At Borealis MedSpa, we are proud to offer some of the best microneedling results Fairbanks has to offer. If you are looking for a non-surgical and non-invasive treatment that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and restores the youthful appearance of your face, microneedling can provide you with the results you are looking for.
Fractional Collagen Induction Therapy - Also Known as Microneedling
The result is overall skin rejuvenation: smaller pore size, and less apparent fine lines and hyperpigmentation (even melasma), and slightly firmer skin. It can also improve the appearance of scars, including acne scars and stretch marks.
This nonsurgical, medical-grade treatment creates micro-perforations in the skin, which trigger its natural repair mechanism—which is why it's considered a natural form of skin renewal. Accelerated cell regeneration and boosted collagen production improves the appearance of the skin.
Microneedling treatments are done with either a derma-roller device or a smaller, more precise motorized tool, like Rejuvapen. Motorized devices are considered superior to derma rollers for several reasons: The needles puncture the skin vertically (as opposed to at a 45-degree angle), producing cleaner, more even wounds that heal quicker.
Rejuvapen has nine microneedles in a small cylindrical cartridge. Its adjustable needle length means it can enter the skin at varying depths and speeds, to best target various layers of the skin depending on your particular skin issue.
Also, its disposable tip makes the procedure more sanitary, and the small cartridge makes it easier for the doctor to treat delicate areas, like around the eyes and lips.
Please Note: Most people need at least four treatment sessions to really see results.
Fine lines and wrinkles can be reduced, and an overall healthier appearance of the skin will occur. Areas to Treat: Medical Microneedling can be used on all skin parts of the body (neck, décolleté, arms, legs and face.)
- It rejuvenates skin with signs of sun damage.
- There’s little to no downtime after the procedure.
- Your provider will numb your skin so you won't feel any pain during a Rejuvapen treatment, although you may feel a tickling or slight pinching sensation as the extremely fine needles penetrate the surface of your skin.
- The Rejuvapen is safe for all skin types and tones, including olive or brown skin.
- The treatment can be performed on many parts of the body.
- It can help smooth textural issues, like acne scarring and stretch marks.
- Side effects are rare when an experienced provider uses the correct technique.
Cons
- It’s not a good option for people who suffer from rosacea or eczema, or who have a history of keloid or hypertrophic (raised) scars.
- While the treatment is effective, results can be subtle. “Microneedling treatments may result in mild improvement in fine lines, pigmentary changes, and skin quality. It does not produce skin tightening or reduction of significant wrinkles,” says Dr. Cenedese.
- You'll also have to be patient. Most people need a series of up to six treatment sessions to see significant results, and it takes several months after that for new collagen to form.
- The quality of your results can depend on who does the procedure—and there are risks, including infection, hyperpigmentation, and scarring.
