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Microneedling

Microneedling

Microneedling: Rejuvenate Your Skin with Advanced Treatments

Microneedling is a cutting-edge skincare technique that uses controlled micro-injuries to stimulate the skin’s natural healing process. This procedure effectively targets various skin concerns, promoting collagen production and enhancing overall skin texture and tone.

What is Microneedling? Microneedling involves using a device equipped with fine needles to create microscopic punctures on the skin’s surface. This controlled injury initiates the body’s natural healing response, triggering collagen and elastin production, effectively addressing several skin imperfections.

Advanced Microneedling Options

Radiofrequency Microneedling Combining microneedling with radiofrequency energy enhances the treatment’s effectiveness. The radiofrequency energy penetrates deeper into the skin layers, boosting collagen production and tightening tissues. This combination offers remarkable skin rejuvenation and lifting effects, ideal for addressing sagging skin, fine lines, and wrinkles.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Microneedling PRP microneedling involves infusing platelet-rich plasma derived from your blood into the skin post-microneedling. PRP contains growth factors that aid in tissue repair, accelerating healing, and further stimulating collagen and elastin production. This natural enhancement treatment effectively reduces fine lines, and scarring, and promotes skin rejuvenation.

Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) Microneedling PRF goes a step further by using a more concentrated form of platelets and fibrin. The fibrin matrix in PRF extends the release of growth factors, prolonging the rejuvenating effects. PRF microneedling is renowned for its superior skin revitalization, addressing signs of aging, and enhancing skin elasticity.

Exosome Therapy with Microneedling Exosomes, potent cell-derived particles, are integrated into microneedling sessions to enhance skin regeneration. These extracellular vesicles promote cell communication, accelerating healing and tissue repair. Exosome-infused microneedling offers unparalleled rejuvenation benefits, improving skin texture and addressing pigmentation irregularities.

Treatment Microneedling is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation technique typically performed with a local anesthetic to ensure comfort. A pen-like or handheld device equipped with fine needles administers controlled micro-injuries to the skin. The procedure lasts approximately 45 minutes and is suitable for delicate facial regions like the upper and lower eyelids, upper lip, and cheeks. While downtime is minimal, temporary redness for about 24 hours and mild sensitivity lasting up to 72 hours post-treatment are common.

Microneedling Benefits:

  • Skin Rejuvenation: Reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars, enhancing skin texture and tone.
  • Collagen Boost: Stimulates collagen and elastin production for firmer, more youthful-looking skin.
  • Tightening and Lifting: Radiofrequency microneedling offers exceptional skin tightening effects.
  • Natural Healing: PRP, PRF, and exosomes accelerate the skin’s healing process, promoting faster recovery.
  • Versatile Solutions: Addresses various concerns, including pigmentation issues, scarring, and signs of aging.

Microneedling Pre and Post Treatment Instructions

Pre-Treatment Instructions

Prepare for Treatment:

  • Avoid wearing makeup on the day of your microneedling session.
  • Refrain from medications or supplements that increase bleeding risk for 3-7 days before treatment, such as anticoagulants, antiplatelets, aspirin, NSAIDs, and certain herbal supplements. Consult your physician before discontinuing prescribed medications.
  • Avoid antihistamines and anti-inflammatory drugs a week prior to treatment to maximize the procedure’s effects.
  • Men should shave excess facial hair before treatment.
  • Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanners for 4 weeks before the session. Use SPF 30+ sunscreen daily to protect against UVA and UVB rays.
  • Consult your physician if you’ve been on photosensitizing medication within the past 12 months.
  • Avoid chemical peels, laser treatments, and skin irritants containing hydroxy acids, hydroquinone, retinoids, vitamin C, etc., for 4 weeks, 3 days, and 1-2 weeks respectively before treatment.
  • Skip waxing, tweezing, or depilatory creams for 1-2 weeks before the session.
  • If you have a history of cold sores, you may be advised to take antiviral medication pre-treatment.
  • Discontinue neuromodulators and dermal fillers 2 weeks before your appointment.
  • Inform the office staff if you develop cold sores, acne, open lesions, or experience illness before your scheduled treatment.

Post-Treatment Instructions

Critical Post-Treatment Period:

  • The first 72 hours post-procedure are crucial for recovery.
  • Avoid direct sun exposure, heat, or activities that generate heat, like cooking over a stove or sitting close to fires.

Skincare Aftercare:

  • Cease using Alpha-Hydroxy products until the skin stops flaking and peeling.
  • Use hydrating and reparative products rich in soothing and healing ingredients, such as peptides, antioxidants, stem cells, and Vitamins A, C, and E, to foster new, healthy cell growth.

Sun Protection and Skin Care:

  • Apply physical sunscreen regularly, reapplying every 30-90 minutes, even on cloudy days.
  • Minor peeling and flakiness are expected; refrain from picking at loose skin.
  • Limit vigorous exercise during the first week, ensuring adequate hydration.
  • Drink plenty of water to support skin recovery.

Alert Our Office:

  • Contact our office if you experience excessive redness, swelling, pain, or drainage, as these symptoms might indicate an infection.

Book your microneedling appointment with us and rejuvenate your skin for a more youthful, radiant appearance!