Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that uses barely felt needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. This process triggers the skin’s natural healing response, which in turn stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, proteins that keep the skin firm and smooth, while also allowing our exclusive Chinese herbal serums to penetrate to the proper level of your skin to have the maximum effect possible.
What is Microneedling?
What Can Microneedling Help With:
- Anyone who struggles to know what to eat to be healthier
- Anyone who struggled with long-term health problems and not found answers with the usual recommendations
- Anyone who suffers from low energy, fatigue, or weight gain
- Anyone who considers themselves to be generally healthy, but feels there are things they could be doing to improve their diet
- Anyone open to receiving counseling, recommendations, and new ideas about how to improve health & wellness
Let’s compare the most widely available options:
Microneedling:
- Minimally invasive: Creates micro-injuries to stimulate collagen production.
- Lower risk of side effects: Side effects are generally mild and temporary, such as redness and swelling.
- No toxic substances involved: Relies on the body’s natural healing process.
Versus Botox:
- Minimally invasive injections: Involves injecting a neurotoxin to relax muscles and reduce wrinkles.
- Potential side effects: Can include temporary bruising, headaches, or muscle weakness.
- Temporary results: Requires repeat injections to maintain results.
Versus Cosmetic Surgery:
- Invasive: Involves incisions and requires anesthesia.
- Higher risk of complications: Risks include infection, bleeding, scarring, and nerve damage.
- Significant recovery time: Requires downtime for healing.
How many sessions will I need?
You’ll typically need a series of Microneedling sessions to achieve optimal results, with 3-6 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart being a common recommendation.
Key factors influencing the number of sessions:
Your skin concerns and goals: Milder concerns like fine lines and wrinkles might require fewer sessions, while deeper issues like acne scars or stretch marks might need more.
Severity of the condition: More severe scarring or advanced signs of aging will likely require a higher number of treatments.
Skin type and individual response: Your skin’s healing process and collagen production capabilities can impact the number of sessions needed.
How soon will I see results?
Immediately: You may notice some immediate improvements, such as brighter skin and reduced pore size.
Several weeks: As collagen and elastin production increases, you’ll start to see more significant improvements in skin texture, tone, and elasticity.
3-6 months: Peak results are typically achieved within 3-6 months after the final session as collagen remodeling continues.
Is it Safe?
With so many options available, safety is a wise lens to evaluate your best option. Yes, Microneedling is considered a safe option for aesthetic treatment.
Is there anyone who should avoid Microneedling?
- Microneedling may not be suitable for everyone. Individuals with the following conditions should avoid Microneedling:
Active skin infections (acne, eczema, rashes, open wounds) - Bleeding disorders or taking blood thinners
- Compromised immune systems (chemotherapy, radiation therapy)
- History of keloid scarring
- Skin cancer or undergoing treatment
- Certain skin conditions (rosacea, eczema)
Is Microneedling affordable?
- Microneedling tends to be less expensive on a per-session basis.
- Botox and fillers can have a higher initial cost per treatment, but the frequency of treatments can also affect the total expense
- Live Well Medicine understand that investing in skin care is a worthwhile expense. We offer packages for Microneedling, Cosmetic Acupuncture and Nanoneedling based on your Acupuncturists recommendations for treatment after your initial intake session. Purchasing your sessions in advance allows us to offer a reduced price per session to encourage you to look and feel your best and commit to the treatments and reach your goals.