big pores? stretch marks? skin laxity?
Alright let's talk about another one of our favorite professional services for our patients to do. Microneedling has been one of our most popular skincare treatments at our spa, and for good reason! It’s our go to treatment to help improve texture, laxity, and pigmentation of the skin including sun spots and acne scarring. The process involves using tiny, fine needles to create micro-injuries on the surface of the skin, stimulating your body’s natural healing process. While this might sound a bit icky and painful, it actually is relatively easy and painless, with minimal downtime.
One of the reasons microneedling has gained so much attention is its versatility. Not only is it safe for almost all skin types and concerns, it also can address a variety of skin issues, from acne scars and stretch marks to fine lines and wrinkles while also boosting collagen production, which in turn makes your skin firmer and more youthful-looking over time. If you’ve been struggling with uneven skin texture or just want a fresh plumping glow, microneedling could be a great addition to add in to your skincare journey.
Another great perk of microneedling is that it’s customizable for each patient. Different needle lengths can be used depending on the area of the skin being treated and the specific concern you’re targeting. For example, shorter needles may be used on delicate areas like under the eyes, while longer needles can address deeper scars or wrinkles.
The procedure can also be combined with other treatments, like platelet-rich plasma (PRP), to enhance the results and give your skin that extra boost. This allows us to use your body’s natural growth factors, and we penetrate those growth factors into the skin during the procedure. This helps with downtime as well and a lot of patients will add this on to their treatment. The great thing is it takes no extra time but doubles down on the awesome results!
A couple other add ons that you can do with microneedling to just give you that extra bang for your buck can be things like:
Red LED therapy- help with inflammation and healing immediately post procedure
Alastin Skin Nectar- you can use this as a pre-treatment to help build skin up to reduce downtime and also helps create new collagen and elastin fibers
ZO Soothing Hydro Mist- creates an immediate calming effect while also hydrating the skin using hyaluronic acid
If you're worried about pain, don’t even stress girl! Like we said most people only have mild discomfort during the treatment, and a topical numbing cream is applied beforehand to help keep things comfortable.
Afterward, your skin may appear red/pink, like a mild sunburn, but this typically fades within a few hours to a day. For the next few days you may be a little dry and flaky and more sensitive but that is all totally normal. Just remember to protect your skin from the sun with a good SPF because protecting your investment is one of the most important things we can do!
Book now to try out this fabulous treatment!