Microneedling
A natural way to help anti-aging.
Microneedling will naturally rejuvenate wrinkles without any painful surgery or injections. As an acupuncturist specializing in skin rejuvenation and wellness, I am excited to offer a new service to help my patients feel and look their best.
Microneedling is one of the earlier forms of acupuncture. The 7 Star Hammer or Plum Blossom Needle was used since ancient times for healing, rejuvenation and even hair loss.
What is Microneedling?
Microneedling Therapy also called Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), and Percutaneous (through the skin) Collagen Induction (PCI), is a minimally invasive skin-rejuvenation procedure that involves the use of the Microneedle Pen.
Our professional grade microneedling pen delivers 18,000 rpm per roll, making it less painful and less traumatic on the skin and it delivers the most effective treatment. The mechanical action of the pen allows the needles to puncture the skin and create a controlled injury at a specific depth. Each puncture creates a channel that triggers the body’s natural healing process to fill these micro wounds by producing new collagen and elastin in the papillary dermis. In addition, new capillaries are formed for improved blood supply.
With Microneedling, the top layer of the skin is parted without being damaged, leaving the skin intact. It does not “burn” your skin like peels or more invasive lasers. The needle penetration depth can be adjusted from 0.25mm to 2.50mm into the skin depending on the area of the body and the skin condition being treated. Using skin needling consistently will trigger the body’s repair process until the desired level of skin rejuvenation is achieved.
Microneedling results in the production of new collagen and elastin, improvement in skin tone and texture, firmness as well as reduction in scars, pore size, and stretch marks.
What does Microneedling Treat?
We’ve had great success in addressing and treating the following problems:
- Acne Scars
- Fine Lines & Moderate Wrinkles
- Pore Size
- Texture
- Tone
- Scars
- Photo Aging & Sun Damage
- Hyperpigmentation
- Hypopigmentation
- Hair Loss
- Dry Skin
What is Nano Needling?
Nano needling treatments use a pen like device that oscillates a tip up and down to stimulate a skin reaction. The oscillating motion treats the skin and the cartridge encompasses 81 silicone tips. It does not puncture the skin and is used in specific cases, or in the more sensitive eye areas to help significantly reduce fine lines and wrinkles with each treatment.
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.
Professional Microneedling versus Home Treatments
The mechanism of action differs between the professional grade devices and home devices. The professional device, AcuMicro, uses a vertical action at 18,000rpm, versus a rolling action or vibrating action that can cause excess damage to the skin.
Microneedling is sanitary procedure, we dispose of the needling head for each and every client and our pen has anti-bacteria backflow technology. Don’t mistake a home dermaroller for a professional microneedling treatment, they are both very different treatments with different results. In general, a dermaroller has a handle with a roller on the end which consists of several small needles that you roll back and forth on your skin. This can be done at home, it costs less but it can be painful as it’s manually powered and often results in user error by puncturing the skin too deep, inconsistently or by spreading bacteria over the skin.
What is included with each session?
With every session, medical grade hyaluronic serum is applied to your skin to increase hydration and skin healing. I also include a numbing cream soothing facial mask.
We enhance your treatment with Plant stem cell serums to address specific concerns such as under eye discoloration and bags, pigmentation imbalances, & skin sagging.
Upgrade with your session with Red Light Therapy. This additional treatment will help with skin cell regeneration and improves oxygen content in the blood by stimulating circulation.
Do I need to take time off work?
The treatments don’t require any downtime, however you will be red for 24 hours. If you are planning a special occasion, I recommend completing your sessions 2-4 weeks ahead of your event. Limiting sugar, processed foods and alcohol before and during treatment will lower inflammation systemically while reducing any chances of bruising.
You will be given a sheet with aftercare instructions.
