The device slides along the skin and penetrates upper layers of the skin to a depth of up to 2mm to create tiny needle wounds. This signals the body to respond by producing collagen and elastin fibers. As a result, the skin becomes fuller, thus reducing the appearance of scars, lines, and wrinkles.

Some of the conditions that medical Microneedling is known to improve include: mild to moderate acne scarring, fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, skin texture and pore size, and stretch marks

Most people will notice redness and mild swelling similar to slight sunburn for 24-48 hours and there may be slight pinpoint bleeding and/or bruising. Skin will be noticeably smoother and more radiant within a week or two. Full results will take a few months to appear.

It begins with cleaning and numbing the skin. A collagen-stimulating product, Vitamin C serum, and/or skin lightener is also used. A small pen with tiny needles is used to create tiny wounds in the skin. The speed and adjustability of the needles allows for more effective piercing and absorption of skin products. Vitamin-C serum or Hyaluronic acid are used after the procedure to hydrate, heal and protect the skin.

Inflammation of the skin is very temporary and reduces greatly within a few hours. It may remain slightly pink for up to 48 hours after treatment. Using hyaluronic acid after the procedure can help reduce inflammation, and sunscreen can be used to protect the skin. Makeup use should be limited to mineral makeup.

Patients tolerate the procedure easily. However, it is possible for dryness, scaling, redness, or swelling to occur after treatment, and they may last for a few days (or longer).
It is recommended that patients protect their skin from the sun after the procedure.
When the procedure is used to treat acne scars, it is recommended that the patient clean his/her face with a gentle cleanser every night.? This should be repeated in the morning and products such as makeup and lotions can be used regularly.
Postoperative wound infections are rare because micro wounds close quickly after the procedure is completed.
If necessary, emollients or antibiotics may be prescribed.
Skin rejuvenation will be visible as soon as two weeks after the procedure or as much as 6-8 months after.
Results for burn scar treatments can take between six months and one year to show.

Some of the known benefits of medical Microneedling include: greatly improves topical cream effectiveness and penetration, stimulates blood circulation and collagen production, needles are non-allergenic, cost effective compared to other resurfacing procedures, works on all skin types, and can treat the scalp, face, and body, including skin around the eyes, mouth and neck.

Medical Microneedling is known to improve many aspects of the skin including, but not limited to: improves skin texture and reduces the appearance of wrinkles, regenerates tissue, improves the appearance of scars, reduces the size of pores, and reduces the appearance of stretch marks

Medical Micro-needling is safe to use on all skin types and colors without risk of post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation.

Prior to the treatment, numbing cream can be applied to minimize pain that is felt during the procedure.

Each patients skin condition determines the number of treatments that are needed. Moderate acne scars may need between three and four treatments, while thermal burns and stretch marks may need five.? Conditions such as wrinkles caused by aging, one or two refresher treatments are recommended per year.

Microneedling can be safely repeated every 4-6 weeks as needed. Collagen induction requires at least 3 treatments, while scar reduction requires between 3 and 6 treatments, 4 to 6 weeks apart, and the number of treatments needed depends on individual cases. Micro-needling can be used on all parts of the body (neck, d’collet, arms, legs, etc). Usually results begin to appear after the first treatment.

No negative side effects result from micro-needling, and none have been seen in the more than 150,000 procedures that have been done worldwide.

AHAs (glycolic Acid), retinol, acidic or active ingredients should not be used for 2-3 days after treatment to allow for maximum healing. Sun exposure is not recommended and sunscreen is encouraged.

Medical microneedling is safe on all skin types and colors because the epidermis is not damaged during treatment. The chance of change in pigmentation or post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation is minimal. Skin micro-needling can be used on sensitive and fragile areas (eyes, neck, back of hands) that cannot be treated easily with other procedures. Micro-needling is not suitable for patients who have used Accutane (isotretinoin) within the last three months, have open wounds, cuts or abrasions, have had radiation skin treatment within the last year, are suffering from any skin infection, condition, or herpes simplex in the area of concern, are pregnant or breast feeding, have any history of keloid or hypertrophic scars or poor wound healing.

This is discussed during a free consultation. A treatment is put together for each client, at which point cost is discussed. Treatment decisions are based on each patients individual needs and desired results. Medical micro-needling can be used in conjunction with other treatments.

Post-op infections are extremely unlikely given that the tiny wounds close quickly and the treatment is done under clinical conditions.

