{"id":1699376,"date":"2026-01-06T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T09:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1699376"},"modified":"2026-01-06T12:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T09:15:00","slug":"a-microinfusion-treatment-worked-like-magic-on-my-skin-heres-why-the-glow-was-instant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1699376","title":{"rendered":"A Microinfusion Treatment Worked Like Magic on My Skin\u2014Here&#8217;s Why the Glow Was Instant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><main id=\"main_1-0\" class=\"comp main layout-body--continuous-scroll mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article--sc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article--sc beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--three-column sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">A Microinfusion Treatment Worked Like Magic on My Skin\u2014Here&#8217;s Why the Glow Was Instant<\/h1>\n<p id=\"article-subheading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-subheading mntl-text-block\">My skin, but better.<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Erin Jahns is a hair, makeup, and nails expert and beauty editor with over five years of experience in the industry. She is currently the senior beauty editor at WhoWhatWear.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Erin Jahns<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"byrdie contributing writer erin jahns headshot\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/download-14-erinjahns-f0f3fb861ba5492e90ed7e8342cfaa17.webp\" title=\"download-14-erinjahns-f0f3fb861ba5492e90ed7e8342cfaa17\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/download-14-erinjahns-f0f3fb861ba5492e90ed7e8342cfaa17.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"byrdie contributing writer erin jahns headshot\" title=\"download-14-erinjahns-f0f3fb861ba5492e90ed7e8342cfaa17\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nErin Jahns\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nErin Jahns is a hair, makeup, and nails expert and beauty editor with over five years of experience in the industry. 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GUIDELINES\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-left-rail\">\n<div id=\"beauty-sticky-toc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-sticky-toc mntl-block js-sticky-container sticky-toc__wrapper\">\n<div id=\"sticky-toc_1-0\" class=\"comp sticky-toc mntl-universal-sticky-toc mntl-sticky-toc mntl-block sticky-toc-widget\" data-desktop-bp=\"70em\">\n<div id=\"toc-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp toc-wrapper mntl-toc mntl-block\" data-chop-mobile=\"true\" data-offset=\"60\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__inner_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__inner mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading mntl-block js-toc-toggle\"><span id=\"mntl-toc__heading-text_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading-text mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-toc-toggle_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc-toggle mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc-toggle__btn_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc-toggle__btn mntl-text-block js-mntl-toc-toggle text-label-300\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-collapsed-text=\"View All\" data-expanded-text=\"View Less\">View All<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__mobile-toggle_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__mobile-toggle mntl-block js-sticky-toggle\"><span id=\"mntl-toc__heading-text_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading-text mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/span><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-toc__list_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list mntl-toc__list-heading expert-content text-utility-300\">\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">What Is Microinfusion?<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Benefits of Microinfusion<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Microinfusion vs. Micro-Needling<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">What to Expect<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Aftercare<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Who Is a Candidate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Final Takeaway<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button 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src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/microinfusion-3-c120de539f3545a4bcb3ba96d67df9d1-3.webp\" width=\"1155\" height=\"867\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Person with hands positioned under chin neutral expression\" title=\"microinfusion-3-c120de539f3545a4bcb3ba96d67df9d1-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Stocksy<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Microinfusion involves using a specialized device to inject vitamins and fillers into the superficial skin layer. <\/li>\n<li>The treatment offers quick results and is suitable for those not ready for traditional Botox. <\/li>\n<li>Microinfusion provides benefits like collagen stimulation and reduced redness, with minimal downtime compared to micro-needling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I went to Facile Dermatology + Boutique for a lip bump, but I was open to trying a skin treatment that would address my current and future skincare goals, too. I decided to do a microinfusion treatment facial, and it was the best skincare experience I&#8217;ve ever had. The combination of vitamin C, glutathione, small-molecule hyaluronic acid filler, and Botox transformed my face like nothing I&#8217;ve ever done before. <strong>Read on to learn exactly how this treatment works, what its benefits are, and if it&#8217;s right for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Dr. Anna\u00a0Guanche is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, and the founder of the Bella Skin Institute.<\/li>\n<li>Lena Metcalfe PA-C is a certified physician assistant at Facile Dermatology + Boutique in Pasadena, CA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Is Microinfusion? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Also known as the <\/strong><strong>Aquagold Fine Touch Treatment<\/strong><strong>, microinfusion treatment involves using a tiny micro-channeling device to inject a special elixir of strategically blended, skin-enhancing ingredients into the superficial layer of the skin. <\/strong>As certified physician assistant Lena Metcalfe says, the device has 20 needles, each of which is finer in width than a strand of human hair and plated in 24-karat gold (<em>so luxe<\/em>).\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Dermatologist Anna Guanche, MD, says that &#8220;if combined with injectable hyaluronic acid filler, as our Bella Microgold is, it will result in tiny amounts of hyaluronic acid being deposited in the dermo-epidermal junction, where it attracts skin hydration and makes the skin look dewy and plump. It can be applied to the most of the skin on the face&#8211; rather than only in certain specific sites as with traditional botox.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;There is no exact recipe or science for the cocktail, but most clinics are blending vitamins, Botox, and filler products,&#8221; Metcalfe explains. &#8220;At Facile, we create a blend based on your skin needs, but our most popular mixture includes vitamin C, glutathione, a smaller molecule hyaluronic acid filler, and Botox. Once the ingredients are all blended, we gently stamp the tiny needles over the face to deliver the goods, even in the typically hard-to-reach areas like the under-eyes.&#8221; (I had also told her my perpetual dark circles are the bane of my existence.)\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> At the med-spa I chose, a microinfusion facial is $650. Depending on where you go and what&#8217;s in your cocktail of treatments, it can cost anywhere from $250 to $2,500, so the price range is quite vast. Guanche explains that &#8220;Bella Microgold comes in four different doses\u00a0for budget reasons.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Benefits of Microinfusion <\/span><\/h2>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Stimulates collagen production<\/li>\n<li>Reduces hyperpigmentation<\/li>\n<li>Reduces redness<\/li>\n<li>Reduced pore size<\/li>\n<li>Controls oil production<\/li>\n<li>Plumps sallow or sunken skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Microinfusion is a really great treatment option for anyone looking to boost their overall skin appearance quickly,&#8221; Metcalfe tells me. <strong>&#8220;<\/strong>I also recommend trying microinfusion if you aren&#8217;t quite ready for Botox or filler injections in the more traditional sense but want to dip your toes in that world. Since we are placing tiny microdroplets of the products into your skin, there is no risk of &#8216;freezing&#8217; your face or overfilling. The effect is very different because it is working at such a superficial micro-level of the skin.