Microneedling aesthetic treatment right here in Hagerstown!
Medical depth microneedling is a minimally invasive option to address a variety of skin and cosmetic issues. It is alternatively known as collagen induction therapy.
Microneedling stimulates the body’s natural healing ability to rejuvenate the skin and reduce fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, age spots, and skin laxity. The FDA approved Candela Exceed™ is used to puncture the skin with tiny sterile needles at specific depths. This triggers the body’s natural healing process, producing new collagen and elastin in the papillary dermis. (A numbing cream is applied prior to the procedure for comfort).
Benefits of microneedling
Microneedling treatments benefit your skin in many ways. For example, it is effective at reducing stretch marks, scars, fine lines, wrinkles, and various other skin issues, including rosacea and acne.
In addition, the tiny holes created by the microneedling tool help with the absorption of topical skin care products, such as creams, serums, and gels, increasing their effectiveness. In fact, the post-treatment period to apply anti-aging treatments, moisturizers, and other topical products that promote skin health and enhance its appearance.
Plus, microneedling does not pose the risk of skin discoloration, which is a concern with other facial rejuvenation treatments that involve heat, light, or lasers.
How microneedling treatments work
- First, we have a consultation where we identify the optimal treatment areas; this may be just part of the face or the entire face.
- Next, after the treatment areas have been identified, we prepare the treatment area by applying numbing cream.
- Then, the Candela Exceed™ microneedling pen is used to puncture your skin. The length of the needles used will be determined by your skin condition. Clients have reported feeling a warm and/or scratching sensation. Some very, very minor bleeding may occur during treatment.
- The microneedling treatment session usually lasts 80 minutes.
What you can expect after your microneedling treatment
Some clients have felt slight burning, swelling, tenderness, and tightness for a few days after treatment. Others have reported some skin flaking, which can be addressed with moisturizer creams. Depending on your skin condition, you may need additional treatments anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks apart. You will be able to see noticeable results after 3 to 6 months.
