Medical Needling
Skin needling works by encouraging your skin to make more collagen. Multiple superficial puncture wounds releases growth factors that stimulate fibroblasts creating new collagen and elastin. By traumatizing the skin in this way no collateral damage is caused to epidermis and healthy tissue. The new skin is, in turn, more even in skin tone and texture. Its normal for the skin to lose collagen via age or injury. By encouraging the skin to make new tissue, there may be more collagen to help make the skin firmer to. Recovery from treatment is rapid with no residual pain and discomfort most feel like a light sun burn for 24 hours post treatment. Treatment can be preformed on most areas of the body. Skin needling improves skin texture and tone, hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, loose/lax skin, stretch marks, body scarring. Depths of needling available from 0.5ml to 2ml, all products used in treatment are sterile zand fit for purpose. Aseptic techniques are used to ensure cross contamination is not possible. Consultation online or in person is advised to discuss treatment procedure and aftercare/down time.
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Procedure
During the procedure, I use either a Dermapen (electronic needling device) or Dermaroller to make small pricks in the skin. The pinpricks are so small that you likely wont notice them after the procedure. I move the tool evenly across your skin so that the new skin that rejuvenates will be even, too. Topical anesthetic to reduce the chance of pain can be used this can be purchased from a chemist and applied thirty minutes prior to appointment time. Topical anesthetic can be applied during treatment but please request this at booking so enough time can be booked out for treatment. Antioxidant and active collagen serums are used during treatment. I use a hyaluronic acid mask and LED therapy after treatment to rehydrate the epidermis and speed up the healing process. The recommended treatment course is at least 3 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
Aftercare
Reactions which can be expected after treatment are: skin redness and flushing, tightness, itching, tenderness, swelling and some pin point bleeding.
Effects will usually typically resolve within hours and many people are able to return to their normal activities the same or next day. some people react differently and may experience these reactions for longer. However, these reactions are temporary and typically resolve within 3-4 days as the skin returns to normal.
After treatment
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Refrain from touching the skin with your hands until the pores have had chance to close. DO NOT PICK OR PULL THE SKIN. Any redness should subside over a 24 - 36 hour period.
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Gently wash treated areas on the same day, but do not rub or massage the face for 2 weeks. cleanse using a mild cleanser. \it is recommended that the use of soaps, other than those recommended by your practitioner, on the treated skin area is restricted until redness subsides and where possible lukewarm water and / gentle skin cleansers are used for cleansing. Do not scrub. Pat dry only with a clean towel.
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Use of intensive moisturizer is advised for at least a week as your skin may feel drier or tighter after your treatment - this is quite normal.
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Avoid facial products containing fragrance for 3-5 days after treatment as these may irritate the skin.
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Make up can applied once the skin has settled, but ensure all brushes and sponges have been cleaned.
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Refrain from extreme temperatures such as intensive sun light, saunas, sunbed, steam bath for a period of at least for two weeks after treatment.
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Apply SPF30+ on a daily basis and with regular applications for a period of at least 2 weeks.
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Avoid electrolysis, waxing, bleaching (the face), depilatory creams, laser hair removal for at least 72 hours.
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Do not swim in chlorinated water for approximately 14 days.
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Please report any concerns to me as soon as possible. I monitor my email regularly and will aim to get back to you within the hour when you have any post treatments concerns.
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