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DermaPen microneedling with PRP
$ 600.00
$600/treatment
Microneedling with PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is a popular and advanced cosmetic procedure that combines two powerful treatments to enhance skin rejuvenation.
The two-part process
The procedure combines the collagen-inducing effects of microneedling with the regenerative properties of PRP.
Part 1: The PRP extraction
Blood draw: A small amount of blood is drawn from the patient's arm, similar to a standard blood test.
Centrifugation: The blood is placed in a centrifuge machine, which spins it at a high speed.
Separation: The centrifugation process separates the blood into its different components. The red blood cells sink to the bottom, while a golden liquid layer, which is the Platelet-Rich Plasma, rises to the top. The PRP is a concentrated source of platelets, growth factors, and other proteins that are essential for healing and tissue regeneration.
Part 2: The microneedling and application of PRP
Microneedling: A microneedling device (like a DermaPen) is used to create thousands of microscopic channels in the skin. This triggers the body's natural wound-healing response and stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin.
Application of PRP: As the microneedling is performed, the extracted PRP is applied topically to the skin. The micro-channels created by the needles allow the PRP to penetrate deep into the dermal layers, where it can deliver its powerful growth factors directly to the cells that need them most.
The benefits of combining microneedling and PRP
While both microneedling and PRP are effective on their own, combining them creates a synergistic effect that significantly enhances the results. The PRP acts as a natural booster for the microneedling process, leading to:
Accelerated healing: The growth factors in the PRP speed up the skin's natural healing and regenerative processes.
Enhanced collagen production: PRP provides a potent dose of growth factors that enhance the collagen induction process initiated by microneedling. This can lead to more dramatic improvements in skin firmness and elasticity.
Improved skin tone and texture: The combination is highly effective at improving a wide range of concerns, including acne scars, fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven pigmentation.
Natural and safe: Since the PRP is sourced from the patient's own blood, there is virtually no risk of allergic reaction or rejection.
What to expect and aftercare
The procedure is performed in a clinical setting by a qualified professional. A topical numbing cream is usually applied before the treatment to ensure comfort. After the treatment, the skin will be red and may feel sensitive, similar to a sunburn. This redness and swelling can last for 24-72 hours.
Aftercare is crucial and often includes:
Avoiding direct sun exposure and using a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Keeping the skin clean and hydrated with gentle products.
Avoiding makeup for at least 24 hours.
For optimal and long-lasting results, a series of 3 to 6 treatments, spaced a few weeks apart, is typically recommended.
The blood draw is performed by our physician, and the microneedling is performed by our qualified estheticians.
Classic Microneedling
$ 175.00
$175 or package of 3/$450
Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, is a popular cosmetic procedure that uses a device with tiny, sterile needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin. This process stimulates the body's natural wound-healing response, which leads to the production of new collagen and elastin.
How it works
The procedure involves a handheld device, often shaped like a pen or a roller, that is passed over the skin. The needles on the device puncture the skin's outermost layers, creating microscopic channels. These controlled "micro-wounds" are not visible to the naked eye and do not cause significant damage. However, the skin's repair mechanisms are triggered, initiating a cascade of events:
Inflammatory response: The micro-injuries signal the body to send blood, growth factors, and other healing components to the area.
Proliferation: The skin begins to produce new collagen and elastin, which are the fundamental proteins that give skin its firmness, elasticity, and smooth texture.
Remodeling: Over time, the new collagen and elastin mature and contract, leading to a tightening and smoothing of the skin.
Common uses and benefits
Microneedling is a versatile treatment used to address a wide range of skin concerns, including:
Acne scars: It can help to break up and remodel scar tissue, making pitted acne scars appear less noticeable.
Fine lines and wrinkles: By stimulating new collagen, it helps to plump and firm the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
Uneven skin tone and texture: It can improve the overall texture of the skin, making it feel smoother, and can help to fade hyperpigmentation and sun damage.
Enlarged pores: The collagen-building process helps to tighten the skin around pores, making them appear smaller.
Stretch marks: Microneedling can be used to improve the texture and color of stretch marks.
Improved product absorption: The micro-channels created during the procedure allow topical skincare products (like serums) to penetrate more deeply into the skin, making them more effective.
What to expect and aftercare
Before the procedure, a numbing cream is typically applied to the skin to minimize discomfort. The treatment itself is relatively quick, often lasting about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the area being treated.
After a session, the skin will be red, swollen, and may feel tight or sensitive, similar to a mild sunburn. This usually subsides within a few days. Post-treatment care is crucial for proper healing and involves:
Avoiding direct sun exposure and using a high-SPF sunscreen.
Using gentle, hydrating cleansers and moisturizers.
Avoiding makeup and active ingredients (like retinoids) for a specific period, as advised by your provider.
For best results, a series of 3 to 6 treatments, spaced a few weeks apart, is typically recommended.
Professional vs. at-home devices
It is important to distinguish between professional microneedling treatments and at-home rollers. Professional devices are motorized and can be adjusted to penetrate the skin at a deeper, more precise level, leading to more significant and reliable results. At-home rollers use shorter needles and are primarily used for exfoliation and improving product absorption, with much less effect on collagen production. They also carry a higher risk of infection if not properly cleaned. It is always recommended to seek a professional, such as a board-certified dermatologist or a licensed esthetician, for microneedling procedures to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Our classic microneedle is a less intense version than the Ellite Microneedle.
