What is Microneedling?
Microneedling is a procedure where we use the SkinPen Precision microneedling device, to create temporary tiny microscopic channels in the skin. This simple procedure activates your body’s natural skin-healing power to increase collagen and elastin so your skin returns to a healthier looking and youthful appearance.
What Are the Indications for Microneedling in Tampa?
Microneedling is safe for all skin tones and skin types.
- Effective at treating wrinkles in the neck.
- Improves the appearance of acne scars.
- Jump Starts new collagen without hear or chemicals
How Do I Prepare For my Microneedling Appointment?
- 24 hours post-procedure, keep your skin clean of cosmetics or sunscreen for the remainder of the day.
- Avoid sun exposure for 24 hours prior to the procedure.
- Discontinue the use of topical products containing AHAs, Retinol or Vitamin A for 24 hours prior to your SkinPen procedure.
- If you are prone to cold sores outbreaks please let us know prior to the procedure.
- This procedure cannot be performed on active breakouts or open lesions.
How Often Should I get Microneedling?
SkinPen has been clinically shown to be effective for all skin types. With as few as 3 treatments spaced 30 days apart, you can improve your appearance and step out with confidence.
What is The Process of Microneedling? How Does it Feel?
As soon as you arrive for your microneedling appointment your face will be cleansed and topical numbing cream will be applied. The treatment will then be performed using the SkinPen precision.
Following your treatment your skin may appear slightly pink to red, similar to a mild sunburn. Results may appear after just one treatment, but will continue to improve three to six months following your last treatment.
Following your treatment your skin may appear slightly pink to red, similar to a mild sunburn. Results may appear after just one treatment, but will continue to improve three to six months following your last treatment.
What is The Down Time?
The treated area may be pink and mildly inflamed (similar to the appearance of a mild sunburn) for 24-48 hours following your SkinPen procedure.
What Is The Post Treatment Care?
Avoid strenuous exercise or excessive perspiration, as excess blood flow and sweat can cause discomfort and irritation to compromised skin for 72 hours.
Strictly avoid sun exposure as you will not be wearing sunscreen. You may return to sunscreen use 24 hours following the procedure. Continue to minimize sun exposure for 72 hours following the procedure.
Strictly avoid sun exposure as you will not be wearing sunscreen. You may return to sunscreen use 24 hours following the procedure. Continue to minimize sun exposure for 72 hours following the procedure.
