Microneedling in Manhattan Beach
Microneedling (also called collagen induction therapy) is an advanced skin rejuvenation treatment that creates thousands of controlled microchannels in the skin using a medical-grade microneedling pen. These tiny channels stimulate your body’s natural healing response, encouraging new collagen and elastin production for smoother, healthier-looking skin.
At The Dragon and Phoenix Healer, Dr. Lea Kelley uses a Class II medical-grade electric microneedling device-not a roller or dermastamp-to provide precise, consistent treatments for facial rejuvenation, acne scars, fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, and hair restoration.
What is Microneedling
Microneedling is the insertion of very short fine needles into the skin for the purpose of rejuvenation. Dr. Lea Kelley uses a class 2 medical device called a Microneedling pen (electric) which is the most effective way as opposed to a roller or dermastamp.
The premise is simple: create a small wound and the skin will respond with collagen production and new skin cells! Depending on the depth of the needle penetration, this can offer skin rejuvenation levels from the simple enhancement of product absorption to the clinical treatment of scars and wrinkles.
Microneedling creates thousands of temporary microchannels that significantly enhance the penetration of professional topical serums applied during treatment. This allows carefully selected ingredients to reach deeper layers of the skin where they can support the skin’s natural repair process. The apple stem cell serum is shown promote facial stem cell rejuvenation by over 80% Results are seen and felt even after the first treatment. Skin should glow and feel tighter.
Maxium results are shown when patients do between 4-6 treatments. One treatment per month. Results are shown to last between 4-6 years in research, without maintenance.
MicroNeedling creates thousands of temporary micro channels in the skin. When those channels are created, the skin's own repair response is triggered to start "healing" and to produce collagen and elastin. This makes the skin tighter and smoother.
Unlike Microdermabrasion which removes layers of skin; microneedling creates channels in the skin for products to be absorbed and collagen/elastin to be produced.
Dr. Lea Kelley uses holistic herbal topicals/serums during and after the procedure which are based on Chinese Medicine healing and rejuvenating properties.
Why choose Dr. Lea Kelley for Microneedling?
✓ 29+ Years of Clinical Experience
Dr. Lea Kelley has helped patients in Manhattan Beach and the South Bay improve skin health and overall wellness through an integrative approach that combines experience, advanced technology, and personalized care.
✓ Medical-Grade Microneedling Technology
Treatments are performed using a Class II medical-grade electric microneedling device for precise, consistent collagen stimulation—not a dermaroller.
✓ Holistic Skin Rejuvenation Approach
Each treatment is designed to support your skin’s natural healing process using carefully selected professional serums and individualized recommendations based on your skin concerns and goals.
✓ Personalized One-on-One Care
Every microneedling treatment is customized for your skin type, medical history, and aesthetic goals, whether you’re addressing acne scars, fine lines, pigmentation, or overall skin rejuvenation.
✓ Integrative Healthcare Expertise
As both a Doctor of Chiropractic and Licensed Acupuncturist with advanced training in Functional Medicine, Dr. Kelley evaluates factors that may influence skin health, including nutrition, hormones, inflammation, stress, and lifestyle.
✓ Comprehensive Treatment Options
When appropriate, microneedling may be combined with complementary therapies such as cosmetic acupuncture, red light therapy, functional medicine, and professional skincare recommendations to support healthy, radiant skin.
✓ Natural Collagen Stimulation
The focus is on stimulating your body’s own collagen and elastin production to improve skin texture, firmness, and overall appearance without surgery.
Benefits of Microneedling
Stimulates collagen and elastin production
Softens wrinkles
Improves acne scars and surgical scars
Helps reduce enlarged pores
Improves skin tone and texture
Fades sun damage and pigmentation
Helps improve stretch marks
Supports hair restoration
Enhances absorption of professional serums
Which Conditions Can Microneedling Treat?
Fine lines
Wrinkles
Acne scars
Surgical scars
Stretch marks
Sun damage
Hyperpigmentation
Age spots (“liver spots”)
Hair thinning
Enlarged pores
Uneven skin texture
Before & After Results
Before & after microneedling for face
Before & after one microneedling session for face
Before & after microneedling for acne
Before & after scalp microneedling for hair restoration. Results vary based on the cause of hair loss, treatment plan, and individual healing response.
Microneedling For Hair Loss & Hair Restoration
Hair thinning can have many contributing factors. Scalp microneedling may help stimulate the body’s natural healing response and support healthier hair growth, but identifying underlying causes-such as hormone imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, stres, or other health concerns- is equally important. Learn more in these featured articles.
What to Expect During Your Appointment
Consultation - Dr. Lea Kelley will evaluation your skin and your concerns so can recommend which serums to use for each skin concern you would like to improve which may include.
Cleansing your skin
Application of numbing cream and LED light frequency that works best for you skin type. Up to 20 minutes
Microneedling - which includes the use of the appropriate serums Dr. Lea Kelley recommends
Cooling mask or ice roller application
Post - care instructions - Dr. Lea Kelley will give you a post-care serum to use for the rest of the day as needed
Recovery & Results
You will experience mild redness which will only last for that same day
Do not expose your skin to direct sunlight for the rest of the day. Do not use any other topicals other than the post-care serum Dr. Lea Kelley give you.
First 24 hours: Wash only with lukewarm water, avoid makeup, and skip heavy workouts or sweating.
Days 2–5: Use gentle, fragrance-free cleansers, hydrate with hyaluronic acid, and apply daily broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen.
First week: Avoid active skincare ingredients like retinoids or chemical exfoliants until your skin barrier heals.
Why Microneedling is So Effective
Whether you're healing from sun damage, tackling stubborn acne, or reversing hair loss—microneedling is the gold standard for cellular renewal and visible results.
