What is It?
Are you considering microneedling? Microneedling is a facial rejuvenation technique that promotes collagen production and skin cell turnover. It uses fine needles to create a small trauma to the skin. Needle depth is adjusted to increase cell turnover, collagen production and reduce scars and wrinkles. According to realface.com, microneedling is recommended by 85% of satisfied customers. It’s a great way to avoid painful injections and expensive surgery.
Common Questions
1. Does it Hurt? If you are sensitive, numbing cream can be applied to the skin. Sensitivity is most common in the forehead, décolletage and neck area.
2. How often? You only need to do 1 session/month to allow for cell turnover. You may supplement with nanoneedling or facial rejuvenation acupuncture.
3. What happens in a session? Discuss your needs, afterwards you will rest with the light therapy up to 20 minutes with numbing cream, if needed. Next, a hyaluronic acid will be put on the skin to prep for microneedling. Once the procedure is done, a refreshing face mask will be applied.
4. What is Nanoneedling? Nanoneedling uses the same oscillating movements as the microneedling pen, but only penetrates the most superficial layers of the skin. Nanoneedling exfoliates giving a glow to the skin, allows for serums to be absorbed and has no downtime.
5. What are the contraindications for microneedling? Active acne, pregnancy(nano needling is okay), local infections, moderate to severe eczema or psoriasis, blood diseases, anticoagulant therapies, chemo/radiation therapy, herpes zoster, Accutane within 6 months, scleroderma, collagen vascular disease, or cardiac abnormalities, rosacea, blood clotting problems, platelet abnormalities, facial cancer (past and present),steroid therapy, dermatological diseases affecting the face (i.e. Porphyria), diabetes and other chronic conditions, active bacterial or fungal infections, immune-suppression, scars less then 6 months old and Botox/facial fillers in the past 2-4 weeks. Treatment is not recommended for patients who are pregnant or nursing. Precautions:keloid or raised scarring, eczema, psoriasis, actinic keratosis.
6. What is the aftercare? Redness can last 8-12 hours after a session with little downtime, no exercising the day of, its encouraged to wear mineral sunscreen up to one week on the areas treated and avoid sun exposure the day of your treatment, do not use facial soap or makeup the day of your session and apply hyaluronic acid to the skin as needed.
7. How do I prepare for my session? Please come in with a clean face, refrain from taking fish oils 3 days prior to your microneedling session, stop all use of retinols and harsh creams, refrain from smoking, caffeine and alcohol use the day of your session.
8. What is light therapy? Light therapy uses different colors to penetrate the superficial layers of the dermis. Red, Blue, Yellow short wave light therapy stimulates collagen, promotes anti-aging effects, clears acne, lightens discoloration, and stimulates hair growth. Sessions typically last from 10-20 minutes for the face and may take up to 30 minutes for scalp sessions.
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