What the Red Carpet Glow is
An FDA-cleared microneedling device creates thousands of micro-channels in the skin, triggering the skin's own repair response and allowing growth-factor and hyaluronic acid serums to reach where they work. Collagen and elastin are rebuilt over the following weeks; the surface looks tighter and more even within days.
Dr. Toma adjusts depth by zone: deeper over cheeks and scarring, lighter over the forehead and around the eyes. The treatment finishes with a cooling, hydrating mask and barrier-repair skincare. Patients come for the week-two glow before weddings, galas and photo shoots, and return for the series when texture is the goal.
With PRP added, your own growth factors replace the serum; with PDRN, healing time shortens and redness settles faster.
Single glow or series
Pick by goal: one session for an event, three for lasting texture change.
| Option | Includes | Best for | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Carpet Glow (single) | Microneedling, growth-factor and HA serum, hydrating mask, home care | Event in 1 to 2 weeks, dullness, enlarged pores | On-label |
| Glow series (3) | Three sessions 4 weeks apart, progressive depth | Fine lines, acne scars, uneven texture | On-label |
| Glow + PRP | Your own platelet-rich plasma needled in | Faster recovery, stronger collagen response | Own tissue |
| Glow + PDRN | PDRN needled in | Redness-prone or barrier-compromised skin | Not FDA-approved |
Add-ons are quoted separately and chosen at consultation.
Book 10 to 14 days before. Skin is often pink for a day or two and slightly dry around day three; timing varies, and no event-day result is promised. Never book within 48 hours of an event.
No retinoids or acids for 5 days before and 5 days after. Mineral SPF daily. We send you home with a barrier-repair kit.
Who it is for
- Dull, tired-looking skin before an event
- Enlarged pores and uneven texture
- Fine lines and early acne scarring
- Make-up that does not sit smoothly
- Active acne, cold sore, eczema or rosacea flare in the area
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Isotretinoin in the last 6 months
- Keloid tendency or blood-clotting disorder
- Replace volume or lift; see fillers and collagen stimulators
- Remove deep, ice-pick scars in one session
- Treat pigmentation safely in tanned skin; wait four weeks after sun
How much does the Red Carpet Glow cost?
Priced per session, with a series rate for three. Add-ons (PRP, PDRN) are quoted separately. Your written quote lists everything before treatment.
Prices are confirmed at consultation and stated with their effective dates. Any offer carries its start and end dates. How pricing works.
What happens, step by step
- Day 0Treatment
Cleanse, 20 minutes of numbing, microneedling by zone, serum infusion, cooling mask. About an hour.
- Days 1 to 2Pink and warm
Like a mild sunburn. Mineral SPF, gentle cleanser, no make-up for 24 hours.
- Days 3 to 4Light flaking
Skin may feel dry or tight. Keep hydrating.
- Days 5 to 14The glow
Smoother, brighter, pores tighter. Make-up sits well. Event window.
- Weeks 4 to 8Texture change
New collagen shows. Session two or three if in a series.
Risks and side effects
Common: redness, warmth and mild swelling for one to two days; dryness and light flaking at days three to four. Uncommon: small bruises, temporary breakouts, post-inflammatory pigmentation in tanned or darker skin if aftercare is skipped. Rare: infection, cold sore reactivation (we pre-treat if you are prone), tram-track marks from aggressive depth, which Dr. Toma avoids by zoning.
Full informed consent is reviewed before treatment. Single-use sterile needle cartridges are opened in front of you.
Questions about Red Carpet Glow
Related treatments
PRP and PRF come from your own blood; PDRN does not. None is FDA-approved for skin quality.
Micro-injections for hydration and elasticity. Compounded solutions are not FDA-approved.
References: FDA 510(k) classification for microneedling devices, 21 CFR 878.4430 (2018); Class II, product code QAI. Individual results vary. This page is educational and not a substitute for a consultation.
