Microneedling
in Torrance
Three in-house microneedling technologies: Classic Microneedling from $350, Dermapen4™ from $450, and Pixel8 RF Microneedling from $750. One page to compare depth, downtime, and results, plus where Morpheus8 and Potenza fit if you need to go further.
Microneedling at a Glance
Microneedling isn’t one treatment anymore, it’s a category. Skin Works offers three microneedling technologies in Torrance: Classic Microneedling (from $350), Dermapen4™ (from $450), and Pixel8 RF Microneedling (from $750). What separates them is precision, depth control, and whether radiofrequency energy is added. Classic and Dermapen4 work through needling alone; Pixel8 RF combines needling with RF heat for a stronger, tightening effect that needling alone can’t produce.
If your main concern is jawline or neck contouring, or you have a deeper skin tone and want the most customizable RF platform available, we also offer Morpheus8, our deepest fractional remodeling technology, and Potenza RF microneedling at our El Segundo location. Your provider will help you choose the right platform at a free consultation.
Five Microneedling Technologies, Compared
Three of these are booked directly on this page. Morpheus8 and Potenza are separate, deeper platforms with their own dedicated pages, linked below.
| Depth | RF Energy | Best For | Downtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Microneedling | 0.25–1.0mm | No | Fine lines, early texture, pores | 1–2 days |
| Dermapen4™ | 0.25–2.5mm | No | Acne scars, refined texture, pores | 1–2 days |
| Pixel8 RF Microneedling | 0.5–3.5mm | Yes | Laxity, deeper scars, stretch marks | 2–3 days |
| Morpheus8 Learn more → | 0.5–4.0mm, subdermal | Yes (deepest) | Jawline & neck contouring, significant laxity | 2–3 days |
| Potenza Learn more → | 0.5–3.6mm | Yes (4-mode) | All skin tones, acne scars, max customization | 1–2 days |
Not sure which is right for you? That’s exactly what the free consultation is for.
Fine needles create thousands of microscopic, controlled channels that trigger the skin’s own repair response.
What Is Microneedling & How Does It Work?
Every form of microneedling works on the same basic principle. Fine needles create thousands of microscopic, controlled injuries in the skin. Your body interprets this as damage and responds the only way it knows how, by healing, and that healing response triggers new collagen and elastin production, the two proteins responsible for firm, smooth, youthful-looking skin.
What separates one device from another is precision, depth control, and whether radiofrequency energy is added. RF energy heats the deeper layers of skin in addition to the needle injury, triggering a stronger collagen response and a tightening effect that needling alone can’t produce. This is the line that splits our microneedling options into two families: Classic Microneedling and Dermapen4 work through needling alone, while Pixel8 RF Microneedling, Morpheus8, and Potenza combine needling with radiofrequency heat.
Controlled Micro-Injury
Sterile, fine needles create tiny, controlled channels in the skin. This controlled injury is what signals the skin to begin renewing itself from within.
Collagen & Elastin Response
As the microchannels heal, your body produces new collagen and elastin. Texture, tone, and firmness continue improving for weeks after the actual appointment.
Where RF Adds More
Radiofrequency heat delivered through the needle tips causes immediate tissue contraction in addition to the collagen response, which is why RF-based options are the better choice for firming, tightening, and deeper concerns.
A free consultation helps determine which of the three platforms fits your skin and goals.
Classic Microneedling: The Foundation Treatment
This is collagen induction therapy in its purest form: sterile, fine needles creating controlled microchannels with no added energy source. It’s the most accessible entry point into professional skin rejuvenation. Classic microneedling is best suited for fine lines, early texture concerns, visible pores, and mild pigmentation, and it dramatically improves how well your skin absorbs serums applied immediately afterward, which is why we often pair it with PRP or PRF for an added boost.
| Area | What It Helps |
|---|---|
| Face | Fine lines, early texture, visible pores, mild pigmentation |
| Neck | Early texture and tone concerns |
| Face & Neck | Balanced rejuvenation across both areas in one visit |
| Chest | Sun-related texture and tone changes |
| Abdomen | Texture and skin quality support |
| Scalp | Used with growth plans for hair density support |
Best for: First-time patients, surface-level texture and tone concerns, and anyone wanting a lower-intensity entry point with minimal downtime. Downtime: mild redness, typically resolved in 1 to 2 days.
