Microneedling
The purpose of microneedling is to stimulate the skin's natural healing response and promote the production of collagen and elastin, which are proteins responsible for maintaining the skin's structure and elasticity. By creating these micro-injuries, microneedling triggers the body's wound healing process, leading to the formation of new collagen fibers.
What is Micro-Needling?
Micro-Needling uses a fractional micro-needling device that works to tighten, lift and rejuvenate the skin. It’s effective in reducing fine lines and wrinkles, stretch marks, and acne scars. Fractional micro-needling or collagen induction therapy (CIT) uses needles to pierce the skin in a controlled and precise pattern. Compared to other skin rejuvenation treatments, Micro-Needling is safe on any skin type, has short treatment time and minimal discomfort with virtually no downtime.
how does micro-needling work?
An automated device with a disposable tip cartridge, that uses 11 micro-needles is used to vertically stamp the skin at high speed. The stamping action of the the pen’s vertical tip creates microinjuries to the skin, stimulating new collagen production. In doing so, these micro-injuries encourage the body’s innate ability to regrow and repair the skin through normal physiological processes.
The Skin Pen is as safe and as effective as a fractional laser or intense pulsed light but with a significantly shorter recovery period. All skin types can be treated using the Skin Pen.
Benefits of the Micro-Needling can be seen after just one treatment. It is recommended that you 3 to 6 treatments, space out between 3 to 4 weeks are performed for the maximum results. In cases where a more aggressive treatment schedule is needed such as scar revision, a greater number of treatments may be necessary for maximum results.
What can i expect post-treatment?
After your Micro-Needling treatment, please be aware and observe the following:
Immediately after your treatment, you will look as though you have a moderate to severe sunburn and your skin may feel warm and tighter than usual. This is normal and will subside after 1 to 2 hours and will normally recover within the same day or 24 hours. You may see slight redness after 24 hours but only in minimal areas or spots.
Your technician will prescribe post-procedure skincare after the procedure to help soothe, calm and protect the skin. Continue to use for 3 days. Active skincare can be resumed again after Day 3.
