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COLLAGEN INDUCTION THERAPY WITH MICRONEEDLING

Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), also known as medical microneedling is a minimally-invasive skin rejuvenation treatment designed to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars. This advanced process stimulates the body’s natural collagen production, resulting in visibly younger, smoother and firmer skin. Microneedling is an FDA approved medical device, a leader in the field of microneedling. 



 

How will this treatment improve my skin?


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Microneedling is one of the most incredible anti-ageing and firming treatments available. It takes collagen induction to the next level and the results are simply outstanding.

You’ll notice a significant improvement in pore size, skin colour and acne scarring. Fine lines will diminish as collagen is boosted, and you’ll also see experience less skin sensitivity. Microneedling can be safely used very close to the eye area and lips, allowing you to really target these lines and improve the texture and density of crepey skin.



Microneedling is designed to create a safe healing response within the body to ignite natural collagen and elastin production, without the harsh side effects and downtime. This treatment repairs surface layers, resulting in healthier, brighter, tighter, more even toned skin with refined pores and reduced wrinkles.

Your face, lip area, eye area, ears, neck, chest, hands and scalp are all treated with pinpoint precision to promote rapid lifting, firming and toning of facial features and contours. What’s more, the microchannels allow your skin to carry up to 80% more active ingredients which dive deep into your skin to feed and be absorbed by the underlying cells.



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 Who is it suitable for?

 Collagen Induction Therapy is suitable for most skin types and all skin colours.

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 What will my skin look like after this treatment?

 Your skin may be pink and slightly puffy after treatment, but this will reduce after two to four hours. We recommend you use our calming post-care skincare kit for the next few days before resuming your advanced skincare regime.



 

 How many treatments will I need?


For optimal results, we recommend a course of six treatments spaced four to five weeks apart.



 

 Phase I: Inflammatory. The tissue injury stimulates the immune system to send cells that remove cellular debris and cleanse   the wound while growth factors are released to initate new tissue production. This phase lasts between 1-7 days.

 Phase II: Proliferation. Cells (fibroblasts and keratinocytes) multiply to produce collagen, elastin and form new granulation   cells. This phase lasts between 3-14 days.

 Phase III: Remodelling. The wound (and once damaged tissue i.e. scar) is repaired with new tissues. This phase lasts between   1-2 weeks to 2 years.

 

 PREPARATION & HOME CARE

 

 To ensure optimal results from your professional treatments, we will recommend a personalised home care regime based on   your concerns and skin condition.

 

 The purpose of these products will be to prepare your skin for these intensive facial treatments, ensuring you have a strong   barrier and your cells are functioning adequately. This includes inhibiting excess pigment or sebum production, allowing your  skin to respond to these treatments in a more effective manner.

 

 These products could include:

 

  • Vitamin A - Skinretin 0.3% Mesoestetic or Post peel retinol Mesoestetic 1% Trans– melan tran3x concentrate. Intensive depigmenting agent that acts on excessive epidermal pigmentation by visibly reducing dark spots.

  • – melan tran3x gel cream. Depigmenting cream that acts gradually to give a more evenskintone . Mesoestetic HA Densimatrix A multi-molecular hyaluronic acid serum to deeply hydrate all skin types, including sensitive. Home Care and Regular Good cleanser and Active serums are highly recommended in conjunction to Microneedling to double the effect of in clinic treatment

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 AFTER CARE

Post treatment it is normal for the skin to appear slightly pink to red, similar to a sunburn. In the days following you may experience dryness, rough skin, tightness, redness and discomfort during the inital phases of wound healing. Be sure to follow the below after care instructions to ensure optimal results. No activities that will induce heat and vaso-dialation of your capillaries for at least the first 24 hours (including):

 

  • Exercise

  • Hot showers or baths

  • Use of hot oven/baking

  • Sitting in front of hot air con/fire place

  • Direct sun exposure

  • Alcohol consumption

  • NOTHING is to be applied to the skin for the first 24 hours EXCEPT the SkinFuse Lift HG serum that is provided. This includes your other skin care products, suncare and makeup. SkinFuse Lift HG serum can be reapplied as often as needed in this first 24 hour period.

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 Between 24 hours and 72 hours post treatment, a hydroxy acid free cleanser must be used to cleanse the skin, followed by the   SkinFuse Rescue calming complex (provided), and your usual moisturiser and sun care.

 

 After care to continue from 72 hours on wards:

 

  • Sunscreen MUST BE WORN at all times

  • DO NOT pick the skin. This can increase the risk of infection, pigment changes and scarring

  • Follow the home care regime that has been prescribed to your by your skin therapist. This will boost the results of your treatment

  • Avoid application of exfoliating products containing AHAs, BHAs and retinol for 5-10 days post treatment

  • Avoid treatments such as facial waxing, strong AHAs, BHAs or retinol, microdermabrasion, botox and fillers for 2 weeks post treatment

  • Avoid IPL, laser, deep peels and other forms of needling for 4 weeks post treatment

  • If you have any concerns post treatment, contact your therapist immediately

 

 CONTRA-INDICATIONS

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 There are contra-indications that require a period of downtime before peels can commence. This can include:

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 Within 6-12 months

 

  • Roaccutane medication must have been completed 6-12 months ago

  • Cancer medication must have been completed at least 12 months ago. Doctor's approval is required to commence peels

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 Within 3-6 months

 

  • Facial surgeries must have been completed at least 3-6 months ago. It is best to have your doctors approval before peeling

  • Medical depth (surgical) needling must have been completed at least 3-6 months ago

  • Fractional and ablative laser treatments must have been completed at least 3-6 months ago

 

 Within 4 weeks prior

 

  • IPL and laser facial treatments must have been completed 4 weeks ago. Peels can procede with caution on a case by case basis

  • Medium depth peels must have 4 weeks of healing before the next peel

  • No dermal fillers within 4 weeks

 

 Within 2 weeks

 

  • No botox

  • No facial waxing, electrolysis, bleaching or depilatory procedures within 2 weeks

  • Light peels, microdermabrasion and epidermal levelling only with professional recommendation, peels can procede with caution

 

 Within 1 week

 

  • No direct sun exposure (sun bathing), home-needling, hair bleaching or dyeing

  • Reduce at home exfoliation

  • Discontinue use of topical vitamin A/retinol 1-2 days prior

 

 Some conditions may be complete contra-indications for peels (we can instead explore facials in your treatment plan to   strengthen and nourish your skin). Complete contra-indications can include:

 

  • Auto immune disease that effect photo sensitivity or skin health

  • Photo-sensitising medications

  • Active infections - herpes, staph, boils, fungal etc. These must be completely under control before any treatment

  • Uncontrolled diabetes

  • History of serious keloid scarring

  • Allergies to stainless

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 Skin Microneedling Service Areas:-

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Best skin microneedling service in Mission bay, Orakei, Stonefields, Kohimarama, Remuera, Parnell, Meadowbank, Glendowie, St heliers, Glen innes,   Green lane, One hunga, Mangere, Northshore, Buckland Beach, Flatbush, Auckland.

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 Want to know more about our microneedling services? Are you ready to set up an appointment? Give us a call at +64 22 402 2862 to speak to our beauty experts.

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