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Microneedling
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Microneedling (Collagen Induction Therapy)
Microneedling is a treatment that harnesses the body’s natural healing process to stimulate collagen remodeling, resulting in smoother, healthier-looking skin. A microneedling pen uses a disposable cartridge containing 12 fine microneedles to create controlled microchannels—tiny openings in the skin. As the skin heals, this process stimulates the production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, resulting in smoother, firmer skin and a more youthful, refreshed appearance. With minimal downtime and discomfort, microneedling is a popular option for skin rejuvenation.
Microneedling can be used to address fine lines and wrinkles, stretch marks, and surgical or acne scars. Multiple monthly treatments followed by a maintenance regimen typically produce the best results. Microneedling can be performed on the face, neck, chest, and hands, or used to spot-treat individual scars.
Before your appointment, we will prescribe a numbing cream for you to apply 45 minutes before treatment to minimize discomfort. Multiple layers of the cream may be applied to increase its numbing effect.
After treatment, you may experience redness similar to a mild sunburn, which typically subsides by the following day.
Many different skin types and conditions can benefit from microneedling:
- Acne & surgical scars
- Stretch marks
- Reduce appearance of large pores
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Rough skin texture
Microneedling with Exosomes
Microneedling with exosomes adds a regenerative boost to your treatment by delivering exosomes directly into the skin. Exosomes are tiny extracellular vesicles that facilitate communication between cells by carrying growth factors, proteins, and other signaling molecules.
When applied during microneedling, exosomes can penetrate through the microchannels created in the skin and support the skin’s natural healing and regeneration process. Their signaling properties may help encourage collagen and elastin production, improve cellular repair, and enhance overall skin rejuvenation.
The result is a treatment designed to amplify the benefits of microneedling while improving skin texture, tone, firmness, and the appearance of fine lines and scars. Think of exosomes as an added regenerative boost that helps your skin make the most of its healing process.
Microneedling with PDRN
Microneedling with PDRN adds a regenerative boost to your treatment by delivering PDRN directly into the skin. PDRN, or polydeoxyribonucleotide, is made up of DNA fragments that support the skin’s natural repair and regeneration processes.
When applied during microneedling, PDRN can penetrate through the microchannels created in the skin and help support cellular repair, tissue regeneration, and collagen production. PDRN is thought to work in part by activating adenosine A2A receptors, which play a role in tissue repair and the production of collagen.
The result is a treatment designed to support faster healing while improving skin texture, firmness, hydration, and overall skin quality. PDRN is particularly appealing for skin that needs extra support with repair and regeneration, giving your microneedling treatment an added boost in the healing process.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Microneedling
The PRP Microneedling procedure incorporates your own plasma into the treatment for a mega-boost of collagen production. PRP contains a high concentration of your own natural growth factors, so collagen production is exponentially increased.
Thirty minutes prior to your treatment time, our nursing staff will draw a vial of blood, centrifuge it, and place your platelets into medical syringes. During the treatment, your esthetician will use the microneedle pen to open channels for your own platelets to enter your skin. The skin’s natural healing process, plus the PRP growth factors, combine to send collagen production soaring. The result is 8 times more collagen production than a microneedling treatment without PRP.
Microneedling F.A.Q.s
Prior to the procedure a numbing cream will be sent to your pharmacy of choice, which you will apply 1 hour and 45 min before your appointment. Multiple layers can be applied for maximum comfort. Your esthetician will thoroughly remove the numbing agent in the office. The procedure itself should be virtually painless. The microneedle process takes about 30-45 minutes, depending upon the areas being treated. Prepare to spend an hour with your esthetician. The downtime following microneedling is short, as the area may be pink like a mild sunburn for 24-72 hours.
While you can see some results immediately following a microneedling treatment, the full results do not become visible until the micro-channels have healed. It takes time to re-build collagen and tighten elastin fibers. Most people can start to see results in four to six weeks. Typically, you will need monthly sessions followed by a maintenance regimen for best results. In additional your esthetician may recommend specific skin care to boost your results.
The number of treatments will vary depending on age, skin condition and damage. Most patients will need a series of three to six session. After your package is complete, your esthetician will recommend a maintenance regimen.
Microneedling Pricing
Our aestheticians will discuss additional add-ons and pricing during your consultation.