Microneedling

Our skin’s renewal process slows down as we age, so Microneedling Treatments are the safe, natural alternative to fight the aging process. Clinical Microneedling Treatments along with other combination therapies can produce amazing results.

Microneeling Treatments naturally work from within. The natural wound-healing responses created by Microneedling Treatments will kick start the production of collagen and elastin production.

Microneedling Treatments can commence on the onset or before fine lines take hold. So use as a preventitive measure ideally from the age of 28 onward.

• Crow’s feet / laughter lines

  This is often where wrinkles and fine lines show first. Small wrinkles spread outwards from your outer-eye after years of smiling and concentrating.

• Lipstick lines

  Delicate areas around the lips form expression lines, causing lipstick “bleeding” and uneven contours.

• Deeper expression lines

  Untreated fine lines and wrinkles will develop into deeper expression lines such as “frown lines” on your forehead (known as Glabellar lines).

• Sagging skin

  The natural age process, free radical damage and non active skincare regime may lead to saggy skin – areas often neglected such as the neck, decolloté and skin surrounding the ears are often tell-tale areas of aging skin.

• Uneven skin tone

  A natural sign of aging can be uneven skin tone, particularly for those who expose their skin regularly to the elements. Sun Damage and pigmentation is a leading indication for those seeking to undergo Microneedling Treatments.

Microneedling Treatments are highly effective for treating hyperpigmentation, particularly on dark skin colours, where laser treatments may not be the safest option (Due to further pigmentation risks). The treatment creates upto 1,920 fractional micro-channels per second into the skin to promote a more balances and normalised cellular function. As melanocytes (pigment producing cells) are directly targeted, a repair and corrective process encourages an even skin tone creating a radiant appearance.

Hyperpigmentation is the discolouration of skin caused by internal physical factors and/or external factors which can include hormonal changes, sun exposure, skin type, trauma and the skin’s natural ageing process. Presenting as areas of uneven skin tone, darkness, age spots or freckles, pigmentation occurs when excess melanin (skin pigment) has been stimulated. Surface pigmentation (Epidermal or Superficial) usually affects lighter skin tones and is usually created by sun damage, for example; Sun spots, Age spots, Freckles. Deeper Pigmentation (Dermal) can be caused by trauma, medications and hormonal factors, and can be manifested by Pigmented acne scarring, Birthmarks, Chloasma/Melasma.

On some areas where the skin density is thinner such as the nose, there could be a small amount of blood spotting which is wiped away with a saline solution during treatment.  It is important to let your Skin Treatment Therapist know if you are on any medication and if you suffer from Haemophilia, Hepatitis, HIV, AIDS, any immune disorders or any other blood infections.

skinfocus uses disposable needle units for each of your treatments.  These needle units are disposed of in a sharps box and incinerated – so there is no way of cross contamination.  Every part of the treatment is sterilised using hospital grade steriliser.  The skin is sterilised using chloracetal alcohol skin steriliser which is used throughout the treatment, as is saline solution.  Your skin care therapist wears protective clothing, a face mask, protective eye wear and disposable gloves sterilised.

Yes.  If you feel you need to moisturise again, please do with the moisturiser your skin Treatment Therapist has recommended and use clean hands.  Do not apply make-up or sunscreen on the same day as your appointment.  If you have opted for the 30 minute Microneedling treatment, you will need to rinse your skin with warm water (not hot), when home and then apply the moisturiser your Skin Treatment Therapist has recommended.

Microneedling treatments are an effective and safe method for the reduction of enlarged pores. The skin’s own natural wound healing response is activated, producing and distributing new collagen, plumping up and tightening the appearance of the enlarged pore and effectively making them smaller.

Although not a medical condition, enlarged pores are a cosmetic concern for a large number of people. Enlarged or “open” pores can create unslightly uneven texture to the surface of the skin, also making the application of makeup uneven in appearance. Enlarged pores are usually more visible on the nose, cheeks and chin regions and is common among those who have suffered from Acne or problematic skin conditions such as excessive blackheads.