DIY CATEGORIES

Microneedling

THE SKIN DEEP METHOD™

🛠️ Your Routine: LEVEL 4 → REPAIR: Scar + Stretch Marks

You need deeper, targeted microneedling focused on true collagen remodeling—not surface-level treatments.

LEVEL 4:

Best for:

Acne scars
Deeper wrinkles
Stretch Marks

Recovery Time: Redness 3-7 days

→ Results: visible improvement in scars, deeper lines, and skin density

Only Advance to LEVEL 4 → REPAIR if:

You've completed LEVEL 2-3 STIMULATE or REFINE sessions

Your skin heals within 5-7 days

No active acne or inflammation

This alone will prevent barrier damage, Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) especially *Fitzpatrick IV-VI and over-treatment

SHOP SUPPLIES

LEVEL 4: REPAIR → SUPPLIES:

TOOLS

SERUM

Choose ONE slip product.

OR: Choose ONE ADVANCED treatment focus.

SLIP PRODUCT

Choose ONE slip product. Use ONLY enough slip for glide.

ADVANCED GROWTH FACTOR SUPPORT

Velatox GF11

ADVANCED SCAR/TEXTURE SUPPORT:

Stayve Medisco SkinBooster PDRN Exosome Ampoule

ESSENTIALS

Optional Products:

LEVEL 4: REPAIR→ PROTOCOL:

Cartridge: 12-Pin

Beginner Depth: 1.0 - 1.5 mm

Advanced Depth: 1.5 - 2.0 mm

Acne Scars: 1.5-2.0 mm spot treatment
Forehead: 0.5-1.0 mm
Around Eyes: 0.25-0.5 mm
Nose: 0.25-0.5 mm
Cheeks: 1.0-2.0 mm
Around Lips: 0.25-0.5 mm
Chin: 1.0-.1.5 mm
Stretch Marks: 1.5-2.0 mm

Speed: 5

3 controlled passes per area

- vertical, horizontal, diagonal or circular

Stop if skin becomes overly red or irritated

Every 4–6 weeks

*Fitzpatrick IV-VI users should consider more conservative depths due to increased PIH risk.

Before Treatment

Wash hands thoroughly
Cleanse skin
Disinfect treatment area
Use sterile cartridge
Tie hair back
Apply numbing cream for deeper treatments

During Treatment

Apply serum
Work in sections:

Vertical passes
Horizontal passes
Diagonal or Circular passes

Keep skin taut
Do NOT drag the pen
Lift pen between sections

Endpoint

You want:

Pinkness / redness
Mild to moderate erythema
Even treatment response
Occasional pinpoint bleeding in scar areas only

NOT:

Excessive bleeding
Scratching or tearing the skin
Long drag marks
Gray or overworked skin
Severe inflammation

Speed Settings

Lower speeds:

More control
Better for beginners
Better for delicate areas

Higher speeds:

Faster treatment
More aggressive
Better for thicker skin/scarring

💧 Glide Requirement (All Levels):

Always use a hydrating slip serum to minimize friction and protect the skin barrier during microneedling. Hyaluronic acid-based formulas are ideal—options like Stayve Medisco Hyaluronic Acid and Hyaron provide excellent glide and hydration support.

🚫 Avoid during microneedling: