Microneedling may dramatically increase the amount of healthy collagen in the skin. During the process of microneedling, small micro-channels are created in the skin to activate the body’s natural healing response.
What skin conditions for this help?
Microchanneling treatments can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, stretch marks, and rosacea.
How long before I can expect to see results?
Though neocollagenesis (the production of new collagen) can take several weeks, it is not abnormal to notice an improvement in the quality and appearance of your skin within the first 24 hours. After 2-3 treatments a thicker more robust, collagen filled cellular matrix will produce more consistent and noticeable improvement. And 6 or more treatments may be recommended for scarring, laxity and wrinkles
Does it hurt?
With minimal physical discomfort, most clients are able to do the procedure without numbing cream and without any noticeable pain. There is no lingering discomfort, and we have a number of strategies we employ to minimize discomfort during treatment. Post-procedure, most people report a “tight” feeling in their skin.
Are there any contraindications?
If you have any underlying condition that significantly impairs your immune system, it is a good idea to avoid microchanneling. Examples include but are not limited to active radiation or chemotherapy, uncontrolled diabetes, chronic inflammatory skin disease, Accutane in the past 2 years, hemophilia or similar bleeding disorder. Also anyone with stainless steel allergies should not do this treatment. We also discourage treatments for those who are pregnant or nursing
What Types of Conditions Does Microneedling Treat?
Microneedling Collagen Induction Therapy is a new and innovative skin facial rejuvenation procedure taking the beauty industry by storm. It is a minimally-invasive, non-surgical procedure for skin rejuvenation that involves the use of a microneedling device to reduce fine lines and deep wrinkles, hyper-pigmentation, age spots, acne scars, stretch marks and hair loss. It also leads to improved volume, strength, and resiliency to create smoother texture for brighter, more youthful looking skin. Microneedling is nearly painless, fast, minimal down-time and long-lasting way to get rid of your wrinkles.
Microneedling is also for Hair Restoration / Hair Growth
The hair follicle from which hair arises depends on the surrounding blood vessels to provide nutrients and growth factors. With age, these blood vessels become less effective in supplying the hair follicle which then shrinks and stops producing hair. Studies have shown that improving the blood supply to follicles improves the health and functioning of the follicle. The growth factors stimulate new blood vessel growth which promotes hair growth, as well as increasing follicle and hair size. After two to three treatments, patients report a thicker, fuller head of hair.
Individual results may vary