MICRONEEDLING

Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat scar tissue, lax skin, wrinkles, and large pores by increasing collagen production. It causes a controlled injury with very fine medical-grade needles that stimulate collagen growth below the skin's surface. A strong topical anesthetic completely controls any discomfort.

WellMedica uses the SkinPen® because it is cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and clinically proven to safely and effectively treat facial acne scars for patients ages 22 and up. With 3 to 4 affordable treatments spaced 30 days apart, you can improve your appearance and step out with confidence.

Over the years, the body’s production of collagen and elastin will start to diminish, causing the skin to lose its youthful shape and structure. Tissues can start to sag and wrinkle which, in turn, quickly adds years onto the appearance. Aside from the normal aging process, decades of sun damage, the harsh environment, smoking, stress, illness, acne scars, weight fluctuations, and genetics only further exacerbate these skin changes.

Traditionally, ablative laser and chemical treatments have been used to improve the skin’s texture and tone. Although these techniques can provide significant improvements, they are often harsh and can lead to excessive downtime and side effects like post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). At WellMedica, we offer patients microneedling, a revolutionary option to restore beautiful, youthful skin with much lower risk and very little downtime.

Microneedling, also referred to as Percutaneous Induction Needling (PIN), is a cutting-edge technique designed to trigger the skin’s own healing process. Creating thousands of microscopic injuries in the tissues encourages the production of vital growth factors, including collagen and elastin, which restore a youthful appearance.

The minimally invasive PIN procedure uses a small handpiece, uniquely designed to deliver multiple, tiny wounds to the target tissue. As the body reacts to these micro-wounds, the natural healing properties take over, kick-starting collagen and elastin production. Over the next several months, the skin’s repair system will plump tissues, smoothing wrinkles and creating a firmer, tauter texture. Years can be erased from the appearance, without the expense or potential side-effects from a more invasive, ablative laser or chemical peel procedure.

At WellMedica, we use the state-of-the-art SkinPen® to perform our treatments.  It is the only FDA-approved device for this purpose. It is clinically proven to safely and effectively treat facial acne scars for patients ages 22 and up.

You don’t have to have scars or deep wrinkles to enjoy the benefits of microneedling. It can give you a gentle resurfacing to get the glow back into your skin. Common reasons to get microneedling include people with acne scars, hyperpigmentation, and stretch marks.

Depending on the issue and severity of the issue being treated, we usually recommend between 3 and 6 microneedling treatment sessions spaced approximately one month apart.

Microneedling (no PRP): $500

Microneedling w/PRP: $1,000 (Physician Price)

Microneedling w/PRP: $800 (Master Aesthetician Price)

The following guidelines will help you prepare for a successful microneedling treatment and great post-treatment results.

After the treatment, your skin will be red and flushed, similar to a moderate sunburn. The redness should be greatly reduced within 24 - 48 hours. During the healing process, you may experience swelling, burning, itching, bruising, soreness, skin tightness, flakiness, sensitivity, and dryness. It may take up to 5 - 7 days for the skin to heal depending on the extensiveness of your treatment.

Many patients will begin to notice their initial results only a few days after a microneedling treatment. After 10 - 14 days, as the body’s natural production of collagen and elastin increase, the skin will become plumper, smoother, and tighter. Over the following several months, new tissue will form, bringing healthy cells to the surface of the skin, further improving the appearance.

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Microneedling can provide dramatic results for almost anyone looking for a safe, minimally invasive method to rejuvenate their appearance. As the PIN technique is gentle on the skin, the method is safe for all ages, skin types, and ethnicities. An ideal candidate will be in overall good health and understand the microneedling process and its limitations.

Patients should have reasonable expectations for their microneedling results. Those with an active skin infection will have to postpone their PIN treatment. One single microneedling treatment does not give the same results as one session of aggressive CO2 laser or a deep chemical peel, but 3 - 6 sessions do provide dramatic results with much lower risk and downtime.