Microneedling

What conditions can be treated or improved with medical microneedling?

• Mild to moderate acne scarring; any new or old scars
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Improves the appearance of scars, especially acne scars
• Minimizes the appearance of pores

What does the procedure involve?

The skin is cleansed and numbing cream is applied to lessen discomfort. For better results we use a collagen-stimulating product like hyaluronic acid, vitamin-C serum or skin lightener for pigmentation during the procedure. A small handheld pen like device with a sterile, disposable tip with 12 tiny needles is then used to pierce the skin. Our needling pen’s multi-speed and adjustable needle depth allow needles to pierce the skin’s layer at 90 degrees and increase the absorption of products. After the treatment, soothing vitamin-C serum or hyaluronic acid are used to hydrate, heal and protect the skin.

What will I look like after the treatment?

Most people will experience redness, mild swelling, and sensitivity similar to a mild sunburn for 24 to 48 hours. There may be minimal pin-point bleeding and/or bruising. We recommend protecting the skin with a mineral based sunblock.

What is the downtime after medical microneedling treatment?

The inflammatory reaction of the skin is extremely short and fades significantly within hours from redness to pinkish that may last for 12 to 48 hours. In order to reduce visible redness, we recommend hyaluronic acid after the procedure, and to protect the skin with a zinc-based sunblock. The use of mineral makeup is recommended after procedure.

What may be considered the benefits of medical microneedling?

• Dramatically increases the effectiveness and penetration of active ingredients in topical preparations
• Stimulates circulation and collagen production
• Medical grade titanium needles makes it non-allergenic to human tissue
• Cost-effective compared to other resurfacing procedures
• Can be performed on all skin types, including ethnic skin
• Can be used on all areas of the scalp, face, and body including fragile skin like around eyes, mouth and neck

What effects does the medical microneedling have on the skin?

• Improves skin texture and reduces the appearance of wrinkles
• Stimulates tissue regeneration
• Disfiguring scars, especially acne scars, can be improved as new collagen fibers elevate the depressed scar tissue with the periphery skin
• Pore size reduction
• Improves the appearance of stretch marks