Backed by multiple clinical studies (more info in my blog)
IDEAL Treatment Pace for face and décolletage
Cosmetic Goal
Recommendation
Acne scars
4-6 treatments
4-6 treatments, about one month apart
Skin rejuvenation
Monthly microneedling with personalized treatment plan
Hair restoration
Maintenance
Individualized based on skin goals
Microneedling Treatment Options
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MicroNeedling - $375 per treatment
Pack of 6: $2,025 paid-in-full (10% Discount)
Pack of 12: $3,600 paid-in-full (20% Discount)
*NanoNeedling can be substituted for MicroNeedling upon request -
Cosmetic Acupuncture - $150 per treatment
Pack of 6: $810 paid-in-full (10% Discount)
Pack of 12: $1,440 paid-in-full (20% Discount) -
Add On - Phototherapy Rejuvenation $50 per treatment (multi-color)
Pack of 6: $270 paid-in-full (10% Discount)
Pack of 12: $480 paid-in-full (20% Discount)
Microneedling Packages
8 Cosmetic Acupuncture Treatments
2 Microneedling Treatments
Regular Price: $1,600
Discount 20%: $1,280 paid-in-full
12 Cosmetic Acupuncture Treatments
4 Microneedling Hair Growth Treatments
Regular Price: $2,100
Discount 20%: $1,680 paid-in-full
16 Cosmetic Acupuncture
6 Microneedling Treatments
Regular Price: $3,600 or
Discount 20%: $2,880 paid-in-full
Specialty Microneedling Packages
Acne Treatment Package
4 Microneedling Acne Treatments
4 Elevare IVORY Treatments
4 Body Acupuncture Treatments
FREE Topical Herbal Acne Tincture
FREE Glutathione patches
Regular Price: $3,280
Discount 20%: $2,624 paid-in-full
Hair Regrowth Package
4 Scalp Acupuncture Hair Growth Treatments
4 Microneedling Hair Growth Treatments
4 Laser + RED LED Hair Growth Treatments
FREE Hair growth spray
FREE X-39 patches
Regular Price: $1,980
Discount 20%: $1,584 paid-in-full
Facelift & Wrinkle Package
4 Cosmetic Acupuncture Treatments
4 Microneedling Anti-Aging Treatments
4 Elevare RED Treatments
FREE Apple Stem Cell Serum
FREE X-39 patches
Regular Price: $3,600
Discount 20%: $2,880 paid-in-full
What is Nanoneedling?
Nanoneedling also uses a class 2 medical grade device that oscillates a tip up and down to stimulate the skin to react just as MicroNeedling except the nanoneedling tip has 81 silicone tips. Nanoneedling only affect the epidermis, treating he upper .15 mm of the skin. This treatment can be done weekly to exfoliate the skin.
Dr. Kelley uses holistic herbal topicals (serums). The apple stem cell serum is shown promote facial stem cell rejuvenation by over 80%
Treatments are gentle.
Hyaluronic acid is used with both procedures. It is all natural and holds 1,000 times it's weight in water. This allows for deep hydration, nourishment and rejuvenation.
Microneedling is actually a 2,000 year old time tested treatment originating in ancient china. Emperors who wanted to live forever used this technique to remain youthful.
Benefits of Nanoneedling
✓ Pigmentation reduction
✓ Increased cell turnover
✓ Skin rejuvenation
✓ Immediate glow-no downtime
✓ Can be done weekly
✓ Reduce fine lines & wrinkles
✓ Decrease skin swelling
✓ Decrease skin sagging skin
Microneedling vs Nanoneedling
Microneedling
✓ Deeper collagen stimulation
✓ Helps improve acne scars
✓ Softens wrinkles
✓ Monthly treatments
✓ Mild downtime
✓ Collagen induction
NanoNeedling
✓ Superficial serum infusion
✓ Little to no downtime
✓ Improves skin glow
✓ Weekly treatments available
✓ Great before special events
✓ Enhances hydration and product absorption
Frequently Asked Questions
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Professional microneedling generally is mildly sensitive. Dr. Lea Kelley applies a topical numbing cream beforehand, so most people feel only a mild prickling sensation rated around a 2 or 3 out of 10.
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Maximum results are shown when patients do between 4-6 treatments. One treatment per month. It depends on your age, the health of your skin, and your physical health.
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Redness typically disappears within 8-12 hours. No flaking occurs.
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Between 3 - 12 sessions depending on the skin issue or complaint.
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Yes. Scars diminish anywhere from 4-6 sessions.
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Yes, microneedling can effectively help wih hair thinning especially for androgenic alopecia (males & females). Dr. Lea Kelley uses effecive Chinese Medicine serums. This stimulates blood flow, activates stem cells, and promotes the production of growth factors that help revive dormant hair follicles.
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Not recommended for those who have an extreme keloid tendency or during pregnancy. Please see the contraindications section for more detials.
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No. It is not recommended to wear makeup for the rest of the day after your microneedling session.
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Dr. Lea Kelley combines the appropriate color LED lighter therapy with her microneeding facials. Cosmetic acupuncture is done on a separate visit.
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Can not be done over active acne. Ok between acne breakouts.
Pregnancy
Local inflection such as warts
Moderate to chronic skin disease such as eczema & psoriasis
Blood dyscrasias, patients on anti-coagulant therapy
Patients on chemo/radiotherapy
Ready to Reveal Healthier, Younger-Looking Skin?
Whether you’re looking to reduce acne scars, soften wrinkles, improve skin texture, restore thinning hair or naturally stimulate collagen production, Dr. Lea Kelley provides customized microneedling treatments designed around your unique skin goals.
Proudly serving patients throughout Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Torrance and the South Bay.