Micro-needling
A treatment designed to stimulate the skin self-repair process.
Micro-needling promotes cell renewal and improves skin texture and tone.
Process
Micro-needling is a natural way to induce collagen and elastin production. This innovative treatment uses tiny needles to inflict controlled injury to the skin to stimulate cell renewal and improve skin texture and tone. Suitable for all skin types, Micro-needling offers anti-aging benefits and effectively treats acne, acne scarring, stretch marks, pigmentation, enlarged pores, blackheads, fine lines, and wrinkles.
To begin the treatment, our experienced skin practitioners apply a numbing cream about 20 minutes before your procedure, which will later be washed off using the skin pen device. Which creates small perforations or ‘micro-channels’ that stimulate the skin’s self-repair process. This wound-healing response is what promotes the formation of new collagen and elastin, which then assists with plumping out fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scarring. When combined with PRP, the micro-channels created during treatment allow for deep penetration of the PRP into the skin, delivering powerful results.
Our highly qualified skin practitioners recommend 3 – 6 treatments at 4 – 6 week intervals for optimal results. We can discuss the best treatment for your skin type during your one-on-one consultation.
Preparation
Avoid the use of anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen prior to, and immediately after micro-needling to avoid interfering with the natural inflammatory process. Our skin practitioners will further advise you on how to best prepare your skin during your one-on-one consultation.
Aftercare
Following the treatment, you may experience greater sensitivity to the sun. Avoid excessive sun exposure, saunas and exercise for 48 hours post-treatment to help prevent adverse effects. We do not advise the use of sunscreen or any form of makeup containing active ingredients such as retinol, alpha-hydroxy, acids and Vitamin-C for at least 1 – 2 days after the procedure. Avoid the use of anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen that may interfere with the natural inflammatory process required for optimum skin rejuvenation.
Results
FAQ
- Acne scarring
- Fine lines
- Skin texture
- Loss of elasticity
It can be mildly painful, but we will apply a topical anaesthetic cream to the skin prior to commencing the treatment which will make the treatment very tolerable
There is minimal downtime with this treatment most can resume regular activities in 48 hours.
- You have to protect your skin from the sun by wearing an SPF 50 and protective clothing for 48 hours afterwards
- You should be careful of anything that can re-introduce heat to your skin such as a hot shower, cooking over a hot stove or exercising for 48 hours afterwards.
- It is recommended that you change your pillow-case the day of having a needling treatment done, as bed coverings can harbour bacteria which can lead to a skin infection
Depending on the concern being treated, you may require between 3-6 treatments
Your skin provider will better assess this for you, typically 3-6 sessions every 4-6 weeks initially for best results.
The treatment takes roughly 60 minutes to complete
Yes, we can infuse a vitamin cocktail, or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the small channels created by the micro-needling treatment
You can wear 100% mineral makeup as little as 8 hours after treatment. We recommend waiting at least 3 days to wear any other type of makeup
We recommend waiting at least 48 hours afterwards to begin exercising, as sweat can irritate the skin and lead to an infection
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