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Metcalfe describes the results as &#8220;glowy&#8221; and &#8220;filter-like,&#8221; and honestly, I 100 percent have to agree. The short-term skin benefits are meant to last anywhere from three to six months, thanks to the treatment&#8217;s powerhouse ingredient lineup: vitamin C (for a flood of brightening antioxidants, glutathione (another brightening and skin-evener Metcalfe calls &#8220;the mother of all antioxidants&#8221;), hyaluronic acid filler (for plumpness and hydration), and Botox (to tighten while reducing redness, oil production, and pore size). &#8220;The long-term benefits,&#8221; she points out, &#8220;will come from the tiny needles stamping into the skin at a 0.6-millimeter depth, which stimulates your own natural collagen production.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Guanche notes that &#8220;this is a very superficial technique&#8230;and does not target the muscles of facial expression.\u00a0Those injections go deeper and address what we call &#8220;dynamic lines&#8221; that result from facial\u00a0expression.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Microinfusion vs. Micro-Needling <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While Facile also offers micro-needling (another super-buzzy skin treatment as of late), I ultimately decided to go with the microinfusion options instead. Not only did it feel like a better fit in regard to my sensitive skin type, but I also just didn&#8217;t feel like putting up with days of downtime. However, the two treatments are often confused, so I asked Metcalfe if she could set the record straight once and for all.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;The needles in the microinfusion Aquagold device are hollow, which delivers ingredients directly to the skin,&#8221; she emphasizes. &#8220;Plus, they are stamped at a shallower depth into the skin. With micro-needling, however, we focus on stimulating your body&#8217;s own collagen in the skin by creating deeper channels, or micro-injuries, without delivering an ingredient directly.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> There&#8217;s also a difference in downtime. Micro-needling may require a few days. While post-microinfusion, in my experience, your skin will likely just turn pink (not unlike a sunburn) for about 30 minutes before abating completely.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What to Expect During Microinfusion <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Just as Metcalfe predicted, my skin did get pretty red during and after the treatment (and the treatment itself was completely tolerable sensation- and pain-wise!). However, that redness also disappeared during my commute back to Culver City from Pasadena (roughly 45 minutes), and when I arrived home, my skin (pardon the vanity) looked insanely good\u2014kind of like I had just slept for 24 hours in some tropical oasis. It was dewy, refreshed, bright, clear, and virtually shadow- and pigment-free. As someone who&#8217;s often skeptical about many skin treatments and facials, I was completely blown away by not only the results but also the <em>immediacy<\/em> of the results.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Aftercare <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Metcalfe, you can get a microinfusion as often as once a month, although the majority of her patients come in once every two to three months for their newfound skin boost. Guanche says that &#8220;depending on dosing, it can be done every two to four months.&#8221; As mentioned, there are no side effects aside from the residual pinkness, but she does point out skin might feel a little\u00a0tighter or\u00a0drier than normal\u2014but nothing a thorough surge of moisturizer and SPF can&#8217;t solve.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Post-treatment, I will apply a physical SPF (zinc- or titanium-based) to all treated areas we performed the treatment on,\u00a0and I recommend patients avoid the sun and continue to apply a non-chemical SPF 30 or higher daily,&#8221; says Metcalfe. &#8220;Patients should also avoid makeup for roughly one day\u00a0while steering clear of harsh exfoliating devices\/products and chemicals to the treated areas.&#8221; Guanche adds that because SPF can&#8217;t be applied immediately, you should take full precautions to get no sun exposure at all right after the treatments.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Additionally, I do not suggest microinfusion to anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding, as Botox and fillers are not recommended,&#8221; Metcalfe warns. &#8220;It&#8217;s important to talk to your provider as some of the antioxidant treatments without Botox\/filler may be safe.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Metcalfe also explains if there is any kind of skin infection or excessive inflammation, a treatment microinfusion\u00a0(sadly) might not be the best option until the condition is resolved or settles down. Last but not least, it&#8217;s likely not the right treatment for somebody who&#8217;s dealing with a lot of acne scarring or deeper fine lines and wrinkles. &#8220;I just think that patient may be underwhelmed by the result and may need a more intensive treatment,&#8221; she tells me. For someone like me, however, with just a touch of residual acne scarring and pigmentation, the treatment\u00a0delivered flawless results, and honestly, I couldn&#8217;t have been happier or had a better experience\u00a0start to finish.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Who Is a Candidate for This Treatment? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Nearly anyone can be a good candidate for a microinfusion facial. It works on patients of varied ages and skin tones. If you have an acne breakout, you&#8217;ll need to wait until it subsides in order to do the treatment. Additionally, if you are pregnant or nursing you should first consult with your doctor to decide which of the potential ingredients, if any, are appropriate for you currently.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Final Takeaway <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Microinfusion is full of benefits, and the downtime is minimal. Had I known I would be able to see such a marked difference in my skin tone and texture from one visit, I would have booked an appointment months ago. It&#8217;s certainly an investment, but given the long term benefits and the fact that the results are still visible for weeks after the treatment, I&#8217;m okay with squirreling away some of my paycheck each month to treat myself (and my skin) every now and again.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-faq--expanded beauty-sc-block-faq mntl-sc-block-faq mntl-block is-expanded\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__title mntl-text-block\">FAQ<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__content mntl-accordion \" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"1\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_1-0-section-0\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">What is the difference between Microinfusion and Botox?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Microinfusion targets the superficial, top level of skin and can be applied all over the face while Botox works deeper to target muscles and can only be used in certain areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"2\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_2-0-section-1\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">Is microinfusion painful?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Microinfusion uses a stamping device with hollow needles that are thinner than a strand of hair. Pain varies from person to person, but generally it&#8217;s less painful than a similar treatment like micro-needling or Botox.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"3\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_3-0-section-2\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">What is the downtime for microinfusion facial?