Microneedling

This micro-needling device helps your body create collagen by creating microscopic portals into the skin. These micro injuries to the skin encourage and harness the power of the body’s innate ability to re-grow and repair the skin through the physiology of collagen induction.

What It Is:

Automated Micro-Needling (also known as Collagen Induction Therapy or CIT) is a new innovation in aesthetic medicine for treating the appearance of fine lines, acne scars and improvement of the skin’s overall appearance.

What It Does:

Tiny needles are used to create controlled micro-injuries to the skin in order to produce collagen and elastin. The skin’s repair process results in improvement of the appearance of softer wrinkles. Automated micro-needling also creates superficial micro-channels which can be used with topical gels, creams and serums to help improve the appearance of the skin.

Effective Treatment For:

Treatment Frequency:

Treatments can be used on all parts of body. Some patients only require a single treatment, once per year to achieve optimal results.

A series of 2-3 treatments spaced about 6-8 weeks apart is recommended for most patients. For patients with deep wrinkles, advanced photo-aging, stretch marks or acne scars it is recommended to receive 6-8 sessions at 6 week intervals, or consider the Secret RF treatment, as it penetrates deeper and produces more collagen than regular microneedling.

What to Expect:

The procedure takes 15-30 minutes depending on the size of the area treated.

The feeling associated with microneedling is similar to light sandpaper being moved across the skin. While some areas are more sensitive than others, the speed of the reciprocating needle tip reduces discomfort while the applied hydrating gel also makes the treatment more tolerable. Micro needling improves:

The appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Hyper-pigmentation
Hypo-pigmentation
Acne scars
Traumatic scars
Stretch marks
Generally creates a fresher appearance or glow to the skin
Add-on treatments (Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), chemical peels, IPL, Microdermabrasion, Pelleve radiofrequency, and laser skin tightening) can increase this treatment’s effectiveness.

Downtime:

Immediately after the treatment you will notice a bright redness to the skin.
The total healing time depends on microneedling setting used and the number of overlapping passes your skincare professional performs.
On average, patients are red up to 2 to 4 days. Some patients heal completely in as little as 24 hours. Utilizing quality skincare products can help to speed up the healing process.

When to Expect Results:

Patients notice an immediate “glow” to their skin.
Visible changes to the skin develop over the course of several days and weeks.
Results continue to improve up to 6 months after the treatment as collagen production continues.