a patient’s pout for beautiful results. Are you curious to learn more about lip filler, or have the perfect trending treatment in mind to further perfect your lips? Book your consultation with The Studio Med Spa! Our providers are always happy to help new and returning patients look and feel their absolute best in the skin they’re in! Take the first step toward a perfected and youthful full pair of lips today!

Is Baby Botox Worth It?

April 14, 2025

You may have heard of the sweeping trend known as Baby Botox. Also known as micro-Botox (or MicroTox), this treatment can be used to address very specific signs of aging in the face. What exactly is Baby Botox, and how can it benefit your skin? Keep reading to find out more. The Studio Med Spa is a leading medical spa that can help patients look and feel their absolute best in the skin they’re in! What is Baby Botox? It’s no secret that the skin ages. In fact, one study found that fine wrinkling could occur in patients as young as 21. Fortunately, innovative aesthetic treatments are taking over the market when it comes to completely revitalizing the skin and targeting age markers like fine lines, wrinkles, sun spots, etc. Baby Botox is one of them. While Baby Botox could be considered under the same branch of Botox, Baby Botox works to specifically address the facial muscles. Much like the name suggests, Baby Botox uses smaller amounts of Botox, ‘baby’ amounts. While traditional Botox uses greater amounts of botulinum toxin address signs of aging, Baby Botox takes it down a notch. This treatment is administered using localized micro-injections, and this can make a stark difference when it comes to the results. For patients who are looking to reduce fine lines and wrinkles by softening lines and a more subtle, refreshed appearance, Baby Botox may be the best option. If you are looking to address fine lines with a more subtle procedure, speaking with a provider at The Studio Med Spa can help! What’s the Difference Between this Treatment and Regular Botox? As previously mentioned, Baby Botox uses much smaller amounts of Botox than the regular procedure. This leads to a rejuvenated appearance with more subtle and natural results in comparison to regular Botox treatments . By using less botulinum toxin amounts in each injection, there is also less facial muscle movement restriction. This can be more appealing for patients who are looking for the appearance shifts that come with Botox, but without the restrictions or stiffness of the facial muscles. Since Baby Botox involves smaller doses of Botox, this means the injections must be administered precisely in the targeted facial muscles. These smaller muscle areas are a vast contrast to the wider areas that Botox targets. A provider will usually administer Botox to areas like the forehead, brow area, etc., which significantly smooths out wrinkles and prevents the formation of deeper lines. Baby Botox may be administered to specific areas, such as the area where crow’s feet are, frown lines, specific forehead wrinkles, and more. In order to find out which facial muscles you will want to target with Baby Botox, it is essential to speak to an expert provider. How Can I Benefit From Baby Botox? Now comes the real question, which is how can you benefit from Baby Botox? If you’ve started to notice the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles everytime you look into the mirror, but want to avoid the restrictions of traditional Botox, then Baby Botox may be the next best choice for you! Patients choose Baby Botox for a variety of benefits. These include: Facial Movement One of the most appealing features of Baby Botox is the way patients are able to keep most of their facial movements. Botox can freeze facial muscles to prevent them from contracting, which can lead to a static or frozen appearance. Baby Botox in turn can allow for facial movement and regular expressions. This is why Baby Botox can be a preference for some patients who are looking to treat lines and wrinkles without going for the frozen look that some Botox treatments can bring on. Natural Results Baby Botox still does active work when it comes to relaxing the muscles and preventing fine lines and wrinkles from further developing. This results in a natural and more youthful appearance. If you want to further keep some wrinkles from worsening with time, Baby Botox can also be extremely beneficial. Because Baby Botox uses a lower dose than Botox, many patients may also be surprised to see this treatment can also be a cost-effective alternative as well. Perfect for Newbies Are you looking into Botox for the first time, but scared to take the plunge? The best part about Baby Botox is that it can also be used as a preventative measure for people in their 20s and early 30s who want to dip their toes into anti-aging treatments without necessarily committing to deeper treatments. If you are new to Botox, Baby Botox can be the ideal starter treatment. Just like Botox, the procedure is fairly quick and requires little to no downtime. Call The Studio Med Spa! Are you looking to learn more about Baby Botox? Call The Studio Med Spa! This innovative treatment is perfect for newer patients who want to address specific fine lines and wrinkles, or are looking to take preventative measures for youthful skin! Contact us now to get started and book your initial consultation to learn more about how this treatment can benefit you.