Microneedling is becoming a SUPPPER popular service in the industry, and I am so excited to have finished my training to be able to start offering it to my clients. Microneedling is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure that involves the use of a microneedling device that creates a controlled skin injury. This significantly improves skin texture, scarring, melasma, stretch marks , by sending our bodies healing resources to promote new collagen reproduction. At the clinic (Vanish) we use Dermapen, which is known for being the worlds most advanced microneedling device to provide the best, and safest results.
How Does it Work?
At your appointment, you will be greeted by your skin specialist (me hehe) and I will cleanse the skin to start, and apply a numbing cream to the face. I leave the numbing cream on for about 25 minutes so that you don’t feel a thing during your treatment! After the 25 minutes has gone by, we are able to start the actual procedure. The Dermapen uses little needles to create micro-injuries to the skin, which will trigger our bodies repair response. The needle puncture will then create a microscopic channel where the body will begin to produce collagen in order to repair the skin.
Think of it this way, when we get an injury- our body sends all its resources to heal the wound. The same idea goes with microneedling. When we create these micro injuries, our body is naturally going to send all its resources to heal the trauma which then will produce new collagen. During the treatment, lots of hyaluronic acid will be applied to the skin, for the first 20 minutes after the treatment, the micro injuries will stay open, so we want to be able to penetrate hyaluronic acid serum into the skin for best results. To end the treatment, you will lay under the LED light to help with redness, and leave you nice and relaxed.
The Dermapen uses new needles for each use, EVERYTHING that makes contact with the skin is one time use and safely disposed of afterwards. my clients safety is always my number one priority, so its important that I emphasize on that ❤
Benefits of Microneedling:
-Improved texture of the skin
-Reduction of enlarged pores
-Improved skin elasticity
-Reduction of fine lines
-Improves scarring, hyper pigmentation, stretch marks
-Gives an overall healthier appearance.
Who CAN’T Get This Treatment?
Microneedling is suitable for most people, however if you are on accutane or have been on it in the last year, you’ll want to wait until you’ve been off the medication for one year. If you are pregnant or diabetic, or have active acne, open sores, cold sores, you cannot get the treatment, If you have a few pimples its totally okay to go over, but if you have severe cystic acne you’ll want to wait until it has cleared to receive the treatment. Eczema and psoriasis are also contraindications and should wait until cleared to receive the treatment.
What To Expect After the Treatment
You will notice for the next 24 hours after your treatment, your skin will feel like a tight sunburn, with some redness. That is totally normal. You don’t want to apply any creams or products to your skin for 24 hours after the session. After the 24 hours has gone by, I recommend the Sheald Recovery Balm moisturizing cream from iS Clinical for hydration and healing. It is VERY important to stay out of the sun for a couple days, and after those couple of days to wear a hat and SPF. You will want to discontinue use of acids or retinols for about 5 days post treatment. After 24 hours, you can apply mineral makeup overtop if you’re still red too!
How Many Sessions Do I Need?
It is great to start with a series of 3-5 sessions about 4-6 weeks apart for best results. After the series, its important to do 1-2 maintenance sessions per year to maintain results. However, even after one treatment you will notice improvement.
Personally, I am so excited to start offering this. Over the last Covid lockdown, I have been working on my training, and perfecting my skill. I have done a couple sessions on myself too and I am so happy with how my scarring has minimized, and I feel as though my skin looks more plump and lifted, and healthy!
If you are interested in this service, or wondering if its right for you, feel free to send me a message ❤
Until next time,
You Fave Local Estie ❤
P.S. Wear Your Damn SPF!
Lifestyle Beauty by Kate 