Microneedling & Hydra-Needling in O'Fallon, MO

Microneedling is a collagen-induction treatment that uses a pen-style device fitted with fine needles to create controlled micro-channels across the surface of the skin. Those tiny channels are what give the method its name, since the skin responds over the following days as part of its natural renewal process. It is used cosmetically to improve the appearance of uneven texture, fine lines, and the look of enlarged pores. Microneedling is a cosmetic treatment rather than a medical procedure, and what suits you can depend on your skin and goals. It is offered to adults in the O'Fallon, MO area who want a needle-based option for skin texture. At Esthetics By Terry, each session is booked as a single appointment at the O'Fallon studio.

Terry performs microneedling with the Rejuva Pen, a motorized device that guides a cartridge of fine needles at an adjustable depth. Because the needles are moved by the pen rather than a manual roller, the passes stay even and controlled across the face. The device creates a series of very small channels in the outer layers of the skin, and the skin responds by producing fresh collagen over the days that follow as part of its normal renewal. Needle cartridges are single-use, and each session is performed one-on-one by Terry, a licensed esthetician. Microneedling is a cosmetic treatment rather than a medical procedure, and what suits you can depend on your skin and goals, which Terry can talk through with you at your appointment.

Hydra-needling is the serum-infused version of microneedling, performed with the same Rejuva Pen. It follows the same needle-based, collagen-induction process, but a hydrating serum is infused into the skin during the same pass rather than only applied on top afterward. The idea is that the micro-channels are open as the serum goes on, so it settles in more readily during the treatment. Some people choose hydra-needling when their main goal is a hydrated, refreshed look, while others prefer standard microneedling. You can choose microneedling with or without the serum infusion when you book, and if you are unsure, Terry can talk it through at your appointment.