Our San Diego patients are buzzing about AQUAGOLD fine touch® and the skin-transforming results it produces. What is AQUAGOLD exactly? Picture all the benefits of traditional microneedling (improved texture and pigmentation thanks to increased collagen production) and add an infusion of a customized, skin-boosting blend of therapeutic ingredients. The result is a multifaceted glow-up tailored specifically to your skin. What’s not to love?
Here are a few things you should know about the ultra-luxurious and celeb-approved treatment we’re thrilled to offer at La Jolla Cosmetic Medical Spa.
1. AQUAGOLD treatments are super customizable.
AQUAGOLD works via microinfusion, also called dermal infusion. The device’s tiny, hollow needles create microchannels in the skin and infuse a custom cocktail of products directly into the dermis. This blend of ingredients can include:
- BOTOX® Cosmetic: Tiny doses of BOTOX help relax the skin at a superficial level, improving pore size and smoothing fine lines.
- Dermal fillers: Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers plump up your skin and give it a healthy, hydrated glow. Learn more about what HA can do for your skin in our previous blog post.
- Vitamins and antioxidants: Various additional ingredients can brighten, hydrate, and rejuvenate your skin, depending on what it’s craving.
Your med spa provider will talk with you about your specific concerns to formulate the exact right combination for you.
2. It’s like microneedling, but different.
The makers of AQUAGOLD describe it as a microchannel microinjector. Like traditional microneedling, it creates micro-injuries to the skin and triggers a natural wound-healing response that stimulates collagen and elastin production. But AQUAGOLD microneedling is different from traditional microneedling in several key ways:
Delivery of Ingredients: While traditional microneedling relies solely on creating micro-injuries to stimulate collagen production, AQUAGOLD uses hollow needles to simultaneously infuse the skin with a customized cocktail of ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamins, antioxidants, BOTOX, or fillers. This allows for targeted treatment of specific skin concerns.
Needle Size and Depth: AQUAGOLD uses extremely fine needles (around 0.6mm deep) that are thinner than a human hair, making it less invasive than traditional microneedling. which can go up to 2.5mm deep. The shallower depth of AQUAGOLD results in less discomfort and downtime.
Treatment Focus: While traditional microneedling primarily aims to induce collagen production for improving texture and scarring, AQUAGOLD focuses more on delivering active ingredients for issues like fine lines, dullness, and enlarged pores. It provides a more comprehensive rejuvenation treatment.
Results and Longevity: AQUAGOLD can produce noticeable results in fewer sessions due to the combined effects of microneedling and ingredient infusion. The results from AQUAGOLD tend to last around 3-6 months, while traditional microneedling may require multiple sessions for optimal effects.
Read “glowing” verified reviews submitted by actual patients here.
3. Recovery time after AQUAGOLD is minimal.
AQUAGOLD is generally considered more comfortable than traditional microneedling, with minimal redness or irritation post-treatment due to the finer needles. You should only experience minor redness similar to a sunburn for about a day after your procedure. Other than that, you’ll be able to get back to your daily routine very quickly.
4. AQUAGOLD does so many different things for your skin at the same time.
By infusing products directly into the dermis, the treatment makes many positive differences in your skin all at once, including:
- Reducing pore size
- Smoothing fine lines and wrinkles
- Evening out pigmentation
- Improving skin’s hydration and overall glow
That’s all on top of the enhanced collagen production that traditional microneedling is known and loved for. Microneedling also helps fade acne scars and diminishes hyperpigmentation—but multiple sessions may be necessary to achieve the look you’re after.
While it won’t replace your regular BOTOX and filler appointments to treat deeper lines, it will leave your skin noticeably smoother and subtly soften your appearance overall.
5. AQUAGOLD is worth the cost and buzz!
Sure, AQUAGOLD gets lots of social media love for being the Kardashian-approved “golden cocktail facial.” But, trust us, it’s not only for celebs and TikTok influencers. Everyone, from models to soccer moms, deserves to benefit from AQUAGOLD’s luxurious healing properties. If that tempts you to google “how much does microneedling cost?” the truth is, microneedling techniques like AQUAGOLD are highly affordable. Just keep in mind that specific pricing varies based on the size of your treatment area and your unique needs. You can find more specifics about our medical spa procedure pricing here.
Finally, in case you were wondering, AQUAGOLD really does deliver a “good-as-gold” shimmer thanks to its surgical-grade, 24-karat gold needles!
Ready to go for the gold and see what AQUAGOLD can do for you? Our skilled medical spa providers are happy to meet with you and answer your questions. Contact us online or give us a call or text at (858) 788-7989. We can’t wait to hear from you!