What skin problems can you treat with medical skin needling?

• Wrinkles and lines

• Sun damage

• Enlarged pores

• Acne scarring

• Under-eye bags

• Lack of skin firmness and elasticity

What is Skin Micro-Needling?

Skin Micro-Needling, also referred to as Collagen Induction Therapy. The treatment stimulates the body's own collagen production to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, skin laxity and acne scarring. The skin has a strong self-repair mechanism to restore its original integrity after an injury or burns. Hailed by many in the beauty press as the true non-surgical face lift, Skin Micro-Needling is gaining credible support from dermatologists and is well known to be used by A-list celebrities.

Results are achieved by introducing a series of fine, sharp needles into the skin. The needles are attached to a sterile roller which is moved in an intentional and controlled way over the surface of the skin to create many microscopic channels or columns, at various depths of penetration. This triggers the skin's wound healing cascade leading to new collagen deposition in the skin. Results are amazing!

Clinical studies have shown that Micro Needling can be more effective than treatments such as laser resurfacing, dermabrasion and chemical peels. It is seen to be just as effective as treatments such as IPL and CO2 laser. It stimulates collagen and elastin production, thus thickening the skin which reduces wrinkles and scarring.

Why choose Skin Micro-Needling?

Skin Resurfacing vs Skin Micro-Needling

• Skin Micro-Needling is an alternative to Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing, which literally involves burning the superficial layer of the skin, resulting in redness, swelling, discomfort and down time (recovery or healing time) of 6 weeks or more. Many clients find the recovery time unsatisfactory and a gross infringement to their lifestyle, despite the treatment giving outstanding results.
• Skin Micro-Needling (collagen induction therapy) is the alternative to Ablative Laser Skin Resurfacing. It is similar in result to Fraxel laser resurfacing - it is just as effective at a fraction of the cost.

Key Points

• There are no known negative side-effects.
• Extremely high absorption of topical skincare products.
• Collagen induction through controlled mechanical stimulation of the dermi.s
• It can be used on thin skin.
• It can be used on face, neck and body.
• Realignment of old collagen bundles (scar tissue).
• Complete preservation of the epidermis during the procedure.
• No permanent damage to the skin, less discomfort than other treatments.
• No infection, discoloration or other complications on the treated area.
• This type of needling can be done on people who have had laser resurfacing.
• Only 24-48 hours healing period, patient can return to regular activities.
• Only 3-5 days protection from ultraviolet light.

How quickly will I see the results?

• Visible signs of skin rejuvenation are seen after just 6-8 weeks following procedure and continue for up to a year.

Benefits

• The process stimulates your own collagen, which is natural and long-lasting.
• It's safe for all skin types.
• There is no damage to the skin.
• It can be used on thin skin.
• The process is not painful.

Side Effects

• Possible reddening of the skin which should subside by morning.
• Possible slight skin swelling initially. This usually subsides in a day or two.
• Contra-indications: Active acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, actinic (solar) keratosis, raised moles or warts, pregnancy, do not use if on blood thinning medication.

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The Titanium Dermaroller - for homecare use

• You can enhance your procedure results with the Personal Titanium Dermaroller model, which can be used on a daily basis inbetween your Medik8 Skin needling sessions and afterwards.
• Recently Medik8 launched arguably the most innovative skin needling device on the market - the Titanium Microneedle Roller with super sharp needles that do not tear the skin and are virtually painless by comparison stainless steel alternatives.
• The Medik8 Titanium Microneedle Roller comes from a brand you can trust. Each roller is precision manufactured with titanium needles and is gamma-sterilised in the UK according to EU regulations.
• Alison offers an entire range of Serums including Retinol and Vitamin C lines for use with the Medik8 Microneedle Roller.
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