Microneedling:
The concept of micro-needling is based on the skin’s natural ability to repair itself when it suffers physical damage such a cuts, burns, abrasions or other injuries. Immediately after an injury to the skin, our body begins the healing process, triggering new collagen synthesis. The micro-needling device that intentionally creates very superficial “micro-injuries” to the outermost layer of the skin to induce the healing process that includes new collagen production. Micro-needling has been shown to reduce the visibility of acne scars, fine lines, and wrinkles; diminish hyper-pigmentation, and improve skin tone and texture, resulting in smoother, firmer, younger looking skin.
Before your treatment:
- You should try to avoid Accutane 6 months prior to treatment
- 3 days prior to dark spots treatment avoid retinoids, antibiotics, exfoliants, sunburn, benzoyl peroxide, and other similar things.
- 7 days before your treatment you should avoid all laser treatments
- Refrain from waxing, using depilatory creams, or electrolysis
- Do not make any significant changes to your skin like a breakdown of cells, excess dryness, or sunburn
- Do not apply lotion, oil, makeup, deodorant, powder, perfume, and sunscreen
- Ensure that you don’t have any cold sores, warts, open sores, inflammatory rosacea and sensitive skin in the area you wish to treat
What to expect:
Micro-needling is performed using A PEN. The PEN micro-needling procedure is performed in a safe and precise manner with a single-use, sterile needle head. The treatment sessions usually takes about 30-60 minutes, depending on the area(s) being treated. Throughout the procedure, activated agents will be applied to stimulate rejuvenation process. Then a hydrating facial mask will be applied for hydration. After the procedure, your skin will be red with minimal swelling and/or bruising, and it might feel tight and sensitive to the touch. Although these symptoms may take 2-3 days to resolve completely, they will diminish significantly within a few hours after the treatment.
Frequency of treatments:
Due to the intensive exfoliation, without irritation to the skin, Micro-needling is recommended as follows:
- For All skin types: 4-6 treatments at least 3-6 weeks apart
- For Acne skin types: Once every two weeks until the acne is under control
- Maintenance treatments: Every month to maintain the integrity of the skin
Post Care for Micro-Needling:
- Use a gentle, fragrance-free clean
- Minimal, healing skincare: follow the serum products recommended by your esthetician
- No working out or heavy physical activity
- Stay out of the sun, wear a wide-brimmed hat to shield your face and apply a high SPF sunscreen that’s also moisturizing, your aesthetician will make recommendations
- Face makeup could introduce dirt and bacteria to your skin, avoid wearing makeup for the first few days
- Avoid picking and/or peeling the skin during the healing period
- Avoid any and all skincare products containing retinoids, vitamin C, Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) or Beta-Hydroxy Acids (BHAs). No scented products
- No exfoliation, scrubbing, rubbing or facial treatments such as lasers, peels or waxing
Risks of Micro-Needling:
Although majority of the clients do not experience any complications with micro-needling, it is important to understand the risks to exist. The micro-needling procedure is minimally invasive and uses a set of microneedles to inflict multiple, tiny, punctures/lacerations to the outermost layer of the skin. Because micro needling penetrates the skin, it inherently carries health risks, including but not limited to: infection, pigment/colour change, allergic reaction, persistent redness, itching, and/or swelling, pain, or scarring.
Prices:
- Single Treatment: $320
- Series of 3: $768 (20% off)
- Series of 6: $1440 (25% off)
- Series of 8: $1792 (30% off)