Microneedling in Potomac, MDYour own collagen, put back to work.
Microneedling with PDRN or PRP at Aluna Aesthetics — for texture, acne scarring, and firmness, using controlled micro-injuries to trigger your skin's own repair.
- Topical numbing applied before every treatment
- Most clients return to daily activities quickly
- A series of 3–6 sessions, 4–6 weeks apart
- Treatment time
- 45–60 minutes with numbing
- Discomfort
- Light pressure or mild tingling
- Downtime
- Most return to daily activities quickly
- Sessions
- A series of 3–6
- Spacing
- 4–6 weeks apart
- Maintenance
- Every few months
What it treats
Texture, scarring, and firmness
Microneedling stimulates collagen and elastin production, improving texture, reducing scars, and creating a smoother, more youthful appearance.
Acne scarring
Smooths acne scars and uneven texture by rebuilding collagen underneath them.
Fine lines & wrinkles
Softens fine lines by increasing the skin's own collagen and elastin.
Tone & firmness
Improves overall firmness across the face, and the neck when treated together.
Product absorption
Enhances the absorption of serums applied during and after treatment.
PDRN option
Microneedling with PDRN accelerates skin repair, smooths texture, and calms inflammation.
PRP option
Microneedling with PRP uses your own platelet-rich plasma to accelerate healing and renewal.
How it works
What microneedling actually does
Microneedling is an advanced treatment that uses fine, controlled micro-injuries to trigger the skin's natural healing process.
Your skin responds to those micro-channels the way it responds to any injury — by producing collagen and elastin. Done in a series, that response accumulates, which is why texture and scarring improve over sessions rather than overnight.
At Aluna it's offered with PDRN — regenerative ingredients derived from salmon DNA, which accelerate repair and calm inflammation — or with PRP, your own platelet-rich plasma, to accelerate healing and enhance skin renewal.
We apply a topical numbing cream before treatment to ensure comfort. Most clients describe the sensation as light pressure or mild tingling.
Candidacy
Is microneedling right for you?
Likely a good fit
- You have acne scarring or uneven texture
- Your pores look larger than they used to
- You want firmer skin without injectables
- You're willing to commit to a series rather than one session
- You want to improve skin quality, not change facial structure
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- You have active acne or an active skin infection
- You're on isotretinoin (Accutane) or stopped recently
- You have a history of keloid scarring
- You're pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have an event in the next week
Microneedling improves the quality of your skin. If your concern is volume or movement, injectables are the better tool — we'll say so.
Choose your treatment
Microneedling at Aluna
Microneedling with PDRN (featuring VAMP)
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Microneedling + PRP
Microneedling with PRP combines collagen induction therapy with platelet-rich plasma to accelerate healing and enhance skin renewal.
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Classic Microneedling
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Microneedling + Exosome Therapy
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Microneedling
| Microneedling with PDRN (VAMP) — Face | $750 |
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| Microneedling with PDRN — Face + Neck | $850 |
| Microneedling + PRP — Face | $750 |
| Microneedling + PRP — Face + Neck | $850 |
Most clients benefit from a series of 3–6 sessions. Series planning is done at your complimentary consultation.
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What to expect
From consultation to series
Consultation
We assess your skin and decide whether PDRN or PRP suits your concerns, and how many sessions to plan for.
Numbing
A topical numbing cream is applied and left to work before treatment begins.
Treatment
Controlled micro-channels across the treatment area. Most clients describe light pressure or mild tingling.
The first 48 hours
Expect redness like a mild sunburn. Most clients return to daily activities quickly.
Between sessions
Sessions are spaced 4–6 weeks apart so your skin has time to build collagen before the next one.
Maintenance
After your series, maintenance treatments every few months help preserve results long term.
Your provider
Yelena Burshteyn, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner & Founder
Aluna is led by Yelena Burshteyn, NP-C, whose approach pairs medical expertise with an artistic eye. Every plan is built around your features and your goals — never a template, never overdone.
- Board-certified Nurse Practitioner
- Advanced injectable training
- Boutique, provider-led practice
- Potomac, Maryland
Microneedling is performed by your Aluna provider.
★★★★★I love Aluna!! I started going there for my tox shortly after Yelena opened her business. The moment I met her I felt like we had been friends forever. I completely trust her recommendations and have been back multiple times for various treatments including Dysport (for lines…
S.H. · Dysport, chemical peel & microneedling client · Google review, Sep 2026
★★★★★Aluna Aesthetics is amazing. Yelena is absolutely wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and has a great eye. She knows how to achieve a natural look. She’s the best and the rest of the staff is as well.
N.E. · Google review, Sep 2026
★★★★★Hands down the best facial I’ve ever had! My skin looked and felt amazing afterward — I was literally glowing! Aleksandra was so sweet and knowledgeable and made the whole experience so relaxing.
M.R. · Facial client · Google review, Sep 2026
Your consultation
Book your Microneedling consultation
Prefer to talk first? Call 301-901-8266 and we'll find a time together.
Before your visit
- Come with clean skin and no makeup if possible
- Stop retinoids about five days before, unless told otherwise
- Plan for a day of redness — book before a quiet day, not before an event
Prefer we reach out?
Leave your details and we'll text you to find a time. Or book online now.
Good to know
Questions about Microneedling
How many sessions will I need?
Most clients benefit from a series of 3–6 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart. Maintenance treatments every few months help preserve results long term.
Does it hurt?
We apply a topical numbing cream before treatment to ensure comfort. Most clients describe the sensation as light pressure or mild tingling.
What's the downtime?
Expect redness resembling a mild sunburn for a day or so. Most clients return to daily activities quickly.
PDRN or PRP — what's the difference?
PDRN uses regenerative ingredients derived from salmon DNA to accelerate repair and calm inflammation. PRP uses your own platelet-rich plasma, drawn at your appointment, to accelerate healing and enhance renewal. We'll recommend one based on your skin and your concerns.
Will it help my acne scars?
Microneedling is clinically shown to improve texture, scars, and firmness. Depth of scarring matters, which is why we assess in person and plan a realistic number of sessions.
Can I wear makeup after?
We'll ask you to leave skin bare for the first 24 hours so the micro-channels can close. Your provider will give you specific aftercare.
Can I combine it with injectables?
Yes, though usually not in the same appointment. We'll sequence them at your consultation.
How does microneedling work?
Microneedling uses tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin, which stimulate collagen and elastin production for smoother, firmer skin over time.
Is microneedling painful?
We apply a topical numbing cream before treatment to ensure comfort. Most clients describe the sensation as light pressure or mild tingling.
How often should I get microneedling?
Most clients benefit from a series of 3–6 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart. Maintenance treatments every few months help preserve results long term.
Why include the neck with microneedling?
The neck is one of the first areas to show aging. Treating it alongside the face ensures uniform texture, firmness, and collagen support for a cohesive look.
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Prefer to talk first? Call 301-901-8266 and we'll find a time together.
Individual results vary. Aesthetic treatment is a medical procedure and is not appropriate for everyone. Candidacy is determined during an in-person consultation with a licensed provider. This page is for informational purposes and is not medical advice.