Classic Microneedling uses a fine-needle pen alone, no added energy source.
Dermapen4™: Where Precision Becomes the Difference
Dermapen4 is our premium needling-only platform, and the difference comes down to mechanics. Most microneedling devices puncture the skin at an angle or with a rolling motion, which creates inconsistent micro-injuries. Dermapen4 uses a vertical, motorized needling action instead, so every channel it creates is uniform in depth and consistency across the entire treatment area. That consistency means a more uniform, predictable collagen response with less unnecessary trauma to surrounding tissue.
| Area | What It Helps |
|---|---|
| Face | Acne scars, refined pores, fine lines, uneven texture |
| Neck | Refined texture and early laxity |
| Face & Neck | Comprehensive, uniform rejuvenation across both areas |
| Hands | Texture and skin quality support |
Best for: Acne scars, uneven texture, refined pores, fine lines, and patients who want the most advanced version of needling-only treatment. Downtime: mild flushing similar to a light sunburn, settling in 24 to 48 hours.
Dermapen4’s vertical, motorized needling action creates uniform depth across the treatment area.
Pixel8 RF Microneedling: Needling Meets Heat
Using the Pixel8 RF platform, insulated needles deliver controlled heat directly into the dermis at the same time they create the microchannel: the needle goes in, deposits RF energy at a precise depth, and comes back out, all in a fraction of a second per point. The needle injury triggers collagen production exactly like classic microneedling, while the RF heat causes immediate tissue contraction and a stronger, longer-lasting remodeling response underneath. Depth is fully customizable from 0.5 to 3.5mm and adjusted zone by zone, so delicate areas like under-eyes get conservative settings while thicker-skinned areas like the jawline can be treated more aggressively.
| Area | What It Helps |
|---|---|
| Face | Texture, pores, fine lines, under-eye crepe |
| Neck & Chest | Lines, crepiness, sun-related texture changes |
| Abdomen | Stretch marks, laxity, skin quality after pregnancy or weight change |
| Inner & Outer Thigh | Laxity, texture, mild cellulite appearance |
| Acne & Surgical Scars | Softer-looking scar tissue through dermal remodeling |
Best for: Mild-to-moderate laxity, deeper acne scars, stretch marks, neck crepiness, and patients who want visible tightening, not just texture improvement. Downtime: redness day one, light swelling days 1 to 2, mild flaking days 3 to 5. Most resume normal routines within 24 to 48 hours.
Pixel8 RF delivers radiofrequency heat through the needle tips for a stronger, deeper remodeling response.
Skin type, tone, and elasticity are assessed closely to determine which platform fits best.
So, Which One Is Right For You?
Start with Classic Microneedling or Dermapen4 if your concerns are mostly surface-level, fine lines, dullness, enlarged pores, or you’ve never had professional microneedling before. Go deeper with Pixel8 RF Microneedling if you’re noticing actual skin laxity, deeper acne scarring, or stretch marks, concerns that texture treatments alone won’t fully resolve.
- First-time patients or surface-level texture and tone concerns (Classic Microneedling)
- Acne scars, refined pores, and patients who want the most advanced needling-only option (Dermapen4)
- Mild to moderate skin laxity, firming, and tightening (Pixel8 RF Microneedling)
- Stretch marks on the abdomen or thighs (Pixel8 RF Microneedling)
- Neck and chest crepiness (any platform, RF for more pronounced laxity)
- Jawline definition or significant lower-face contouring (Morpheus8, linked below)
- Deeper skin tones wanting maximum RF customization (Potenza, linked below)
- Patients considering PRP or PRF as an add-on for enhanced glow and healing support
What We Evaluate Before Recommending a Platform
Skin type, tone, and current condition, including any active irritation or recent sun exposure
Whether your main concern is surface texture (Classic or Dermapen4) or firming, tightening, and deeper remodeling (Pixel8 RF)
Treatment area, since RF microneedling covers the body while Classic and Dermapen4 are face, neck, and select areas only
Whether PRP or PRF would meaningfully add to your results
Realistic timeline and number of sessions for your specific goals
Whether Morpheus8 or Potenza, our deeper RF remodeling platforms, would serve your goals better than any option on this page
Looking for deeper remodeling than microneedling alone?
