AquaGold in NYC

Aquagold Fine Touch is an advanced microinjector device for skin treatments. It uses 24-karat gold-plated surgical steel microneedles to deliver solutions directly into the skin’s superficial layers.

This method is distinct from traditional microneedling, as Aquagold’s microchannels deliver product at a consistent depth.

AquaGold Fine Touch uses very fine gold-plated needles to deliver product into the superficial layer of the skin. Most people describe it as mildly uncomfortable rather than painful. It is used to refine pore size and skin texture, to soften acne scarring, and to improve overall skin quality.

AquaGold is a microinfusion device designed for skin rejuvenation. It features ultra-fine needles made of surgical-grade stainless steel plated with 24-karat gold, each finer than a human hair. These needles efficiently deliver a range of treatments directly into the skin.

AquaGold’s system delivers moisture-rich, anti-aging, and skin-refining solutions at a consistent depth. Dr. Smith finds it more comfortable than traditional microneedling systems, though it is not painless.

AquaGold takes traditional microneedling one step further.

Traditional microneedling uses small sterilized needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin. These injuries stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, which are key to skin firmness and elasticity.

AquaGold uses tiny 24-karat gold-plated needles to deliver a customized mixture directly into the skin. The needles are finer and shallower than those used in standard microneedling, so it is generally better tolerated, though it is not painless.

The needles of AquaGold penetrate 0.6mm below the skin’s surface. To improve comfort, the procedure can be performed with a numbing cream, similar to traditional microneedling.

Your clinician can use AquaGold to treat a wide range of areas, including the delicate skin around the eyes, nose, and mouth, which are often challenging to address with traditional microneedling.

Results from AquaGold generally appear within three to seven days and typically last three to four months.

Before beginning an AquaGold treatment, your clinician provides a private consultation at the practice’s Upper East Side office. The practice delivers advanced custom solutions through the device, formulated to each patient’s individual goals rather than to a fixed recipe. What goes into a given treatment is decided at that consultation. AquaGold can be used in several ways to rejuvenate the skin on the face, neck, or chest:

• Minimizing Lines: The solution can be formulated toward the appearance of fine lines. What goes into it is decided at consultation, and how much any individual sees varies.
• Enhancing Laser Treatments: It can be used alongside laser treatments to effectively shrink enlarged pores, smooth out lines, or diminish scars.
• Addressing Cosmetic Skin Concerns: AquaGold is also effective in smoothing out superficial acne scars and other skin imperfections, enhancing the overall texture and appearance of the skin.

AquaGold offers a wide range of benefits that addresses various skin concerns while making noticeable improvements:

• Improved Skin Texture: Stimulates collagen production, enhancing skin elasticity and volume for a refreshed appearance.
• Enhanced Skin Hydration: The solution can be formulated toward hydration, for a more supple skin texture.
• Brightening Dull Skin: The solution can be formulated toward brightness in dull skin.
• Refined Dermal Texture: Offers instant plumping and hydration, refining the overall skin texture.
• Reduction in Fine Lines and Wrinkles: The solution can be formulated toward the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Improvement in Scarring: Aids in the improvement of scarring, enhancing skin smoothness.
• Reduction of Redness: Helps in reducing skin redness, promoting an even skin tone.

Whether AquaGold suits you is settled after looking at your skin. The device drives a custom solution, formulated to your individual goals and agreed at consultation, into the superficial skin through a cluster of very fine gold-plated needles. Results generally appear within three to seven days and last about three to four months, so this is a treatment that gets repeated rather than a permanent change. It is often considered for:

Wrinkles: Beneficial for reducing wrinkles by stimulating collagen production and delivering skin-plumping serums.

• Acne Scars: Helps in improving the appearance of acne scars.
• Dry Skin: Suitable for enhancing hydration in dry skin.
• Age Spots: Effective in reducing the visibility of age spots.

AquaGold is not for everyone. It is not used over active acne, over an active skin infection such as a cold sore, or over open or broken skin in the treatment area, because the needles would carry an infection deeper into the skin. It is not used in patients with a known allergy to any component of the solution being delivered. The practice does not treat during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Patients with a history of keloid scarring, and patients on a medication or with a condition that impairs wound healing or clotting, are assessed before any treatment is offered.

Tell the practice before your first treatment about any history of cold sores or other skin infection, any allergy, any keloid scarring, any blood thinner or supplement that acts as one, any recent facial treatment or procedure, and any possibility of pregnancy. This is not a formality. It decides whether the treatment goes ahead and what can be put into the solution. Redness and mild swelling afterward are usual and normally settle within a day, pinpoint bruising is possible, and results vary from patient to patient.

Dr. Darren Smith is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. His contributions to the field include publications, book chapters, presentations, and a U.S. patent.

Dr. Smith evaluates each product and procedure before offering it. Leah Corredora, PA-C performs AquaGold treatments at the practice.

Leah Corredora, PA-C performs AquaGold at our office in the Ritz Tower in Manhattan, New York, a serene setting for skin rejuvenation. Aquagold uses 24-karat gold-plated stainless steel needles and offers benefits from improved skin texture to reduced fine lines, in a gentle, minimally invasive procedure.

For information about AquaGold treatment, use our main inquiry form and specify “medical aesthetics” in the Subject field, or call 212.633.0627. Medical aesthetics consultations are with Leah Corredora, PA-C.

How does AquaGold differ from other microneedling systems?

AquaGold delivers skin-enhancing solutions into the superficial skin through very fine needles. Traditional microneedling relies more on controlled skin trauma to stimulate collagen. Dr. Smith prefers AquaGold for delicate areas and finds it gentler, though it is not painless.

Why are gold needles used in AquaGold?

The needles are plated in 24-karat gold because gold is among the least reactive metals in contact with skin. Reaction to gold is uncommon, but it does happen, so tell the practice if you have ever reacted to gold or to another metal in jewelry.

What is the AquaGold microinfusion technique?

Microinfusion means delivering small amounts of a solution into the superficial skin rather than applying it to the surface. The practice delivers advanced custom solutions, formulated to the individual patient’s goals rather than to a fixed recipe. What goes into yours is decided at consultation, and anything to be delivered this way is discussed with you first, along with what it is and is not expected to do.

How long does an AquaGold treatment session last?

An AquaGold treatment typically takes about 30 minutes, though this can vary based on the specific goals and treatment plan.

Is there any recovery time or downtime after AquaGold?

Recovery after AquaGold is short. Redness and mild swelling in the treated area are usual and typically settle within a day. A numbing cream can be applied beforehand if you prefer.