This booking is a complimentary 30-minute Skin Analysis Consultation to discuss your options. A card is required, with no payment at booking. Treatment is not included in this visit and is scheduled separately. Discuss Salmon DNA options with your provider before scheduling treatment.
Skin Concerns
The consultation can review selected acne scars, fine lines, and texture concerns. Dryness, pigment, and significant laxity may need different care; the added serum should not be assumed to improve every concern or shorten recovery.
Ideal Candidate
Suitability requires a review of skin condition, medical history, allergies, medications, and recent procedures. Pregnancy or breastfeeding, active infection or acne, open skin, bleeding disorders, immune suppression, and recent isotretinoin can affect eligibility. Discuss prior pigment changes, cold sores, or scarring. Do not stop prescribed medicines without the prescribing clinician’s approval. Disclose fish allergy and confirm the exact serum ingredients before treatment.
Salmon DNA vs. Standard
SkinPen’s clearance covers specific indications and areas. FDA guidance states that microneedling devices are not approved to deliver cosmetics, medicines, vitamins, or PRP into skin. Device clearance does not establish clearance of an added serum or blood-product combination.
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Why You'll Love It
A facial service involving SkinPen and LUMICEN serum; confirm the exact product and application plan.
Texture-Focused Planning
Your provider reviews the concern, device indication, and realistic degree of change before treatment.
Scar & Line Reduction
Selected acne scars can be considered for microneedling. Deep or tethered scars may need another technique or a combined scar-specific plan.
Product & Skin Review
Dryness often benefits from barrier-supporting topical care. Delivering a serum more deeply is not established as necessary or better treatment for dryness.
Confirm the Application
Review the serum formula, timing, and device instructions before treatment.
Skin Concerns We Treat
Assess the concern and compare the proposed technique, recovery, and alternatives.
Acne Scars
Acne scars differ in depth and structure. SkinPen can improve the appearance of selected facial acne scars; it does not perform surgical release of tethered bands. Control active acne with an appropriate medical plan before scar treatment.
Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Fine lines related to texture differ from expression lines. Discuss the device indication and evidence for the exact area; neuromodulators are a separate option for suitable movement-related wrinkles.
Chronic Dryness
Moisturizers support the skin barrier at the surface. Persistent dryness may reflect irritation or a skin condition and should be assessed before a procedure. A deeper serum-delivery claim does not establish better hydration.
Uneven Texture
Texture can reflect scars, dryness, or sun damage. Choose the plan from the cause, allow healing, and review the response before adding another procedure such as MOXI.
Sun Damage & Dullness
Sun damage and pigmentation require assessment and ongoing sun protection. A PDRN serum should not be described as reversing UV damage at the cellular level. Pigment-directed procedures have separate suitability and recovery requirements.
Neck & Chest Laxity
Face, neck, and chest options are listed below. Suitability and the evidence differ by area; device clearance should not be assumed to cover every use. Discuss the exact concern, area, and risks before treatment.
Salmon DNA Facial vs. Standard Microneedling
Compare the proposed device use, serum application, evidence, recovery, and cost. An added product does not establish a superior outcome.
SkinPen’s clearance covers specific indications and areas. FDA guidance states that microneedling devices are not approved to deliver cosmetics, medicines, vitamins, or PRP into skin. Device clearance does not establish clearance of an added serum or blood-product combination. Learn about standard microneedling.
What to Expect
A Salmon DNA Facial appointment takes approximately 60–75 minutes depending on the treatment area. Here’s what happens at each step.
Consultation & Skin Analysis
Your aesthetician examines your skin under magnification, assessing texture, scarring, hydration levels, and areas of concern. You’ll discuss which treatment zones (face, face + neck, or face + neck + chest) are appropriate and review any contraindications.
Cleansing & Numbing
The area is cleansed and numbing may be used according to the provider’s protocol. Numbing can reduce discomfort, but sensations and tolerance vary.
Technique & Product Review
Before treatment, confirm the exact product, how and when it will be applied, the treatment area, and the expected benefit and risks. Follow the device and product instructions and the provider’s written plan. SkinPen’s clearance covers specific indications and areas. FDA guidance states that microneedling devices are not approved to deliver cosmetics, medicines, vitamins, or PRP into skin. Device clearance does not establish clearance of an added serum or blood-product combination.
Aftercare Review
Use only the aftercare products and timing specified for the procedure. Ask when to resume cleansing, sunscreen, makeup, active skincare, and exercise. Avoid sun exposure while healing and do not pick or scrub irritated skin. See our post-care instructions.
Results Timeline
Redness, tenderness, swelling, dryness, or peeling can follow treatment and may last longer than a day or two. Allow recovery time before important events. Increasing pain, blistering, spreading redness, drainage, or unexpected pigment changes need prompt assessment. Any later change is assessed after healing and over the follow-up period discussed at consultation.
Post-Treatment Tips
Use only the aftercare products and timing specified for the procedure. Ask when to resume cleansing, sunscreen, makeup, active skincare, and exercise. Avoid sun exposure while healing and do not pick or scrub irritated skin. See our post-care instructions.
Treatment Options
Compare the listed coverage options after reviewing the concern, device indication, product, and recovery for each area.
Face
Face coverage with a plan for the selected concern. Confirm the device technique and serum application before booking.
- Full-face microneedling
- LUMICEN PDRN serum
- Scars, lines & texture
- Product application reviewed
Face & Neck
Adds neck coverage after assessment of the area, device indication, and expected recovery.
- Full face plus neck
- Neck-specific assessment
- Individualized goals
- Single-session coverage
Face, Neck & Chest
Adds chest coverage after a separate discussion of the intended use, evidence, and risks for that area.
- Face, neck & chest
- Area-specific assessment
- Individualized goals
- Face, neck & chest coverage
Multi-session pricing available
- ✓ Package of 3 — save 10% on the standard per-session price
- ✓ Package of 5 — save 15% on the standard per-session price
- ✓ Review healing and response before choosing further sessions
Your aesthetician will recommend the right treatment area and number of sessions based on your skin concerns at consultation.
Who Performs This Treatment
Reviewed by Lauren Siso, Licensed Esthetician and Assistant Laser Practitioner.
Lauren Siso
Christian Carter
How Often to Treat
Repeat treatment is selected from the concern, response, and recovery.
The number and interval depend on your concern, recovery, and response. Review the change after healing before deciding on another visit; a package is an option when repeat treatment fits the plan.
Maintenance is optional. Consider it only after reviewing whether the initial treatment was useful and whether repeating it fits your goals.
A first visit allows you to assess response. Leave a generous buffer before an important event and discuss your recovery history; two weeks is not a guarantee that all effects will resolve.
Other facials can be considered for separate needs after healing and screening. View all treatments.
How the Salmon DNA Facial Works
This service involves SkinPen and a LUMICEN serum. The consultation should identify the exact formula and intended application so you can assess the plan.
SkinPen’s clearance covers specific indications and areas. FDA guidance states that microneedling devices are not approved to deliver cosmetics, medicines, vitamins, or PRP into skin. Device clearance does not establish clearance of an added serum or blood-product combination.
Discuss the evidence for the exact combination and concern. Faster healing or stronger results than standard microneedling should not be assumed.
Salmon DNA Questions
What to know before booking the Salmon DNA Facial at ELLEMES Medical Spa in Atlanta.
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When You’re Ready
Book a consultation to discuss your skin concerns and determine if the Salmon DNA Facial is the right treatment for your goals.
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