Micro needling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that’s used to treat skin concerns via collagen production. This treatment may help those looking to reduce the appearance of acne Scars and stretch marks.
Used To Treat:
Acne Scars
Stretch marks
Pigmentation
Age spots
Fine lines & wrinkles
What is Micro needling?
Micro needling is a cosmetic procedure that involves repeatedly puncturing the skin with tiny, sterile needles.
Treatment Areas:
Face, eyes, neck, body
Treatment Description:
Micro needling is a cosmetic procedure. It involves pricking the skin with tiny sterilized needles. The small wounds cause your body to make more collagen and elastin, which heal your skin and help you look younger.
How It Works?
This minimally invasive treatment involves an electric skin-needling gadget that moves up and down over your face. Fine needles prick your skin up to 2mm deep, leaving small wounds behind. This triggers your body to enter healing mode, prompting the production of skin-repairing collagen and elastin.
What To Expect During the Treatment?
During Micro needling Treatment
Some patients say the process feels like having sandpaper rubbed across the treatment area. During the micro needling procedure, your skin may become red and tight, creating the sensation that you have been sunburned.
Before Treatment:
Avoid IPL/Laser procedures, unprotected sun exposure, or sunburn for at least 2 weeks prior to your procedure. No waxing, depilatory creams, or electrolysis to the area being treated for 5-7 days prior. Do not shave the day of the procedure to avoid skin irritation.
Avoid taking auto immune disease medication for 24 hours.
Do not use any topical creams for up to a week before the Treatment.
Do not use Any blood thinners prior to treatment.
Do not use any acne medication for up to 6 months before Treatment.
Remove any make up prior to the Treatment
Treatment Aftercare:
Recovery process
Micro needling Recovery Time. Healing from micro needling usually takes a mere 24 hours. However, it may take up to two to three days depending on the extent of the treatment. Wear makeup 24 hours after your treatment.
Do not wear any SPF for up to 24 hours
Do not go to the gym or use any heat treatments
Only apply the lift HG gel / rescue calming complex that your aesthetician gives to you.
Do not follow your normal skincare routine until 24 hours later.
Drink as much water as possible.
Do not drink any alcohol.
How Long Do the Benefits Last?
6 Weeks
Repeat Treatments:
Every 4 – 6 weeks
Pigmentation treatment is every 2 weeks.
A minimum of 3 treatment and a maximum of 6 treatments is recommended.
A course of 6 treatments can be purchased.
Safety, Precautions and Side Effects:
It can be a slow process
It can be a while until micro-needling results are noticeable, sometimes taking up to six weeks to appear.
In most cases, micro-needling is very safe and effective. Some swelling, redness, or sensitivity right after treatment is normal and should fade within a few days. Light bleeding during the procedure is also normal. However, micro needling still has some associated risks. In rare instances, some patients may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
- Prolonged swelling, redness, or discomfort
- Flaking skin
- Infection
- Scarring
People with certain skin conditions should avoid treatment altogether. Those conditions are:
- Active skin infection
- Acne
- Keloid scarring
- Sensitive skin
- Open wounds
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
Pregnant women and people receiving radiation therapy are encouraged to avoid micro-needling, as well.
Am I Suitable for The Treatment?
The ideal micro-needling candidate has realistic expectations, first and foremost. Second, they must have a skin concern that is treatable with micro-needling.
