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Microneedling

The latest technology in skin rejuvenation at The SPA at Southeastern Plastic Surgery, this procedure is performed with the DermaPen®. DermaPen uses microneedles to kickstart production of new collagen and elastin, resulting in a more youthful appearance. This medical spa treatment is effective for most skin types.

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Microneedling FAQ

Browse our FAQ to learn everything you need to know before your Microneedling treatment.

What is Microneedling or Collagen Induction Therapy?
Microneedling, or collagen induction therapy, is a cosmetic procedure that involves puncturing the skin with tiny, sterilized needles using a handheld drum or pen-shaped device. These tiny wounds cause the skin to produce more collagen and elastin by stimulating the skin to repair itself naturally through a process called dermal remodeling. This process heals and helps to rejuvenate the skin. Microneedling can be used to treat things like acne scarring, sun damage, surgical scars, burns, enlarged pores, wrinkles, and stretch marks.
Why is this treatment good for my skin?
Loose or sagging skin is a problem that can occur in many parts of the body. The CIT therapy sessions can help with sagging or loose skin by plumping up the area, which has a tightening effect on the skin. The treatments for loose skin can be performed on the face, neck and decolonize.
Am I a candidate for Microneedling or Collagen Induction Therapy treatment?
Microneedling is safe for all skin colors and types.

There are several different types of Microneedling. A consultation is required to determine the best Microneedling treatment for your skin.

This type of treatment is not recommended in patients with the following conditions: Hepatitis C, HIV or AIDS, any type of blood cancer, or skin cancer on the area to be treated. Also, patients who have used Accutane in the preceding six months, those with wounds or infections, who have undergone radiation in the past year, who are pregnant, or breastfeeding are not considered candidates.
How long does this treatment take? Is there any downtime or pain involved?
It only takes about fifteen minutes to one hour for the entire treatment. However, this can vary depending on how deeply the needles are made to penetrate the skin and how many areas of the body need treatment.

The treatment is well tolerated and requires minimal recovery time. 
What results may be expected? How many treatments are needed?
After 4 – 6  weeks, your areas of concern should be noticeably improved and your skin should have a new glow. These results will last for 4-6 weeks before beginning to fade.

Works well for acne scars, large pores, and uneven skin.

Three to six treatments are recommended at minimum, four weeks apart, for optimal results. 
What is PRP Microneedling?
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy uses the infusion of concentrated platelets harvested from the patient’s blood to accelerate healing in a specific area. It contains two elements – plasma, the liquid portion of the blood, and platelets. The platelets play a vital role in healing and contain growth factors that stimulate cell reproduction, tissue regeneration in the treated area, and optimize healing.

The addition of PRP to microneedling produces superior results over microneedling alone.
Why is this treatment good for my skin?
PRP can enhance collagen and elastin production in deeper skin levels. Microneedling with PRP effectively treats acne scars, surgical scars, wrinkles, and fine lines, hyperpigmentation, sun damage, large pores, uneven skin texture irregularities, and it helps to decrease the appearance of stretch marks.
Am I a candidate for PRP Microneedling treatment?
Microneedling is safe for all skin colors and types.

There are several different types of Microneedling.

A consultation is required to determine the best Microneedling treatment for your skin.
How long does this treatment take? Is there any downtime or pain involved?
Microneedling punctures the skin and makes numerous holes in the skin’s surface. PRP is then applied to the skin’s surface and allowed to penetrate the holes created by microneedling.

It only takes about fifteen minutes to one hour for the entire treatment.

The treatment is well tolerated and requires minimal recovery time.
What results may be expected? How many treatments are needed?
It can take a few weeks to show results, as it takes the body time to produce collagen and heal itself. In two to three weeks, some visible improvement is typically noticeable, and in 4 to 6 weeks marked results in pigmentation and texture improvement become more apparent.

Two to three treatments may be necessary to improve mild texture changes of the skin, whereas scarring may require three to six treatments to appreciate noticeable change.

These multiple treatments are done four weeks apart to allow the skin to heal.

What Is Microneedling?

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It’s a procedure involving a device with extremely fine needles that produces very tiny punctures in the skin. Using serums with hyaluronic acid, growth factors and other antioxygen enhances procedure. This triggers the body to fill these microscopically small punctures by producing new collagen and elastin, which are natural proteins that keep skin elastic, plump and youthful.

3 to 6 treatments recommended for optimal results. 3 to 6 weeks apart.

Does It Hurt?

These controlled punctures are extremely small, and any discomfort is minimal and can be reduced with some topical numbing cream. Microneedling is performed in the office and there is minimal downtime after treatment. If any redness occurs immediately after microneedling, it usually subsides in 48 hours.

 What Are the Benefits?

In addition to helping firm facial contours, microneedling may improve skin texture and firmness, diminish acne scarring, and reduce wrinkles and pore size. We use it in conjunction with cosmetic surgery procedures to reduce scarring and improve outcomes, too.

It is cost-effective and can be used to improve skin in conjunction with other treatments such as peels and laser or, on its own.

How Long Does It Take To See Results?

Improvements in skin texture may be seen within a few weeks. The number of microneedling sessions a person needs to see significant improvement depends on individual skin condition and needs. Three to six treatments with a period of three to six weeks between treatments is usually recommended.

Is Microneedling an Effective Treatment for Acne Scars?

Microneedling does improve acne scars. Depending on the severity of the scars, several treatments are needed in order to see an improvement. Without an in-person consultation, it is not possible to say how many treatments will be needed, but it is not unusual to need 4-6 treatments in order to see an appreciable difference.

Does Microneeding Treat Surgical Scars?

A surgical scar is a type of injury to flesh caused by surgery, usually an incision, that requires the modification of all layers. Because a surgeon cannot control all the factors that determine the appearance of a scar, treatment after the surgical area has properly healed is sometimes necessary.

The challenge with surgical scars lies within hypertrophic and keloid scars and pigmentation flaws. These scars thicken over time. Therefore, scar therapy has been historically limited.

Microneedling with the Dermapen, whose unique vertical stamping and depth control, up to 2.5mm, helps alleviate the appearance of surgical scars and can be a better modality to other methods of microneedling or rollering. With surgical steel integrity, the robust nature of the automated needle tip (12 33-gauge needles) penetrate difficult scar tissue, dramatically improving appearance, texture, elasticity, size and mobility.

Microneedling for Surgical Scars

Scars have altered physiology compared to other skin conditions. Multiple microneedling treatments are recommended and may vary depending on the severity and type of surgical scar. A personal consultation will advise about the best course of action for your particular surgery scars.

There may be additional pricing for surgical scar therapy.

Are There Options to Enhance the Effectiveness of Microneedling Treatments?

All microneedling procedures include hydrolonic acid. Our aestheticians may choose to enhance the procedure and include a peel or microdermaprasion.

There will be additional pricing for additional spa services added to your microneedling procedure.

Please call Southeastern Plastic Surgery, P.A., located in Tallahassee, FL, at (850) 219-2000, contact our cosmetic coordinator, or book your appointment online today.

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