Microneedling is a procedure that is meant to rejuvenate and revitalize your skin, giving you youthful and vibrant skin. The procedure consists of inserting tiny needles into the skin, making hundreds of minute punctures on the outermost layer of skin. Once the skin is punctured, the body will work to heal the “wounds,” providing collagen and elastin to the skin. The collagen and elastin, combined with new cell generation, can work to reverse the signs of aging.
Benefits
Microneedling has a plethora of skincare benefits and provides lasting and immediate results. Here are some of the amazing benefits of microneedling:
- Get Rid of Acne Scars and Signs of Acne
Even if you are past the point of breakouts, acne can still leave a lasting mark on your face with acne scars. Get rid of signs of acne and acne scars with microneedling, giving you smooth and luscious skin. - Reduce Wrinkles and Fine Lines with Microneedling
One of the main benefits of microneedling is getting youthful and new skin, stopping the effects of aging and unleashing a new you!* The procedure actually triggers the production of new skin cells, which works to repair wrinkles, fine lines and crow’s feet around the eyes. - Reverse Damage from Sun Exposure & Skin Discoloration
Microneedling promotes the production of collagen that is very useful in fighting sun damage and skin discoloration. If you find you have brown and blotchy skin from too many hours in the San Diego sunshine, microneedling may be the answer. - Microneedling Makes Your Pores Appear Smaller
Microneedling can shrink your pores by stimulating collagen around them. The collagen causes the pores to plump up and appear smaller, creating flawless and beautiful skin.
Microneedling, ACP Therapy and the Vampire Facial
In most cases, microneedling will be used in conjunction with Autologous-Conditioned Plasma (ACP) therapy as part of the Vampire Facial, one of the most popular treatments at Prime Med Spa. The Vampire Facial uses ACP therapy and microneedling to maximize the efficiency of the two treatments, as they work together to beat up father time and reverse signs of aging
FAQ
The average number of laser sessions for a standard removal protocol at Prime Med Spa is 10. Nationally, this is 15-20. If you are medically cleared as a candidate for an accelerated treatment protocol, you will have well under 10 treatments to clear your tattoo. The length of time between treatments is usually 4-6 weeks, but varies per patient and skin response.
The best option is our Tattoo Removal Club pricing, whereby you are quoted a price for unlimited tattoo removal sessions until the tattoo is clear or faded to your satisfaction. The Prime Med Spa medical staff will determine your treatment intervals, and the Medical Director reserves the right to clinically conclude your treatments once it has been determined that you have achieved a maximum potential outcome.
In most cases, the entire procedure will not last longer than an hour. The entire procedure is done in house and will only require one visit, although sometimes it requires a few sessions to get the desired effects.
No! You can use microneedling on a variety of other body parts in order to reduce the signs of aging. However, microneedling cannot effectively treat cellulite.