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Downtime is very minimal for a microinfusion facial. Your skin will be red after the treatment but it will likely subside within an hour. It&#8217;s also advised to avoid sun exposure for the day following your treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"citation-sources_1-0\" class=\"comp citation-sources mntl-article-sources mntl-expandable-block u-article-styles\" data-scroll-offset=\"70\">\n<div class=\"loc toggle-content\">\n<div id=\"mntl-article-sources__wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__wrapper mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"true\"><span id=\"mntl-article-sources__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__heading mntl-text-block\">Article Sources<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc expandable-content\">\n<div id=\"citation-sources__text_1-0\" class=\"comp citation-sources__text mntl-text-block\">Byrdie takes every opportunity to use high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-article-sources__citation-sources_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__citation-sources mntl-citation-sources mntl-sources\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ol class=\"mntl-sources__content\">\n<li class=\"mntl-sources__source\" id=\"citation-1\">\n<p>Singh A, Yadav S. Microneedling: advances and widening horizons.\u00a0<em>Indian Dermatol Online J<\/em>. 2016;7(4):244-254. doi:10.4103\/2229-5178.185468<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"mntl-sources__source\" id=\"citation-2\">\n<p>Shuo L, Ting Y, KeLun W, Rui Z, Rui Z, Hang W. Efficacy and possible mechanisms of botulinum toxin treatment of oily skin.\u00a0<em>J Cosmet Dermatol<\/em>. 2019;18(2):451-457. doi:10.1111\/jocd.12866<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Skin Concerns<\/span><\/li>\n<li 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title=\"zinc-1-b72a419bb6134ffeabf5f7169d315fd7-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">Zinc Is the Underrated Fix for Acne and Skin Inflammation <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_11-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A person examining their facial skin in a handheld mirror\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/skin-2-b7f631751c7740dba40c7015fe4d09ee-3.webp\" title=\"skin-2-b7f631751c7740dba40c7015fe4d09ee-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/skin-2-b7f631751c7740dba40c7015fe4d09ee-3.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person examining their facial skin in a handheld mirror\" title=\"skin-2-b7f631751c7740dba40c7015fe4d09ee-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">Licorice Extract Can Fade Dark Spots (Yes, Really)\u2014Here&#8217;s Exactly How Derms Say to Use It<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_12-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Smiling person with minimal facial expression facing forward with natural hair style\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" 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class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A close-up of a woman's profile as she dermaplanes her face with a Dermaflash tool.\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dermaplaning-d1cbbbabf78f433882b9a3dcf36a0552-1.webp\" title=\"dermaplaning-d1cbbbabf78f433882b9a3dcf36a0552-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dermaplaning-d1cbbbabf78f433882b9a3dcf36a0552-1.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A close-up of a woman's profile as she dermaplanes her face with a Dermaflash tool.\" title=\"dermaplaning-d1cbbbabf78f433882b9a3dcf36a0552-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">How To Dermaplane at Home Safely, According to Dermatologists<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_14-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A dropper being withdrawn from a glass bottle containing liquid\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/best-antiaging-ingredients-7d77757d41fe4d9480bae76c6bb36448-1.webp\" title=\"best-antiaging-ingredients-7d77757d41fe4d9480bae76c6bb36448-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/best-antiaging-ingredients-7d77757d41fe4d9480bae76c6bb36448-1.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A dropper being withdrawn from a glass bottle containing liquid\" title=\"best-antiaging-ingredients-7d77757d41fe4d9480bae76c6bb36448-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">11 Best Anti-Aging Ingredients That Are Clinically-Proven, According to Derms<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_15-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A swatch of progeline cream on an iridescent pink background\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/used_progeline-cream-2389-30c832fdcc474f8fb67a40e47af4d3cc-c50199097e45447f92540fb7eccfe812-1.webp\" title=\"used_progeline-cream-2389-30c832fdcc474f8fb67a40e47af4d3cc-c50199097e45447f92540fb7eccfe812-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/used_progeline-cream-2389-30c832fdcc474f8fb67a40e47af4d3cc-c50199097e45447f92540fb7eccfe812-1.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A swatch of progeline cream on an iridescent pink background\" title=\"used_progeline-cream-2389-30c832fdcc474f8fb67a40e47af4d3cc-c50199097e45447f92540fb7eccfe812-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">Progeline Cream Claims to Firm and Plump the Skin\u2014But Does It Work?<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_16-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Assortment of pills and capsules\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/silica-2-a595f2498a1143f2ad09cef35a9816aa-2.webp\" title=\"silica-2-a595f2498a1143f2ad09cef35a9816aa-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/silica-2-a595f2498a1143f2ad09cef35a9816aa-2.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Assortment of pills and capsules\" title=\"silica-2-a595f2498a1143f2ad09cef35a9816aa-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">Are Silica Supplements the New Collagen? We Asked Dermatologists<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article--sc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article--sc beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--three-column sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">A Microinfusion Treatment Worked Like Magic on My Skin\u2014Here&#8217;s Why the Glow Was Instant<\/h1>\n<p id=\"article-subheading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-subheading mntl-text-block\">My skin, but better.<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Erin Jahns is a hair, makeup, and nails expert and beauty editor with over five years of experience in the industry. She is currently the senior beauty editor at WhoWhatWear.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Erin Jahns<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"byrdie contributing writer erin jahns headshot\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/download-14-erinjahns-f0f3fb861ba5492e90ed7e8342cfaa17.webp\" title=\"download-14-erinjahns-f0f3fb861ba5492e90ed7e8342cfaa17\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/download-14-erinjahns-f0f3fb861ba5492e90ed7e8342cfaa17.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"byrdie contributing writer erin jahns headshot\" title=\"download-14-erinjahns-f0f3fb861ba5492e90ed7e8342cfaa17\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nErin Jahns\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nErin Jahns is a hair, makeup, and nails expert and beauty editor with over five years of experience in the industry. She is currently the senior beauty editor at WhoWhatWear.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on January 06, 2026 07:15AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--beauty_wellness_reviewer\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Reviewed by<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Dendy Engelman, MD, FACMS, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologic surgeon and lecturer both in the U.S. and in the global arena.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Dendy Engelman, MD, FACMS, FAAD<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div 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mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Fact checked by<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Anna Harris is an experienced fact-checker and researcher and a beauty writer and editor.\u00a0\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Anna Harris<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top mntl-author-tooltip__top--no-image\">\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Fact checked by<\/span><br \/>\nAnna Harris\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nAnna Harris is an experienced fact-checker and researcher and a beauty writer and editor.