Andrea Boze
Medical Aesthetician
Fleming IslandA medical aesthetician with more than 18 years of experience leading advanced facials and skin-rejuvenation treatments.
Microneedling · Fleming Island, FL
Microneedling: fresh collagen, gentle recovery
Classic microneedling with the Rejuvapen builds fresh collagen through fine micro-channels, smoothing texture, refining pores, and softening fine lines. No radiofrequency, no heat, and only a day or two of pinkness. Delivered by our medical aestheticians in Fleming Island.
Written by the Well Labs+ editorial team · Last updated July 2026
Treatment Overview
What microneedling does
Microneedling with the Rejuvapen is collagen induction at its simplest: fine micro-channels prompt your skin to build fresh collagen and turn over renewed cells. As that response develops over the weeks that follow, texture smooths, pores read more refined, and dullness lifts. Because it works gently, it is one of the more comfortable texture treatments we carry, with only a day or two of pinkness.
This is classic microneedling with no radiofrequency. The response comes from the micro-channels alone, not from heat. That is the key difference to understand: for added heat, skin tightening, or deeper scarring, the RF option goes further. Our RF microneedling treatment adds radiofrequency through the needles, and Morpheus8 reaches deeper still for laxity and the body. Which one suits you is a decision we make together, and we will tell you honestly when the gentle route is enough.
Common Concerns
Where microneedling helps most
Collagen induction does its clearest work on surface texture and early concerns. Each area is treated to the degree it needs, and the result builds gradually as fresh collagen forms.
Uneven texture & fine lines
Rough, uneven texture and the earliest fine lines. Fine micro-channels prompt the skin to build fresh collagen, so tone smooths and softens gradually over the weeks that follow.
Enlarged pores
Pores that look larger than you would like across the cheeks and nose. The collagen-induction response firms the surrounding skin, which helps pores read tighter and more refined over a series.
Mild acne scars & dullness
Shallow acne scarring and a dull, tired-looking complexion. Micro-channels encourage cell turnover and collagen renewal, bringing back a fresher, more even surface.
Microneedling is often paired with the optional SeruGlow MD serum add-on or other skin treatments for an integrated plan, which your provider can walk through at your consultation.
Fleming Island · Northeast Florida
Why Fleming Island trusts us with microneedling
Smoother texture and refined pores are what many of our Fleming Island patients want most, without a long recovery. Classic microneedling is the gentle collagen-building tool we reach for, delivered by a team that will tell you honestly when the no-RF route is enough and when a stronger treatment would serve you better.
Northeast Florida’s UV index climbs to extreme from spring through late summer, and sun exposure drives much of the collagen loss and visible aging we treat, so care here is as much about prevention as it is about correction.
The practice Fleming Island trusts for advanced skin care: voted the area’s best medspa six years running, a Lumenis Center of Excellence, cared for from our Medical Spa on Island Lane.
Serving
- Fleming Island
- Orange Park
- Middleburg
- Green Cove Springs
- Jacksonville
- Clay County
The Pura Vida Approach
Fresh collagen, honestly set expectations
Every microneedling treatment at Pura Vida is delivered by an experienced medical aesthetician who assesses your skin first, sets the depth to suit it, and treats conservatively. We are candid about the timeline, because collagen takes weeks to build and the result comes over a short series rather than a single visit.
That is the difference between chasing a trend and getting care from a team that treats microneedling as one part of a plan, part of our full lasers and devices program built around your skin.
Is This For You?
Am I a Candidate?
A Good Fit If…
- you want to smooth uneven texture, refine pores, or soften early fine lines
- you have shallow acne scarring or a dull complexion you would like to freshen
- you want a gentle option with only a day or two of pinkness and no radiofrequency
- you can plan a short series so collagen has time to build between sessions
Let’s Talk First If…
- you want skin tightening or help with deeper scarring, where RF microneedling goes further
- you are pregnant or breastfeeding, so we will ask you to wait
- you have an active skin infection or breakout in the area, so we will treat that first
- you are expecting an overnight change, which is not how collagen induction works
If classic microneedling is not the right tool for your goal, we will tell you honestly and point you toward what is, whether that is RF microneedling, another device, or a referral. Declining a treatment that would not serve you is part of how we work.
Ready to Start?
Sounds like your skin? Let’s plan your microneedling series.
Request an appointment and a medical aesthetician maps a gentle, no-heat plan around your texture and pores, here in Fleming Island.
Our Process
What to expect at your visit
First, a consultation
Every plan begins with an unhurried consult here in Fleming Island. We look at your skin, talk through what classic microneedling can and cannot do, and decide honestly whether it is the right tool for you. If the RF option or another treatment would better suit your goal, we will tell you.
A plan and an optional add-on
Your provider maps the areas worth treating and sets a realistic number of sessions. Some patients choose to pair the treatment with SeruGlow MD, a serum and growth-factor add-on applied during the session to support the skin as it renews.
Comfortable micro-channeling
The Rejuvapen creates controlled micro-channels in the skin. We apply a numbing layer first and keep you comfortable throughout. There is no radiofrequency and no heat; this is collagen induction through the micro-channels alone.
