Cosmetic Acupuncture

Microneedling therapy, also called Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) and Percutaneous (through the skin) Collagen Induction (PCI), is a minimally invasive skin-rejuvenation procedure that involves the use of the MD Needle Pen.

The mechanical action of the pen allows the needles to puncture the skin and create a controlled “injury” at a specific depth.

Each puncture creates a channel that triggers the body’s natural healing process to fill these micro wounds by producing new collagen and elastin in the papillary dermis. In addition, new capillaries are formed for improved blood supply.

With microneedling, the top layer of the skin is parted without being damaged—leaving the skin intact.

It does not “burn” your skin like peels or more invasive lasers.

The needle penetration depth can be adjusted from 0.25mm to 2.50mm into the skin depending on the area of the body and the skin condition being treated. Using skin needling consistently will trigger the body’s repair process until the desired level of skin rejuvenation is achieved.

Microneedling results in improvements in skin tone and texture, firmness, as well as reductions in scars, pore size, and stretch marks.

Microneedling Combination Procedures

Microneedling can be used in combination with Hyaluronic Acid and other serums to hydrate and heal the skin.
The micro-channels created by the needles allow for deeper penetration of topical serums for more effective results. This procedure can increase the skin’s ability to utilize the nutrients by up to 3,000%.
Combine microneedling with the body’s own PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) and kick start the healing process. The rejuvenation action that is started by the micro wounds is dramatically enhanced by the growth factors contained in the PRP. Studies have shown skin rejuvenation with the PRP combination procedure.

What Can Microneedling Treat?
1. Acne Scars
2. Fine Lines and Moderate Wrinkles
3. Pore Size
4. Texture
5. Tone
6. Traumatic Scars
7. Photo Aging & Sun Damage
8. Hyperpigmentation
9. Hair Loss

Nanoneedling

Both the nanoneedling and microneedling treatments use a pen-like device that oscillates a tip up and down to stimulate a skin reaction. They both induce cell turnover, serum infusion, and provoke the healing process that results in skin transformation.

However, nanoneedling works a little differently. It does use the same type of oscillating motion to treat the skin, but the cartridge encompasses 81 silicone tips. These microscopic hair-like cones separate the cells within the epidermis to allow active products to be pushed into the skin.

Unlike microneedling, nanoneedling does NOT pierce the skin. It only reaches the epidermis, treating the top .15 mm of the skin.

The benefits of this serum infusion treatment include pigmentation reduction, increased cell turnover, skin rejuvenation and an immediate glow with no downtime.

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