Advanced Body Rejuvenation
Microchanneling for the parts of your skin that never get a facial.
A facial treatment, made for your body
Advanced Body Rejuvenation is microchanneling for the body. It uses the same collagen building technology behind our Mysa Regenerative Facial, adapted for the thicker, harder working skin below your jawline.
Microchanneling works with a stamping device fitted with fine, surgical grade needles. It creates thousands of temporary micro channels in the skin. Those channels signal your body to begin producing new collagen and elastin, and they open a path for professional serums to absorb far more effectively than they ever could through skin that is intact.
Right now, we offer Advanced Body Rejuvenation for the stomach area, where it addresses the concerns a facial never reaches. Stretch marks from pregnancy or weight change. Surgical and C section scars. Uneven pigment. Skin that has quietly lost its firmness. One hour, in a quiet room in West Portal rather than a clinic.
Book serviceA stretch mark is not a wrinkle. It is a scar.
When skin stretches faster than it can build new fibers, the collagen and elastin underneath tear, and what is left behind is disorganized scar tissue sitting inside otherwise healthy skin. That is why creams do not resolve them, and it is why microchanneling can help. We are not smoothing a crease on the surface. We are asking your skin to rebuild the structure underneath, in an organized way this time.
Body skin is also thicker than facial skin, and it heals on its own schedule. This is not our facial protocol applied lower down. We adjust depth to your skin, and we plan for a series rather than a single visit.
What happens during your hour
Six steps, in order, so nothing on the day is a surprise. Numbing time is included in your appointment, so the full hour covers everything from cleanse to finish.
Deep cleanse
We cleanse the area thoroughly, so nothing sits between your skin and the treatment.
Numbing cream
A numbing cream goes on and we give it the time it needs to work properly, right within your booked hour.
The microchanneling pass
We work across the area in a steady stamping motion, adjusting depth to your skin.
Serum infusion
Professional serums go on while the channels are open, which is the window when your skin absorbs them best.
Soothing masque and LED
A calming masque with LED light therapy to settle the skin and support the healing that has just begun.
Finishing products
We finish with protective products and send you home knowing exactly what to do for the next few days.
What to expect, and when
Most people notice the first change in texture within a couple of weeks, once the initial healing settles. The real work happens underneath and takes longer.
Real Mysa clients, shared with their permission. Individual results vary.
Three to six sessions, four to six weeks apart
Our team typically recommends a series, though the right number really does depend on the person and how your skin responds.
Newer marks respond faster
If your stretch marks are still pink, red, or purple, the skin around them is still active and it tends to respond well. Older marks faded to silver or white improve too, usually in texture and depth before they change in colour. It is slower, and we would rather tell you that before you book than after.
Afterward
You will leave with the area looking red and feeling warm and tight, similar to a mild sunburn. Redness typically settles within one to two days.
Mild dryness or light flaking in the days afterward is normal, and a sign the treatment is doing its job. Moisturize more often than feels necessary. If anything worries you, call us on 415-742-5491.
What this treatment will not do
We would rather you book with the right expectation than feel let down at session three.
It does not erase
Microchanneling softens, smooths, and blends stretch marks and scars. Anyone promising erasure is selling you something.
It is not a substitute for surgery
If you have significant loose skin or separated abdominal muscle after pregnancy, this treatment will improve the quality of your skin, but it will not do what a surgeon does.
One session is a beginning
Not a result. The changes people photograph come from a completed series.
Older marks improve modestly
Silver stretch marks change more slowly than newer pink or red ones, and usually in texture first.
When we ask you to wait
Microchanneling is a real treatment, not a spa add on, and sometimes the honest answer is not yet. Every session starts with a conversation and a proper look at your skin. We don’t just perform the treatment — we want to make sure it is actually right for your skin that day.
Breastfeeding is completely fine, and one of the questions we get most often. If you have recently had a baby, see the timing guidance in the FAQ, or call and we will talk it through.
Prices are all in. What you see is what you book.
This treatment is currently offered for the stomach area. Single sessions only for now — most people book their series one appointment at a time, four to six weeks apart.
Book serviceA named, licensed esthetician — every session
Advanced Body Rejuvenation is performed by a licensed esthetician who has trained specifically in microchanneling. The same person looks at your skin, adjusts the depth, and plans your series with you.
Frequently asked questions
What is Advanced Body Rejuvenation?
Microchanneling for the body. A stamping device with fine needles creates thousands of temporary micro channels in the skin, which prompts your body to build new collagen and lets professional serums absorb far more deeply. We use it to improve stretch marks, scars, hyperpigmentation, and skin laxity on the stomach area. One hour, $398.
Does it actually work on stretch marks?
It improves them. Stretch marks are scar tissue, and microchanneling prompts your skin to rebuild collagen in that tissue, which softens their texture and helps them blend with the skin around them. Newer marks respond faster than older ones. It does not erase them.
How many sessions will I need?
Most people see results over three to six sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart. It depends on your skin, and we will talk through a realistic plan after we see it.
What does it actually feel like?
Honestly, it feels like a lot of quick little pinches, similar to being bitten by tiny bugs. It is not the most relaxing few minutes of your week, but it works, especially for stretch marks.
Can I have this done on a C section scar?
Yes. We just ask that you get clearance from your doctor first, since every C section recovery is different.
How soon after having a baby can I book?
We recommend waiting at least a month after delivery. If you have had a C section, we will also need your doctor’s clearance before your first session. Breastfeeding on its own is not a reason to wait.
How much downtime is there?
Redness typically settles within one to two days. Skip the gym, sauna, and hot showers during that time, and you are otherwise good to go about your day.
Is it right for deeper skin tones?
Yes. Advanced Body Rejuvenation works well on deeper skin tones, and we adjust our protocol to keep it safe and effective for you.
Do you treat areas besides the stomach?
Right now, Advanced Body Rejuvenation is designed specifically for the stomach area.
How much does microchanneling cost in San Francisco?
At Mysa, Advanced Body Rejuvenation is $398 for a one hour session. Across San Francisco, body treatments in this category generally run from around $300 to $600 a session depending on the provider and the technology.
Where are you located?
339A W Portal Ave in San Francisco’s West Portal neighborhood, convenient to Forest Hill, St. Francis Wood, Inner Sunset, Parkside, and Miraloma Park.
Ready to start?
Book your Advanced Body Rejuvenation session, or reach out first if you have a question we have not answered here.
Tue–Thu 11:00am–7:00pm · Fri–Sun 10:00am–8:00pm