Collagen induction therapy for acne scars, rough texture and fine lines, offered in the same office where Dr. Nelly Silva and our team already care for your smile.
Dr. Nelly Silva, DMD
Microneedling suits adults who want smoother, firmer-looking skin without surgery or injections. It treats the face and neck, and because it uses no heat or light, it works across a wide range of skin tones.
Rolling and boxcar scars soften as new collagen fills in beneath them.
Early lines around the eyes, mouth and forehead look less etched.
Pores look smaller as the skin around them firms up.
Bumpy or uneven skin turns smoother and more even to the touch.
Dullness and mild discoloration fade gradually over a series.
Skin along the cheeks and jaw looks firmer and more resilient.
Microneedling, also called collagen induction therapy, uses a pen-shaped device fitted with a cartridge of very fine, sterile needles. As it glides over the skin, it makes thousands of tiny channels at a depth set for each area of your face.
Your skin reads those channels as a signal to repair. In the weeks after each session it lays down fresh collagen and elastin, the proteins that keep skin smooth and firm. The surface heals within days, while the deeper rebuilding continues long after.
Because the change comes from your own healing response, nothing is added to your face and nothing is removed. Results look like your skin, only smoother.
Dr. Nelly Silva, who asks patients to simply call her Nelly, leads our team. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at Temple University's Kornberg School of Dentistry, where she also earned her DMD.
Her postgraduate training at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies centered on aesthetic and neuromuscular dentistry: how the teeth, jaw, lips and facial muscles work together. That is why our aesthetic care looks at your whole face, not one patch of skin.
Some of our patients have trusted Dr. Silva with their care for ten or even twenty years. Microneedling lets them refresh their skin in an office they already know.
Here is how a microneedling series usually runs, from the first conversation to the weeks when collagen does its work.
We look at your skin, talk through your goals and review your medications and skincare. You leave knowing how many sessions we recommend, how far apart and what the series costs.
Pause retinoids, exfoliating acids and tanning as directed. Tell us if you get cold sores, since a flare can delay treatment.
Your skin is cleansed and a numbing cream is applied. Most patients feel light pressure and a fine scratching sensation, and the visit usually takes under an hour, numbing included.
Expect redness similar to a mild sunburn and a tight feeling. Many people are back at work within a day or two.
Light flaking fades in the first week, and smoother texture follows. Most plans repeat sessions about four to six weeks apart, and skin keeps improving for months.
We offer three skin treatments, and the right one depends on what you want to change. This is how they differ.
Fine needles prompt your skin to build new collagen from within.
A fine blade gently lifts dead skin cells and soft facial hair.
Laser energy treats tone and texture, with settings matched to your skin.
These treatments also work together. Many plans alternate dermaplaning between microneedling sessions to keep skin bright while collagen builds.
Reviews from patients across our office, including the aesthetic side of it.
"Had a perfect facial with Lexie today, she is very friendly, so caring, & takes her time with you."
"Very professional and welcoming. Takes time for questions and gives detailed explanations."
"Dr. Nelly Silva is awesome that's why she's been my dentist for 20 years."
The cost of microneedling depends on the area treated and how many sessions your plan includes. Deep acne scarring usually needs more sessions than a refresh for fine lines, so we price your plan once we have seen your skin.
We give you the cost of your full series at your consultation, before any treatment begins.
Short answers to what Collegeville patients ask most. We cover the rest at your consultation.
Microneedling smooths rough texture, softens acne scars and fine lines, and makes pores look smaller by prompting your skin to build new collagen. Skin often looks brighter within a week, while firmness keeps improving over the following months. Because the change comes from your own tissue, results look natural.
For the first 24 hours, skip makeup, workouts and anything that makes you sweat heavily. Stay out of direct sun, wear sunscreen daily once your skin calms, and hold off on retinoids, acids and scrubs for about a week. We go over your aftercare with you before you leave.
They do different jobs, so one does not replace the other. Botox relaxes the muscles that crease the skin when you frown or squint, while microneedling rebuilds the skin itself to improve texture, scars and fine lines. If you have both concerns, a plan that addresses each one tends to look the most balanced.
The price depends on the area treated and how many sessions your plan includes. We give you an exact quote at your consultation, after we have seen your skin. We also offer payment plans, so a series can be spread over time.
We apply a numbing cream before treatment, so most patients describe light pressure and a fine scratching feeling. Bonier areas such as the forehead tend to feel it a little more. Afterward your skin may feel warm and tight for a few hours, much like a mild sunburn.
Many people notice smoother skin after one session, but collagen builds over a series. Plans for fine lines and texture often use about three sessions, while acne scars usually need more, spaced roughly four to six weeks apart. We set your number at the consultation.
Microneedling uses no heat or light, which is why it is a common choice across a wide range of skin tones. We set needle depth for your skin and ask about any history of dark spots or raised scarring before we begin.
Tell us what you want to change about your skin, and we will build a plan around it at Advanced Dentistry of Collegeville.
