New Year Means New January Specials at Star Plastic Surgery
The holidays are over and now it’s time to shift your focus to your goals for this new year.
If one of those goals is to spruce up your tired or sagging appearance, then there’s no time like the present.
Let the new January specials at Star Plastic Surgery be just the motivation you need.
We’re offering a variety of both surgical and non-surgical procedures to kick off the new year.
Surgical Procedures
If you’re committed to going the whole nine yards to get a new you this new year, then you’ll want to take a look at the specials we’re offering this month on the following surgical procedures:
- Facelift
Did you know that your facial skin loses elasticity as you age?
The skin’s inability to bounce back can cause the cheeks to sag alone the jaw bone and create fleshy jowls or even a double chin.
As time goes on, the cheek fat might sag further forward and increase the appearance of the nasolabial folds in that parenthesis area between the nose and corners of the mouth.
It’s a sure sign of aging. But a facelift can reverse these signs of aging. So come on in and take advantage of $2000 off a Facelift at Star Plastic Surgery.
- Mommy Makeover
Pregnancy and nursing can take a real toll on your body. It can result in loss of breast volume, separated abdominal muscles, stretch marks, and weight gain.
And all of this can leave you feeling less confident about your appearance. So go ahead and restore your pre-pregnancy body in January and save $2000 on a Mommy Makeover!
- Liposuction of the Neck
Do you find yourself using scarves, shawls, turtlenecks, or anything you can find to hide a droopy or wrinkled neck?
Then you’re the perfect candidate for neck liposuction. This minimally invasive procedure is designed to eliminate excess fatty tissue under the chin and along the neck.
It will add contour and definition to the neck while providing long-lasting results with very little downtime.
And right now, Liposuction of the Neck is just $3950!
- Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation places either saline or silicone implants to increase fullness and projection of the breasts.
It can be done for reconstructive purposes, such as after an injury or mastectomy for breast cancer, or for cosmetic reasons to enhance self-image and self-confidence.
Both silicone and saline implants involve a silicone shell with a smooth surface. But you can discuss with your board-certified plastic surgeon which option is right for you.
Our January special allows you to restore the fullness of your breasts with Breast Augmentation for only $4750 with saline implants, or $5750 with silicone implants.
Non-Surgical Procedures
If you’re not yet ready to commit to a full surgical procedure, we’re offering plenty of non-surgical procedures at a discounted rate to welcome in the new year:
- Emsculpt
Keeping your abs toned and firmed can feel next to impossible.
And who has the time or the energy to do 20,000 sit-ups and crunches each day?
It turns out, you do. Because that’s exactly what 30 minutes of Emsculpt can do for you.
And all you need to do is lay back and relax. Right now, get 25% off Emsculpt during the month of January.
- Halo Laser Treatment
Laser resurfacing can bring new fullness and glow to your skin. And the latest technology – Halo Laser Treatment – is second-to-none.
Halo is the first fractionated laser that uses ablative and non-ablative technology simultaneously to trigger collagen and elastin production. These are key in minimizing the formation of wrinkles.
So Halo not only smooths out wrinkles, but it prevents future wrinkles and skin tension lines too. So smooth things out this January and enjoy 20% off Halo Laser Treatment.
- BBL Therapies
Multiple broadband light (BBL) therapy procedures and energy can be utilized to deeply heat dermal collagen. This, in turn, initiates the body’s natural healing process and creates a renewed collagen foundation for firmer skin.
Plus, the skin will be clearer and more free of blemishes.
These therapies include Forever Young, Forever Clear, SkinTyte, and Forever Bare. During the month of January, enjoy 20% off any of these BBL procedures.
Welcome a New You with January Specials at Star Plastic Surgery
Don’t let the new year get away without taking advantage of the January specials at Star Plastic Surgery.
And get ready to ring in a brand new you!
For more information and to schedule a consultation, contact us today. We look forward to sitting down with you and seeing how we can make this year the best one yet.
Winter Specials at Star Plastic Surgery
While you’re busy running around getting gifts and preparing for the holidays, why not give yourself the gift of a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance?
