Often referred to as collagen induction therapy, that is exactly what microneedling is; one of the very few ways we can actually induce collagen production & synthesis in our skin, particularly as we age. After our early 20’s, we are no longer producing new collagen. This occurs while sun exposure & natural aging is steady causing a decline in the amount of collagen we have present in our skin.
Microneedling creates controlled micro-injury to our skin, so that our body is forced to go in & repair the micro-injury with new collagen & elastin. Similar to how we go to the gym to tear our muscles down to create new & stronger muscle fibers, so is microneedling for the skin. By creating an injury to the dermis layer of skin, the fibroblasts that live there are activated to assist in helping fine lines, wrinkles, pore size, acne scarring, & even pigmentation.
At Altera, we use the SkinPen for all microneedling procedures. It was the first device FDA-approved. Being a medical-grade device, the needles are able to get to a depth that makes a difference in the dermis layer, not the same as the derma-rollers that you may have seen for home use.
Effectiveness of this treatment is all about proper depth, control of the injury, & properly trained professionals to reach with indicated clinical endpoint to create results.
This procedure often requires multiple sessions to see the full benefit. It is completely comfortable, as our topical numbing agent is specifically compounded for these types of procedures. Downtime is also quite minimal, with approximately 1-2 days of redness to the skin, making it a great procedure to incorporate into your yearly aesthetic wellness plan. We offer packages & payment plans to make it even easier to fit into all budgets.