Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure involving microscopic channels in the skin's surface using fine needles. This technique enhances the absorption of skincare products and stimulates collagen production, promoting skin rejuvenation, scar minimization, and texture improvement. Here's an overview of microneedling, its benefits, disadvantages, and the different serums used at Arawan MedSpa:
Benefits of Microneedling
Enhanced Product Absorption: Microchannels allow topical serums and active ingredients to penetrate deeper into the skin, maximizing their effectiveness.
Stimulated Collagen Production: Induced micro-injuries triggered by microchanneling promote the skin's natural healing response, boosting collagen and elastin production. This microchanneling treatment helps improve skin texture, firmness, and elasticity lost through aging.
Reduced Signs of Aging: Improved skin regeneration diminishes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and scars.
Improved Skin Tone and Scar Minimization: Enhances overall skin radiance and clarity by promoting cell turnover and reducing hyperpigmentation. Microneedling helps minimize scars and stretch marks by stimulating collagen production, improving skin texture, and promoting healing of damaged tissue for smoother, more even skin.
Minimal Downtime: Typically involves minimal discomfort and downtime compared to more aggressive treatments.
Downsides of Microneedling
Potential for Irritation: Some individuals may experience temporary redness, swelling, or mild irritation immediately after the procedure.
Dryness: After microneedling, your skin may feel dry due to increased cell turnover, temporary moisture loss from micro-channels, and the natural healing process that causes mild inflammation and exfoliation.
Tightness: After microneedling, your skin may feel tight due to temporary moisture loss, mild inflammation, and the skin’s natural healing response as it produces new collagen and regenerates.
Itchiness: A histamine reaction may occur after microneedling because the skin perceives the micro-injuries as a mild trauma, triggering an immune response that releases histamine, leading to temporary redness, swelling, or itchiness.
Multiple Sessions and Cost: Optimal results require multiple sessions spaced at least four to six weeks apart. A la carte (individual) sale, premium packages, and membership / subscription plan is available at Arawan MedSpa.
Medical Grade Super Serums Used at Arawan MedSpa for Microneedling
1. Hydrating Serum
Benefits: Epicutis serum hydrates, soothes, and protects the skin while improving its barrier function. It contains antioxidants that combat free radicals and reduce inflammation, promoting overall skin health and resilience.
Suitability: Ideal for adults with very dry or dehydrated skin.
2. Procell MD Serum
Benefits: Procell MD serum contains growth factors and peptides that accelerate skin repair and rejuvenation. It enhances collagen production, reduces wrinkles, and improves skin firmness and elasticity, resulting in a youthful appearance and decreased wrinkles.
Suitability: Arawan recommends ProCell MD for adults who want to target signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles, or enhance skin renewal from acne scarring or surgical scars. Beneficial for adults concerned with environmental damage from harmful UV rays and looking to improve overall skin health and clarity. It is suitable for all skin types.
3. PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Microneedling
A PRP microneedling stimulates collagen production, improves skin texture, and reduces fine lines, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation, making it ideal for individuals in their 30s to 60s looking to achieve a youthful, radiant glow, much like Kim Kardashian, who famously popularized the treatment. This natural, regenerative procedure enhances skin healing, tightens pores, and boosts overall skin health without the need for surgery or downtime.
Benefits: PRP utilizes the patient's plasma, rich in growth factors, to stimulate collagen synthesis, improve skin texture, and promote healing. It effectively reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars, enhancing overall skin rejuvenation and radiance.
Downsides: Potential for bruising at the injection site; requires blood draw and processing time. While PRP is considered safe for most people, it's not recommended for anyone who has one of the following medical conditions: Hepatitis C., HIV, or AIDS.
Suitable Age Group: Arawan recommends PRP for adults seeking more advanced anti-aging benefits or skin regeneration. PRP effectively treats acne scars, surgical scars, wrinkles, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, sun damage, large pores, and irregular skin texture. It also helps decrease the appearance of stretch marks. PRP is suitable for all skin types.
While one microneedling session is a great way to experience the procedure and see how your skin responds, it’s important to remember that the concerns we’re treating, such as fine lines, acne scars, or skin texture, did not develop overnight. Similarly, one microneedling session will not reverse years of skin aging or damage in a single treatment. For noticeable, long-lasting results, multiple sessions (typically 3–4) are required to gradually improve skin tone, texture, and elasticity, with the full benefits becoming visible over time. Think of it as a commitment to long-term skin health and rejuvenation!
When considering skin rejuvenation treatments like microneedling, Arawan MedSpa offers a superior option. By opting for microneedling, you ensure deeper penetration of nourishing serums tailored to your skin's specific needs. Don’t settle for just any over-the-counter serum—learn about the benefits of each serum used and choose the right one for optimal results in enhancing your skin's health and beauty.
These serums are part of the comprehensive approach at Arawan MedSpa, where the microneedling treatment is complemented with tailored medical-grade super serums to address specific skin concerns and optimize results for each client. The effectiveness of these serums will leave you feeling confident in the results of your treatment.