This is the perfect time to do it.
Not only will your body and skin be able to recover under the privacy of sweaters, leggings, and other heavy winter clothes, but we’re offering some fantastic specials too!
So take a look at our winter specials at Star Plastic Surgery.
Surgical Specials
If you’re looking to make some big changes, we have a few great specials available this winter.
1. Mommy Makeover w/Emsculpt®
For many women, there is no amount of dieting or exercising that can bring back that pre-pregnancy body. But our Mommy Makeover can.
Every Mommy Makeover is custom-tailored to fit the patient’s specific needs. You consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to develop an individualized plan to improve those confidence-draining changes that have lingered after your pregnancy.
And Emsculpt® is one of the newest modalities to enter the world of nonsurgical procedures for fat-reduction. It uses non-invasive high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to implode fat cells while simultaneously building muscle. And it requires no needles, no incisions, and no anesthesia.
Right now, get $2000 off a Mommy Makeover OR a free Emsculpt pack-age postoperatively (worth $3000).
2. Breast Augmentation
Would you like to increase the fullness and projection of your breasts?
At Star, we perform breast augmentation for reconstructive purposes, such as after an injury or mastectomy for breast cancer, as well as for cosmetic reasons to enhance self-image and self-confidence.
Our winter specials include Breast Augmentation for $4850 (saline only) with a $750 uncharge for silicone. Or get Breast Augmentation with a lift and free saline implants. Upcharge to silicone for just $1000.
3. Liposuction
If you’re looking to get liposuction on several areas of your body, there is no time like the present. Especially with the impact the holidays can have on the body.
Right now, get liposuction on one area of your body and you’ll get the second area at 50% off. Add a third area and you’ll receive 75% off. And if you have a fourth area, it’s free!
What about Non-Surgical Specials?
If you’re looking for some serious rejuvenation to your skin without having to go under the knife just yet, we’ve got some great specials.
1. Halo™ Laser
Halo™ Laser is the first fractionated laser that uses ablative and non-ablative technology simultaneously. What does that mean? Essentially, you’re able to take 10-15 years of sun damage off in just one visit.
Get 20% off Halo™ Laser treatments (sold individually or in a package).
2. BBL® Treatments
BBL stands for Broadband Light. This therapy uses wavelengths of light to address various imperfections of the skin and hair follicles.
Examples of our BBL treatments include:
• Forever Young – Skin rejuvenation that removes age spots, freckles, redness, small vessels, and more.
• Forever Clear – Cutting edge acne treatment leaving you with clear, healthy, radiant skin.
• Skintyte – Treats any area of the body where improvement is desired, giving patients a firmer, more youthful appearance.
• Forever Bare – Revolutionary technology for hair removal that’s safe, fast, and comfortable.
Right now, get 20% off the above BBL therapies (sold individually or in a package).
The Fine Print on Our Winter Specials at Star Plastic Surgery
Of course, you’ll need to be a candidate for the chosen treatment.
And it’s important to understand that specials cannot be combined with other specials or discounts and you must purchase treatment within the timeframe.
Deals may exclude certain treatment providers. And finally, services are not transferable between people.
So are you ready to take advantage of our winter specials at Star Plastic Surgery? (Yes, you are.)
Contact us today to give yourself the gift of renewed confidence and enthusiasm.
And we’ll throw in some good cheer, absolutely free!
The Simplicity of Sciton JOULE Cannot Be Beat
Introducing the Revolutionary Sciton JOULE
Although it might sound like something from a science-fiction flick, the Sciton JOULE is actually a platform that involves multiple different laser and light modules.
These modules allow for a wide variety of aesthetic and surgical procedures – all in a single system.
So it’s no wonder that dermatologists, board-certified plastic surgeons, and other skincare professionals love it. The Sciton JOULE is completely adaptable, expandable, and scalable.
And that’s good news for clients who opt for this treatment.
It means that every component of the platform can be adjusted and customized in a way that’s most beneficial to both the client and he operator.
What Does the Sciton JOULE Target?
