Microneedling is used for skin rejuvenation, improving skin texture and glow, improve fine lines and wrinkles, reduce scars including new and old acne scarring, improve stretch marks, lid abnormal pigmentation and blemishes and treat alopecia and hair loss/balding. It can be used alone or combined with any other cosmetic treatment offered at Durham health. Most people will opt for 3-4 treatments done 6-12 weeks apart.
Microneedling with SkinPen by Bellus Medical causes controlled micro-injuries that stimulate your body’s natural wound healing process, while minimising cellular damage. The result is effective remodelling of scar tissue, while keeping the overall structure of the skin intact. A topical anaesthetic (numbing cream) is applied first so the treatment is extremely well tolerated and afterwards a soothing and rejuvenating face mask is applied to cool and calm the skin without disrupting the wound healing cascade.
As the SkinPen passes over your skin, it creates thousands of pin point punctures in the dermis. This is perceived by the body as damage, which stimulates the release of growth factors that initiate the production of collagen and elastin. The human body is designed to react to any damage or injury by initiating the process of healing.
The skin is cleaned and numbing cream may be applied to lessen any discomfort. A small handheld pen like device with a sterile, disposable tip with 12 tiny needles is then used to pierce the skin. Our needling pen’s multi-speed and adjustable needle depth allow needles to pierce the skin’s layer at 90 degrees and increase the absorption of products. After the treatment, soothing Vitamin-C serum or Hyaluronic acid are used to hydrate, heal and protect the skin.
The inflammatory reaction of the skin is extremely short and fades significantly within hours from redness to pinkish that may last for 12 to 48 hours. In order to reduce visible redness, we recommend hyaluronic acid after the procedure, and to protect the skin with zinc based sunblock. Mineral makeup may be used after the procedure.
Disclaimer: Results may vary from person to person. Most people find best results are achieved after about 3 treatments