How Much Does Microneedling Cost? Per-Session Prices, RF vs Standard, and PRP Add-Ons in Los Angeles

Microneedling pricing splits into three tiers in 2026. Standard microneedling runs $200 to $700 per session, and a recommended course of 3 to 6 sessions totals $600 to $4,200. PRP microneedling, which uses your own plasma, runs $500 to $1,500 per session, or $1,500 to $9,000 for a full course. RF microneedling, which adds radiofrequency energy, runs $600 to $2,400 per session, with a typical 3-session course totaling $1,800 to $7,200.

These numbers reflect 2026 US market averages. A specific quote depends on your provider, your treatment area, the device, and any add-ons, which is why a consultation is the only way to get an exact price for your skin.

The word “microneedling” covers three procedures at three price points, so the first thing to pin down is which one you are pricing.

Standard microneedling uses a pen with fine, sterile needles to create thousands of microscopic channels in the skin. Your body reads those channels as tiny wounds and responds by producing new collagen, which is why the treatment is also called collagen induction therapy. This is the $200 to $700 tier.

PRP microneedling adds platelet-rich plasma drawn from your own blood. A vial is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the growth factors, which are then applied during the session. The extra draw and processing push the price to $500 to $1,500.

RF microneedling sends radiofrequency energy through the needle tips, adding heat-driven collagen stimulation deeper in the dermis. That extra capability, plus the cost of the devices, puts it at $600 to $2,400 per session.

Two identical-sounding sessions can differ by hundreds of dollars. Here is what moves the number.

Who performs it. A session with a licensed aesthetician usually costs less than one performed under direct physician oversight. Provider skill affects needle depth, technique, and how well the protocol is matched to your skin, so the cheapest option is not always the best value.

The device. An FDA-cleared pen with adjustable needle depth is a different tool from a basic derma roller, and the price reflects it. Two questions are worth asking before you book: what needle depth the provider is qualified to use, and whether the device is FDA-cleared. A $200 session on a basic derma roller and a $700 session on an FDA-cleared pen with adjustable depth are not the same procedure, even when both are called microneedling.

The treatment area. A full face is the baseline. Adding the neck, chest, or body areas takes more time and product, which raises the total.

Add-ons. PRP, radiofrequency, and specialized serums each add to the base price. They can improve results, and they are worth discussing at your consultation rather than defaulting to.

Where the clinic is. Metro overhead is real. A Beverly Hills storefront and a San Fernando Valley studio can run the same device and technique at different prices because the rent and brand tier differ.

Most quoted prices are for a full face. Additional areas cost less per zone when booked in the same session, because the consultation and prep time is shared.

The face is the baseline session price, $200 to $700 for standard microneedling. Adding the neck typically costs 30 to 50 percent more than face alone. Adding the chest (decolletage) usually adds another $200 to $400. Body areas such as the stomach or thighs for stretch marks are priced per area and quoted at consultation, since size varies widely.

Booking adjacent areas together almost always costs less than treating them on separate visits.

RF microneedling combines the standard pen with radiofrequency energy delivered through the needle tips. The heat stimulates collagen deeper in the dermis and targets mild skin laxity on top of surface texture.

Expect $600 to $2,400 per session in 2026, with Los Angeles, New York, and Miami toward the upper end. A course of 3 RF sessions typically totals $1,800 to $7,200. Common platforms include Morpheus8, Vivace, Genius RF, and Secret RF.

RF microneedling tends to suit patients in their 40s and 50s who want texture improvement plus a tightening effect. For texture-only goals in younger skin, standard microneedling often delivers similar visible results at roughly a third of the price.

PRP microneedling generally costs $500 to $1,500 per session in 2026. The higher price covers drawing your blood, spinning it in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma, and applying that plasma during or right after the microneedling.

PRP carries growth factors that support the skin’s natural repair process. Providers often recommend the combination for collagen stimulation, acne scar reduction, and overall skin rejuvenation. ALGM Beauty Bar offers both standard and PRP-enhanced microneedling, and a consultation is the way to decide which fits your goals.

One session rarely delivers full results. Most providers recommend a series of 3 to 6 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, so your skin can complete a collagen remodeling cycle between visits.

Many med spas discount packages bought upfront, often cutting 10 to 20 percent off the per-session price, so it is worth asking about bundled pricing at your first visit. After the initial series, maintenance sessions every 6 to 12 months hold your results, priced at the standard per-session rate for whichever type you choose.

Los Angeles pricing tracks the national upper tier, but it varies sharply by neighborhood. Standard microneedling in LA averages $400 to $700 per session. Beverly Hills and West Hollywood run $600 to $900. The San Fernando Valley (Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Studio City) runs $300 to $550.

RF and PRP microneedling follow the same Valley-versus-Beverly-Hills tiering. For a 6-session series with maintenance, a Valley provider with FDA-cleared equipment and certified providers typically runs $1,000 to $2,000 less than a comparable Beverly Hills provider for the same protocol. In that comparison the device and the technique match; the gap comes from real estate and brand-tier overhead.

Microneedling is classified as cosmetic, so health insurance does not pay for it, and you cover the full cost out of pocket. Rare exceptions exist when a physician documents medical necessity, such as scarring from a traumatic injury or surgery, and that would need to be raised directly with your insurer and treating physician.

To make treatment more manageable, many med spas offer monthly payment plans, financing through CareCredit, Cherry, or Affirm, and membership programs that lower the per-session cost for clients who plan ongoing care. ALGM Beauty Bar runs a membership program with reduced per-session pricing.

Against more intensive resurfacing, microneedling holds a strong balance of results, safety, and cost. Laser skin resurfacing can run $1,000 to $2,000 or more per session with longer recovery. Chemical peels range from $150 to $800 per session but can carry a higher risk of hyperpigmentation for deeper skin tones. Microneedling works across all skin types and tones with minimal downtime, usually 1 to 3 days of mild redness.

Results build session over session as your body keeps producing collagen. Over a full course, patients commonly report smoother texture, softer fine lines, smaller-looking pores, and improvement in scars and uneven tone. Whether it is right for your concerns and budget is a consultation question. If your goals lean toward skin tightening, ask about Morpheus8, which pairs microneedling with radiofrequency.

ALGM Beauty Bar offers standard microneedling, RF microneedling, and PRP microneedling at our Van Nuys location, serving clients across Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Encino, North Hollywood, and Burbank. Every session is performed by certified providers under the medical direction of Dr. Aloysius Fobi, MD. Founder Lily Gazaryan is personally microneedling-certified.

For treatment details, see our microneedling service page. For collagen-stimulating options that pair well with it, see Morpheus8 and our facials.

Address: 7400 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite 112, Van Nuys, CA 91405 Phone: (747) 755-5333 Book microneedling: Schedule your consultation.