Morpheus8
Our deepest fractional remodeling technology, capable of treating into the subdermal fat layer for genuine contouring in addition to collagen remodeling. It’s our go-to recommendation for jawline definition, neck tightening, and lower-face contouring.
See Morpheus8 in Torrance →Potenza RF Microneedling
The world’s first FDA-cleared four-mode RF microneedling system, built for exceptional customization across skin tones. Because it concentrates its effect in the dermis, it carries a lower risk of post-treatment hyperpigmentation, making it an excellent option for melanin-rich skin. Available at our El Segundo location.
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Book Your Free ConsultationThe Technology Behind All Three Platforms
Classic Needling Foundation
Sterile, fine needles create the controlled microchannels that make up collagen induction therapy in its purest, needling-only form.
Dermapen4 Vertical Precision
A vertical, motorized needling action (rather than an angled or rolling motion) creates uniform depth and consistency across the entire treatment area.
Pixel8 RF Heat Delivery
Insulated needles deposit RF energy at a precise depth in a fraction of a second per point, then retract, delivering heat below the surface while protecting the skin above.
Evidence-Guided Protocols
Our settings reflect published clinical best practices along with our own high-volume experience treating patients across the South Bay.
Not sure whether Classic, Dermapen4, Pixel8 RF, or something like Morpheus8 fits your goals? Text us your main concern and we’ll help you compare.
Text Us Your Main ConcernYour Microneedling Journey
Free Consultation
Your provider assesses your skin, goals, and candidacy, then recommends Classic, Dermapen4, or Pixel8 RF microneedling, the right areas, and whether PRP, PRF, or a different platform like Morpheus8 makes sense for you.
Treatment Day
A strong topical anesthetic is applied before treatment. Most patients feel warmth and pressure. Depth, energy, and pattern are tuned to your area, platform, and goals.
Recovery
Expect mild redness for 1 to 2 days with Classic or Dermapen4, or light flaking through day 3 to 5 with Pixel8 RF. Most patients resume their routine within 24 to 48 hours.
Results & Series
Texture improves within about 2 weeks, while collagen continues remodeling for months. Every technology works best as a series of 3 to 4 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.
Results build gradually as collagen remodels, typically over the following weeks to months.
Microneedling Pricing in Torrance
Classic Microneedling starts at $350. Dermapen4™ starts at $450. Pixel8 RF Microneedling starts at $750. First-time patients save 10% on any single session, and every treatment offers a Series of 3 at 15% off. Tap any treatment below to see full details and package pricing.
Skin Works will consider price-matching written quotes from reputable clinics within 10 miles. New Patient Pricing and Series pricing are calculated independently from the same regular price and cannot be combined with each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between Classic Microneedling, Dermapen4, and RF Microneedling?
Classic Microneedling and Dermapen4 both create controlled microchannels with needles alone, no added energy. Pixel8 RF Microneedling adds radiofrequency heat at each needle’s depth, which contracts tissue immediately and drives a stronger collagen response. RF microneedling is generally the better choice for firming, tightening, deeper scars, and body areas beyond the face and neck.
What’s the difference between Classic Microneedling and Dermapen4?
Both work through needling alone, with no radiofrequency energy. The difference is mechanical: Dermapen4 uses a vertical, motorized needling action instead of the angled or rolling motion most devices use, creating more uniform depth and consistency across the treatment area. This makes Dermapen4 a stronger choice for acne scarring and refined pore work, while Classic Microneedling remains a strong, more accessible entry point for surface-level texture and tone.
How does microneedling work?
Fine, sterile needles create tiny, controlled channels in the skin. This triggers your body’s natural healing response, producing new collagen and elastin as the channels heal over the following weeks.
