BENEFITS of Microneedling
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Highly effective on ageing - reduces fine lines and wrinkles
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Excellent for sunken, pitted skin caused by acne or chickenpox
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Visibly reduces scars and helps to shrink enlarged pores
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Greatly improves the absorption of skincare products
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Can be used all over the body to tackle issues such as Stretch Marks and pigmentation
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Completely safe and natural, non-chemical, non-surgical treatment
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Virtually painless, walk-in, walk-out procedure
Microneedling kickstarts new collagen production to achieve a smooth, dewy complexion
Microneedling, sometimes called Collagen Induction Therapy, is a simple yet highly effective skin-rejuvenating procedure in which tiny needles create punctures in the top layer of the dermis. This process promotes the growth of new collagen helping to reverse the signs of ageing, fade acne scars, reverse fine lines, reduce pore size and improve overall skin texture. As we age, our natural skin repair and rejuvenation abilities diminish. This process can start as early as our mid to late 20s as collagen and elastin production decrease. At this stage fine lines and wrinkles become more pronounced.
What Is Microneedling?
How Does Microneedling Work?
During the microneedling procedure, the therapist uses a hand-held device which has tiny needles. These puncture the skin's surface causing micro injuries. This stimulates the body's natural wound healing process whereby cell turnover increases leading to the production of fresh, new collagen and elastin. This helps to reverse as well as prevent the signs of ageing with the added bonus of improved skin elasticity. The end result? Fine lines are filled in, skin is plumped up and scars and imperfections fade visibly resulting in smoother, firmer, younger-looking skin.
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How Does PRP Work?Once the consultation and patient case study phase is concluded, a small amount of blood is taken and passed through a centrifuge system to separate the platelets and fibrin from the red blood cells – this concentrate, known as the matrix, is then injected into the areas to be treated. Note the plasma remains alive in the treated area for approximately 7 days but the activity of the stem cells in the plasma continues working for about 3 months.
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Is PRP Therapy Safe?Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy is the safest non-invasive procedure available in the market today because you are using cells from your own body therefore there can be no allergic reaction: • It’s the only treatment of this type that can be injected into the tear trough of the eye without fear of any adverse effects • No surgery/no anaesthetic • Completely safe and natural – no synthetic substances/no danger of allergic reactions or infections • Walk-in Walk-out procedure – minimal disruption to your life Above all, the treatment is virtually painless and patients can look forward to a fast recovery.
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Where Can PRP Be Used?Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy can be used on the face, neck, hands and all over the body with excellent results: skin is re-plumped and rejuvenated; fine lines and wrinkles are reduced; skin contours are redefined to create a youthful, radiant bloom; skin is stimulated by the growth factors in the plasma to repair and rejuvenate itself. It is hugely successful in the treatment of areas such as: crow’s feet “crepey” eyelids acne scarring/scars in general wrinkles/fine lines around nose, lips, mouth sagging skin in the neck area stretch marks burned skin
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What Does PRP Feel Like?Prior to treatment, the patient’s skin is numbed with a topical anaesthetic and plasma is then injected into the Upper Dermis – the patient may experience a sensation of tiny pin pricks but feedback from clients indicates that this sensation is not at all uncomfortable.
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What After-Care Is Needed?Patient will experience slight swelling but this will usually disappear in 24 hours. In cases where patients are prone to bruising easily, slight bruising may be evident, but as with any other filler, this is easily covered with make-up.
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How Long Will The Effects Of PRP Last?In cases where skin is not deeply wrinkled/badly scarred or burned, follow-up treatments are recommended on an annual basis. In the case of damaged or quite wrinkled skin, a follow-up treatment is advised for 3 months later and thereafter on an annual basis.
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Who Is Not Suitable For PRP?Because you are using cells from your own body, there can be no allergic reaction, therefore PRP is suitable for most people however if you have any concerns or specific medical conditions, we will advise you during the pre-treatment consultation whether the procedure is safe for you or not. Following consultation, the patient is advised on dietary changes required to aid the process e.g. increase intake of Vitamin C and water, and avoidance of stimulants such as coffee, alcohol and cigarettes. Patients will experience much more effective and satisfactory results if they follow these guidelines.
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Are There Any Side Effects?No unnatural substances are used, therefore there is no danger of adverse/allergic reactions because you are using your own cells.