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Microneedling MD or collagen induction therapy at our Kelowna skin care centre is a highly effective minimally-invasive treatment for skin rejuvenation. Microneedling (or micro-needling) is a fantastic cosmetic dermatology treatment option for treating acne scars, wrinkles, fine lines, and a variety of other skin concerns including smokers' lines, under-eye wrinkles, stretch marks, sun-damaged skin, hair loss, and much more. Microneedling involves creating micro-channels in the skin using ultrafine needles. This stimulates collagen production through the skin’s natural healing process, resulting in increased elasticity and improved skin tone and texture in the treatment area. In addition, microneedling can be paired with topical facial treatments to help the skin products more deeply penetrate the skin and enhance results. To see if microneedling is right for you, contact us and talk to one of our cosmetic dermatologists to schedule your first appointment.
Kelowna Microneedling Treatment
Microneedling by our
Okanagan skin care specialists
involves using advanced medical-grade devices to create numerous, carefully well-controlled tiny punctures in the skin. Microneedling treatments stimulate growth factors and your body’s natural healing process in the treated area. It also results in improved blood supply and blood circulation to bring more nutrients to skin cells in the area. This results in new collagen and elastin formation, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, pore size, age spots, stretch marks, and scar tissue. With celebrity fans like Gwyneth Paltrow and Kim Kardashian, there is no surprise why medical microneedling has become such a sought-after treatment.
Who Is An Ideal Candidate For Microneedling?
Candidates for microneedling include those facing wrinkles, fine lines, scarring, enlarged pores, or sun damage, and wish to address these concerns non-surgically. A microneedling procedure is generally reserved for patients who are at least twenty years old and older. A good candidate is also generally healthy and free from skin infections or other skin disorders such as
eczema
or active acne. Dr. Chetty will evaluate your skin to determine whether microneedling is the correct treatment option for you. View Microneedling before and after images.
References
1. Microneedling. Yale Medicine. September 24, 2022. 2. Frankeny A, Peterson K, Samuel J. Lin M& ES. Microdermabrasion. American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Microneedling Kelowna
Professional microneedling is a generally safe, minimally invasive procedure and medical treatment for all skin types, including darker skin tones. Using a specialized microneedling device with sterilized needles, our team creates controlled micro channels in the skin with tiny needles and carefully selected needle lengths. These tiny holes trigger the skin's healing process, encouraging the production of collagen and elastin fibers while supporting natural hyaluronic acid levels. As the skin responds, patients often notice improved skin quality, enhanced skin elasticity, and notice their skin firm. Microneedling treatments can also be performed in most areas of the body to help improve the appearance of skin scars, surgical scars, dark spots, uneven skin tone, and other common skin conditions, including concerns related to hair growth. Cerulean Medical Institute’s advanced microneedling procedure is performed in experienced hands, offers minimal discomfort with the use of numbing cream, and provides minimal downtime. For enhanced rejuvenation, platelet rich plasma may also be combined with microneedling during a treatment session. Depending on your goals, other treatments, such as laser therapy, may also be recommended to achieve the same results or further enhance your outcome.
Who is a Good Candidate for the Microneedling Device?
Microneedling is an excellent option for individuals looking to address a variety of skin concerns, including treating fine lines, acne scars, texture irregularities, and pigmentation. During your consultation, we will review your medical history, discuss how many treatments may be needed, and explain why multiple treatments often produce the best microneedling results. The treated area will be evaluated to ensure the procedure is appropriate for your needs. While microneedling is suitable for many patients, there are situations where we may recommend you avoid microneedling, such as if you have an active autoimmune disease, a weakened immune system, active cold sores, or certain other medical concerns. By carefully selecting the appropriate medical device and treatment approach, we can help you achieve healthy, refreshed skin safely and effectively.
Benefits of Microneedling Collagen Induction Therapy
- Stimulates new collagen and elastin
- Improves skin tone and texture
- Reduces wrinkles and fine lines including under eye wrinkles, crow’s feet, forehead lines, lip lines as well as deep facial wrinkles
- Shrinks your pore sizes
- Repairs acne scars, burn scars and stretch marks
- Reverses hyperpigmentation and sun damaged skin
- Tightens and firms skin
- Improves the absorption of your serums and creams
- Treats photo aged skin, resulting in healthy glowing skin
Collagen induction therapy is ideal for anyone trying to reduce their wrinkles, large pore size, acne scars, stretch marks, scar treatment, sun damaged skin, hyperpigmentation, hair loss and healthier rejuvenated skin.
Using advanced medical grade devices, our Kelowna skin care specialists gently create controlled tiny microchannels in your skin. This process stimulates growth factors and laying down of new collagen and elastin in your skin. The resulting effect is improved skin texture, tone and firmer skin.
Collagen induction therapy can be performed on all areas of the body and not just the face. This includes the hands, back, chest, arms, buttocks and legs where photo aged skin, acne scars and stretch marks are evident.
We recommend applying a topical anaesthetic cream 45 minutes prior your treatment to make the procedure even more comfortable.
Collagen induction therapy is well tolerated by all our patients. The procedure usually lasts 30-45 minutes depending on your treatment area.
Results include improved skin tone and texture, reduced wrinkles, scars and pore size with tighter firmer and healthier skin.
This depends on your baseline anatomy, treatment goals and area treated. Best results from collagen induction therapy are seen after a series of 4-6 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart.
The natural healing process starts immediately after your treatment with growth factors and new collagen and elastin being laid down. You can expect your skin to be mildly pink to red during the initial days after treatment. Our Okanagan skin care specialists at Cerulean Medical Institute will customize a post treatment plan that specifically suits your skin type.
Microneedling stimulates collagen production via fine needles and is best suited for acne scarring, collagen loss, and deeper skin tones, while chemical peels resurface the skin with acid solutions and excel at treating hyperpigmentation, sun damage, and active acne. Both are effective for improving overall skin texture and tone. We recommend consulting with an expert provider to determine the most appropriate treatment for your skin.
Dr. Praven Chetty MD, DPD, DAAAM
Medical Director & Founder
Dr. Praven Chetty is a multi-award winning aesthetic physician specializing in natural looking, long lasting results. Dr. Praven Chetty combines his vast knowledge of anatomy and ageing with evidenced based cutting-edge techniques for truly customized outcomes.
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