\u00a0\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nLEARN ABOUT BYRDIE&#8217;S EDITORIAL GUIDELINES\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-left-rail\">\n<div id=\"beauty-sticky-toc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-sticky-toc mntl-block js-sticky-container sticky-toc__wrapper\">\n<div id=\"sticky-toc_1-0\" class=\"comp sticky-toc mntl-universal-sticky-toc mntl-sticky-toc mntl-block sticky-toc-widget\" data-desktop-bp=\"70em\">\n<div id=\"toc-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp toc-wrapper mntl-toc mntl-block\" data-chop-mobile=\"true\" data-offset=\"60\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__inner_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__inner mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading mntl-block js-toc-toggle\"><span id=\"mntl-toc__heading-text_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading-text mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-toc-toggle_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc-toggle mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc-toggle__btn_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc-toggle__btn mntl-text-block js-mntl-toc-toggle text-label-300\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-collapsed-text=\"View All\" data-expanded-text=\"View Less\">View All<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__mobile-toggle_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__mobile-toggle mntl-block js-sticky-toggle\"><span id=\"mntl-toc__heading-text_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading-text mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/span><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-toc__list_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list mntl-toc__list-heading expert-content text-utility-300\">\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">What Is Microinfusion?<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Benefits of Microinfusion<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Microinfusion vs. Micro-Needling<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">What to Expect<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Aftercare<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Who Is a Candidate<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Final Takeaway<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button 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data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Microinfusion involves using a specialized device to inject vitamins and fillers into the superficial skin layer. <\/li>\n<li>The treatment offers quick results and is suitable for those not ready for traditional Botox. <\/li>\n<li>Microinfusion provides benefits like collagen stimulation and reduced redness, with minimal downtime compared to micro-needling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I went to Facile Dermatology + Boutique for a lip bump, but I was open to trying a skin treatment that would address my current and future skincare goals, too. I decided to do a microinfusion treatment facial, and it was the best skincare experience I&#8217;ve ever had. The combination of vitamin C, glutathione, small-molecule hyaluronic acid filler, and Botox transformed my face like nothing I&#8217;ve ever done before. <strong>Read on to learn exactly how this treatment works, what its benefits are, and if it&#8217;s right for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Dr. Anna\u00a0Guanche is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, and the founder of the Bella Skin Institute.<\/li>\n<li>Lena Metcalfe PA-C is a certified physician assistant at Facile Dermatology + Boutique in Pasadena, CA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Is Microinfusion? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Also known as the <\/strong><strong>Aquagold Fine Touch Treatment<\/strong><strong>, microinfusion treatment involves using a tiny micro-channeling device to inject a special elixir of strategically blended, skin-enhancing ingredients into the superficial layer of the skin. <\/strong>As certified physician assistant Lena Metcalfe says, the device has 20 needles, each of which is finer in width than a strand of human hair and plated in 24-karat gold (<em>so luxe<\/em>).\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Dermatologist Anna Guanche, MD, says that &#8220;if combined with injectable hyaluronic acid filler, as our Bella Microgold is, it will result in tiny amounts of hyaluronic acid being deposited in the dermo-epidermal junction, where it attracts skin hydration and makes the skin look dewy and plump. It can be applied to the most of the skin on the face&#8211; rather than only in certain specific sites as with traditional botox.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;There is no exact recipe or science for the cocktail, but most clinics are blending vitamins, Botox, and filler products,&#8221; Metcalfe explains. &#8220;At Facile, we create a blend based on your skin needs, but our most popular mixture includes vitamin C, glutathione, a smaller molecule hyaluronic acid filler, and Botox. Once the ingredients are all blended, we gently stamp the tiny needles over the face to deliver the goods, even in the typically hard-to-reach areas like the under-eyes.&#8221; (I had also told her my perpetual dark circles are the bane of my existence.)\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> At the med-spa I chose, a microinfusion facial is $650. Depending on where you go and what&#8217;s in your cocktail of treatments, it can cost anywhere from $250 to $2,500, so the price range is quite vast. Guanche explains that &#8220;Bella Microgold comes in four different doses\u00a0for budget reasons.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Benefits of Microinfusion <\/span><\/h2>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Stimulates collagen production<\/li>\n<li>Reduces hyperpigmentation<\/li>\n<li>Reduces redness<\/li>\n<li>Reduced pore size<\/li>\n<li>Controls oil production<\/li>\n<li>Plumps sallow or sunken skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Microinfusion is a really great treatment option for anyone looking to boost their overall skin appearance quickly,&#8221; Metcalfe tells me. <strong>&#8220;<\/strong>I also recommend trying microinfusion if you aren&#8217;t quite ready for Botox or filler injections in the more traditional sense but want to dip your toes in that world. Since we are placing tiny microdroplets of the products into your skin, there is no risk of &#8216;freezing&#8217; your face or overfilling. The effect is very different because it is working at such a superficial micro-level of the skin.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Metcalfe describes the results as &#8220;glowy&#8221; and &#8220;filter-like,&#8221; and honestly, I 100 percent have to agree. The short-term skin benefits are meant to last anywhere from three to six months, thanks to the treatment&#8217;s powerhouse ingredient lineup: vitamin C (for a flood of brightening antioxidants, glutathione (another brightening and skin-evener Metcalfe calls &#8220;the mother of all antioxidants&#8221;), hyaluronic acid filler (for plumpness and hydration), and Botox (to tighten while reducing redness, oil production, and pore size). &#8220;The long-term benefits,&#8221; she points out, &#8220;will come from the tiny needles stamping into the skin at a 0.6-millimeter depth, which stimulates your own natural collagen production.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Guanche notes that &#8220;this is a very superficial technique&#8230;and does not target the muscles of facial expression.\u00a0Those injections go deeper and address what we call &#8220;dynamic lines&#8221; that result from facial\u00a0expression.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Microinfusion vs. Micro-Needling <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While Facile also offers micro-needling (another super-buzzy skin treatment as of late), I ultimately decided to go with the microinfusion options instead. Not only did it feel like a better fit in regard to my sensitive skin type, but I also just didn&#8217;t feel like putting up with days of downtime. However, the two treatments are often confused, so I asked Metcalfe if she could set the record straight once and for all.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;The needles in the microinfusion Aquagold device are hollow, which delivers ingredients directly to the skin,&#8221; she emphasizes. &#8220;Plus, they are stamped at a shallower depth into the skin. With micro-needling, however, we focus on stimulating your body&#8217;s own collagen in the skin by creating deeper channels, or micro-injuries, without delivering an ingredient directly.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> There&#8217;s also a difference in downtime. Micro-needling may require a few days. While post-microinfusion, in my experience, your skin will likely just turn pink (not unlike a sunburn) for about 30 minutes before abating completely.