If someone decides not to continue with a full microneedling series, they may not achieve the optimal results that come from multiple treatments. Skin rejuvenation and improvements in texture, fine lines, and scarring require several sessions to build up collagen and improve elasticity. While one session can provide some immediate benefits, these changes are typically temporary and may not last long if the full series isn’t completed. Essentially, the skin may return to its pre-treatment state, or the results may be less noticeable than expected.
By completing the full microneedling series (usually 3–4 sessions), clients can expect noticeable, long-lasting results, including smoother skin, reduced fine lines, and improved skin texture. These results are gradual, but the skin will continue to improve with each treatment. Collagen production is stimulated, which leads to firmer, more youthful-looking skin. Post-treatment care also plays a significant role in maintaining these results.
After completing the series, the benefits of microneedling are typically visible for 6–12 months. As the skin continues to age, natural collagen production decreases, and environmental factors (like sun exposure and lifestyle habits) can impact skin health. While microneedling doesn’t stop the aging process, it does provide a foundation for healthier, more resilient skin. To maintain or enhance results, clients may consider periodic touch-up treatments. These treatments will help keep the skin firm, smooth, and youthful, though additional sessions are recommended to keep up with the natural aging process.
In short, microneedling is not a one-time fix—the skin will continue to age, but the treatment can help maintain a youthful glow and improve skin health if followed up with occasional maintenance sessions.
Preparation for Microneedling:
To ensure the best results from your microneedling treatment, follow these guidelines:
Avoid Sun Exposure: Stay out of direct sunlight for at least 24–48 hours before your appointment to prevent irritation or sunburn.
Discontinue Retinol/Exfoliants: Stop using retinol, Vitamin A products, and exfoliating treatments for seven (7) days prior to your session to avoid excessive skin irritation.
No Waxing or Hair Removal: Avoid waxing, threading, or other hair removal methods in the treatment area for at least one (1) week before microneedling.
Hydrate: Drink plenty of water leading up to the appointment to keep your skin hydrated.
Avoid Blood Thinners: Refrain from taking aspirin, ibuprofen, or other blood-thinning medications for at least eight (8) days before the procedure to minimize bruising.
Cold Sores: Microneedling can trigger a cold sore outbreak in individuals with the herpes simplex virus (HSV), especially on areas like the lips. If you have a history of cold sores, inform your practitioner, as they may recommend antiviral medication to reduce the risk. Avoid microneedling during an active outbreak to prevent irritation or spreading the virus. Please let your provider know if you need a prescription for antiviral medication, and our physician can call your pharmacy to arrange it.
Arrive with Clean Skin: Come to your appointment with clean, makeup-free skin to ensure optimal results and prevent any infections.
Consultation: Let your provider know about any skin conditions or allergies, and disclose if you're on any medication or have recent facial treatments.
By preparing properly, you'll help ensure a smoother procedure and more effective, visible results! Aftercare for Microneedling:
To ensure optimal healing and results following your microneedling treatment, follow these aftercare tips:
Avoid Sun Exposure: Sun exposure is a silent agent of rapid skin damage and aging. Stay out of the sun for 48 hours and apply a broad-spectrum SPF 50 daily and reapply every two hours to protect your skin from UV damage.
No Makeup for 24–48 Hours and Other Don'ts: Avoid wearing makeup for at least 24 hours to prevent irritation and allow your skin to heal. After microneedling, change your pillowcase to a clean one, avoid pets licking your face, and refrain from face kissing to prevent bacteria and germs from entering your sensitive skin. These steps help ensure proper healing and the best results.
Moisturize: Keep your skin hydrated by using medical grade heavy molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HA) serum and a gentle, nourishing moisturizer to help with dryness and support the healing process. For optimal post-treatment care, a combination of both heavy and light molecular weight HA may be used, but generally, the heavier HA such as the Epicutis Lipid Serum is more immediately soothing and protective after microneedling.
Don’t Touch or Pick: Refrain from touching your face or picking at any areas of peeling to avoid introducing bacteria and causing potential scarring. Clean your eyeglasses before reapplying after the procedure.
Avoid Heat: Stay away from hot showers, saunas, or intense exercise for 24–48 hours to prevent excessive sweating or irritation.
Use Gentle Skincare: Stick to gentle, non-irritating skincare products (avoid exfoliants, retinol, or active ingredients) for about 7-10 days after treatment.
Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to help your skin recover and maintain hydration.
Be Patient: Your skin may appear red or slightly swollen for 2-3 days following the treatment, which is completely normal. Peeling, dryness, or itchiness may occur after a few days but will subside quickly.
Following these aftercare instructions helps your skin heal properly, maximizing the benefits of the microneedling treatment and ensuring smoother, more youthful skin!
Schedule your consultation today and take the first step toward smoother, more youthful skin! Contact Arawan MedSpa to discover the transformative benefits of microneedling for yourself. Your skin deserves the best!
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