Microneedling
Microneedling is a “collagen induction therapy”? that involves the delivery of many discreet wounds to the skin using a specialized automated tip with an array of fine needles. It is also used as a “transdermal”delivery system for serums and therapeutic drugs.
Microneedling
Microneedling is a “collagen induction therapy” that involves the delivery of many discreet wounds to the skin using a specialized automated tip with an array of fine needles. It is also used as a “transdermal” delivery system for serums and therapeutic drugs.
Benefits
- Safe for all skin types
- Able to treat closer to the eye than a laser tip
- Especially good for treating lines around the mouth and eye (crows feet)
- Cost effective compared to other skin resurfacing procedures
- Dramatically increases the effectiveness and penetration of skin care products
- Can treat all body areas
Conditions it Treats
- Vertical lip lines, crows feet
- Fine lines, textural problems
- Post acne pigmentation
- The appearance of large pores
- The appearance of scars such as acne, trauma, surgery
- Alopecia
- Hyperhidrosis
How it Works
The multiple small needle punctures delivered into the skin is a controlled dermal micro-trauma, which causes the release of blood, platelets, endothelial cells and growth factors. This promotes fibroblast proliferation with collagen and elastin production. The end result is dermal thickening, improved structure and skin elasticity.
What to Expect
Treatment itself takes about 30-40 minutes. A topical anesthetic is applied to the desired area for 20 minutes prior to treatment to minimize discomfort. Plan to be here for at least 1 hour. There will be a slight pinkness to the skin post treatment which fades within a few days.
During treatment, there may be light bleeding, but skin appears minimally pink at completion of procedure. Healing process is quick and painless. Skin products to enhance result of procedure are supplied.
Results
By stimulating the production of new skin cells and collagen, microneedling creates a more youthful, supple and uniform skin appearance. Results are achieved over time as the body repairs itself.
Biopsy of the epidermis before and 6 weeks after microneedling therapy show significant new collagen has been generated within the dermis.
It can be used to minimize wrinkles, enlarged pores, as well as improve appearance of scars in all skin types.
Recommended Sessions
For best results, a series of 3 treatments at 4-6-week intervals is recommended.
Microneedling is often combined with other treatments including mini-fraxel, and topical serums to enhance clinical results.
Downtime
Slight tenderness and mild redness that diminishes within a day or two.