Microneedling with exosomes or VAMP PDRN may be considered by patients looking to improve overall skin quality while supporting the skin through the microneedling recovery process.

At Modyn Studio in Berkeley, we commonly recommend regenerative microneedling for concerns such as:

• Uneven or rough skin texture

• Dull or dehydrated skin

• Fine lines and early signs of skin aging

• Uneven-looking skin tone

• Post-acne texture or mild acne scarring

• Enlarged-looking pores

• Loss of radiance or overall skin vitality

• Patients looking to maintain healthy, refreshed-looking skin over time

Every treatment begins with an individualized assessment to determine whether RESET with BENEV Exosomes, GLOW with VAMP PDRN, or RENEW with BENEV Exosomes+ best fits your skin, lifestyle, and goals.

At Modyn Studio, every microneedling treatment includes a regenerative skin enhancement.

We use SkinPen microneedling to create controlled microchannels in the skin and stimulate the body's natural wound-healing and collagen-remodeling response. BENEV Exosomes, BENEV Exosomes+, or VAMP PDRN are then applied topically as part of the treatment protocol to support hydration, recovery, and overall skin rejuvenation.

Your provider will select your treatment based on your skin concerns and goals:

• RESET: SkinPen Microneedling + BENEV Exosomes

• GLOW: SkinPen Microneedling + VAMP PDRN

• RENEW: SkinPen Microneedling + BENEV Exosomes+

Microneedling is generally well tolerated when performed appropriately by a trained provider, but no aesthetic treatment is completely without risk.

At Modyn Studio in Berkeley, your provider will review your medical history, current skincare, skin condition, and treatment goals before determining whether SkinPen microneedling is appropriate for you.

SkinPen treatments are performed using sterile, single-use cartridges. BENEV Exosome Regenerative Complex and BENEV Exosome Regenerative Complex+ are professional-use topical cosmetic products applied as post-treatment skin care and are not injectable products.

Some patients may not be appropriate candidates for microneedling, which is why every treatment begins with an individualized consultation.

Microneedling results develop gradually because the treatment works with your skin's natural repair and collagen-remodeling process.

A general timeline may look like:

• First 3–7 days: Skin may begin to look more hydrated, refreshed, and radiant as initial redness and sensitivity resolve.

• Weeks 2–4: Early improvements in skin texture, smoothness, and overall skin quality may become more noticeable.

• Weeks 4–6+: Collagen remodeling continues, and improvements in texture, fine lines, and overall skin appearance can become more apparent.

• After a treatment series: Results are typically cumulative, particularly when addressing concerns such as texture, fine lines, acne scarring, or overall skin rejuvenation.

The number and frequency of treatments recommended will depend on your starting skin condition and goals. Your Modyn provider will create a personalized treatment plan rather than using the same protocol for every patient.

Yes. Temporary skin responses are expected after microneedling and are part of the normal recovery process.

Common effects may include:

• Redness or a sunburn-like appearance

• Warmth or mild burning

• Tightness

• Mild swelling

• Tenderness or sensitivity

• Dryness, flaking, or light peeling

• Temporary itching or tingling

These effects generally improve as the skin heals over the following days.

Less commonly, microneedling may be associated with prolonged irritation, pigment changes, infection, or reactivation of cold sores in susceptible patients. Following your provider's post-treatment instructions is an important part of the recovery process.

Immediately after your treatment, your skin will typically appear pink or red and may feel warm, tight, or sensitive — similar to a mild to moderate sunburn.

Over the next several days, you may experience mild dryness, flaking, or sensitivity as your skin recovers. Many patients begin noticing a fresher, more hydrated appearance during the first week, while improvements related to collagen remodeling develop more gradually over the following weeks.

Your provider will give you personalized aftercare instructions, including when to resume your normal skincare routine, makeup, exercise, and sun exposure.

At Modyn, we don't offer microneedling as a stand-alone treatment. Every SkinPen microneedling treatment is paired with BENEV Exosomes, BENEV Exosomes+, or VAMP PDRN.

Microneedling already initiates the skin's natural repair and collagen-remodeling process. We pair it with a regenerative topical treatment to provide additional support for hydration, recovery, and overall skin quality during that process.

The goal isn't simply to add another product to your treatment. It's to choose the enhancement that makes the most sense for your skin.

RESET with BENEV Exosomes focuses on recovery, hydration, texture, and overall rejuvenation.

GLOW with VAMP PDRN focuses on hydration, radiance, glow, and skin vitality.

RENEW with BENEV Exosomes+ is our more advanced exosome option for patients seeking more intensive skin rejuvenation.

Your provider will help you decide which option is worth your time and investment based on what you're actually trying to improve.

Modyn Studio offers SkinPen microneedling with BENEV Exosomes, BENEV Exosomes+, and VAMP PDRN in Berkeley, California.

Our clinician-led medical aesthetics studio serves patients from Berkeley and throughout the East Bay who are looking for personalized, research-informed skin treatments rather than a one-size-fits-all treatment plan.

Each microneedling treatment begins with an individual skin assessment so we can select the appropriate treatment — RESET, GLOW, or RENEW — based on your skin concerns, lifestyle, and long-term goals.