MICRONEEDLING (Collagen Induction Therapy)

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An innovative skin rejuvenation treatment, microneedling is a form of Collagen Induction Therapy that significantly improves the appearance of sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, and stretch marks with little downtime.

Fast and minimally invasive, it stimulates the natural production of new collagen and elastin in the skin. The repair process begins almost immediately.

Safe and minimally invasive, microneedling allows for controlled induction of the skin’s self-repair process by creating precise, micro-injuries (tiny punctures)  in the skin.

This stimulates your skin’s natural ability to heal by producing new collagen and elastin fibers, encouraging your skin to look and feel healthier. There is no tissue destruction with microneedling. The small channels in the epidermis close very quickly and the skin begins a healing response of producing new collagen and elastin right away.

This skin rejuvenation treatment is safe and effective for all parts of the body including the face, neck, and décolletage (the area that of your chest that is exposed when you wear a top with a lower neckline). It helps improve:

~Increases Collagen Production
As we age, collagen production starts to slow down and decrease. In fact by age 30 we begin to lose 1% of our collagen every year. This means more fine lines and wrinkles and sagging of the skin. By breaking up old collagen fibers and creating microchannels in the epidermis, Collagen Induction Therapy increases collagen production for more youthful-looking skin.

~Improves hyperpigmentation and sun damage
Microneedling is highly effective in reducing the appearance of sun damage, especially hyperpigmentation and age spots. Although the sun feels so good on our skin, years of sun damage can lead to a blotchy, brown complexion. Collagen Induction Therapy stimulates new collagen and skin cells that even out the skin tone to rejuvenate your look.

~Minimizes fine lines and wrinkles
As we age, it’s inevitable that fine lines and wrinkles are going to form, sometimes even prematurely. The tiny injuries from a microneedling session boost collagen and elastin production to fight lines and wrinkles and stimulate your body to produce new skin cells. Say goodbye to fine lines, crow’s feet, and forehead wrinkles. 

~Improves acne scars
Not only can acne cause pain to the skin but it can also be quite traumatic emotionally. Just when you’ve conquered the fight with acne, battle scars are often left behind on the skin. Microneedling is actually best known for reducing these scars and is the best treatment on the market for significant improvement in acne scars. As more collagen is laid down, it creates a plumping effect to minimize these scars from the inside out.

~Minimizes pore size
Despite small holes in the skin being created by the needling pen, it doesn’t make pores larger. It actually shrinks pore size because the area around them is being stimulated and plumped, making pores virtually invisible.

~Improves effectiveness of topical products
Post-microneedling is the perfect time to apply anti-aging treatments, moisturizers and other topicals that help to boost skin health and appearance. With newer skin, serums, creams, and gels get delivered deeper into the dermis. Ask about our favorite anti-aging products!

~Smooths stretch marks
Stretch marks and other scars can be extremely difficult to get rid of, especially if you’re relying solely on topical products. Just like microneedling helps to get rid of acne scars, a few sessions can dramatically reduce the appearance of stretch marks and other scars anywhere on the body.

~Good Alternative to Laser Treatment
Laser Treatments are amazing, but can be quite expensive compared to Collagen Induction Therapy. Microneedling’s effects are comparable to Laser and Skin Peel treatments and can often require less downtime.

Your skin care specialist will apply a numbing cream prior to your treatment to minimize any discomfort. The high-speed motor of the Dr. Pen device causes needle penetration to occur very quickly.

The sensation you will experience is often described as feeling like sandpaper or a cat’s tongue. Scar treatment with microneedling requires deeper penetration into the nerve space, which can cause discomfort.

After the numbing cream wears off, you’ll feel like you have a sunburn. This usually only lasts for 24 hours.

The healing process begins almost immediately. Your skin will look smoother and more radiant in a week following your microneedling treatment at RENEW. Results are gradual, with incremental improvement with each microneedling session.

Pricing is per treatment. Save when you purchase a series of three Microneedling treatments (six recommended for optimal results).  See price list under the Spa Service tab.

You’ll look like you have a sunburn following treatment. Most of our clients take the day off and return to work the following day.

For deeper treatments, redness may persist for several days, and you may also experience slight pinprick bleeding that will stop immediately. For special events, we recommend planning for 5 days for a complete recovery.

Yes, microneedling is safe and effective for people of all skin types without risk of post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation.