SkinPen Microneedling

What is microneedling?

Microneedling is an aesthetic therapy used to treat signs of aging and blemishes on the skin. Microneedling can:

• Reverse the effects of sun damage
• Improve the texture of scars
• Reduce stretch marks
• Remove hyperpigmentation
• Rejuvenate skin

Michelle uses the medical-grade SkinPen microneedling device, which features up-to-the-minute technology for optimal effectiveness.

How does microneedling work?

Microneedling works by stimulating the body’s natural healing processes. The SkinPen device creates thousands of micro-injuries in your skin that trigger regeneration without using chemicals or medications.

SkinPen works in three phases:

Inflammation

The multiple tiny punctures to your skin activate your immune system, which disinfects the wounds, causes blood flow to increase, and begins creating new tissues.

Proliferation

Your body rebuilds the damaged skin and underlying tissues by creating new cells and blood vessels.

Remodeling

Fresh, healthy collagen and skin cells replace the initial scar tissue, leaving you with stronger, unblemished skin.

What happens during the microneedling procedure?

Michelle first ensures you’re a suitable candidate for microneedling and then explains the procedure in detail before your treatment.

When you attend your SkinPen treatment session, Michelle applies a topical anesthetic to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. Most patients are aware only of the SkinPen vibrating gently against their skin.

A SkinPen procedure typically takes around 30 minutes. Afterward, you can carry on as normal but follow Michelle’s aftercare recommendations. You may find your skin looks flushed after the treatment, as though you’d been out without your sun cream. You may also experience:

• Dryness
• Rough skin
• Tightness
• Itching
• Peeling
• Discomfort
• Tenderness
• Burning

These effects are a normal part of the healing process and usually clear up in a few days.

How soon will I see the results after a microneedling treatment?

You might see some improvement in your skin soon after treatment, but it takes several weeks for your body to complete the repair process. The time it takes to achieve the final results varies from patient to patient, but after a month, you should see a noticeable change in your skin.

You may only need one session, or your practitioner might recommend a course of treatment, depending on what you wish to achieve.

To learn more about microneedling and the results you can expect from SkinPen, call Luxx Aesthetics & Wellness Medicine or book an appointment online today.