A CHEMICAL PEEL IS A TREATMENT TECHNIQUE USED TO IMPROVE AND SMOOTH THE TEXTURE OF THE FACIAL SKIN USING A CHEMICAL SOLUTION THAT CAUSES THE DEAD SKIN TO SLOUGH OR PEEL OFF. THE REGENERATED SKIN IS USUALLY SMOOTHER AND LESS WRINKLED THAN THE OLD SKIN, THUS THE TERM CHEMICAL PEEL IS DERIVED. CHEMICAL PEELS ARE USED FOR THE TREATMENT OF PHOTOAGING(FROM SUN DAMAGE), WRINKLES SCARRING,ACNE AND DISCOLORATION(INCLUDING MELASMA,FRECKLES AND AGE SPOTS).

AT THE TIME OF TREATMENT THE SKIN IS THOROUGHLY CLEANSED WITH AN AGENT THAT REMOVES EXCESS OIL. ONE OR MORE REFORM CHEMICAL PEEL SOLUTIONS ARE USED. THESE PRODUCE A CONTROLLED WOUND,ENABLING BEW,REFRESHED SKIN TO APPEAR. MOST CLIENTS EXPERIENCE A WARM SOMEWHAT HOT SENSATION WHICH LASTS ABOUT FIVE TO TEN MINUTES .

DEPENDING UPON THE TYPE OF PEEL, A REACTION SIMILAR TO SUN BURN OCCURS FOLLOWING A CHEMICAL PEEL. SUPERFICIAL PEELING USUALLY INVOLVES REDNESS, FOLLOWED BY SCALING THAT ENDS WITHIN 3 TO 7 DAYS.THE STATE OF YOUR SKIN AFTER A PEEL DEPENDS ON WHAT KIND OF PEEL YOU HAD.

RECEIVING A SERIES OF CHEMICAL EXFOLIATION TREATMENTS WILL YIELD THE BEST RESULTS. OUR NURSE ESTHETICIAN WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH A SKIN CARE PROGRAM THAT CONSISTSVOFVTREATMENTS AND SKIN CARE PRODUCTS THAT ARE SUITABLE FOR YPUR SPECIFIC NEEDS. THE SUPERFICIAL PEELS ATE USUALLY DONE SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEEPER PEELS USUALLY ONLY NEEDVTO BE PERFORMED TWICE A YEAR TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED EFFECT.

WITH GOOD SUN PROTECTION, RESULRS CAN LAST MONTHS OR YEARS, DEPENDING ON THE DEPTH OF THE PEEL. GENERALLY, THE DEEPER PEELS GAVE A MORE LONG LASTING EFFECT.

IN GENERAL, THE DEEPER THE PEEL, THE GREATER THE RISK OF SIDE EFFECTS AND COMPLICATIONS.

REDNESS(ERYTHEMA)EXPECT SOME REDNESS OFVTHE SKIN AFTER A CHEMICAL PEEL. WITH DEEPERNPEELS OR WITH CERTAIN SKIN TYPES,REDNESS CAN BE SEVERE.

COLOR CHANGE(DARKER OR LIGHTER) OF THE SKIN

SWELLING(EDEMA) ESPECIALLY AROUND THE EYES

ALERGIC REACTION TO THE CHEMICAL

INFECTION. PEOPLE WHO HAVE A HISTORY OF HERPES OUTBREAKS ARE ESPECIALLY PRONE TO INFECTION AFTER A CHEMICAL PEEL.

INCREASED SENSITIVITY TO SUNLIGHT

YOU MAY BE MORE SENSITIVE TO SUN EXPOSURE. TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS BYBUSING SUNSCREEN WITH SPF 50 OR HIGHER. WE RECOMMEND LIMITING SUN EXPOSURE FOR AT LEAST A WEEK AFTER YOUR PEEL. AVOID STRENOUS EXERCISE FOR 2 TO 3 DAYS, AS THE PERSPIRATION CAUSED MAY IRRITATE THE SKIN. DO NOT SCRUB YOUR FACE WHEN WASHING ,GENTLY CLEANSE. AVOID “HELPING THE SKIN TO PEEL”. YOU CAN CONTROL THE PEELING WITH A LIGHT MOISTURIZER. DO NOT HAVE ANY FACIAL TREATMENT FOR AT LEAST ONE WEEK AFTER TREATMENT.