Microneedling Q+A

What is Microneedling?

Microneedling is also known as Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT).

It is a minimally-invasive, non-surgical and non-ablative procedure for facial and body rejuvenation that involves the use of microneedling device to create controlled injury to the skin. This promotes a healing response in your skin, helping to minimize signs of aging, scars, stretch marks and a number of other skin issues.

What areas can be treated?

All areas of the body can be treated. Most common for anti-aging are the face, neck and chest. We can also treat the abdomen and thighs for stretch marks. Microneedling is also effective for hair regrowth in some circumstances.

How many treatments are recommended?

The number of recommended treatments greatly depend on what we are treating. For light anti-aging treatments, 1-2 treatments may be sufficient. For deeper wrinkles and acne scarring, 4-6 treatments may be required to achieve desired results. There is no limit to the number of treatments that you receive.

Does Microneedling hurt?

There is some discomfort during the treatment. We like to describe it as an annoying feeling. There is no lingering discomfort, and we have a number of strategies we employ to minimize discomfort during treatment

How long do the results last?

Results of Microneedling can last between 2-10 years, depending on your lifestyle and age. For anti-aging we do recommend yearly treaments to maintain maximum results.

Is there any downtime?

You can apply make-up, sunblock and other topical products the next day (24 hours) after your treatment. Immediately following the treatment you may anything from minor redness, to a deep red flush, which clears up in 4 to 72 hours, depending on how aggressive the treatment is.

How long before I can expect to see results?

You will typically notice an improvement in the quality and appearance of your skin within the first 24 hours. After 2-3 treatments a thicker more robust, collagen filled cellular matrix will produce more consistent and noticeable improvement. 6 or more treatments may be recommended for scarring, laxity and wrinkles. For hair regrowth some reactivation typically appears within the first two weeks, with noticeable improvement after about 5 weeks.

Are there any contraindications?

We cannot preform Microneedling if you suffer from any condition that seriously impairs your immune system, have uncontrolled diabetes, any condition that seriously impairs your immune system, hemophilia or similar bleeding disorder, are currently receiving radiation or chemotherapy, pregnant or nursing, have an allergy to stainless steel, chronic inflammatory skin disease, or used Accutane in the past 2 years.