Collagen renews over weeks
The micro-channels prompt your skin to build fresh collagen, and that renewal takes time. Texture and tone improve over the weeks following each session, and because the treatment is gentle, most patients plan a short series to build the result.
What Our Patients Are Saying
What Fleming Island patients say
4.9★ From 1,400+ verified Google reviews across both Fleming Island locations.
"I’ve had both a chemical peel and microneedle done by Kara and she has went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and healing properly. After each procedure, she checked in multiple times and answered every question I had throughout the healing process."
"Kara is incredibly patient, understanding, and knowledgeable. I never felt pressured or rushed to do or buy anything extra. Super professional and clean atmosphere. Will be back again and again."
"Can’t say enough great things about this place! Everyone is so nice!… All are so knowledgeable and really tailor treatments to the person. I’ve been seeing them for 2 years and I’ve been happy with every visit."
Prefer to Talk First?
Questions before you book? Call us.
Talk through whether classic microneedling is right for your skin with our Fleming Island team before you schedule.
Proven Excellence
The most-reviewed medspa in Clay County
Microneedling is available at our Island Lane Medical Spa, serving Orange Park, Middleburg, and greater Jacksonville.
1,400+
Five-Star Reviews
More Google reviews than any other medspa in the region.
4.9★
Average Rating
Verified on Google across both Fleming Island locations.
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Fleming Island Locations
Serving Clay County, Orange Park & greater Jacksonville.
Meet Your Care Team
Experienced providers who know your skin
Medical aestheticians led by Andrea Boze, backed by our nurse practitioners: the same expert care team, visit after visit.
Sherrida Ayabarreno
Medical Aesthetician
Fleming IslandA medical aesthetician with years of experience guiding skin-health and rejuvenation treatments tailored to your skin.
Brittany Smith
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Fleming IslandA certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in advanced aesthetic medicine, with six years in trauma and progressive care before aesthetics.
Kara Wilfong
Doctorate Prepared Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Fleming IslandA doctorally-prepared nurse practitioner who spent a decade as an emergency room nurse before moving into aesthetics and wellness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Microneedling Questions, Answered
Is microneedling good for your skin, and what does it actually do?
Yes, microneedling is a great option for smoothing texture, refining pores, and softening early fine lines, and it works by using the Rejuvapen to create tiny, controlled micro-channels that prompt your skin to build fresh collagen. That collagen response is what improves uneven texture, enlarged pores, early fine lines, and mild acne scarring and dullness over time. The improvement builds gradually over the weeks following treatment as your own collagen forms, and because there is no radiofrequency or heat involved, recovery stays gentle.
What is the difference between microneedling and RF microneedling?
Classic microneedling, the treatment on this page, uses micro-channels alone with no radiofrequency, while RF microneedling adds controlled radiofrequency heat through the same needles to reach deeper for skin tightening and more stubborn scarring. Both are collagen-induction treatments, but the added heat in RF microneedling affects deeper layers of tissue, and Morpheus8 goes deeper still for laxity and body concerns. If the gentler, no-heat route is not enough for your goal, we will tell you honestly at your consultation and point you toward the option that fits.
Is there downtime after microneedling, and what does my skin look like afterward?
Most people see only mild pinkness, similar to a light sunburn, for a day or two after microneedling, with little to no real downtime. Because there is no radiofrequency or heat involved, this is one of the gentler texture treatments we offer, and most patients return to normal activities the same day or the next. Any temporary redness or puffiness settles quickly and is not a sign that the treatment aged your skin. Your provider walks you through exactly what to expect for your plan so you can schedule around your life.
How much does microneedling cost, and how many sessions will I need?
Microneedling is priced per session, with exact pricing confirmed at your consultation based on the areas treated and whether you add the SeruGlow MD serum. Because the treatment works gradually, it is usually planned as a short series, spaced a few weeks apart so collagen has time to build between sessions, rather than a single visit. Your provider gives you a realistic session count and cost estimate for your skin and your goal at the consultation, and we track your progress along the way.
Where can I get microneedling near Fleming Island, FL?
Pura Vida offers microneedling at both Fleming Island locations, the Medical Spa at Island Lane and the Day Spa at Eagle Harbor, and we see patients from across Clay County, including Orange Park, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, and greater Jacksonville. The Jacksonville area sees an Extreme UV Index for much of the year, and since UV exposure drives up to about 80 percent of visible facial aging, uneven texture and early fine lines tend to show up sooner here than in less sunny climates, which is part of why microneedling is such a popular starting point for our patients.
Who performs microneedling at Pura Vida, and why choose Pura Vida for it?
Microneedling at Pura Vida is delivered by our experienced medical aestheticians, led by Andrea Boze, with our nurse practitioners backing the care team, and all health content on this site is medically reviewed by our Medical Director. Pura Vida has been voted best medspa in the area six years running and ranks number one in the Google local pack and on Perplexity for best med spa in Fleming Island, and we are a women-owned practice with two locations serving Clay County. We assess your skin honestly before recommending microneedling, and if a different treatment would serve your goal better, we will tell you.
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