LEARN HOW NIKKI GETS THESE AMAZING RESULTS!

At Nikki’s Tattoo Studio in Matthews, NC, Nikki Thompson specializes in microneedling (also called inkless tattooing, dry needling, or collagen induction therapy) — an advanced paramedical procedure that uses ultra-fine tattoo needles without pigment to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin. These precise injuries stimulate the body’s natural healing response, activating fibroblasts and increasing collagen production. The result? Smoother, stronger, and healthier skin with visible repair of scars, stretch marks, and pigmentation issues.
Why Choose Nikki’s Microneedling Method?

Unlike the lighter treatments often offered in dermatology or med-spa settings, Nikki’s approach goes far deeper and achieves results that standard “skin pens” or “Dr. Pens” rarely provide.

• Stronger, customizable tools: Traditional medical devices are designed to avoid injury, limiting effectiveness. Nikki uses tattoo-grade equipment that allows for greater depth and versatility.

• Superior scar and stretch mark results: While clinical microneedling often yields subtle changes, Nikki’s technique frequently erases or dramatically reduces scar visibility.

• Rooted in tattoo artistry: Microneedling was originally pioneered over 20 years ago by tattoo artist Susan Church. Nikki continues that tradition, blending art, science, and paramedical skill.
  Experience That Sets Nikki Apart
  Nikki Thompson has more than 30 years of tattooing and paramedical aesthetics experience, with over 100 hours of specialized training in cosmetic tattooing and microneedling techniques.
  From 2005–2010, Nikki successfully treated scars with microneedling, achieving life-changing outcomes for clients.
  In 2011, she completed an additional 30 hours of cosmetic tattoo training in Las Vegas, learning advanced facial rejuvenation and repair techniques.
  Today, she combines decades of tattoo artistry with modern collagen induction therapy to deliver transformative results you won’t find in standard clinics.

  What Microneedling Can Help With

• Facial rejuvenation (fine lines, volume loss, crepey skin, stimulates colleagean)
• Stretch marks (old or new)
• Microneedling at Nikki’s Tattoo Studio is not the same as acupuncture dry needling or spa-style facials. It’s a powerful, paramedical skin-repair treatment designed for real, lasting change.
• Uneven skin tone or texture
• Hyperpigmentation  (darkening)  or Hypo pigmentation  (loss of pigment)
• Surgical scars and injury scars, self harm scars

Facial microneedling (also called paramedical microneedling  is one of the most effective treatments for natural skin
repair and rejuvenation. Using ultra-fine tattoo needles without pigment, this procedure stimulates your body’s own collagen and elastin
production to create smoother, firmer, more even skin.

What Microneedling Can Improve
Microneedling is highly effective for:

• Wrinkle reduction – soften lines around the mouth, eyes, and forehead

• Skin rejuvenation – boost collagen for a youthful glow & all the good stuff that comes from collegen 

• Pigment restoration – encourage natural repigmentation of de-pigmented skin (even vitiligo in many cases)

• Acne scar smoothing – improve texture and reduce pitting

• Brown spot reduction – minimize sun damage and hyperpigmentation

• Scar & stretch mark repair – fade scars from surgery, injuries, or pregnancy

Why Clients Love Microneedling

• Fast results: Many clients see visible improvement after just one session.

• Long-lasting benefits: My training indicates that once healing is complete, wrinkles treated with microneedling may remain improved for up to 7 years — results that fillers and injectables rarely achieve.

• 100% natural: No artificial ingredients or chemicals are injected into your body. Your results come from your skin’s own healing response.

• Cost-effective: A powerful alternative to expensive cosmetic procedures.

For those seeking scar reduction/repair or stretch mark repair,  Nikki’s advanced microneedling techniques deliver transformative results.
This techinque often is used by Nikki before tattooing areola's after surgery, or before covering a scar with art. It improves the texture & also returns the skin to a proper canvas to recieve the ink. 

With over 20 years of daily experience in permanent makeup and microneedling, Nikki has more hands-on training hours than anyone else in the Matthews, NC area offering similar services. This isn’t just an add-on — microneedling has been a core part of her business since 2003, and as the saying goes, practice makes perfect.

Unlike the limited devices used in many medical spas, Nikki’s professional tattoo-based tools are fully adjustable for needle depth and technique. This allows her to customize each treatment for different skin types, textures, and conditions, resulting in superior outcomes compared to:

• Basic spa-style microneedling pens

• Non-adjustable “roller” devices

• Medical microneedling tools designed to avoid deeper repair

The difference shows in the results: repaired  scars, minimized stretch marks, restored confidence, and healthier, stronger skin.