WHAT IT IS:

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation procedure. During the procedures, 36 needles pierce the skin (epidermis and dermis) to induce controlled wounding. This stimulates the body’s natural production of collagen and elastin, the two main components that keeps your skin tight and youthful appearing.

Wound repair process:

1. Inflammation: the micro punctures created in the skin trigger the repair process. Blood flow is increased to the area.
2. Proliferation: the micro punctures are re-built with new granulation tissue. A type of collagen and elastin is established in the wound matrix.
3. Remodeling: the temporary granulation tissue is replaced with new and stronger dermal tissue, leading to the skin tightening up.

 

Micro needling is effective for:

• Decreasing fine lines and deeper wrinkles
• Evening skin tones
• Lightening hyper-pigmentation and sun spots
• Firming and smoothing skin texture
• Enhancing the glow of the skin
• Decreasing skin pore size
• Reduce acne scars

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WHAT TO EXPECT:

Your face will be cleansed with a gentle cleanser and a numbing cream will be applied to your face. The microneedle pen will glide over your facial skin, creating tiny piercings. This usually takes about 30 minutes. There will be minimal bleeding. Afterwards, your skin will look red, similar to a light sunburn.  The redness is most intense for the first 24 to 48 hours, then returns to a normal appearance within a week. There will also be some drying and peeling skin within the first week.

Natural collagen growth happens over weeks to months, so the results will not be instant. There is also a cumulative benefit in having several treatments in a row. Typically, people will have 3 to 6 treatments spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.

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AFTER YOUR TREATMENT: