MICRONEEDLING
Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that uses thin needles to make tiny holes in the top layer of your skin.
The automated SkinPen device utilizes a disposable tip containing 11 microneedles. This cartridge is used to vertically stamp the skin at high speed to stimulate collagen production. The SkinPen tip creates micro-injuries that encourage and harness the body’s innate ability to regrow and repair the skin through normal physiological processes. The SkinPen is as safe and effective as a fractional laser or intense pulsed light but with significantly shorter recovery period. You can treat your face, neck, décolleté, or any area of concern. A series of 3-6 treatments is recommended, spacing each treatment 4 weeks apart.
The damage helps stimulate your skin’s healing process, so it produces more collagen and elastin. These proteins keep your skin firm and smooth.
Safe for all skin types.
Creates thousands of microchannels in the skin for maximum product penetration.
Great option for skin with severe melasma.
Minimal downtime! 24 hours of redness (comparable to a sunburn).
Recommend 3-4 treatments, spaced 1 month apart.
What Microneedling Treats:
Scars (including acne scarring)
Dark spots or patches on your skin (hyperpigmentation)
Large pores
Reduced skin elasticity
Stretch marks
Sun damage
Fine lines and wrinkles
Hair loss
* Can add PRP to Microneedling treatment for enhanced results
PRE & POST CARE
PRE CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Do not use topical agents that may increase sensitivity of skin: retinoids, topical antibiotics, exfoliants, acids that may be drying or irritating to the skin (such as alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA) beta hydroxyl acids (BHA), exfoliating masks, salicylic acids, hydroquinone, and benzoyl peroxide acne products) 5-7 days prior
Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, Motrin or Advil for 3 days prior to treatment. These agents will interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is critical and responsible for your skin rejuvenation
Avoidance of IPL/Laser procedures, unprotected sun exposure or sunburn for 2 weeks prior
No waxing, depilatory creams or electrolysis to area being treated 5-7 days prior
No shaving the day of the procedure to avoid skin irritation. If there is dense hair present in the treatment area, closely shave the area the day before you arrive to your appointment.
Moles, warts or actinic (solar) keratosis cannot be treated.
If you are prone to cold sores, take antiviral agent for 2 days prior to and day of treatment. Call office for prescription.
Come to appointment with clean face
POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Use the Lift product given at the time of your treatment for the next 24 hours. Use any time you feel dry for the next 24 hours.
Do not wash your face until the morning after your treatment. The next morning rinse your face with lukewarm water and use a gentle cleanser.
Use the Rescue product given at the time of your treatment after 24 hours, for the next 48 hours. Reapply as needed throughout the day and into the evening before bed.
Use a gentle cleanser with tepid water to cleanse the face for the 48 hours. Gently dry the treated area.
The day after your procedure, apply a broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen with SPF of at least 30. A chemical-free sunscreen is highly recommended.
If possible, try to avoid applying makeup for at least 24 hours post-treatment.
Do not go swimming for at least 24 hours post-treatment.
Avoid intentional and direct sunlight for at least 24 hours post-treatment. Do not use tanning beds.
No retinols, retin-A, topical prescriptions 7 days after your procedure.
WHAT TO EXPECT POST TREATMENT:
Redness and pin point bleeding is normal immediately following your procedure is common and will fade within a few hours to a few days
Your skin may appear slightly swollen for a few hours to a few days post-treatment
Bruising may occur. This is temporary and usually goes away with in 2-14 days.
The treated area must be protected from the sun exposure for at least 2-3 weeks post-treatment to minimize the chances of pigmentation chances. Rarely, the treatment area may heal with increased or decreased pigmentation (skin coloring)
If you have a history of cold sores, it is possible that treatment could cause a flare-up
COMPLICATIONS:
If blisters or bleeding are present, infection is possible. Scarring and associated pigment changes may result from an infection. Call our office if you are experiencing blisters and/or bleeding.