Microneedling: Are You a Candidate?

Micro-needling treatment is used to improve the appearance of skin blemishes, marks and scars. Wrinkles, acne, cellulite and sun-damaged skin can also benefit from this treatment. The procedure usually takes about half an hour. Prior to treatment, a topical numbing cream is applied to ensure minimum discomfort.

Here at Florida Skin Center, we use a pen-style Micro-needling device, which is more effective and less painful than a roller. During the treatment, the needles penetrate into the dermis layer, which is found immediately below the epidermis. By penetrating this layer it encourages the skin to go into immediate healing mode. By doing this repeatedly, over a number of weeks or months, the skin disorder can be reduced and in many cases will clear up completely.

The second step of the micro-needling treatment involves use of TNS Recovery Complex. This product strengthens the skin's natural ability to regenerate and helps calm down redness and inflammation. TNS Recovery also helps the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and helps improve the overall texture and tone of the skin.

How quickly does the treatment work?

This all depends on the way you are treated and how severe the initial condition is. The skin naturally renews itself once every 40 days and by giving it further stimulation this process can be speeded up. Achieving the desired result may take a number of months, but on average, improvements can be seen within one to two weeks.

Who's A Candidate?

·         Works on all skin types

·         On average, a patient may need at least 4 treatments

·         Topical numbing will be applied 25 minutes prior to treatment

·         Avoid using products containing retinol, such as Retin-A, Renova, Tri-Retinol Complex, and Obagi 5 days prior to treatment.

Who's NOT a Candidate?

·          Pregnant or nursing
·         Active cold sore (herpes simplex virus)
·         Vitiligo
·         Lupus

What to avoid 7 days before and after Micro-needling:

·         Sun exposure
·         Waxing
·         Harsh exfoliants
·         Scrubbing the skin
·         Use of retinoids

Possible side effects

·         Redness, such as that of a sunburn, which can last for 2-3 days after the treatment

·         Sensitivity

·         Skin may feel dry and tight for 2-3 days

·         Some peeling or flaking could occur