Microneedling Facial Rejuvenation – You Asked For It & Now It’s Here!
Acupuncture On Eglinton is now excited to offer advanced microneedling for facial rejuvenation using one of the most advanced pens on the market operating at an impressive 18,000 rpm! The high speed rotation, combined with pulsation, delivers effective skin rejuvenation with minimal downtime.
Experience the benefits of this innovative treatment for smoother, healthier skin!
What is Microneedling?
The Science Behind the Treatment
Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, involves using fine needles to create micro-injuries in the skin. This process stimulates the body’s natural healing response, promoting collagen and elastin production. The result? Improved skin texture, smaller pores, reduced fine lines, and healthier, more youthful skin.
Why Choose Microneedling at Acupuncture On Eglinton?
- Effective Skin Rejuvenation: Improves the appearance of scars, fine lines, and wrinkles, and encourages new hair growth for hair loss.
- Minimal Downtime: Most clients experience only slight redness that fades within a few hours.
- Enhanced Product Absorption: Boosts the effectiveness of skincare products by allowing deeper penetration.
- Customizable Treatments: Tailored to address specific skin concerns, including acne scars, pigmentation, enlarged pores, and overall skin texture.
- Chinese Herbal Topicals: Chinese herbs are applied to target specific concerns such as acne, pigmentation, and dry skin.
The Topicals
- Ping Guo: Apple stem cells that are used to promote the reproduction of skin cells.
- Zao Lei: Helps reduce melanin pigmentation, brightens skins, decreases age spot.
- Fu Ling: A powerful collagen and elastin builder, helps moderate oily and thin skin.
- Ji Xue Cao: Increases cellular repair to reduce swelling and clear away toxins to purify the skin.
- Hai Zao: Increases blood and fluid circulation to the skin, also reduces puffiness under eyes.
- Xiang Gu: Collagen and elastin builder that helps to improve dry and deficient skin.
- Chen Pi Gan Xi Bao: Promotes cellular growth and division for aging skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Super hydrating serum that retains moisture and promotes collagen and elastin health.
- Neem Oil: Anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic—protects skin against infection, nourishes the skin and stimulates collagen. Kills acne.
- Seabuckthorn Berry Oil: High in Vit. E and Omega 7, very nourishing for the skin, can reduce inflammation and promote cellular repair.
- Jojoba Oil: Draws moisture into the skin, anti-bacterial, high in antioxidants, also controls sebum production.
Your Microneedling Experience
Consultation: Begin with a thorough consultation to assess your skin type and discuss your goals.
Preparation: A topical numbing cream will be applied to ensure your comfort during the procedure.
Microneedling Session: After removing excess numbing cream, hyaluronic serum will be generously applied to area to ensure proper hydration. Controlled micro-punctures will be created using the advanced AcuMicro pen. The treatment typically lasts about 30-50 minutes.
Post-Treatment Care: After the procedure, an aloe vera cooling mask will be applied to help soothe the skin, followed by a round of topicals to deeply nourish and repair your skin. You will receive aftercare instructions to maximize your results and ensure optimal healing.
Results Timeline: Skin will appear pink for a few hours following treatment. Noticeable improvements in skin texture and tone can appear a few days after treatment with optimal results appearing after about 3 late weeks later as collagen continues to develop. A minimum of 3 treatments—4 weeks apart, are needed for deeper level improvements to fine lines, and acne scars.
Is Microneedling Right for You?
Microneedling is suitable for various skin types and concerns:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Acne scars
- Hyperpigmentation
- Thinning hair or hair loss
- Enlarged pores
- Overall skin rejuvenation
Microneedling is not suitable for the following conditions:
Active Skin Infections: Individuals with current infections, such as herpes simplex or any bacterial, fungal, or viral infections on the skin should avoid the procedure to prevent worsening the condition.
Uncontrolled Diabetes: Those with diabetes that is not well-managed may have delayed healing and increased risk of complications.
Blood Clotting Disorders: Individuals with clotting disorders or those taking blood-thinning medications may experience excessive bleeding or bruising.
Autoimmune Disorders: Conditions like lupus or psoriasis can be aggravated by microneedling, as these disorders affect the skin’s healing processes.
Recent Chemical Peels or Laser Treatment: Patients who have undergone chemical peels, laser treatments, or other aggressive skin treatments in the last few weeks should wait until their skin has fully healed.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: While there’s no definitive research showing harm, many practitioners recommend avoiding microneedling during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to hormonal changes and skin sensitivity.
Certain Skin Conditions: Those with active eczema, dermatitis, or psoriasis should consult their healthcare provider, as microneedling can exacerbate these conditions.
Sensitive Skin: Individuals with very sensitive skin or a history of allergic reactions may want to avoid microneedling or discuss it thoroughly with their practitioner.
Keloid Scars: Those prone to keloid formation (thick, raised scars) should be cautious, as microneedling can stimulate excessive scarring in these individuals.
Experience the transformative effects of microneedling at Acupuncture On Eglinton, and unlock your skin’s potential!
