Micro-needling procedure
What is microneedling?
The skin that we all want is hydrated, supple, smooth, free of wrinkles and has even color. Microneedling is one of many tools that we use at Alea Aesthetics Medical Spa to help you get the skin of your dreams. Microneedling, also known as a Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) is a procedure that involves repeatedly puncturing the skin with tiny, sterile needles (microneedling the skin) in order to induce the production of collagen. At Alea, we use the COSMOPen to achieve wonderful results.
How does it work?
By creating thousands of microscopic punctures in the skin, we increase the formation of new tissue through activating the body’s wound healing cascade. The microscopic punctures heal very quickly and in the healing process induce collagen production. Over time, the tissue is remolded and wrinkles, fine lines, light scarring, skin color/texture are all improved. See the illustration below for a bit more information.
The illustration above shows smoothing of wrinkles after microneedling. Source: empire medical training
benefits of microneedling
During a microneedling procedure, we deliver controlled non-surgical injury underneath the skin’s surface. By doing this we induce the skin to produce new tissue layers of elastin and collagen fibers (neo-collagenesis). We also induce the formation of new capillaries for an improved blood supply (neo-angiogenesis). The benefits include (but are not limited to):
Facial rejuvenation, restoring skin elasticity, production of new collagen
Improving acne scars and keloids.
Reducing fine lines and deep expression lines
Treating stretch marks
Decreasing hyperpigmentation and melasma
Treating alopecia
Improving the delivery of nutrients through the skin
How do I know if microneedling is for me?
Microneedling is minimally invasive procedure that is virtually painless (with the topical anesthetic applied beforehand) and has minimal downtime. It can be used on all skin types and is a valuable tool to treat a variety of skin concerns such as: facial rejuvenation, scarring (acne, surgical), stretch marks, pigmentation disorders and alopecia. Using the COSMOPen, we can deliver a variety of serums that fit your specific needs such as:
MesoClearSkin®: treats aging skin with pigmentation disorder & melasma
MesoNutriLift®: potent mix of various anti-aging ingredients designed to treat devitalized and dry skin
MesoHairGro®: designed to treat bald spots
MesoVitaTrace®: designed for anti-aging & scar treatments
It can be used to treat the following areas:
Forehead
Cheeks
Neck Area
Perioral Region
Eyes
Neck
Decollete
Microneedling can also be combined with PRP/PRF therapy to produce even better neo-collagenesis. Read more about the benefits of PRP/PRF here.
What can you expect during treatment?
Treatment is performed in the privacy and comfort of Alea Aesthetics Medical Spa and administered by a Board Certified nurse practitioner.
No anesthesia required but we provide a topical anesthetic prior to treatment.
Procedure takes 45-60 minutes depending on the area being treated
Downtime
The downtime is minimal. However, you may experience slight redness immediately after treatment which can last for a couple of days. There may also be slight flaking a couple of days after treatment.
How long does the treatment last?
Usually you will notice some improvement after the the first or second treatment. More significant results will occur after multiple treatments. We recommend getting three treatments spaced a couple of weeks apart. Your skin will continue to improve over the next 6-12 months with the proper skin care regimen. Results vary with each patient.
Cost
We charge $350 per one session or you can buy 3 session for $900 .
who is a candidate?
Both men and women over the age of 21 can be candidates for the treatments described above.
microneedling is not for you if:
You have a history of eczema, psoriasis and other chronic conditions;
You have actinic (solar) keratosis;
You have herpes simplex infections;
You have presence of raised moles, warts or any raised lesions on targeted area.
*Always talk to us if you have any concerns before a procedure.