Microneedling, Upgraded: The 4 Add-Ons That Take Your Results Further at Monaco Aesthetics & Wellness | Bakersfield, CA
- Monaco Aesthetics & Wellness Team
- May 19
- 7 min read
If you've had microneedling before, you already know the results speak for themselves. Smoother texture, faded scarring, brighter skin, improved firmness — microneedling with the SkinPen works because it speaks the body's own language. Those thousands of precise micro-channels don't just trigger a collagen response. They open a direct delivery system — a pathway that allows active ingredients to absorb far deeper into the dermis than they ever could applied to intact skin.
That's the real reason microneedling add-ons exist. And it's why choosing the right one for your skin can meaningfully change what you walk away with.
At Monaco Aesthetics & Wellness in Bakersfield, CA, we offer four carefully selected microneedling boosters — each one targeting a different layer of skin need. Here's what they are, how they work, and how to know which one is right for you.
Why Add-Ons Work: The Science Behind the Upgrade
Standard microneedling is already a powerful treatment. The SkinPen creates controlled micro-injuries that stimulate your body's wound healing cascade — collagen production increases, elastin fibers reform, and the skin gradually builds a stronger, smoother, more resilient surface from within.
But here's what makes the timing so strategic: immediately after microneedling, those channels are open. The skin's natural barrier is temporarily bypassed. Whatever you apply in that window reaches layers of the skin that topical products — no matter how expensive or well-formulated — simply cannot penetrate on their own.
Microneedling add-ons take that window seriously. Rather than applying a standard serum, we introduce concentrated regenerative compounds directly into the treatment zone — where they can bind to tissue, trigger deeper cellular responses, and amplify the results your body is already working to create.
Four options. Four different mechanisms. One goal: better skin, faster.
The Four Microneedling Add-Ons at Monaco
Best for: Acne scarring, overall collagen support, and patients who want a fully natural approach.
PRP starts with you. A small amount of your blood is drawn at the beginning of your appointment and placed in a centrifuge that separates and concentrates the platelet-rich plasma — the fraction of your blood packed with growth factors that your body uses to heal and regenerate tissue.
That concentrated plasma is then applied directly to the skin during microneedling, delivered straight through the open channels to the layers where collagen is actively forming.
The growth factors in PRP — including PDGF, TGF-β, VEGF, and EGF — signal the body to accelerate its repair process. More collagen. More cellular turnover. More organized healing. For patients dealing with acne scarring or overall skin quality concerns, PRP supercharges the microneedling response in a way that feels both natural and clinically meaningful — because it literally is your own biology doing the work.
What patients notice: Improved skin texture and tone, reduced visibility of acne scars, and an overall improvement in skin quality that develops over 6–8 weeks post-treatment.
Best for: Skin barrier damage, dehydration, elasticity loss, and sensitive or reactive skin types.
Rejuran is a polynucleotide (PN) booster derived from highly purified salmon DNA — which is 97% structurally similar to human DNA. That biological compatibility is what makes it so effective as a skin healing agent.
Polynucleotides are long chains of nucleotides — the building blocks of DNA — that act as cellular repair signals. When introduced into the dermis through microneedling channels, Rejuran activates fibroblasts (the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin), repairs damaged skin barrier components, and stimulates a deep cellular renewal process that topical ingredients simply cannot initiate on their own.
Rejuran is particularly well-suited for patients whose skin has a depleted quality — chronically dry, thin, sensitive, or irritation-prone — as it works to restore the skin's structural integrity at a foundational level, not just its surface appearance.
What patients notice: Significantly improved skin hydration, a more resilient skin barrier, improved texture and elasticity, and a plumper, more vital quality to the skin that develops over several weeks.
Best for: Loss of firmness, skin sagging, structural aging, and patients wanting to address bounce and lift.
If PRP is about collagen, Elastic Lab is about elastin — and that distinction matters more than most people realize.
Collagen gives skin its structure and volume. Elastin gives skin its snap — its ability to spring back, bounce, and resist the pull of gravity. As we age, elastin degrades and is difficult for the body to replace. Most anti-aging treatments focus heavily on collagen while leaving elastin largely unaddressed.
Elastic Lab is a clinically developed Korean skin booster specifically formulated to target elastin production. Clinical data shows it can increase elastin synthesis by up to 300% and collagen synthesis by up to 200% — a rare combination that directly addresses the structural aging mechanisms most treatments miss.
For patients who notice that their skin has started to feel less resilient — that it doesn't quite spring back the way it used to, or that there's a general loss of lift and definition — Elastic Lab delivered through microneedling is one of the most targeted interventions available in a non-surgical context.
