Microneedling

Microneedling FAQ

Browse our FAQ to learn everything you need to know before your microneedling treatment.

What is Microneedling or Collagen Induction Therapy?

Microneedling, or collagen induction therapy, is a cosmetic procedure that involves puncturing the skin with tiny, sterilized needles using a handheld drum or pen-shaped device. These tiny wounds cause the skin to produce more collagen and elastin by stimulating the skin to repair itself naturally through a process called dermal remodeling. This process heals and helps to rejuvenate the skin. Microneedling can be used to treat things like acne scarring, sun damage, surgical scars, burns, enlarged pores, wrinkles, and stretch marks.

Why is this treatment good for my skin?

Loose or sagging skin is a problem that can occur in many parts of the body. The CIT therapy sessions can help with sagging or loose skin by plumping up the area, which has a tightening effect on the skin. The treatments for loose skin can be performed on the face, neck and decolonize.

Am I a candidate for Microneedling or Collagen Induction Therapy treatment?

Microneedling is safe for all skin colors and types.

There are several different types of Microneedling. A consultation is required to determine the best Microneedling treatment for your skin.

This type of treatment is not recommended in patients with the following conditions: Hepatitis C, HIV or AIDS, any type of blood cancer, or skin cancer on the area to be treated. Also, patients who have used Accutane in the preceding six months, those with wounds or infections, who have undergone radiation in the past year, who are pregnant, or breastfeeding are not considered candidates.

How long does this treatment take? Is there any downtime or pain involved?

It only takes about fifteen minutes to one hour for the entire treatment. However, this can vary depending on how deeply the needles are made to penetrate the skin and how many areas of the body need treatment.

The treatment is well tolerated and requires minimal recovery time. 

What results may be expected? How many treatments are needed?

After 4 – 6  weeks, your areas of concern should be noticeably improved and your skin should have a new glow. These results will last for 4-6 weeks before beginning to fade.

Works well for acne scars, large pores, and uneven skin.

Three to six treatments are recommended at minimum, four weeks apart, for optimal results. 

What is PRP Microneedling?

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy uses the infusion of concentrated platelets harvested from the patient’s blood to accelerate healing in a specific area. It contains two elements – plasma, the liquid portion of the blood, and platelets. The platelets play a vital role in healing and contain growth factors that stimulate cell reproduction, tissue regeneration in the treated area, and optimize healing.

The addition of PRP to microneedling produces superior results over microneedling alone.

Why is this treatment good for my skin?

PRP can enhance collagen and elastin production in deeper skin levels. Microneedling with PRP effectively treats acne scars, surgical scars, wrinkles, and fine lines, hyperpigmentation, sun damage, large pores, uneven skin texture irregularities, and it helps to decrease the appearance of stretch marks.

Am I a candidate for PRP Microneedling treatment?

Microneedling is safe for all skin colors and types.

There are several different types of Microneedling.

A consultation is required to determine the best Microneedling treatment for your skin.

How long does this treatment take? Is there any downtime or pain involved?

Microneedling punctures the skin and makes numerous holes in the skin’s surface. PRP is then applied to the skin’s surface and allowed to penetrate the holes created by microneedling.

It only takes about fifteen minutes to one hour for the entire treatment.

The treatment is well tolerated and requires minimal recovery time.

What results may be expected? How many treatments are needed?

It can take a few weeks to show results, as it takes the body time to produce collagen and heal itself. In two to three weeks, some visible improvement is typically noticeable, and in 4 to 6 weeks marked results in pigmentation and texture improvement become more apparent.

Two to three treatments may be necessary to improve mild texture changes of the skin, whereas scarring may require three to six treatments to appreciate noticeable change.

These multiple treatments are done four weeks apart to allow the skin to heal.