The Sciton JOULE provides procedures such as laser resurfacing and Broadband Light (BBL) to treat wrinkles, dyschromia, hyper-pigmentation, pigmented lesions, facial and leg veins, and even unwanted hair.
It is also one of the first treatments that’s effective on darker skin types.
In the past, resurfacing that involved CO2 lasers and intense heat could cause pigmented lesions and scarring to those with pigment-elevated skin types.
But since the Sciton JOULE doesn’t use CO2 lasers or generate that same level of heat, it can be used on virtually every skin type. (Though it should be noted that rather than doing a single treatment for resurfacing, two to three less aggressive treatments might be required for very dark skin.)
Broadband Light Therapy
Multiple broadband light (BBL) therapy procedures can be used with the Sciton JOULE.
Shorter wavelengths of BBL can attack p-acne bacteria on the skin’s surface and in the sebaceous gland. This is helpful for men, women, and teenagers who experience regular or adult hormonal acne, as well as acne associated with a woman’s hormonal cycle.
Another unique technology delivers light therapy to target the signs of aging and sun damage.
BBL energy can also be utilized to deeply heat dermal collagen which initiates the body’s natural healing process and creates a renewed collagen foundation for firmer skin.
Laser Resurfacing
When BBL therapy is not enough, the Sciton JOULE can perform fractional resurfacing.
Unlike with field resurfacing where an area of skin is targeted, the fractional resurfacing laser removes pinpoint columns of skin and leaves surrounding tissue intact.
This action more rapidly initiates the body’s wound healing response and collagen stimulation.
Shallow depth resurfacing, known as a micro laser peel, is recommended for treating sunspots, fine lines, and just plain tired-looking skin. Meanwhile, deeper fractional treatment is ideal for acne scars, stretch marks, mild to moderate wrinkles, and post-traumatic or surgical scars.
The HALO laser treatment procedure brings these two together as the first hybrid laser that’s a combination of both ablative and non-ablative fractional resurfacing.
The overall benefits of Sciton JOULE include increased patient comfort, shorter healing times, and results that are highly individualized and range from subtle to dramatic.
Healing from JOULE
Because there are different modules used for each treatment, the amount of downtime will depend on the condition being treated.
With broadband light therapy, there is little to no downtime required.
In terms of laser resurfacing, if the procedure requires only a shallow depth (as in a micro laser peel), a cooling device is used and the process is relatively painless. It usually requires 2-3 days of downtime.
For the deeper fractional treatments, the procedure often involves the use of numbing creams and requires 5-10 days of recovery time.
Obviously, there is very little that the Sciton JOULE can’t achieve in terms of skincare procedures.
From micro laser peels and fractional resurfacing, to non-invasive liposuction and even hair removal, find out what the Sciton JOULE can do for you.
Contact us today for a free consultation.
Is It Time to Get a Facelift or Neck Lift?
How comfortable are you in your skin?
If you look in the mirror and see jowls, facial folds, deep wrinkles, and other signs of aging, it could be impacting your self esteem.
Not everyone buys into the euphemism of “aging gracefully.” Especially if you’re dissatisfied with how your face is aging.
If you’re unhappy with your appearance, it could be time to get a facelift or neck lift from a board-certified plastic surgeon.
But what do these procedures entail exactly? Let’s take a look.
Full Facelift
Your facial skin loses elasticity as you age. Without the ability to bounce back, the cheeks begin to sag along the jaw bone, creating fleshy jowls and often a double chin.
As time goes on, the cheek fat may then sag further forward and increase the appearance of the nasolabial folds in that parenthesis area between the nose and corners of the mouth.
But a facelift can reverse these signs of aging.
A facelift is known medically as a rhytidectomy. It comes from the Ancient Greek rhytis, meaning “wrinkle”, and ektome, meaning “excision.” Essentially, it’s the surgical removal of wrinkles.
Today, one of the most effective procedures is the SMAS facelift. A SMAS facelift is more involved than a skin only facelift, which does not last.