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What to Expect During Microinfusion <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Just as Metcalfe predicted, my skin did get pretty red during and after the treatment (and the treatment itself was completely tolerable sensation- and pain-wise!). However, that redness also disappeared during my commute back to Culver City from Pasadena (roughly 45 minutes), and when I arrived home, my skin (pardon the vanity) looked insanely good\u2014kind of like I had just slept for 24 hours in some tropical oasis. It was dewy, refreshed, bright, clear, and virtually shadow- and pigment-free. As someone who&#8217;s often skeptical about many skin treatments and facials, I was completely blown away by not only the results but also the <em>immediacy<\/em> of the results.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Aftercare <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Metcalfe, you can get a microinfusion as often as once a month, although the majority of her patients come in once every two to three months for their newfound skin boost. Guanche says that &#8220;depending on dosing, it can be done every two to four months.&#8221; As mentioned, there are no side effects aside from the residual pinkness, but she does point out skin might feel a little\u00a0tighter or\u00a0drier than normal\u2014but nothing a thorough surge of moisturizer and SPF can&#8217;t solve.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Post-treatment, I will apply a physical SPF (zinc- or titanium-based) to all treated areas we performed the treatment on,\u00a0and I recommend patients avoid the sun and continue to apply a non-chemical SPF 30 or higher daily,&#8221; says Metcalfe. &#8220;Patients should also avoid makeup for roughly one day\u00a0while steering clear of harsh exfoliating devices\/products and chemicals to the treated areas.&#8221; Guanche adds that because SPF can&#8217;t be applied immediately, you should take full precautions to get no sun exposure at all right after the treatments.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Additionally, I do not suggest microinfusion to anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding, as Botox and fillers are not recommended,&#8221; Metcalfe warns. &#8220;It&#8217;s important to talk to your provider as some of the antioxidant treatments without Botox\/filler may be safe.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Metcalfe also explains if there is any kind of skin infection or excessive inflammation, a treatment microinfusion\u00a0(sadly) might not be the best option until the condition is resolved or settles down. Last but not least, it&#8217;s likely not the right treatment for somebody who&#8217;s dealing with a lot of acne scarring or deeper fine lines and wrinkles. &#8220;I just think that patient may be underwhelmed by the result and may need a more intensive treatment,&#8221; she tells me. For someone like me, however, with just a touch of residual acne scarring and pigmentation, the treatment\u00a0delivered flawless results, and honestly, I couldn&#8217;t have been happier or had a better experience\u00a0start to finish.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Who Is a Candidate for This Treatment? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Nearly anyone can be a good candidate for a microinfusion facial. It works on patients of varied ages and skin tones. If you have an acne breakout, you&#8217;ll need to wait until it subsides in order to do the treatment. Additionally, if you are pregnant or nursing you should first consult with your doctor to decide which of the potential ingredients, if any, are appropriate for you currently.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Final Takeaway <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Microinfusion is full of benefits, and the downtime is minimal. Had I known I would be able to see such a marked difference in my skin tone and texture from one visit, I would have booked an appointment months ago. It&#8217;s certainly an investment, but given the long term benefits and the fact that the results are still visible for weeks after the treatment, I&#8217;m okay with squirreling away some of my paycheck each month to treat myself (and my skin) every now and again.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-faq--expanded beauty-sc-block-faq mntl-sc-block-faq mntl-block is-expanded\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__title mntl-text-block\">FAQ<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__content mntl-accordion \" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"1\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_1-0-section-0\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">What is the difference between Microinfusion and Botox?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Microinfusion targets the superficial, top level of skin and can be applied all over the face while Botox works deeper to target muscles and can only be used in certain areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"2\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_2-0-section-1\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">Is microinfusion painful?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Microinfusion uses a stamping device with hollow needles that are thinner than a strand of hair. Pain varies from person to person, but generally it&#8217;s less painful than a similar treatment like micro-needling or Botox.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"3\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_3-0-section-2\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">What is the downtime for microinfusion facial?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Downtime is very minimal for a microinfusion facial. Your skin will be red after the treatment but it will likely subside within an hour. It&#8217;s also advised to avoid sun exposure for the day following your treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"citation-sources_1-0\" class=\"comp citation-sources mntl-article-sources mntl-expandable-block u-article-styles\" data-scroll-offset=\"70\">\n<div class=\"loc toggle-content\">\n<div id=\"mntl-article-sources__wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__wrapper mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"true\"><span id=\"mntl-article-sources__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__heading mntl-text-block\">Article Sources<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc expandable-content\">\n<div id=\"citation-sources__text_1-0\" class=\"comp citation-sources__text mntl-text-block\">Byrdie takes every opportunity to use high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-article-sources__citation-sources_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__citation-sources mntl-citation-sources mntl-sources\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ol class=\"mntl-sources__content\">\n<li class=\"mntl-sources__source\" id=\"citation-1\">\n<p>Singh A, Yadav S. Microneedling: advances and widening horizons.\u00a0<em>Indian Dermatol Online J<\/em>. 2016;7(4):244-254. doi:10.4103\/2229-5178.185468<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"mntl-sources__source\" id=\"citation-2\">\n<p>Shuo L, Ting Y, KeLun W, Rui Z, Rui Z, Hang W. Efficacy and possible mechanisms of botulinum toxin treatment of oily skin.\u00a0<em>J Cosmet Dermatol<\/em>. 2019;18(2):451-457. doi:10.1111\/jocd.12866<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Skin Concerns<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Anti-Aging<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/microinfusion-3-c120de539f3545a4bcb3ba96d67df9d1-3.webp\" width=\"1155\" height=\"867\" alt=\"Person with hands positioned under chin neutral expression\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"microinfusion-3-c120de539f3545a4bcb3ba96d67df9d1-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/microinfusion-3-c120de539f3545a4bcb3ba96d67df9d1-3.webp\" width=\"1155\" height=\"867\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Person with hands positioned under chin neutral expression\" title=\"microinfusion-3-c120de539f3545a4bcb3ba96d67df9d1-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Stocksy<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Microinfusion involves using a specialized device to inject vitamins and fillers into the superficial skin layer. <\/li>\n<li>The treatment offers quick results and is suitable for those not ready for traditional Botox. <\/li>\n<li>Microinfusion provides benefits like collagen stimulation and reduced redness, with minimal downtime compared to micro-needling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I went to Facile Dermatology + Boutique for a lip bump, but I was open to trying a skin treatment that would address my current and future skincare goals, too. I decided to do a microinfusion treatment facial, and it was the best skincare experience I&#8217;ve ever had. The combination of vitamin C, glutathione, small-molecule hyaluronic acid filler, and Botox transformed my face like nothing I&#8217;ve ever done before. <strong>Read on to learn exactly how this treatment works, what its benefits are, and if it&#8217;s right for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Dr. Anna\u00a0Guanche is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, and the founder of the Bella Skin Institute.