Microneedling

Microneedling

The Microneedling Treatment is a revolutionary cosmetic treatment more effective than traditional fractional laser. This procedure uses a series of needle punctures beneath the surface of the skin to stimulate the body’s own wound healing process and collagen induction. The procedure can be performed using topical anesthetic and does not require any downtime afterward.

Microneedling is largely used to minimize acne scars, enlarged pores, to tight and estimulate the production of collagen promoting smooth rejuvenated skin. The healing process is the anti-aging factor that makes your skin rejuvenate and renew itself producing a new skin in record time.

When microneedling is performed you will have an open and receptive skin afterwards so your skin care will be actually absorbed and will definitely work as should. No skin care will work if your skin is clogged and covered in dead dull cells.

Microneedling improves the appearance of wrinkles without lasers or other abrasive treatments. With age, the production of collagen and elastin naturally diminishes, which causes wrinkles, saggy skin and a hollowing effect. Through collagen induction therapy, the skin can be prompted to heal and repair itself. The treatment creates “micro injuries” to the skin. It promotes the skin’s natural healing response to produce more collagen and elastin. This treatment is used as an alternative to other intensive anti-aging procedures. By inducing the production of collagen and elastin the appearance of pores, acne scars, and wrinkles is minimized. More collagen means smoother, tighter and younger looking skin.

While microneedling is not used to replace facial traumatic treatments like traditional invasive plastic surgery, it can be used as a supplement to existing procedures in order to increase their effectiveness.

Microneedling treatment also increases effectiveness of topical cosmetic products such as anti-aging creams and serums. Cleared by the FDA and clinically proven to be safe and effective, microneedling is used to treat the following skin conditions:

• Acne scars
• Wrinkles
• Fine lines
• Burn scars

Unlike some laser skin tightening treatments, microneedling requires little downtime and can be safely used on all skin types.

The microneedling device is about the size of a felt-tip marker. Sterile disposable tips that ensure safety contain an array of 12, 36 or 42 steel micro-needles. During the microneedling procedure, the device is moved over the skin in the treatment area and the rapidly rotating needles create thousands of micro-punctures. Each of the tiny wounds triggers the body’s healing process, which produces new collagen to fill the micro-punctures.

Both the speed and puncture depth of the treatment are adjustable to enhance the results for individual patients. The number of treatments required depends on skin condition and the aggressiveness of each treatment. Most patients undergo from 4 to 6 treatments for optimal results.

Among the benefits of microneedling compared to other, more invasive, collagen-inducing therapies is the shorter recovery time needed. Laser skin tightening treatments typically result in significant redness and swelling that lasts up to 15 days. There is some redness after a microneedling treatment and some swelling, but both side effects are less severe and dissipate after 2-3 days. Recovery following microneedling treatment is also less painful than after laser or IPL (intense pulsed light) therapy.

Our team look forward to meeting with you to discuss how to achieve your cosmetic goals safely and effectively. We also have other advanced skincare treatments available and for sure we together will find the perfect combo to keep your skin fresh, healthy, full of life, postponing all the invasive traumatic procedures.

Book your appointment and come see us at Smart Touch Skin Solutions!

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