It is a cosmetic procedure that involves pricking the skin with tiny, sterilized needles. The small wounds cause your body to make more collagen and elastin, which heal your skin and help you look younger. You might also hear it called collagen Induction Therapy.

How many treatments are recommended for rejuvenation, acne scarring and

stretch marks?(General Guide)

Rejuvenation:

3-6 treatments

6-8 weeks apart

Acne scarring:

4-6 treatments

6-8 weeks apart

Stretch marks:

4-8 treatments

6-8 weeks apart

Pigmentation:

4-6 treatments

2-4 weeks apart

*Superficial treatments may be recommended at 4 weekly intervals

Microneedling may help with issues like:

• Acne scars
• Dark spots or patches on your skin (hyperpigmentation)
• Large pores
• Reduced skin elasticity
• Scars
• Stretch marks
• Sun damage
• Fine lines and wrinkles

First, you’ll get a numbing cream smoothed onto your face so you can’t feel the needle pricks. Then the Esthetician will move a pen shaped tool with tiny needles around your face. The needles make small cuts in your skin, which causes a bit of bleeding. The goal of the procedure is to start your body’s healing process by sending collagen and elastin to patch up the tiny injuries. Collagen helps fill in and smooth out wrinkles. Most people get microneedling on the face, but it can also done on other parts of the body, such as your stomach or thighs. Most people need 4-6 treatments to see a difference.

Patients are advised to avoid the following activities and practices for at least 2 days post-procedure:

• Direct ultraviolet exposure (sun and solariums)
• Intensive cardio, exercise, or gymnasium regiments
• Further clinical treatment (including, but not limited to): microdermabrasion, laser, intense pulsed light, chemical peels, muscle relaxant injections and dermal filters
• Tattooing (including cosmetic tattooing)
• Applying high dosages of active topical skin care ingredients (including, but not limited to): retinoids, hydroquinone, alpha-hydroxy-acids, beta-hydroxy-acids, benzoyl peroxide, alcohol (ethanol/isopropyl), chemical based sunscreens
• Excessively hot showers, bathing, spas or sauna
• Spray or self-tanning
• Swimming in chlorinated pools or the ocean