<\/li>\n<li>Lena Metcalfe PA-C is a certified physician assistant at Facile Dermatology + Boutique in Pasadena, CA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Is Microinfusion? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Also known as the <\/strong><strong>Aquagold Fine Touch Treatment<\/strong><strong>, microinfusion treatment involves using a tiny micro-channeling device to inject a special elixir of strategically blended, skin-enhancing ingredients into the superficial layer of the skin. <\/strong>As certified physician assistant Lena Metcalfe says, the device has 20 needles, each of which is finer in width than a strand of human hair and plated in 24-karat gold (<em>so luxe<\/em>).\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Dermatologist Anna Guanche, MD, says that &#8220;if combined with injectable hyaluronic acid filler, as our Bella Microgold is, it will result in tiny amounts of hyaluronic acid being deposited in the dermo-epidermal junction, where it attracts skin hydration and makes the skin look dewy and plump. It can be applied to the most of the skin on the face&#8211; rather than only in certain specific sites as with traditional botox.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;There is no exact recipe or science for the cocktail, but most clinics are blending vitamins, Botox, and filler products,&#8221; Metcalfe explains. &#8220;At Facile, we create a blend based on your skin needs, but our most popular mixture includes vitamin C, glutathione, a smaller molecule hyaluronic acid filler, and Botox. Once the ingredients are all blended, we gently stamp the tiny needles over the face to deliver the goods, even in the typically hard-to-reach areas like the under-eyes.&#8221; (I had also told her my perpetual dark circles are the bane of my existence.)\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> At the med-spa I chose, a microinfusion facial is $650. Depending on where you go and what&#8217;s in your cocktail of treatments, it can cost anywhere from $250 to $2,500, so the price range is quite vast. Guanche explains that &#8220;Bella Microgold comes in four different doses\u00a0for budget reasons.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Benefits of Microinfusion <\/span><\/h2>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Stimulates collagen production<\/li>\n<li>Reduces hyperpigmentation<\/li>\n<li>Reduces redness<\/li>\n<li>Reduced pore size<\/li>\n<li>Controls oil production<\/li>\n<li>Plumps sallow or sunken skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Microinfusion is a really great treatment option for anyone looking to boost their overall skin appearance quickly,&#8221; Metcalfe tells me. <strong>&#8220;<\/strong>I also recommend trying microinfusion if you aren&#8217;t quite ready for Botox or filler injections in the more traditional sense but want to dip your toes in that world. Since we are placing tiny microdroplets of the products into your skin, there is no risk of &#8216;freezing&#8217; your face or overfilling. The effect is very different because it is working at such a superficial micro-level of the skin.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Metcalfe describes the results as &#8220;glowy&#8221; and &#8220;filter-like,&#8221; and honestly, I 100 percent have to agree. The short-term skin benefits are meant to last anywhere from three to six months, thanks to the treatment&#8217;s powerhouse ingredient lineup: vitamin C (for a flood of brightening antioxidants, glutathione (another brightening and skin-evener Metcalfe calls &#8220;the mother of all antioxidants&#8221;), hyaluronic acid filler (for plumpness and hydration), and Botox (to tighten while reducing redness, oil production, and pore size). &#8220;The long-term benefits,&#8221; she points out, &#8220;will come from the tiny needles stamping into the skin at a 0.6-millimeter depth, which stimulates your own natural collagen production.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Guanche notes that &#8220;this is a very superficial technique&#8230;and does not target the muscles of facial expression.\u00a0Those injections go deeper and address what we call &#8220;dynamic lines&#8221; that result from facial\u00a0expression.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Microinfusion vs. Micro-Needling <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While Facile also offers micro-needling (another super-buzzy skin treatment as of late), I ultimately decided to go with the microinfusion options instead. Not only did it feel like a better fit in regard to my sensitive skin type, but I also just didn&#8217;t feel like putting up with days of downtime. However, the two treatments are often confused, so I asked Metcalfe if she could set the record straight once and for all.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;The needles in the microinfusion Aquagold device are hollow, which delivers ingredients directly to the skin,&#8221; she emphasizes. &#8220;Plus, they are stamped at a shallower depth into the skin. With micro-needling, however, we focus on stimulating your body&#8217;s own collagen in the skin by creating deeper channels, or micro-injuries, without delivering an ingredient directly.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> There&#8217;s also a difference in downtime. Micro-needling may require a few days. While post-microinfusion, in my experience, your skin will likely just turn pink (not unlike a sunburn) for about 30 minutes before abating completely.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What to Expect During Microinfusion <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Just as Metcalfe predicted, my skin did get pretty red during and after the treatment (and the treatment itself was completely tolerable sensation- and pain-wise!). However, that redness also disappeared during my commute back to Culver City from Pasadena (roughly 45 minutes), and when I arrived home, my skin (pardon the vanity) looked insanely good\u2014kind of like I had just slept for 24 hours in some tropical oasis. It was dewy, refreshed, bright, clear, and virtually shadow- and pigment-free. As someone who&#8217;s often skeptical about many skin treatments and facials, I was completely blown away by not only the results but also the <em>immediacy<\/em> of the results.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Aftercare <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Metcalfe, you can get a microinfusion as often as once a month, although the majority of her patients come in once every two to three months for their newfound skin boost. Guanche says that &#8220;depending on dosing, it can be done every two to four months.&#8221; As mentioned, there are no side effects aside from the residual pinkness, but she does point out skin might feel a little\u00a0tighter or\u00a0drier than normal\u2014but nothing a thorough surge of moisturizer and SPF can&#8217;t solve.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Post-treatment, I will apply a physical SPF (zinc- or titanium-based) to all treated areas we performed the treatment on,\u00a0and I recommend patients avoid the sun and continue to apply a non-chemical SPF 30 or higher daily,&#8221; says Metcalfe. &#8220;Patients should also avoid makeup for roughly one day\u00a0while steering clear of harsh exfoliating devices\/products and chemicals to the treated areas.&#8221; Guanche adds that because SPF can&#8217;t be applied immediately, you should take full precautions to get no sun exposure at all right after the treatments.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Additionally, I do not suggest microinfusion to anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding, as Botox and fillers are not recommended,&#8221; Metcalfe warns. &#8220;It&#8217;s important to talk to your provider as some of the antioxidant treatments without Botox\/filler may be safe.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Metcalfe also explains if there is any kind of skin infection or excessive inflammation, a treatment microinfusion\u00a0(sadly) might not be the best option until the condition is resolved or settles down. Last but not least, it&#8217;s likely not the right treatment for somebody who&#8217;s dealing with a lot of acne scarring or deeper fine lines and wrinkles. &#8220;I just think that patient may be underwhelmed by the result and may need a more intensive treatment,&#8221; she tells me. For someone like me, however, with just a touch of residual acne scarring and pigmentation, the treatment\u00a0delivered flawless results, and honestly, I couldn&#8217;t have been happier or had a better experience\u00a0start to finish.