Ah, the winter in New Jersey—a time for ice skating, sledding, and hot cocoa. And now you should add microneedling to the mix! While you can get this procedure all year round, there are a number of benefits of getting it during the cold season. Our experts at Northeastern Plastic Surgery have compiled the 4 benefits of microneedling in winter that explain why this is one of the most popular requests at the clinic in the wintertime.
What Is Microneedling?
Microneedling is a minimally invasive technique designed to stimulate collagen production by poking your skin gently with ultrafine needles at the end of a pen-shaped device. That is why it’s also called collagen induction therapy.
With virtually no downtime (you might feel tightness during the first hours after the treatment), the result is a tighter, healthier, and refreshed skin that will have you shining from the inside out.
Thanks to this procedure, you can:
- Get rid of acne scars
- Reveal a clean and healthy skin
- Show off a youthful glow
- Revert early signs of aging, like:
- Fine lines
- Wrinkles
- Hyperpigmentation
- Sun spots
- Reduce stretch marks
- Shrink your pores
Microneedling is effective all year round, but there are some extra perks of undergoing the procedure in the winter months.
The 4 Benefits of Microneedling in Winter
- Lower Risk of Sun Damage
- (Even) Faster Healing
- The Ideal PR(e)P for Event Season!
- Battle Winter Dryness
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1. Lower Risk of Sun Damage
The shorter days and weaker sunlight that we experience in winter reduce the risk of UV exposure. UV rays can damage the skin and cause inflammation. Because the procedure sensitizes the skin in the days after, the reduced level of UV rays make it a better environment for the skin to heal seamlessly.
For added UV protection, at Northeastern Plastic Surgery we finish off the treatment by applying sunscreen on our patients—no matter the season.
Winter bonus: winter layers (scarves, hats) offer extra protection, ensuring optimal results and safer healing.
2. Microneedling in Winter Promotes (Even) Faster Healing
Not only is the UV level lower during the winter months, but we also tend to go out less. As a result, we are less exposed to harsh elements like pollution, wind, and heat, which creates a calmer environment for your skin to heal post-treatment. Also, in the winter our bodies produce less sweat and oil, which tend to delay healing. Therefore, the cold allows your skin to rejuvenate with minimal disruption to your daily routine.
3. The Ideal PR(e)P for Event Season!
Collagen is the primary building block of your body’s skin, muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments, and other connective tissues. Unfortunately, as we age, the production of this protein decreases. Enter: microneedling, a collagen booster. This treatment helps the skin achieve a smoother texture, making it the perfect treatment to prep your skin for events.
Since new collagen production takes between 6 and 8 weeks, and the recommended number of treatments is between 3 and 6, undergoing microneedling in winter gives you enough time to achieve a radiant, refreshed glow just as celebrations—and the sunshine—are in full swing.
4. Battle Winter Dryness
Microneedling enhances the absorption of serums and moisturizers, helping your skin retain hydration more effectively. This combats the dryness and flakiness often associated with winter weather, leaving your skin smoother, more supple, and well-nourished throughout the season.

Bonus: The Vampire Facial—Microneedling with PRP
Thanks to this state-of-the-art technology, your body not only harnesses its natural healing power, but is also enriched by its own components, which leads to enhancing the texture of the skin and eliminating acne scars, sun damage and stretch marks.
The microneedling procedure is enhanced with platelet-rich plasma (PRP), which is found in the blood and contains platelets and growth factors that help tissues heal and generate new cells. As a result, your body’s healing process accelerates and stimulates new collagen growth. By injecting the PRP back into the bloodstream through the needles, your body’s collagen regeneration process gets a jumpstart.
If microneedling in winter offers remarkable benefits, these advantages are equally true for microneedling with PRP. Both treatments work to stimulate collagen production and rejuvenate the skin, making them ideal for combating winter dryness and prepping for event season during the colder months.
Curious About Microneedling?
At Northeastern Plastic Surgery, microneedling is more than a treatment—it’s a pathway to radiant, rejuvenated skin. Whether you’re looking to improve fine lines, acne scars, or overall skin texture, our advanced microneedling techniques are tailored to meet your unique needs. Trust our expertise to help you achieve healthier, more youthful skin in a professional, caring environment.
Get to know our friendly and attentive staff by making an appointment at our New Jersey practice by calling (973) 295-6565 or using our online scheduling tool.