Micro-Needling and Natural Facial Rejuvenation

Micro-Needling

What Is Micro-Needling? 

Micro-Needling, also called Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), is a natural treatment to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, acne scaring, hypo or hyper pigmentation, resulting in younger looking, more radiant skin. Micro-Needling activates the reparative cells of your own body to generate collagen* and elastin*, which are vital for improving skins tone and texture and diminishing the signs of aging. This medical grade device uses single use, sterile, fine needle cartridges, that are attached to the edge of the pen.  These hair fine needles create tiny punctures in the top layer of the skin which triggers the body to create new collagen and elastin. Just like a lawn that gets airyated to grow lusher and greener, the skin is getting a natural boost to repair itself by taking out the old and bringing in the new. 

What Can I Expect from My Treatment?

After a brief intake and a diagnosis is reached by the practitioner, the session starts with an acupuncture treatment to help relax the body during the Micro-Needling session. Next, a thin layer of Hyaluronic Acid* will be applied to your skin and the appropriate pen setting based on your individual needs will be used. The pen will be gently pressed against the skin while gliding in a crosshatch motion until the entire treatment area has been covered (the face, into the hairline, and the neck). Finishing the treatment is a cooling aloe-vera mask that is applied to the face–the patient relaxes for 10 minutes before the treatment is complete.

Immediately after the treatment most patients notice a bright redness to the skin. The healing time depends on individual sensitivity to the treatment, but typically the redness will go away in 8-12 hours. It is recommended to have at least 3-6 treatments to achieve optimal results. The procedure usually takes about 15-30 min depending on the size of the area being treated. Most patients notice an immediate glow to their skin after the treatment. Visible changes to the skin develop over the course of several days and weeks. Once a course of treatment has been completed, results can last for several years if maintained with 2-3-yearly maintenance treatments. Please note that individual results may vary, there is no guarantee provided.

After-Care: Important Please Read!

1. You will be red for 8 to 12 hours post treatment. Aloe vera can help reduce redness. 
2. No exercise today as sweat can irritate the face.
3. Stay out of the sun the day you receive Micro-Needling. It is recommended to wear a mineral sunscreen for at least a week after a Micro-Needling treatment.
4. No makeup today.
5. Do not use a facial cleanser today. You can wash your face with just warm water. 
6. Back to your normal facial routine tomorrow.

*It takes 2 weeks to fully see the results from a Micro-Needling treatment. You must wait 3 weeks between each treatment; however, Nano-Needling* can be done once a week to help increase/speed up the results between Micro-Needling treatments. 

Contraindications to Micro-Needling:

• Active acne 
• Pregnancy—can use Nano-Needling 
• Local infections such as warts 
• Moderate to severe chronic skin disease such as eczema and psoriasis 
• Blood disorders, or patients on anticoagulant therapy 
• Extreme keloidal tendency 
• Patients on chemo radiation therapy. 

Natural Facial Rejuvenation

Natural facial rejuvenation with acupuncture is a therapeutic method that diminishes the signs of aging, reduces the appearance of stress and gives your face a lifted youthful glow. By inserting very fine acupuncture needles specifically created for this purpose, it causes the body to increase collagen production, increase micro circulation, and aids to lift and sculpt your face. This treatment also includes facial Gua Sha at the end of the treatment. It is recommended to have at least 4-8 treatments to achieve results. The treatment series is dependent on age, quality of the skin, and lifestyle so some may need 12-16 treatments to achieve the desired optimal results. Please note that individual results may vary, there is no guarantee provided.

Benefits of a facial rejuvenation series:

• Improves muscle tone and dermal contraction
• Increases collagen production
• Promotes skin rejuvenation via increased facial circulation
• Helps to eliminate and reduce bags under eyes.
• Helps to eliminate fine lines of the face and has a diminishing effect on larger wrinkles
• Improves hormonal balance and hormone-based skin conditions
• Reduces stress evident in the face

Contraindications to facial rejuvenation:

• Blood disorders, or patients on anticoagulant therapy 
• Extreme keloidal tendency 
• Patients on chemo radiation therapy
• Pregnancy

Pricing:

Micro-Needling or Facial Rejuvenation New Patients: $225, Appointment Time: 1hr 45min

Micro-Needling or Facial Rejuvenation Existing PMB Patients: $185, Appointment Time: 1hr 15min

*Package of 4 treatments for existing patients= $700 ($175 per treatment)

Additional Information:

*What is Collagen and Elastin?

Collagen and elastin are fibers that make up the supporting structure of the skin. Collagen gives skin its firmness while elastin makes the skin tighter. 

*What is Hyaluronic Acid?

Hyaluronic Acid is a substance that is naturally present in the human body. Hyaluronic acid works by acting as a cushion and lubricant in body tissues.

*What is Nano-Needling?

Uses the same type of oscillating motion to treat the skin but the cartridge encompasses 81 silicone cones. These microscopic hair-like cones separate the cells within the epidermis to allow active products to be pushed into the skin. Nano-Needling only affects the epidermis, treating within the upper .15 mm of the skin. The benefits of this serum infusion treatment include pigmentation reduction, increased cell turnover, skin rejuvenation and an immediate glow with no downtime. This treatment can be done weekly to exfoliate the skin.