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Who Is a Candidate for This Treatment? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Nearly anyone can be a good candidate for a microinfusion facial. It works on patients of varied ages and skin tones. If you have an acne breakout, you&#8217;ll need to wait until it subsides in order to do the treatment. Additionally, if you are pregnant or nursing you should first consult with your doctor to decide which of the potential ingredients, if any, are appropriate for you currently.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Final Takeaway <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Microinfusion is full of benefits, and the downtime is minimal. Had I known I would be able to see such a marked difference in my skin tone and texture from one visit, I would have booked an appointment months ago. It&#8217;s certainly an investment, but given the long term benefits and the fact that the results are still visible for weeks after the treatment, I&#8217;m okay with squirreling away some of my paycheck each month to treat myself (and my skin) every now and again.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-faq--expanded beauty-sc-block-faq mntl-sc-block-faq mntl-block is-expanded\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__title mntl-text-block\">FAQ<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__content mntl-accordion \" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"1\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_1-0-section-0\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">What is the difference between Microinfusion and Botox?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Microinfusion targets the superficial, top level of skin and can be applied all over the face while Botox works deeper to target muscles and can only be used in certain areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"2\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_2-0-section-1\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">Is microinfusion painful?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Microinfusion uses a stamping device with hollow needles that are thinner than a strand of hair. Pain varies from person to person, but generally it&#8217;s less painful than a similar treatment like micro-needling or Botox.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"3\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_3-0-section-2\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">What is the downtime for microinfusion facial?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Downtime is very minimal for a microinfusion facial. Your skin will be red after the treatment but it will likely subside within an hour. It&#8217;s also advised to avoid sun exposure for the day following your treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"citation-sources_1-0\" class=\"comp citation-sources mntl-article-sources mntl-expandable-block u-article-styles\" data-scroll-offset=\"70\">\n<div class=\"loc toggle-content\">\n<div id=\"mntl-article-sources__wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__wrapper mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"true\"><span id=\"mntl-article-sources__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__heading mntl-text-block\">Article Sources<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc expandable-content\">\n<div id=\"citation-sources__text_1-0\" class=\"comp citation-sources__text mntl-text-block\">Byrdie takes every opportunity to use high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-article-sources__citation-sources_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__citation-sources mntl-citation-sources mntl-sources\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ol class=\"mntl-sources__content\">\n<li class=\"mntl-sources__source\" id=\"citation-1\">\n<p>Singh A, Yadav S. Microneedling: advances and widening horizons.\u00a0<em>Indian Dermatol Online J<\/em>. 2016;7(4):244-254. doi:10.4103\/2229-5178.185468<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"mntl-sources__source\" id=\"citation-2\">\n<p>Shuo L, Ting Y, KeLun W, Rui Z, Rui Z, Hang W. Efficacy and possible mechanisms of botulinum toxin treatment of oily skin.\u00a0<em>J Cosmet Dermatol<\/em>. 2019;18(2):451-457. doi:10.1111\/jocd.12866<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Microinfusion involves using a specialized device to inject vitamins and fillers into the superficial skin layer. <\/li>\n<li>The treatment offers quick results and is suitable for those not ready for traditional Botox. <\/li>\n<li>Microinfusion provides benefits like collagen stimulation and reduced redness, with minimal downtime compared to micro-needling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I went to Facile Dermatology + Boutique for a lip bump, but I was open to trying a skin treatment that would address my current and future skincare goals, too. I decided to do a microinfusion treatment facial, and it was the best skincare experience I&#8217;ve ever had. The combination of vitamin C, glutathione, small-molecule hyaluronic acid filler, and Botox transformed my face like nothing I&#8217;ve ever done before. <strong>Read on to learn exactly how this treatment works, what its benefits are, and if it&#8217;s right for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Dr. Anna\u00a0Guanche is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, and the founder of the Bella Skin Institute.<\/li>\n<li>Lena Metcalfe PA-C is a certified physician assistant at Facile Dermatology + Boutique in Pasadena, CA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What Is Microinfusion? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Also known as the <\/strong><strong>Aquagold Fine Touch Treatment<\/strong><strong>, microinfusion treatment involves using a tiny micro-channeling device to inject a special elixir of strategically blended, skin-enhancing ingredients into the superficial layer of the skin. <\/strong>As certified physician assistant Lena Metcalfe says, the device has 20 needles, each of which is finer in width than a strand of human hair and plated in 24-karat gold (<em>so luxe<\/em>).\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Dermatologist Anna Guanche, MD, says that &#8220;if combined with injectable hyaluronic acid filler, as our Bella Microgold is, it will result in tiny amounts of hyaluronic acid being deposited in the dermo-epidermal junction, where it attracts skin hydration and makes the skin look dewy and plump. It can be applied to the most of the skin on the face&#8211; rather than only in certain specific sites as with traditional botox.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;There is no exact recipe or science for the cocktail, but most clinics are blending vitamins, Botox, and filler products,&#8221; Metcalfe explains. &#8220;At Facile, we create a blend based on your skin needs, but our most popular mixture includes vitamin C, glutathione, a smaller molecule hyaluronic acid filler, and Botox. Once the ingredients are all blended, we gently stamp the tiny needles over the face to deliver the goods, even in the typically hard-to-reach areas like the under-eyes.&#8221; (I had also told her my perpetual dark circles are the bane of my existence.)\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> At the med-spa I chose, a microinfusion facial is $650. Depending on where you go and what&#8217;s in your cocktail of treatments, it can cost anywhere from $250 to $2,500, so the price range is quite vast. Guanche explains that &#8220;Bella Microgold comes in four different doses\u00a0for budget reasons.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Benefits of Microinfusion <\/span><\/h2>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Stimulates collagen production<\/li>\n<li>Reduces hyperpigmentation<\/li>\n<li>Reduces redness<\/li>\n<li>Reduced pore size<\/li>\n<li>Controls oil production<\/li>\n<li>Plumps sallow or sunken skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Microinfusion is a really great treatment option for anyone looking to boost their overall skin appearance quickly,&#8221; Metcalfe tells me. <strong>&#8220;<\/strong>I also recommend trying microinfusion if you aren&#8217;t quite ready for Botox or filler injections in the more traditional sense but want to dip your toes in that world. Since we are placing tiny microdroplets of the products into your skin, there is no risk of &#8216;freezing&#8217; your face or overfilling. The effect is very different because it is working at such a superficial micro-level of the skin.