Areas Treated with Microneedling

At Livia Med Spa in Tampa, FL, your comfort and safety are our absolute priorities. For your Microneedling session, we apply a high-strength, medical-grade topical numbing cream to the target area prior to beginning the procedure. During the treatment, most patients report feeling a light scratching sensation accompanied by a mild vibration. Thanks to our medical-grade topical numbing cream, discomfort is kept to an absolute minimum. Overall, our clients find the procedure highly tolerable, and Angela Spicola, APRN will continuously monitor your comfort level, adjusting device settings to ensure a relaxed and pleasant experience from start to finish.

To achieve the absolute best outcome and long-lasting improvements, we typically recommend an initial series of 3 to 6 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart. This allows the biological stimulation and dermal repair mechanisms to compound over time, leading to more structural and visible improvements. During your initial aesthetic consultation at our Tampa med spa, we will analyze your skin type and design a customized session protocol tailored specifically to your unique skin health goals.

The recovery process for Microneedling is minimal, with only 24 to 48 hours of mild redness and tightness, similar to a light sunburn. Immediately following your treatment, it is common to experience mild localized redness, slight swelling, or a warm sensation similar to a light sunburn. These side effects are a natural indicator that the skin's regenerative healing cascade has been successfully triggered and typically resolve within 24 to 48 hours. Most clients easily return to work and resume their daily schedules the very next day with no disruption.

Microneedling is highly safe and effective for all skin types and tones (Fitzpatrick scales I-VI) because it does not use heat or light that can trigger hyperpigmentation. It is ideal for anyone seeking to improve skin texture, reduce pore size, fade acne scars, or soften fine lines. Under the supervision of a licensed practitioner like Angela Spicola, APRN, we customize settings for all Fitzpatrick skin categories to maintain safety and deliver optimal anti-aging care.

Many clients enjoy seeing an immediate healthy glow and improved skin hydration within the first week, with structural improvements such as scar fading and wrinkle softening developing progressively over the next 3 to 6 months. The dermal remodeling and synthesis of new structural proteins continue progressively over the course of 3 to 6 months post-treatment, showing continuous skin lifting and smoothing. To protect your investment and maintain a youthful, glowing complexion, we recommend a single maintenance touch-up session every 6 to 12 months.

Yes, microneedling can be beautifully combined with other therapies. For example, adding Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) accelerates healing and significantly boosts collagen production. It also pairs well with custom chemical peels or Glo2Facial sessions scheduled 2 weeks apart to maintain a bright, even complexion. Combining treatments allows us to target multiple layers of aging (volume loss, dynamic wrinkles, and skin texture) simultaneously, giving you a comprehensive, refreshed, and beautifully natural outcome.