Elite MDerma Microneedling by DermaPen
$ 300.00
$300/treatment
How DermaPen works
The DermaPen device is a small, handheld, motorized tool with a sterile, single-use needle cartridge on the tip. The needles rapidly move up and down, puncturing the skin vertically as the device is glided across the treatment area. The key features that make a DermaPen distinct from traditional microneedling rollers include:
Vertical stamping: The needles enter the skin at a perpendicular angle, which creates clean, precise channels without tearing or scraping the skin. Traditional rollers often enter the skin at a curve, which can cause more trauma and pain.
Adjustable needle depth: The depth of the needles can be precisely adjusted by the practitioner, allowing them to customize the treatment for different skin concerns and areas of the face and body. This is crucial for safely treating delicate areas like around the eyes or lips, as well as for targeting deeper issues like acne scars.
Controlled and consistent: The automated, consistent motion of the DermaPen provides a more uniform treatment than manual rollers, ensuring that the entire area receives the same level of micro-injury.
What it is used for
The micro-injuries created by the DermaPen trigger the body's natural healing response. This process stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin, which are essential for skin firmness, elasticity, and overall health. As a result, DermaPen is used to treat a wide range of skin concerns, including:
Acne scars: It helps to break down old scar tissue and stimulate new, healthy tissue to fill in pitted scars.
Fine lines and wrinkles: The increased collagen production helps to plump the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Hyperpigmentation and sun damage: It can help to break up and fade dark spots and uneven skin tone.
Enlarged pores: By stimulating collagen, it can help to tighten the skin around pores, making them appear smaller.
Stretch marks: It can improve the texture and appearance of stretch marks by promoting new collagen growth in the affected area.
Improved product absorption: The micro-channels created by the needles allow topical products, like serums and growth factors, to penetrate much more deeply into the skin, significantly enhancing their effectiveness.
The procedure and recovery
A DermaPen procedure is typically performed in a clinic or a medical spa by a trained professional. A numbing cream is applied to the treatment area beforehand to minimize discomfort. The skin will be red and may feel warm and tight for a day or two after the treatment, similar to a mild sunburn. The full results of the treatment, as new collagen forms, become visible over the course of several weeks to months. Multiple sessions are usually recommended for optimal results.
This is the strongest of our microneedling treatments.
Microneedling with Radio Frequency
$ 300.00
Microneedling with radiofrequency (RF) is a popular and effective cosmetic procedure that combines two powerful skin rejuvenation techniques into a single treatment. It is a step up from traditional microneedling, offering enhanced results with minimal downtime.
How it works
The procedure uses a handheld device with fine, insulated needles that penetrate the skin to a specific, pre-determined depth. Here is a breakdown of the dual-action process:
Microneedling: The needles create thousands of microscopic "micro-injuries" or channels in the skin. This triggers the body's natural wound-healing response, which involves a cascade of repair mechanisms. This process stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin - the essential proteins that give skin its firmness, elasticity, and youthful appearance.
Radiofrequency energy: Simultaneously, the needles deliver RF energy deep into the dermal layers of the skin. The RF energy generates heat, causing a thermal injury to the underlying tissue. This controlled heat further enhances the collagen and elastin production process and causes existing collagen fibers to contract, leading to an immediate tightening effect.
The key benefit of the insulated needles is that the RF energy is delivered primarily to the dermis (the deeper layer of the skin), while the epidermis (the top layer) is largely spared from thermal damage. This makes the procedure safer and more effective for a wider range of skin types, with a reduced risk of hyperpigmentation compared to some laser treatments.
Benefits of microneedling with RF
Combining these two technologies provides a more comprehensive and powerful treatment than either one alone. The benefits include:
Skin tightening and firming: The combination of collagen induction and thermal contraction of existing collagen provides a significant skin-tightening effect, helping to reduce sagging and improve skin laxity on the face, neck, and body.
Reduced fine lines and wrinkles: By stimulating new collagen, the treatment helps to plump the skin and smooth out fine lines and deeper wrinkles.
Improved skin texture and tone: It can help to reduce the appearance of enlarged pores, uneven texture, and rough skin.
Acne scar reduction: The procedure is highly effective at remodeling and improving the appearance of various types of acne scars.
Minimally invasive with minimal downtime: While it is a more intensive treatment than traditional microneedling, the downtime is still relatively short, often just 24-72 hours of redness and swelling, similar to a mild sunburn.
What to expect and aftercare
A topical numbing cream is typically applied before the procedure to ensure comfort. The treatment itself can take anywhere from 10 to 60 minutes, depending on the area being treated.
After the session, the skin will be red and may feel warm and tight. It is crucial to follow post-treatment instructions, which usually include:
Avoiding direct sun exposure and wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Using a gentle, hydrating cleanser and moisturizer.
Avoiding makeup and active skincare ingredients (like retinoids, AHAs, and vitamin C) for a few days.
Avoiding strenuous exercise, saunas, and hot showers for at least 24 hours.
Multiple sessions (typically 3-6) spaced several weeks apart are usually recommended for optimal and long-lasting results. The full effects of the treatment, as new collagen develops, can be seen over the course of several months.