The beauty industry is an ever changing and revolving industry. Just when you think you are keeping up with your beauty trends then BOOM….Micro-needling comes along. You must be wondering what is this new treatment everyone is talking about?? Micro-needling is a new trending Cosmetic/ beauty procedure enhancing your skin with long lasting results.
But what is it you ask? Micro-needling also known as (Collagen Induction Therapy) is a non-invasive skin treatment that uses a pen-like device to help improve the overall health of the skin, paying much needed attention to hyperpigmentation, scaring, anti-aging as well as sun damaged skin.
How does it work? Micro-needling creates a controlled injury to the epidermis and dermis of the skin to encourage the production and activation of collagen and elastin. It does this by creating micro, vertical, needle-sized openings in the skin, which allows for deeper and faster product penetration as well as the on-set of an inflammatory response called a “healing crisis”.
What is the healing crisis you might ask…? When the dermal tissue is pierced, the veins dilate causing an increased blood supply that releases growth factors which act as signals to the body’s immune response in repairing the skin. Neutrophils and macrophage cells are sent to sterilize the wound and increase blood supply thus creating new and fresh cells. During this process, the entire micro channel will close in 15 minutes due to coagulation. The released growth factors increase the production of collagen and elastin thus making the skin fuller and plumper.
How long is the recovery period? With a healthy immune response, the inflammation caused by micro-needling fades significantly after a couple of days. This is however dependent on several factors like: level of sensitivity, how deep the needle pierced, medication aftercare and the individual skin type.
What is Collagen and elastin? Collagen is a form of protein responsible for a healthy and youthful skin. Fibroblasts are responsible for the synthesis of collagen and elastin which is found in the matrix of the dermis. When you are young, collagen levels are very high thus making the skin smooth, soft and firm but as we age, and we all will, the skin’s ability and rate to produce healthy collagen becomes more and more difficult hence it will resort to being lazy and relaxing, creating the dreaded WRINKLES!!
Functions of collagen include:
- Structural network that supports the skin.
- Provides thickness and density.
- Plays a crucial role in the formation and repair of the skin.
Are there specific products used with it? An active ingredient (e.g. hyaluronic, Vitamin C) with a very small molecular structure is used as a medium on the skin to improve the overall health and condition of the skin during the treatment.
Is the treatment painful? A tropical numbing cream is applied 15-20 minutes prior to the treatment, making micro needling virtually pain free.
What is the healing crisis you might ask…? When the dermal tissue is pierced, the veins dilate causing an increased blood supply that releases growth factors which act as signals to the body’s immune response in repairing the skin. Neutrophils and macrophage cells are sent to sterilize the wound and increase blood supply thus creating new and fresh cells. During this process, the entire micro channel will close in 15 minutes due to coagulation. The released growth factors increase the production of collagen and elastin thus making the skin fuller and plumper.
How long is the recovery period? With a healthy immune response, the inflammation caused by micro-needling fades significantly after a couple of days. This is however dependent on several factors like: level of sensitivity, how deep the needle pierced, medication aftercare and the individual skin type.
Do I need special training to offer this treatment in my salon? This treatment requires specialised training and can only be performed once you have trained and qualified as a skincare therapist.
Where can I get training?
Hydro International Collage
Corner 12th Avenue and Hendrik Potgieter
Edenvale
1610
0114522447
Fulfilled by N.M. Mthethwa