Skin Needling
ALBANY SKIN CLINIC
Aesthetic Services Albany
What is Skin Needling?
Skin needling is a minimally invasive clinical treatment that uses fine, sterile needles to create microscopic channels within the epidermis and upper dermis. This stimulates the skin’s natural healing response, supporting the release of growth factors involved in normal skin repair and renewal.
Skin Needling is also known as (CIT) Collagen Induction Therapy, which allows the body to regrow and repair the skin from the micro damage through the wound healing response. This helps to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin.
Skin Needling
Skin Needling can improve the appearance of:
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Scars
- Stretch marks
- Pigmentation (Vitiligo, Melasma, Hyper & Hypo)
- Enlarged pores
- Rosacea
- Acne (scarring and breakouts)
Skin Needling
The Dermapen 4
We are an authorised treatment provider trained in the Dermapen 4 treatment protocol. The advantages of the Dermapen 4:
- Advanced oscillating Vertical Needling technology
- Digital adjustable needle depth allows for customisable treatment
- 16 needles, creating 1900 microchannels per second in the skin
- Anti contamination, with no risk of cross infection.
- We use Dp Dermaceuticals that have been specifically created to support the infusion of active ingredients.
ALBANY SKIN CLINIC
Aesthetic Services Albany
What are the potential side effects of Skin Needling?
During the healing process, the following may occur:
- Minor itching
- Flaking
- Redness
- DO NOT pick, squeeze or agitate the area that has been treated during the recovery period
Skin Needling
Care Guide
Pre care
- Patient must use a topical Vitamin A and Vitamin C for 2 weeks prior to treatment
- No cosmetic injectables for 2 weeks
- No fake tan for 1 week
- No active cold sores
- No open wounds in the area to be treated
- No Roaccutane for 12 months
After care
- The following 24 hours:
- Do not have a facial
- Gentle washing and application of makeup is ok
After care
- AVOID the following for 2-5 days:
- Direct UV exposure
- Intense exercise
- Excessively hot showers, baths, sauna or spas
- Spray or self tanning
- Occlusive make up
After care
- AVOID the following skin care ingredients for 5 days:
- AHA’s | BHA’s
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Retinoids, Tretinoin, Retinol, Retinaldehyde
- Hydroquinone
- Alcohol
After care
- AVOID the following for 2 weeks:
- Microdermabrasion
- Laser
- IPL
- Chemical peels
- Cosmetic injectables
- Chlorinated water
- Tattooing