SkinPen® Microneedling: Acne Scars Begone!
Our skin has quite the story to tell. As our largest organ, it not only protects our bodies but finds a way to adapt and persevere. Our skin’s natural healing process works quickly to alleviate stress responses like inflammation, and the SkinPen microneedling treatment takes advantage of that process, acting as a catalyst for auto-rejuvenation.
The SkinPen microneedling is a first-of-its-kind, FDA-approved treatment, and a favorite among aestheticians. It offers a comprehensive approach to restructuring acne scarring, refining tone and texture, and creating healthier, long-term outcomes for your skin.
What is SkinPen microneedling?
Considered a top-rated treatment for acne scars, the award-winning SkinPen microneedling (also referred to as collagen induction therapy) treatment is a minimally invasive procedure that causes controlled micro-injuries to stimulate the body’s natural wound healing response. This leads to the remodeling of collagen and elastin, reducing the appearance of scarring, fine lines, wrinkles, and skin texture.
How SkinPen microneedling treats skin concerns
The SkinPen treatment offers your skin a reset by activating its natural healing process. At the end of each session, your body‘s natural immune response will kickstart new collagen and elastin production.
This medical-grade, innovative microneedling device creates a network of microchannels to stimulate the production of essential proteins in your body that is necessary during the healing process. The SkinPen creates 100,000 micro-channels per minute as 14 stainless steel, single-use needles get to work, hitting 7,000 revolutions per minute.
Which areas can be treated with microneedling?
Of course, there’s no “one size fits all” treatment, but microneedling gets close. While the face is often the focal point of microneedling, it's not the only part of the skin that can be treated. Microneedling can treat any area of the skin needing a collagen boost, targeting stretch marks, acne scarring, or even fine lines and wrinkles on the neck.
A look at your typical SkinPen microneedling appointment
Starting your SkinPen journey armed with information will help you better prepare for your appointment, especially since it’s tough to know what to expect when you’re trying on a new treatment. So let’s break down the preparation, the process and aftercare to set you up for an incredible first experience.
How to prepare for your treatment
Preparing for your treatment means avoiding certain products and activities to ensure that your skin is ready to begin its healing process without interruption. Be sure to avoid:
products containing Retinol or Vitamin A for 24 hours prior to your procedure
taking aspirin, advil motrin, aleve or anti-inflammatory, non-steroidal medications one week prior to and after your treatment
avoid excessive alcohol, caffeine and tobacco 3 days prior to (and after) your treatment
sunburns, cold sores, rashes accutane or isotretinoin use (cease 6 months prior to your appointment
The process of microneedling
Your aesthetician will begin by applying a topical anesthetic to your skin. Many patients report a slight vibration from the SkinPen during the treatment, making this treatment approachable and accessible to all.
The SkinPen provides a shallow penetration that provides just enough of a response to kickstart the healing process. Treatment time can vary based on skin types, conditions, lifestyle, and collagen health among other factors.
Microneedling aftercare tips to follow
This 30-minute treatment doesn't need chemicals or heat to do its best work, so even if you have sensitive skin, you don’t need to worry about stress breakouts or rashes post-treatment.
Make sure to avoid direct sunlight after your appointment. Hit the pause button on skincare products that contain “actives” and avoid using makeup or applying facemasks. There are different timelines for certain activities and routines, so your aesthetician will provide you with the do’s and don’ts for your after-care.
Results of microneedling
As your body's natural repair process runs its course, the damage that your skin has taken on over the years won’t immediately disappear. Instead, you’ll notice progress throughout the course of multiple weeks. The true and final result may even take up to six months after your final session. Your scarring and wrinkles didn’t develop overnight, and neither will your body’s ability to heal.
How many treatments does it take to see results?
We live in the age of instant gratification, and while we’ve figured out how to manipulate time for many of life’s necessities, healing needs space to stretch and cycle. On average, receiving a series of three sessions spaced out every four weeks is usually recommended. Of course, your individual goals will be taken into consideration for your personalized treatment plan.
Book your SkinPen microneedling appointment at Champagne Aesthetics!
Your skin deserves to feel its best and struggling with scarring and texture concerns is no longer your only option. If you’re interested in booking your SkinPen Microneedling treatment to fight those acne scars and feel at home in your like-new skin, head on over to our website and book your appointment with Champagne Aesthetics!