Microneedling | Emporium Beauty SA

MICRO-NEEDLING

Micro-needling (or skin needling) is your go-to treatment for instantly firmer, smoother skin! Known for its incredible ability to stimulate the growth of collagen and elastin, micro-needling delivers real results in overall skin rejuvenation. Not only will this leave you glowing, it can also reduce scarring, stretch marks, blackheads, open pores, fine lines, hyperpigmentation and more. Due to the speed of the device, treatments are fast, comfortable and able to target large or multiple areas at once.

What Micro-needling can do for you:

Reduce imperfections – Micro-needling promotes the production of collagen and elastin through the natural auto-repair mechanisms of the skin, reducing the appearance of imperfections.
Increased effectiveness of active ingredients – Micro-needling transports the active ingredients from your treatment into the deepest layers of the skin, essentially enhancing product effectiveness instantaneously.
Improved communication between skin cells – Sends out signals that increase the communication between the cells responsible for maintaining the barrier function, pigmentation, collagen and elastin in the skin.

How It Works

The key to more radiant skin is collagen production.

Micro-needling works by using tiny needles to create small perforations, or ‘micro-channels’ in the skin. This stimulates the healing response of the deeper layers and encourages your skin to make new, collagen-rich tissue.

The micro-channels created during the treatment allow active ingredients from your skincare products to penetrate to the deepest layers of the skin to deliver even more powerful results.

Optimising your results

Let's work together to see the changes you deserve. For truly visible results I recommend series of 3-6 treatments with 4-6 weeks interval, to continually build your collagen and elastin. Recovery time for micro-needling is minimal. Thanks to the powerful skin stimulation, expect to some redness for 24-48 hours post treatment before the healing begins and the new, glowing skin starts to reveal itself. Your skin will also be more sensitive to the sun post-treatment, so ensure you apply an SPF50 when you’re out.

Pre Treatment Information

6 MONTHS PRIOR

Avoid Accutane for the past 6 months.

2 MONTHS PRIOR

If you are doing facial threading, it must be done 2 months prior micro-needling.

1 MONTH PRIOR

Dermal fillers, botox, microblading, fibro blast plasma facial, platelet rich plasma, IPL (laser) can be done 1 month prior micro-needling.

2 WEEKS PRIOR
Prepare your skin using the recommended skincare products. Avoid waxing, laser or IPL hair removal, depilatory creams and electrolysis. Avoid prescription retinol (topical vitamin A),alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA) beta hydroxyl acids (BHA), benzoyl peroxide acne products) and Hydroquinone (whitening creams). No chemical peels or laser resurfacing treatments.

Avoid blood thinning agents (aspirin, fish oil, Omega-3, Vitamin E). May resume day after treatment.

3 DAYS PRIOR
Avoid excess sun exposure, solariums and fake tanning. No waxing, depilatory creams or electrolysis to area being treated. Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, Motrin or Advil for 3 days prior to treatment. These agents will interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is critical and responsible for your skin rejuvenation.

2 DAYS PRIOR

No cosmetic injections in the treatment are. If you are prone to cold sores, take antiviral agent for 2 days prior to and day of treatment.

DAY OF TREATMENT

You will need to come with clean skin, without lotion, oil, makeup, powder, perfume or sunscreen, and to inform me of any relevant changes in your medical history and of all medications you are taking.

Post Treatment Information

DAY 1-3
A sunburn -like effect is normal. The skin will feel tight, dry, sensitive to touch. Treat skin gently washing with a gentle cleanser, cool water, using hands only and pat dry no earlier than 4 hours after treatment. Wash your hands before you touch your face. Redness or sensitivity might be present. Sleep on your back with head elevated to minimize swelling. Don’t put on makeup, especially with a makeup brush that has been used before, in the first 48 hours following micro-needling. For the first few days after your micro-needling procedure, you’ll need to avoid any skin care product that contains harsh chemicals meant to exfoliate. Avoid anything that’s scented, and don’t use glycolic acid or alpha hydroxy acids.

Avoid direct sun exposure, hot showers, sauna, steam rooms and exercise. Commence a gentle skincare routine using the recommended products. Drink plenty of water to rehydrate your skin. The recommended recovery cream an SPF 50+ can be applied liberally every 4 hours.

DAY 2-7

Peeling may start 3-5 days after treatment. You will notice skin dryness and flaking. This is due to an increased turnover of skin cells. Do not pick, scratch or scrub at treated skin! Allow old skin to flake off naturally and keep moisturized AT ALL TIMES with Hyaluronic serum, for extra dry skin every 2 hours if needed.

DAY 5-7

You may restart your regular skin care products once your skin is no longer irritated. Avoid active products containing AHA/BHA or retinol (continue to avoid for 7 days).

Many patients have noticed continued skin improvement for months following the last treatment.

For best results, we recommend follow up and repeat treatments in 4-6 weeks and a series of 3-5 treatments depending on your personalized treatment plan.

Micro-needling FAQs

1.How long is the micro-needling treatment and what is the downtime? ---Total treatment time is approximately 1 hour, depending on the size of the area being treated. Slight redness and warmth to the skin may be experienced after your session, and dryness can be experienced a few days post-treatment. Consultation prior the treatment is required during which allergy test will be conducted for the topical anesthetic.

2.How many treatments will I need?

-The number of treatments required will depend on your individual requirements and this will be discussed during your initial consultation. Typically, we recommend a treatment course of 3-6 sessions, at monthly intervals.

3.What is the micro-needling treatment like?

-A sterile disposable needle cartridge, holding either 12 or 36 micro-needles is glided across the skin with micro-needling device that mechanically induces a micro injury to the desired depth.

Will micro-needling procedure hurt?

Prior to your treatment I will apply a topical numbing cream. Most people say they feel almost nothing when a numbing cream is used.

4.How long will it take for me to see results from my micro-needling treatment?

-Most all patients see results after the first micro-needling treatment. Individual results vary depending on individual skin health. It is most common to begin to see true changes or positive results as soon as 1-2 weeks after the first treatment. Many patients comment on positive changes in even less time. Often, change is noted within just a few days.

5.Can micro-needling reduce stretch marks on the body?

-Yes. Micro-needling effectively helps to build the tissue within the stretch marks though the production of collagen. This builds up the indentation and reduces the colour of the stretch marks, in some cases making them disappear completely.

6.How long will my micro-needling results last?

-You can generally expect micro-needling results to last between 30 and 45 days after the first procedure.

Micro-needling produces results through the stimulation of growth factors and collagen, thereby promoting new skin cells to surface. As our skin ages, our collagen production naturally slows down and a series of treatments is typically recommended for best results.

7.What will I look like after my micro-needling treatment?

-Micro-needling is considered a no downtime treatment. Immediately after your treatment your skin will look slightly pink to moderately red. I will recommend skin care products for your post care based on your individual skin, which will greatly minimize these symptoms and enhance your overall results.

8.Can I use makeup after having my micro-needling treatment?

-After your treatment you must avoid makeup for 2 days. After that I recommend using only mineral based foundation, as it cannot build bacteria. You may go back to your regular foundation 4 days post treatment.

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Please note for micro-needling and chemical peels consultation is mandatory prior initial treatment.

Location: Lion Match Terrace Building

892 Umgeni Road Morningside

Durban, 4051