What is Microneedling Collagen induction therapy?
Microneedling causes tiny injuries in the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin,Triggering the body is healing response. When creating controlled injuries in the skin, it triggers Dr rich red blood cells and white blood cells to rush to injured area and form new collagen and elastin. The results are tighter, more youthful looking skin.
Who is a candidate?
Microneedling is great for clients who suffer from acne scarring, large pores, hyper pigmentation, sun damage, uneven skin tone, texture, dullness, and it is also a great alternative for an overall anti-aging treatment.
How many treatments do I need?
A series of 3 to 6 treatments spaced over 4 weeks apart, but no more than 8 treatments in a 12 month period.
After your skin care goal is reach, we recommend that you come in every 2 to 3 months for maintenance.
What is the post care?
Day 1-2- A sunburn-like effect is normal. Your skin may feel tight, dry or sensitive. Treat the skin by gently washing it with a gentle cleanser and cool water. Moisturize with hyaluronic acid or growth factor serum(peptide)
After 24hrs, a sunscreen of SPF30+ should be applied for minimum of 2 weeks
*some clients experience peeling a few days post treatment, which is due to an increased turnover if skin cells, if you do DO NOT pick, scratch, or scrub*
Day 3-5- Continue cleansing with gentle cleanser. You must still stay away from medical grade products such as salicylic acid, lactic acid, glycollic acid, Retin-A, retinal and etc.
Day 6-8- You may try to incorporate your medical grade skin care products slowly into your routine again once your skin no longer feels irritated
Immediately after your Medical Micro-Needling procedure, your esthetician will apply a hyaluronic mask for 5-10 min and moisturizer.
What to expect?
Using a hyaluronic serum, a 12 needle pen is glided 90 across the skin in different depths depending in the area causing controlled micro trauma to the skin which stimulates new collagen.
Who is not a candidate?
It is important to note that diabetics(only if controlled) or patients on blood thinners or anticoagulants are also not the best candidates for any needling treatments.
It is also imperative that the skin is free of
Eczema
Rosacea
Psoriasis
Solar Keratosis
Raised moles or Skin Tags
Warts or Herpes
Active Acne, cystic acneÂ
Keloids
Microneedling should never be performed over any open/ raised lesions. As well as it should not be performed on a pregnant woman or one who is undergoing cancer.
What areas of the body can this be done on?
Microneedling is exclusive to just the face, although it is the area that is most commonly treated, the procedure can be preformed wherever it needs a collagen boost such as the neck, chest, arms, hands, legs, stomach, and back.
Does it hurt?
Not at all! The area that is being treated will have a topical numbing cream applied prior for 20mins using the only the best, Zensa numbing cream.
Precautions pre treatment
-Avoid Accutane in the six months-1 year prior to beginning your treatment sessions
-Avoid blood thinning agents (anti- inflammatory meds) such as advil (ibuprofen) 3 days prior
-Avoidance of chemical peels, IPL/Laser procedures, unprotected sun exposure for 2 weeks prior
-Avoid any topical agents that increase skins sensitivity such as Retin-A, retinoids, topical antibiotics, exfoliants, hydroquinone and benzyl peroxide 3-5 days prior treatment
-No waxing, depilatory creams or electrolysis to area being treated 5-7 days prior
-No shaving the day of the procedure to avoid skin irritationÂ
-Botox- minimum 2 weeks
Precautions post treatment
-We advise you not to wear make up 24 to 48 hours following treatment, if make up is needed try to use mineral make up
-Avoid sun tanning and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight for 2 weeks.
-After 24 hours, always use a full spectrum sun screen SPF30 or above and a hat should be worn
-Botox should be performed 2 weeks after treatment
-Chemical peels can be performed 2 weeks post microneedling
-Waxing can be done 1 week after
-Avoid any strenuous exercises that cause sweating, gyms, jacuzzi, sauna or steam baths for 24 hours due to open pores, or up to 48 hours if inflammation exists
-Take Tylenol (Acetaminophen) if any soreness is present
Do you have any promotions for the treatment?
Yes, because we love a sale and want you to treat your self.
Included in your treatments are also LED light therapy to stimulate collagen and elastin, calm redness and inflammation and if needed kill bacteria that causes acne.
We use Professional grade products by Dermalogica and Peter Thomas Roth followed by a sheet mask for added hydration and treatment of skin concerns.
