![]() Let your provider know if you have a history of cold sores or warts on the targeted area. Micro-needling is safe to use on all skin types and colors without risk of post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation.ĭo not lay in the sun or indoor tan for one week prior to your appointment (you cannot have a sun burn prior to your appointment). Although extremely rare, treatments could lead to a cold sore reactivation or other infection, formation of granulomas (small bumps under the skin), long lasting color change or scarring.Ĭan Micro-Needling be performed on any skin color? Mild discomfort and redness are common effects. Make-up can be applied 24 hours post treatment. Typically any redness will resolve within 1–2 days. Immediately after a micro-needling treatment the skin can appear flushed like a light sunburn to deeper pink with pinpoint bleeding for deeper treatments. What will I look like immediately after treatment and is there any downtime? A Hyaluronic acid collagen boosting mask is also applied after the procedure to hydrate, heal, and protect the skin. The speed and adjustability of the needles allows for more effective piercing and absorption of skin products. A small pen with 12 tiny needles is used to create tiny wounds in the skin. A collagen-stimulating product, Hyaluronic acid is applied to the skin. It begins with cleaning and numbing the skin. ![]() On average our clients report a discomfort level a 2 out of 10 on a 0-10 pain scale. More superficial treatments are well-tolerated without any anesthetic. The procedure is performed by an RN and takes approximatley 45 minutes.ĭeeper micro-needling treatments can be uncomfortable so a topical anesthetic will be applied ahead of time to reduce any discomfort. Micro-needling involves the use of tiny sterile needles to safely and precisely create controlled micro-injuries to the skin, triggering new collagen to be produced. The treatment can be performed on all parts of the body: Face, Neck, and Abdomen. Factors that slow down our bodies collagen production include, aging, eating a diet high in sugar, smoking, and high amounts of sun exposure. ![]() It’s what helps give our skin strength and elasticity, along with replacing dead skin cells. It is found in our muscles, bones, skin, blood vessels, digestive system, and tendons. You ask, what is Collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies. Micro-needling induces Collagen production which improves skin tone/texture, and reduces pigmentation, wrinkles, pore size, acne scars, traumatic scars, & stretch marks. Celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston, and Angelina Jolie are known fans of the innovative treatment, Micro-needling. ![]()
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