What is MicroNeedling?
Microneedling, otherwise known as Collagen Induction Therapy is a procedure that uses extremely fine needles to penetrate to the dermis, at a specific depth, creating micro-injuries to the skin. This "controlled damage" signals a healing cascade which allow these thousands of micro-wounds to heal slowly and correctly. This process realeases Growth Factors which increase cellular signalling and normalize cell function. In turn generating new collagen, elastin, and skin tissue for smoother, firmer, more toned skin.
How It Works
Our skin is comprised of many different cell structures and proteins. The three main ones you may be familiar with are Elastin, Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid. As we age, production of these proteins slow down. Elastin is the second most common protein in the Dermis, it gives the skin its bounce and vitality. Aging elastin is a major contributor to sagging and wrinkling. Collagen is the most predominant protein in the skin tissue. Collagen is tough and does not stretch easily. It provides strength to the skin and holds the skin together. Hyaluronic Acid is a water-binding substance that creates a fluid that fills the space between the collagen and elastin fibers in the dermis providing plumpness to the skin. Hyaluronic Acid contributes significantly to cell proliferation and overall skin health. Microneedling directly effects these three proteins and utilizes growth factors that instruct the body to develop new, healthy, younger looking skin.
We are well aware that we are able to regenerate our skin. When we cut ourselves we can heal and create new skin; sometimes causing a scar, depending on how deep or severe the cut was. When this happens our skin reacts by going into "emergency repair" mode to close the wound. As a result, scar tissue is formed due to fast collagen proliferation in a parallel formation. This is inferior collagen production known as Collagen Type II.
Over 90% of collagen in the human body is Collagen Type I. Collagen Type I fibers which have a basket weave formation found in normal skin, are primarily responsible for determining the structure, shape and texture of our skin. Microneedling creates micro-channels in the skin, stimulating the skin with controlled "damage" that is microscopic causing the wound healing process without triggering the "emergancy repair" response. These slight injuries occur by the thousands of pinpricks from the the micro-needles, Fibroblasts, oxygen and growth promoting properties invade the treated area. Cell-to-cell communication is improved and cell function is enhanced. This procedure causes the skin to respond by producing new collagen-rich tissue. This new skin tissue is more even in structure, tone and texture.
MicroNeedling Process
TREATMENT PROTOCOL​
Based on best practices, 3 treatments are recommended, 6 weeks apart.
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WHAT YOUR APPOINTMENT WILL LOOK LIKE
Starting with double facial cleansing and finishing with a relaxing hot steaming towel. A topical numbing anesthetic is then applied to the skin in order to eliminate any discomfort during treatment. Afterwards, the numbing agent is removed and skin is cleansed once again. An antiseptic cleanser is then wiped over the entire area right before the process.
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During the microneedling procedure, pure Hyaluronic Acid is used to infuse the process. "Mapping" the treatment area occurs according to the thickness in skin. For example, the forehead has thinner skin then your cheeks. The micro-needles only pierce to the depth where pin-point bleeding can been seen using magnification during the treatment. You never see any blood. After the procedure is complete we finish with the application of a Hyaluronic Acid mask and ice globes to cool and refresh the treated area.
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After the microneedling treatment, the treated area will be tender with mild to moderate redness that should diminish within a day or two. Your skin will feel heated, similar to a sunburn. It's best not to wear any make up for the first 24 hours. Over the course of several days you may experience dryness and mild flaking as your skin begins its healing cascade. Only use products given in your take home care kit for the first week.
Enjoy your new baby soft skin!
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