Featured Service:
Microneedling
With fall just around the corner it means one of our favourite treatments is coming back, microneedling!
Microneedling is an effective, safe, minimally invasive, non-ablative skin treatment1,2,3,4. This treatment is for anyone with concerns regarding fine lines and wrinkles, scarring and acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, pore size, photo damage, and skin tone and texture. It repeatedly shows significant improvements in these areas with high rates of patient satisfaction 2,3.
The treatment works by creating controlled damage in the superficial layers of the skin to initiate the body’s natural healing cascade. The deeper parts of the skin are treated without removing the top layer of skin. In particular, it is a safe technique for darker skin types, where other techniques that damage the epidermis have a high risk of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation1,4. Because the treatment works with the bodies own healing potential, it makes an optimal treatment for anyone who desires natural, gradual changes.
The treatment is preformed after a topical anesthetic is applied, making the procedure very comfortable. The day of the procedure it is normal to have some redness and feel slightly sunburnt. After 12-48 hours, the skin returns to normal. Microneedling has cumulative benefit with the best results seen after 4-6 treatments spaced 3-4 weeks apart. The treatment can be done on its own or augmented by adding platelet rich plasma (PRP) for an even more intensive treatment.
To learn more about microneedling and to decide if this treatment is right for you visit our website at https://www.integratedhealthclinic.com/service/microneedling/ or come in for a consult with one of our medical aesthetics providers.
Yadav, S., & Singh, A. (2016). Microneedling: Advances and widening horizons. Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 7(4), 244. doi:10.4103/2229-5178.185468
Glynis Ablon, MD, FAAD. (2018) Safety and Effectiveness of an Automated Microneedling Device in Improving the Signs of Aging Skin. The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 11(8), 29-34. PMID: 30214664
Moetaz El-Domyati, MD, et al. (2015). Microneedling Therapy for Atrophic Acne Scars. The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 8(7), 36–42. PMID: 26203319
Iriarte, C., et al. (2017). Review of applications of microneedling in dermatology. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, (10), 289–298. PMID: 28848356
Dr. Alanna Rinas, ND