What is microneedling used for?
Microneedling is commonly used for fine lines, acne scars, enlarged pores, uneven texture, and early signs of aging. RF microneedling additionally addresses skin laxity, crepiness, and stretch marks on the abdomen and thighs.
Who is the ideal candidate?
First-time patients and those with surface-level texture concerns are strong candidates for Classic Microneedling or Dermapen4. Patients seeking firming, tightening, or treatment of stretch marks are typically better suited to Pixel8 RF Microneedling.
Who should not receive microneedling?
Active acne breakouts, active skin infections, recent isotretinoin use, pregnancy, and certain blood or healing disorders are common reasons treatment may be postponed or modified. Your provider reviews your health history at your free consultation.
Is microneedling painful?
A strong topical anesthetic is applied before every treatment. Most patients feel warmth and pressure rather than sharp pain, across all three platforms.
How long does a treatment take?
Most sessions take 30 to 60 minutes depending on the area and platform. Numbing time is included in that window.
Will I need time to recover?
Classic Microneedling and Dermapen4 typically cause mild redness or flushing for 1 to 2 days. Pixel8 RF Microneedling adds light flaking through day 3 to 5, with social downtime of about 2 to 3 days. Most patients resume their normal routine within 24 to 48 hours either way.
How many treatments will I need?
Every technology works best as a series of 3 to 4 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. Collagen remodeling is cumulative, patients who complete the full series see meaningfully more improvement than after a single visit.
How often can I get a treatment?
Sessions within a series are typically spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart to allow full collagen remodeling between visits. Many patients return for maintenance sessions periodically after completing a series.
Should I add PRP or PRF?
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and PRF (platelet-rich fibrin), both derived from your own blood, deliver concentrated growth factors into the treated area to support healing and enhance collagen production. They’re optional add-ons available with Classic Microneedling and Dermapen4, commonly chosen by patients wanting extra glow or faster-supported results.
Can I combine microneedling with Morpheus8 or Potenza?
Sometimes, though timing and sequencing matter since combining too much controlled injury in one visit can overwhelm the skin. Your provider will advise whether pairing platforms, or spacing them out, is the better plan for your goals.
How do New Patient and Series pricing work?
First-time Skin Works patients receive 10% off any single-session treatment on this page at their first visit. A Series of 3 sessions is available to any patient, new or returning, at 15% off the regular price. These two offers are calculated independently from the same regular price and cannot be combined with each other; a series booking uses the series price, not the series price plus an additional 10%.
How much does microneedling cost in Torrance?
Classic Microneedling starts at $350 for the face, $315 for new patients. Dermapen4 starts at $450 for the face, $405 for new patients. Pixel8 RF Microneedling starts at $750 for the face, $675 for new patients, with body areas like the abdomen and chest priced individually. A Series of 3 saves 15% on any treatment. Final pricing depends on the areas treated and whether PRP or PRF is added.
Microneedling in Torrance and the South Bay
Skin Works Medical Spa is located at 2573 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite B in Torrance, inside Rolling Hills Plaza with free parking and easy freeway access. Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Hermosa Beach are about 5 to 10 minutes away. Palos Verdes, Lomita, and Gardena are 10 to 15 minutes. San Pedro and Carson are 15 to 20 minutes.
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Medical Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Microneedling, Dermapen4, and RF microneedling are elective cosmetic services and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Results and candidacy: Individual experiences vary. Provider evaluation is required before treatment. Active acne, active infection, recent isotretinoin use, pregnancy, and certain blood or healing disorders may affect candidacy.
New Patient & Series Pricing: New Patient Pricing is 10% off the regular single-session rate for first-time Skin Works patients at their first visit. Series pricing is 15% off the regular rate for a package of 3 sessions, available to new and returning patients. These two offers are calculated independently from the same regular price and cannot be combined with each other.
Financing: Payment options are provided by third-party lenders and subject to approval. Skin Works Medical Spa, 2573 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite B, Torrance, CA 90505, (844) 759-6757.