AquaGold and traditional microneedling both involve very small needles, but the devices serve different primary purposes. AquaGold delivers a customized solution into the skin, while traditional microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries that stimulate collagen production. Your preferred option may depend on whether you want a quick glow or gradual improvement in texture, scars, and firmness.
Located in Houston, TX, Dr. Sharon Aesthetics Wellness & IV Drip Bar provides both treatments for people with a range of concerns. Dr. Sharon Smith is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist with more than 15 years of experience in women’s health. She has also completed specialized training in aesthetic procedures and injectables.
How Does AquaGold Work?
AquaGold is a micro-infusion treatment performed with a device that has fine, hollow, gold-plated needles. As the device is pressed across your skin, it creates tiny channels and delivers a personalized solution into the superficial layers.
At Dr. Sharon Aesthetics, this blend may contain ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides, growth factors, vitamins, or small amounts of a neuromodulator. The exact combination depends on the issues you’d like to address.
AquaGold might be considered when you want to:
- Minimize the appearance of pores
- Soften fine lines
- Improve hydration
- Refine uneven texture
- Give dull skin a brighter appearance
Your skin may look plumper shortly after the session, with further changes appearing over the following three to seven days. Temporary redness can occur, although recovery experiences vary.
What Does Traditional Microneedling Do?
Traditional microneedling focuses more directly on collagen remodeling. A motorized device passes tiny needles across a specific area, creating controlled micro-injuries rather than simultaneously injecting a customized cosmetic blend through hollow needles.
These micro-injuries activate your skin’s natural repair response. As collagen gradually develops, you may notice improvements in firmness, fine lines, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, and uneven tone or texture. Dr. Sharon Smith also offers microneedling with platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, which is prepared from a sample of your own blood and applied during treatment.
Unlike AquaGold’s early plumping and brightening effects, traditional microneedling results generally develop over time. You might also experience redness, sensitivity, or mild swelling for a few days.
Which Skin Treatment Should You Choose?
AquaGold may better fit your goals when you want hydration, pore refinement, and a refreshed complexion with relatively little downtime. Traditional microneedling might be more appropriate when your main concerns include acne scars, rough texture, pigmentation, or gradual collagen support.
Although the treatments have some overlapping benefits, they work differently and can serve different priorities. Dr. Sharon Smith will assess your skin, review your priorities, and recommend an option based on the desired type of improvement.
Schedule a Consultation Today
For help choosing between AquaGold and traditional microneedling, schedule a consultation with Dr. Sharon at her office in Houston, TX. Book online or call 832.270.9241.