Are you looking for a non-invasive way to improve the appearance of your skin? Look no further than our Microneedling treatment. Microneedling is a non-invasive practice that can benefit all skin types. Imagine using your skins natural healing ability to fight lines, reduce acne scarring and improve texture. The treatment works through inflicting invisible, vertical micro-injuries to the top layer of skin to stimulate your skins repair process and increase the production of collagen. The result is younger looking skin with more firmness and elasticity, all with little to no downtime involved. This treatment is effective in treating a wide range of concerns such as a loss in volume, acne, fine lines and wrinkles, and uneven skin tone, making it beneficial for patients of all ages.
What is Microneedling and How Does it Work?
Treatment
If the patient chooses, a topical numbing may be applied to the skin to reduce discomfort during the Microneedling procedure. Once the skin is cleansed and free of makeup, treatment begins by sectioning the face into notecard sized areas, typically beginning at the forehead and moving to each cheek, chin and nose separately. We then use the Microneedling hand-piece to make direct contact with the skin as the tiny needle points are expertly and rapidly directed into the areas being treated. This method of Microneedling is described as feeling like a strong vibration on the skin, and patients are surprised to find that there is no pain during the procedure. We may focus more heavily on areas of specific concern, such as acne scarring or areas with deeper lines and wrinkles. The effects of the Microneedling treatment can be seen immediately and can last up to six months. After this time, the treatment can be repeated to maintain the desired results.
FAQs
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Our nurses apply a prescription-strength topical numbing cream shortly before the treatment begins. This cream allows and ensures the least amount of discomfort while treatment is in progress.
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By week two your skin should be back to normal and looking plump and fresh. However, the major skin remodelling starts about 4 weeks post treatment and continues on for about a year.
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Immediately after treatment, your skin will be quite red and may feel tight and mildly irritated. The redness starts to subside by hour 4. By the following day, you may have some mild residual 'pinkness' to the skin, and by day 2 you should look back to normal.
You may have some dryness, flaking, or acne 'purging' day 4-7 after treatment. This is normal and transient.
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1 treatment is $450 with hyaluronic serum
1 treatment with PRP is $750
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The entire procedure will take 40 - 60 minutes.
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The number of treatments needed depends on each individual patient and the desired outcome. In general, we recommend a series of three sessions spaced from four to six weeks apart for optimal results. A yearly follow-up treatment is also recommended to maintain your results.
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The longevity of the results of treatments vary based on the extent of the procedure, areas treated, and the number of sessions. Most patients report their results lasting from 1-4 years. Healthy lifestyle and proper skin care are also keys to maintaining and extending your results.
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You should not have Microneedling or PRP treatment if:
• You have an infected area of where the microneedling or PRP injections will treat
• You are breastfeeding or pregnant
• You have any of the following conditions:
• Active facial cancer
• Chemotherapy, immunosuppressive or steroid therapy
• Blood and clotting disorders, platelet abnormalities or deficiencies
• Anticoagulation therapy (i.e. Warfarin)
• Sepsis, chronic liver disease, hepatitis or any severe acute or chronic infections