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Microneedling

 

Microneedling is the latest beauty trend, offering dramatic skin rejuvenation. Also known as Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT,) Microneedling stimulates the body’s natural healing process to generate the production of collagen. This clinically provenⁱ treatment diminishes fine lines and wrinkles, improves skin tone and texture, corrects sun damage, and effectively treats a variety of other skin conditions. In addition to helping skin look younger, healthier, and more vibrant, Microneedling is very effective at improving the appearance of scars, including stretch marks and acne scars. Treatments are minimally invasive, virtually painless* and do not require lengthy recovery times.

How it Works

 

 Microneedling utilizes controlled injury to tap into the body’s natural healing process. The treatment is performed with a roller-pen, equipped with fine-precision micro-needles. The pen rolls over the skin, allowing the needles to finely puncture the subdermal layer, at minimal injury to the epidermis. Each needle creates a channel that the body wants to fill in with new tissue, triggering the release of cytokines and other growth hormones that stimulate the production and remodeling of collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin are structural proteins found within the demis layer of the skin. They create new tissue following an injury, and provide the skin with the structural support and flexibility that characterizes beautiful, healthy, young skin. Clinical research finds that in addition to creating more collagen and elastin, Microneedling thickens the epidermis and creates new blood vessels to improve blood supply.

*Individual results may vary

FAQ's

Yes. Microneedling is safe. Needles may sound intimidating, but Microneedling is actually less invasive than many other cosmetic treatments. Fine, precision, micro-needles allow the MD pen to puncture deeply enough to achieve maximum benefit with minimal damage to the epidermis, or outer layer of skin. This avoids triggering the production of melanin that causes hyperpigmentation, making Microneedling safe on all skin types. Furthermore, because Microneedling does not damage or remove the top layer of skin, scarring and adverse side effects are unlikely.

Microneedling is a minimally invasive treatment that requires very little downtime compared to other cosmetic procedures. Individual experiences may vary but most patients experience mild redness and/or mild swelling following the treatment. These symptoms may last between 2 to 4 days following the treatment, with many patients experiencing a return to normal looking skin in 24 hours. During your free consultation, your skin care specialist will discuss microneedling side effects downtime, and aftercare in detail with you.