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Metcalfe describes the results as &#8220;glowy&#8221; and &#8220;filter-like,&#8221; and honestly, I 100 percent have to agree. The short-term skin benefits are meant to last anywhere from three to six months, thanks to the treatment&#8217;s powerhouse ingredient lineup: vitamin C (for a flood of brightening antioxidants, glutathione (another brightening and skin-evener Metcalfe calls &#8220;the mother of all antioxidants&#8221;), hyaluronic acid filler (for plumpness and hydration), and Botox (to tighten while reducing redness, oil production, and pore size). &#8220;The long-term benefits,&#8221; she points out, &#8220;will come from the tiny needles stamping into the skin at a 0.6-millimeter depth, which stimulates your own natural collagen production.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Guanche notes that &#8220;this is a very superficial technique&#8230;and does not target the muscles of facial expression.\u00a0Those injections go deeper and address what we call &#8220;dynamic lines&#8221; that result from facial\u00a0expression.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Microinfusion vs. Micro-Needling <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While Facile also offers micro-needling (another super-buzzy skin treatment as of late), I ultimately decided to go with the microinfusion options instead. Not only did it feel like a better fit in regard to my sensitive skin type, but I also just didn&#8217;t feel like putting up with days of downtime. However, the two treatments are often confused, so I asked Metcalfe if she could set the record straight once and for all.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;The needles in the microinfusion Aquagold device are hollow, which delivers ingredients directly to the skin,&#8221; she emphasizes. &#8220;Plus, they are stamped at a shallower depth into the skin. With micro-needling, however, we focus on stimulating your body&#8217;s own collagen in the skin by creating deeper channels, or micro-injuries, without delivering an ingredient directly.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> There&#8217;s also a difference in downtime. Micro-needling may require a few days. While post-microinfusion, in my experience, your skin will likely just turn pink (not unlike a sunburn) for about 30 minutes before abating completely.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> What to Expect During Microinfusion <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Just as Metcalfe predicted, my skin did get pretty red during and after the treatment (and the treatment itself was completely tolerable sensation- and pain-wise!). However, that redness also disappeared during my commute back to Culver City from Pasadena (roughly 45 minutes), and when I arrived home, my skin (pardon the vanity) looked insanely good\u2014kind of like I had just slept for 24 hours in some tropical oasis. It was dewy, refreshed, bright, clear, and virtually shadow- and pigment-free. As someone who&#8217;s often skeptical about many skin treatments and facials, I was completely blown away by not only the results but also the <em>immediacy<\/em> of the results.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Aftercare <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> According to Metcalfe, you can get a microinfusion as often as once a month, although the majority of her patients come in once every two to three months for their newfound skin boost. Guanche says that &#8220;depending on dosing, it can be done every two to four months.&#8221; As mentioned, there are no side effects aside from the residual pinkness, but she does point out skin might feel a little\u00a0tighter or\u00a0drier than normal\u2014but nothing a thorough surge of moisturizer and SPF can&#8217;t solve.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Post-treatment, I will apply a physical SPF (zinc- or titanium-based) to all treated areas we performed the treatment on,\u00a0and I recommend patients avoid the sun and continue to apply a non-chemical SPF 30 or higher daily,&#8221; says Metcalfe. &#8220;Patients should also avoid makeup for roughly one day\u00a0while steering clear of harsh exfoliating devices\/products and chemicals to the treated areas.&#8221; Guanche adds that because SPF can&#8217;t be applied immediately, you should take full precautions to get no sun exposure at all right after the treatments.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Additionally, I do not suggest microinfusion to anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding, as Botox and fillers are not recommended,&#8221; Metcalfe warns. &#8220;It&#8217;s important to talk to your provider as some of the antioxidant treatments without Botox\/filler may be safe.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Metcalfe also explains if there is any kind of skin infection or excessive inflammation, a treatment microinfusion\u00a0(sadly) might not be the best option until the condition is resolved or settles down. Last but not least, it&#8217;s likely not the right treatment for somebody who&#8217;s dealing with a lot of acne scarring or deeper fine lines and wrinkles. &#8220;I just think that patient may be underwhelmed by the result and may need a more intensive treatment,&#8221; she tells me. For someone like me, however, with just a touch of residual acne scarring and pigmentation, the treatment\u00a0delivered flawless results, and honestly, I couldn&#8217;t have been happier or had a better experience\u00a0start to finish.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Who Is a Candidate for This Treatment? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Nearly anyone can be a good candidate for a microinfusion facial. It works on patients of varied ages and skin tones. If you have an acne breakout, you&#8217;ll need to wait until it subsides in order to do the treatment. Additionally, if you are pregnant or nursing you should first consult with your doctor to decide which of the potential ingredients, if any, are appropriate for you currently.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Final Takeaway <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Microinfusion is full of benefits, and the downtime is minimal. Had I known I would be able to see such a marked difference in my skin tone and texture from one visit, I would have booked an appointment months ago. It&#8217;s certainly an investment, but given the long term benefits and the fact that the results are still visible for weeks after the treatment, I&#8217;m okay with squirreling away some of my paycheck each month to treat myself (and my skin) every now and again.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-faq--expanded beauty-sc-block-faq mntl-sc-block-faq mntl-block is-expanded\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__title mntl-text-block\">FAQ<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__content mntl-accordion \" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"1\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_1-0-section-0\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">What is the difference between Microinfusion and Botox?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Microinfusion targets the superficial, top level of skin and can be applied all over the face while Botox works deeper to target muscles and can only be used in certain areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"2\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_2-0-section-1\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">Is microinfusion painful?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Microinfusion uses a stamping device with hollow needles that are thinner than a strand of hair. Pain varies from person to person, but generally it&#8217;s less painful than a similar treatment like micro-needling or Botox.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"3\">\n<div class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" id=\"mntl-accordion__item_3-0-section-2\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">What is the downtime for microinfusion facial?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Downtime is very minimal for a microinfusion facial. Your skin will be red after the treatment but it will likely subside within an hour. It&#8217;s also advised to avoid sun exposure for the day following your treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> Source URL: https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/microinfusion-treatment-11879355<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Microinfusion Treatment Worked Like Magic on My Skin\u2014Here&#8217;s Why the Glow Was Instant My skin, but better. By Erin Jahns Erin Jahns Erin Jahns is a hair, makeup, and nails expert and beauty editor with over five years of experience in the industry. She is currently the senior beauty editor at WhoWhatWear. 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