Why SkinPen Microneedling is Your Safest Summer Skin Treatment
There is a common myth in the aesthetic world that once May rolls around, you have to completely pause all of your skincare treatments until the fall.
It is true that Oklahoma summers and certain aesthetic procedures don’t mix well. With long days spent boating on Lake Arcadia or sitting poolside in Edmond, your skin is constantly exposed to intense UV rays. If you undergo aggressive, heat-based laser treatments while carrying a summer tan, you put yourself at a high risk for burns and permanent hyperpigmentation.
But does that mean you have to abandon your collagen goals for three months? Absolutely not.
At KC Wellness, located inside Refined OKC, we transition our patients to summer-safe, heat-free treatments. Our absolute favorite tool for keeping your anti-aging momentum going through the hottest months is SkinPen Microneedling.
Why SkinPen is the Ultimate Summer Treatment
The reason lasers are risky in the summer is that they target pigment (color) and utilize heat. If your skin has extra pigment from a summer tan, the laser can become confused, targeting your healthy skin instead of a sun spot.
SkinPen Microneedling, however, is entirely mechanical. It does not use heat, and it does not target pigment.
Instead, the FDA-cleared device uses tiny, sterile needles to create thousands of controlled micro-injuries in the skin. This triggers your body's natural wound-healing cascade, forcing it to remodel the tissue and produce massive amounts of fresh collagen and elastin. Because the device is "colorblind," it is 100% safe to perform on all skin types and tones, even if you have been out in the sun recently.
Smooth Acne Scars & Fine Lines Year-Round
Summer is the season of "no-makeup makeup." You want to feel confident running errands or going to the lake bare-faced. Microneedling is the gold standard for smoothing out the skin's topography so you don't feel the need to hide behind heavy foundation.
Texture & Tone: It physically breaks up old, tethered scar tissue (like acne scars) and shrinks the appearance of enlarged pores caused by summer sweat and oil.
Firmness: The surge of new collagen plumps the skin from the inside out, softening fine lines around the eyes and mouth.
Summer Aftercare is Simple
While SkinPen is incredibly safe for the summer, you still need to respect the healing process. Following your treatment, your skin will look and feel like you have a mild sunburn for about 24 to 48 hours.
During this short window, you need to stay out of direct sunlight and avoid applying chemical sunscreens or makeup. Once those micro-channels close (usually by day two or three), you are free to apply your broad-spectrum SPF and head back out to enjoy your summer activities.
Keep Building Your Collagen
Collagen building is a marathon. Pausing for three months can set your progress back. By committing to a Microneedling Series of 4 ($1,600.00) during the summer, you ensure that your skin continues to tighten, smooth, and rejuvenate all year long.
Don’t put your skin on hold.
KC Wellness 13820 Wireless Way, Oklahoma City, OK 73134. (Located inside Refined OKC)
