Pleasanton, CA
Microneedling makes thousands of controlled micro-injuries in the skin so it heals with fresh collagen and elastin, which is how it smooths acne scars, tightens pores and refines texture. At Radiance Wellness & Aesthetics in Pleasanton, Zayda Yeoh, NP, a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, plans every treatment at a skin consultation and chooses between two options: SkinPen microneedling, and RF microneedling with the Lutronic Genius for deeper remodeling and tightening. Downtime is one to three days of redness, and results build over four to six weeks.
Treatments
Microneedling is often planned alongside the other needle, light and laser treatments at Radiance Wellness & Aesthetics. Each is performed in the Pleasanton studio, and the consultation decides which one your skin needs.
Mechanical needles at an adjustable depth, for texture, acne scars and pores. The rest of this page is about it.
Needles plus radiofrequency energy from the Lutronic Genius, for laxity, deeper wrinkles and tightening along the jawline and neck.
View treatmentCutera LimeLight intense pulsed light for redness, broken capillaries and brown spots, with no downtime.
View treatmentGentle heat from the Cutera Xeo laser for rosacea, redness, pores and fine lines, in about 30 minutes.
View treatmentA non-ablative fractional laser for melasma, sun spots, acne scarring and tightening, in 20 to 30 minute sessions.
View treatmentA polynucleotide skin booster applied through microneedling or LaseMD Ultra channels, without injections.
View treatmentA handheld device drives ultrafine needles into the skin to a set depth, creating micro-injuries too small to scar but enough to trigger repair. Your skin answers with new collagen and elastin, and over the following weeks the surface becomes smoother and more even.
SkinPen works from the surface to the mid-dermis and the needle depth is adjustable, so a treatment for pores on the nose and a treatment for scars on the cheek are set differently. Both microneedling options are suitable for all Fitzpatrick skin types and can safely treat delicate areas such as the jawline and neck.
Both options use needles. RF microneedling adds radiofrequency energy that heats the deep dermis and remodels collagen from within, so it reaches further and does more for laxity.
| SkinPen | RF microneedling (Genius) | |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Mechanical microneedling with SkinPen | Microneedling with RF energy |
| Depth | Superficial to mid-dermal | Deep dermal |
| Best for | Texture, scars, pores | Laxity, wrinkles, deep remodeling |
| Downtime | 1 to 2 days of mild redness | 1 to 3 days of mild redness or swelling |
| Results | 4 to 6 weeks | 4 to 6 weeks, improving up to 6 months |
| Customization | Adjustable needle depth | Real-time skin adaptation with RF energy control |
If your main complaint is texture, start here. If it is sagging or crepey skin on the neck and jawline, the RF page is the one to read.
Microneedling is clinically proven for acne scarring, and it is the treatment Zayda reaches for when pores and texture are the complaint. For the deeper condition pages, start with acne scars.
The appointment
Zayda reviews your skin and your history and recommends microneedling, RF microneedling or one of the lasers. Consultations are $40. The deposit is non-refundable and is credited toward your treatment. Microneedling is not recommended in pregnancy, with a pacemaker or with certain medical conditions, which is why the history matters.
The needle depth is set for your concern and the device is passed over the treatment area.
Expect one to two days of mild redness. No peeling, no extended recovery.
An early glow within 7 to 10 days, visible smoothing after 4 to 6 weeks, and the best results typically after 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.
Candidacy
You are likely a good candidate if you are in good health and want to treat:
Both microneedling options are safe for all skin tones, with a lower risk of hyperpigmentation than some light-based treatments. That matters in the Tri-Valley, where a lot of the skin that walks in has been in the sun for decades.
Cost
The cost depends on the option chosen, microneedling or RF microneedling, the area treated, and the number of sessions in your plan. Most plans run to three sessions. Zayda gives you the cost of the whole plan at the consultation, before anything is booked.
Members get a discount on aesthetic treatments. Payment plans are available.
Your provider
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Zayda leads hormone optimization, medical weight loss and aesthetic care at Radiance Wellness & Aesthetics in Pleasanton, and takes the time to explain each device before it touches your skin.
Meet ZaydaClient reviews
Patients rate Radiance Wellness & Aesthetics 4.9 out of 5 across more than 93 Google reviews.
"I’ve been seeing Zayda for the past few months for LaseMD Ultra and SkinPen microneedling treatments, and the results have been incredible. I’ve noticed a significant improvement in my skin’s texture, brightness, and overall appearance, and my pores have never looked smaller."
"She has an incredible ability to assess exactly what you need and consistently delivers beautiful, natural-looking results."
"She’s a keeper that I highly recommend."
Questions
Still unsure? The aesthetic consultation is $40, credited toward your treatment, and Zayda will answer anything this page does not.
The cost of microneedling at Radiance Wellness & Aesthetics depends on whether you have SkinPen or RF microneedling, the area treated and the number of sessions in your plan. Zayda gives you the full cost at a skin consultation. Members get a discount on aesthetic treatments.
Best results typically come after 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. You will see an early glow within 7 to 10 days of the first session and visible smoothing and tightening after 4 to 6 weeks.
One to two days of mild redness for SkinPen, and one to three days of mild redness or swelling for RF microneedling. There is no peeling and no extended recovery with either.
Yes. Both microneedling options at Radiance Wellness & Aesthetics are suitable for all Fitzpatrick skin types, and they carry a lower risk of hyperpigmentation than some light-based technologies.
SkinPen microneedling uses mechanical needles at an adjustable depth and works from the surface to the mid-dermis, which suits texture, scars and pores. RF microneedling adds radiofrequency energy that reaches the deep dermis and remodels collagen, which suits laxity, wrinkles and tightening, with improvement continuing up to six months.
Microneedling is not recommended for anyone who is pregnant, has a pacemaker or has certain medical conditions. Zayda reviews your history at the consultation to confirm it is safe and to recommend the right option.
Also serving
Every microneedling, IPL and laser treatment is performed at the studio at 1475 Cedarwood Ln, Ste B, Pleasanton. Patients come from across the Tri-Valley and the East Bay.
Keep exploring
Read: Copper peptides after microneedling for faster recovery Read: Microneedling for glowing skin and a collagen boost Read: What is Lutronic Genius RF microneedling & how does it work? Read: Post-treatment care for the best microneedling outcome Read: When is the best time for microneedling? Season by season
Performed at the studio in Pleasanton, for clients across Pleasanton, Danville, Dublin, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, San Leandro, San Lorenzo and San Ramon.
Your next step
Show Zayda the scars, the pores or the skin that has started to slip. She will tell you which of the six treatments fits, how many sessions, how many days of redness, and what it will cost.
It takes less than a minute.