What patients notice: Improved skin firmness and bounce, a more defined facial contour, and a reduction in the flat or tired quality that often accompanies elastin loss. Results develop progressively over 4–8 weeks.
Best for: Advanced skin regeneration, dullness, sun damage, and patients wanting the most intensive healing response available.
ExoBlanc is our most advanced microneedling booster — and it operates on a fundamentally different level than the others.
Exosomes are nano-sized extracellular vesicles that function as the body's cellular communication system. They carry growth factors, regenerative proteins, lipids, and genetic information between cells — essentially delivering instruction packages that tell cells what to do and how to respond. ExoBlanc contains 1.2 billion stem cell-derived exosomes per mL, delivering an extraordinary concentration of these regenerative signals directly into the dermis through microneedling channels.
The mechanism is sophisticated: rather than simply providing nutrients or growth factors, exosomes actively direct the skin's own cells to shift into repair and regeneration mode. This makes ExoBlanc particularly effective for patients dealing with significant sun damage, chronic dullness, or skin that has lost its vitality and responsiveness — skin that needs more than stimulation, it needs instruction.
For patients coming in post-laser, post-summer, or dealing with the cumulative effects of UV exposure and environmental stress on the skin, ExoBlanc represents the most advanced biological regeneration we currently offer at Monaco.
What patients notice: Accelerated healing post-microneedling, a significant improvement in skin luminosity and evenness, reduction in sun damage and hyperpigmentation, and an overall revitalization of skin quality that many patients describe as their most dramatic microneedling result.
How to Choose the Right Add-On for Your Skin
The right booster depends on what your skin needs most — and the honest answer is that choosing shouldn't be done alone. Here's a quick reference to help you think through it before your consultation:
Choose PRP if: Your primary concern is acne scarring, you want a fully natural approach, or you're focused on overall collagen support and skin quality improvement.
Choose Rejuran Booster if: Your skin feels depleted — chronically dry, thin, sensitive, or irritation-prone — and you want to work on building back a healthy skin foundation from within.
Choose Elastic Lab if: You've noticed a loss of firmness and bounce, want to address structural aging, or feel that your face has started to lose its definition and lift in ways that collagen-focused treatments alone haven't addressed.
Choose ExoBlanc if: You want the most advanced regenerative outcome available, are dealing with significant sun damage or dullness, or are looking for the fastest and most intensive healing response from your microneedling session.
Not sure? That's exactly what your consultation is for. Every microneedling appointment at Monaco Aesthetics & Wellness begins with an honest conversation about your skin and your goals — so you walk in knowing what you're getting and why.
Frequently Asked Questions About Microneedling Add-Ons
Can I combine more than one add-on in a single microneedling session? In some cases, yes — though this depends on the specific boosters and your skin's tolerance. Your Monaco provider will assess your skin and let you know if combining makes sense for your goals or if a single, targeted booster is the better approach for your first session.
How many sessions do I need to see results from microneedling add-ons? Most patients see meaningful improvement after a single enhanced session, with results developing progressively over 4–8 weeks. A series of 3 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart is commonly recommended for more significant concerns like acne scarring or advanced elastin loss.
Does adding a booster make the microneedling session more uncomfortable? No. The boosters are applied to the skin during or after microneedling while the numbing cream is still active. The addition of a booster does not change the sensation of the microneedling portion of the treatment.
Is there any downtime added by the boosters? The addition of a booster does not typically add downtime beyond standard microneedling recovery — redness and mild sensitivity for 24–48 hours. ExoBlanc can actually support faster healing post-treatment.
How soon can I wear makeup after microneedling with a booster? We generally recommend waiting at least 24 hours before applying makeup to allow the skin and channels to begin healing undisturbed. Your provider will give you specific aftercare instructions based on the booster selected.
Which add-on is best for acne scarring specifically? PRP is the most established option for acne scarring due to its concentrated growth factor profile and direct effect on collagen remodeling in scar tissue. ExoBlanc is also an excellent option, particularly for patients with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation alongside scarring.
Ready to Upgrade Your Next Session?
Standard microneedling already delivers results worth investing in. A well-chosen add-on takes those results further — targeting the specific mechanisms your skin needs most, at the exact moment your skin is most receptive.
At Monaco Aesthetics & Wellness in Bakersfield, CA, every microneedling session is personalized to your skin. Your provider will assess your concerns, recommend the right booster for your goals, and walk you through exactly what to expect — before, during, and after.
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Monaco Aesthetics & Wellness 9510 Flushing Quail Rd Suite 122, Bakersfield, CA 93312 (661) 456-2044 | monacoaw.com
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