microneedling faq

Although the treatment is safe for all skin types, there are certain medical conditions that may exclude you from having this treatment. These include active acne vulgaris, rosacea, active skin infections, raised keloid scars, actinic keratosis and other non-melanoma & melanoma skin cancers, eczema, psoriasis, sebaceous hyperplasia, and open wounds. If you suffer from severe cold sores, you may want to take your cold sore medication before each treatment. Your esthetician will discuss any health concerns before you commence the treatment.

The concept of microneedling is not a new science and dates back to the 1950s. The idea is based on the skin's ability to repair itself whenever it encounters physical damage. In this case, thousands of minute wounds are created in the skin with highly precise, sterile needles. Immediately after the injury occurs, the skin disperses old damaged connective tissue and replaces it with new. Our Rejuvapen 2 microneedling device allows for controlled induction of the skin's self-repair mechanism by creating micro "injuries" in the skin, which trigger new collagen synthesis yet do not pose the risk of permanent scarring. The result is smoother, firmer, and younger-looking skin and fainter scars/stretchmarks.

The whole procedure is typically completed within 60 minutes, depending on the required treatment and anatomical site. Your esthetician will explain the treatment, the risks and benefits, and will guide you through a full skin consultation before we gain your consent. Before the procedure commences, a topical anesthetic (in the form of a cream) is applied to your skin. This numbs your skin and ensures that you are comfortable during the treatment. After the skin is numbed, your esthetician will gently move the device over your skin to puncture the epidermis layers of the skin and create minute sub-cutaneous injuries. These microscopic wounds close within 3-5 minutes, but that's enough to stimulate new collagen deposition, which may last up to a year. You may experience some pain, particularly around the sensitive areas of your face, such as around the eyes.

After the procedure, your skin will show signs of redness or erythema, which will appear similar to moderate sunburn. There may be some slight swelling. The redness and swelling will begin to subside 24-48 hours after the treatment. By day 3, the erythema and swelling subside, and the skin takes on a pink color; there is barely any evidence that the procedure has taken place. During the first three days, you will also experience some skin tightness, dryness, and mild sensitivity to touch on the areas that have been treated. This diminishes significantly following the treatment and over the next 2-3 days.

Your esthetician will recommend aftercare products to help soothe and protect the skin and enhance the results. We always recommend a sunblock after treatment.

No, in normal skin, the microneedling procedure does not cause hyperpigmentation as long as the skin is protected against UV rays after the treatment and for the first 7-10 days with a suitable sunblock. Overexposure to UV after microneedling may cause hyperpigmentation, but the risk is small (<3 in 100). However, if you have a history of hyperpigmentation, you must tell your esthetician before commencing a treatment.

Before treatment, a topical anesthetic cream is applied to the treatment area. The anesthetic cream numbs the skin and makes the treatment comfortable and painless in most areas. However, you may experience some sensitivity, particularly around the eyes and forehead. If you are particularly sensitive, you can come early to your appointment to allow for extra time with the topical numbing cream.

Each microneedling course is different, depending upon you, the client. A typical course is 1 session every 3-4 weeks for 4-6 months. You can expect to continue seeing results for up to 6 - 8 months after the last treatment as your skins' matrix regrows new collagen.

No, you must wait at least seven days after Botox and 28 days after fillers before you can commence a microneedling session.

You can return to your regular makeup routine after 2-3 days, when your skin will appear almost normal. You must, however, continue to use a high-factor sunscreen and any topical products specifically recommended by your esthetician. Your esthetician can discuss your concerns about returning to your routine makeup regime.