The experienced and skilled aestheticians at Skin and Body Refinery are proud to offer a wide range of medical spa services including microneedling. Micronneedling can also be combined with PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Therapy to further improve skin tone and texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Microneedling is a process that uses a sterile needle-tip which contains 12 microneedles to create a series of tiny injuries to the surface of the skin. These micro-injuries work to initiate the skin’s natural repair process by encouraging the skin to produce collagen and elastin. These two components are responsible for smoothing wrinkles and fine lines, and diminishing acne scars and other skin imperfections. The micro-channels created during the treatment are ideal for allowing the maximum absorption of topical skin applications and PRP (platelet rich plasma therapy) to further enhance the effects in the deepest layers of the skin.

What is Micro Needling and how does it work?

Micro Needling is a minimally-invasive procedure that tightens the skin, minimizes fine lines and wrinkles and reduces acne scars and discolorations while building collagen. The treatment involves using a mechanical device with tiny needles that create tiny holes in the skin. As the holes are made, the controlled injury triggers the body to respond by producing collagen, which tightens the skin, smooths wrinkles, adds lost volume and reduces the presence of acne scars and fine lines. Because the needles pierce the skin to go beneath the skin’s surface, there is concern that skin will be damaged during the procedure. On the contrary, the dermis is not damaged and the results show overall improvement.

Do the Micro Needling procedures hurt and is there any downtime?

No. The Micro Needling procedures are designed to be painless. It requires no surgery, so there’s little to no discomfort. For patients who are a little sensitive, numbing ointment can be applied to the treatment area. Patients can normally return to their usual activities after the procedures.