Smoother, Firmer Skin With Vivace Microneedling in San Diego

Smooth, firm skin comes down to collagen, and collagen production slows steadily from our late twenties onward. Vivace microneedling is how we restart that process without taking the top layer of skin off.

The device uses very fine insulated needles to create thousands of controlled micro channels, then delivers radiofrequency energy from the needle tips into the deeper layer of the skin.

The channels trigger the skin's own repair response. The radiofrequency heat tightens existing collagen and stimulates new collagen and elastin over the following weeks.

Because the needles are insulated and the depth is set precisely, the energy lands where it is useful and the surface of the skin is largely spared. That is what keeps recovery short.

What it improves

Patients come to us for fine lines, enlarged pores, uneven texture, acne scarring, crepey skin on the neck and the early softening along the jawline and cheeks.

It also works well on the body, particularly stretch marks and the thinner skin above the knees and on the upper arms.

It is not a substitute for surgery. If skin laxity is significant, we will say so and talk through what a realistic improvement looks like rather than overselling a device.

The treatment itself

Numbing cream goes on for roughly forty minutes, so most of the appointment is waiting. The treatment pass takes about twenty to thirty minutes for a full face.

The sensation is warmth and pressure with a prickle along bonier areas like the forehead and jaw. Most patients describe it as very manageable.

We finish with a soothing mask and LED, then send you home with straightforward aftercare and sun protection instructions.

Recovery and how many sessions

Expect redness like mild sunburn for a day, sometimes two, with slight sandpaper texture for a few days as the channels close. Makeup is usually fine after twenty four hours.

A course of three sessions four to six weeks apart is typical, with results building for three months after the final one as new collagen matures.

Results vary, and San Diego sun makes daily sun protection the single biggest factor in how long they last.

Booking in San Diego

Vivace is available at our Hillcrest clinic and at our Solana Beach clinic, so you can book wherever is easier to reach.

At the consultation we look at your skin under good light, ask what bothers you most, and map a plan that may combine Vivace with other treatments we offer.

Request a consultation and we will tell you plainly whether Vivace is the right starting point for your skin.