Micro Needle Treatment

Micro-needling or Collagen Induction Therapy is a highly effective treatment to improve unwanted skin imperfections. This minimally invasive treatment is administered by gliding a multi-needle tip, attached to an electric pen, across the area of the skin being treated. Topical numbing medication is first applied to the area of the skin being treated before starting the procedure, decreasing discomfort. The skin is then cleansed, and a topical Hyaluronic acid gel is applied. The pen is then glided across the skin surface three different times, penetrating the Hyaluronic acid into the skin. 

Lastly, topical skincare products are applied to protect and promote skin healing. The downtime associated with Micro-Needling is generally 1-5 days. Patients with this procedure can expect redness with potential skin streaking for 1-3 days. It is important to avoid wearing make-up for five days after Micro-Needling to allow the skin to heal completely. The skin will continue to improve over the next four weeks as collagen is created in the microchannels created by the pen and needles. This is an excellent option for individuals who want to achieve smoother, more youthful skin without surgery.