All about Skin Needling - our #1 treatment for Anti-aging.

SkinNeedling. CIT. Collagen Induction Therapy.

It can have many names but the results objective is still the same.

BRIGHT, SOFT,  SMOOTH, GLOWING skin!

Unless you are living under a rock, most of you would of heard of Skin Needling before.

The whole Needling name may give you some tingles, maybe even put you off even considering the treatment.

Yes there are fine needles involved but the benefits outweigh the 5 minutes of discomfort you may experience.

What is Skin Needling exactly?

The idea of skin needling is to make controlled microscopic wounds in the skin to regenerate your skin cells at the level required for renewal.

ScienceINFO incoming - Our skin forms in the lower layers of our Dermis (mother cells)and work their way up through our other layers through our Epidemis to eventually reach the top layer we touch (daughter cells). We want to stimulate your mother cells to regenerate at their best form so the daughter cells can show us glowing, plump, smooth skin.

Yes, we do recommend our products BEFORE you have your needling sessions. If you aren’t promoting and supporting healthy cells then when we needle the area, the same damaged cells will form with not much improvement.

What is Skin Needling for:

Fine lines & wrinkles

Pigmentation

Acne

Acne Scarring

Uneven texture

Dull skin

Scars - if they are pink, the sooner the better

Rosacea

Sagging skin

How long does the treatment take?

We allow 45 minutes from when you walk in to when you walk out. Sometimes it only takes 30minutes. The “needling” part is only5-10 minutes

Does it hurt?

It has a scratching sensation yes. We are creating micro wounds in your skin so there is a level of discomfort.

Do you numb the face?

No. We don’t believe in doing so along with we are not liscensed to provide the cream. It also interfers with your blood flow so we can’t actually see what we need to!

Do I need to “prepare” for my session?

Yes you do.

Our key points are:

·      No Vitamin A or Retinol for the week before

·      You should be on a good vitamin serum or moisturiser to help with the healthy new cells at least a month beforehand – each skin varies

·      Avoid the sun the week beforehand

·      No IPL of laser in the 2weeks before or after

What will I feel afterwards?

·      You will feel warm, like you’ve been sunburnt.

·      Flushing of the skin varying from pink to red

·      Dry, flaky, or peeling - Minor itching -Hives



How long does it last?

You should be feeling calmer within a couple of hours – 24 hours.

What is my aftercare?

Things to do/avoid for the 12 & 24 hours POST treatment:


·      Cleansing or applying any creams to your skin.


·      No make up is to be applied for 24hours.


·      Have a Clean pillow case on your pillow.


·      Avoid hot/spicy food for 24 hours.



·      Avoid Steam – including showers, oven etc

Activities to AVOID for the next 48 hours:


·      Direct ultra violet exposure (sun and solariums)
Intensive cardio, exercise or gymnasium regimens


·      Excessively hot showers, bathing, spas or saunas


·      Further clinical treatments (including, but not limited to: microdermabrasion, laser, intense pulsed light, chemicals peels, muscle relaxant injections and dermal fillers)


·      Spray or self-tanning


·      Swimming in chlorinated pools or the ocean


·      Tattooing (including cosmetic tattooing)

Skincare to AVOID for the next5 days:


·      Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) (including but not limited to: glycolic, lactic or malic acid)


·      Beta hydroxyl acid (BHA) including salicylic acid


·      Benzoyl peroxide

·      
Retinoids (including but not limited to: Trevino in, retinol and retinaldehyde) -


·      Hydroquinone –

·      High levels of kojic or azelaic acid
Alcohol (including but not limited to: isopropyl, alcohol / de-natured alcohol / rubbing alcohol 

Makeup –

·      Mineral makeup may be applied 24 hours post procedure.


 Things TO DO :


·      Exfoliate your skin with the recommended products 5 days POST needling, if you are coming in for your complimentary30min facial wait for the facial.


·      Apply your recommended after care and moisturise a few times a day if you are experiencing the flaking or dryness.Green Juice or Oleogel are our recommended products.

·      Your normal skincare routine can start after 48 hours.

What does a session look like?

Our session starts with a double cleanse of the skin.

We then open our single use items to ensure a sanitary enviroment.

We clean the skin with a solution then apply an ultrasound gel or serum to create slip for our machine.

We work our machine from the forehead to the nose, eyes, chin & followed by the cheeks. You can include your neck & dec if you wish!

We then clean the areas & apply a cooling mask - the best feeling!

You will be sent home with a follow up LED facial booked & an aftercare email hitting your inbox.

A Package of 3 Skin Needling sessions within 6 months is a fabulous starting point!

This really boosts your skin and creates a solid foundation.

Maintenance treatments are recommended every 3 months.

Who can’t get skin needling?

CIT treatments are not suitable for patients experiencing active:

Papulopustular rosacea

Acne vulgaris stage III-IV

Herpes simplex

Warts

Scleroderma

Bacterial / fungal infections

Open lesions

Solar keratosis

Skin cancer

Hemophilia

Pregnancy

Can I have a treatment while pregnant?

New research states that you can.

This is if your skin is healthy and there isn’t any other complications that would hinder your aftercare.