The SMAS, or superficial muscular aponeurotic system, is one of the most important structures for the face. The SMAS is a continuous sheet of muscles that are tightened to give true strength and longevity to a facelift.
By manipulating the SMAS, a plastic surgeon is able to change the appearance of the face.
With an SMAS facelift, the emphasis of the lift is placed on the SMAS. The plastic surgeon plicates, or folds, the SMAS to tighten it. He or she then redrapes and trims the skin with minimal tension to provide a smoother, tighter, and more youthful appearance.
In addition, a fat transfer may be performed to bring more volume to the face.
Your recovery time from this procedure will depend on a number of factors. Typically, patients can do light cardio after two weeks, enjoy dinner out with friends after two to three weeks, and be wedding ready in just four to six weeks.
When to Get a Neck Lift
Some people experience excess skin and fat on their neck as they age. This “turkey” neck is also a result of the thinning of a neck muscle known as the platysma.
The Platysma muscle stretches from the collarbone to just over the jawline. A youthful platysma creates a deep neck angle and tight hammock for the neck. As the platysma muscle gets thinner and more lax, it creates an oblique neck angle instead of a deep youthful angle.
A neck lift, or platysmaplasty, is more effective when the surgeon performs a platysma muscle plication.
Similar to the SMAS facelift procedure, the surgeon plicates the platysma muscle to tighten it, then redrapes the skin with minimal tension. This returns the muscle to a tight hammock for the neck.
Because the platysma muscle does impact muscles in the face, a neck lift can bring balance to the facial shape. This can make it a good choice for those who aren’t quite ready for a full facial lift, but want to restore this balance.
As with the facelift procedure, your surgeon will discuss with you your recovery timeline. This will be based on the invasiveness of the procedure you choose.
Adding Other Procedures
It’s not unusual for a neck lift to be combined with liposuction of the anterior neck.
And both the neck lift and facelift can be combined with a brow lift and/or eyelid lift, laser resurfacing, and volume replacement with fat or fillers.
The laser resurfacing addresses the finer wrinkles in the perioral area, and injectable fillers or fat can be used to replace loss of volume of facial lipoatrophy.
Now Is the Time to Get a Facelift or Neck Lift
There’s no need to lack confidence in your appearance any longer.
Contact us today to find out if you’re a candidate to get a facelift or neck lift. One of our board-certified surgeons will discuss all of your options with you to ensure you get the best results.
Then prepare to restore your youthful appearance – and your confidence too.
10 Reasons To Make HydraFacial Part of Your Skincare
Our skin, being the largest organ of our body, acts as a filter to protect our other body organs and also helps in regulating body temperature. Our skin is in a constant growing state, where new cells are forming and old cells are dying. There is a huge impact of where we live and what we eat on our skin. If your skin is healthy, it can easily heal faster, prevent itself from clogged pores, blackheads and acne and can fight signs of aging.
Proper skin care is not only about looking good, but it’s also about staying healthy and taking skin treatments that are beneficial for the skin. Poor skin care habits can result in wrinkles, acne, sores, and rashes. When your skin is not healthy, it is more susceptible to infections, disease, as well can have permanent scars after an injury. Therefore, proper care is specifically important for people who experience skin problems, such as skin allergies. Thus, it is imperative to include skin treatments in your skincare routine that give instant and permanent results. One, such treatment is Hydrafacial.
10 Reasons Why You Need Hydrafacial
Whether you are 50 years old or 20 years old, your skin deserves to look best. Thus, it is important to follow high-quality skin care, as this can bring a more vibrant and youthful glow to the aging skin, as well as prevent youthful skin from premature aging.
However, sometimes, just prevention of frustrating skin imperfections, such as dark spots, wrinkles and fine lines, is not enough. Now the question arises that what can you do then for reducing wrinkles and spots on the skin and for restoring a youthful glow on your skin?
There are a number of spa and medical treatments with which you can regain healthy and smooth, skin. But, when it comes to finding a treatment that is not only effective but also non-invasive, and gentle, then there a few options. One such treatment is HydraFacial. The difference between Hydrafacial and other treatment is that other treatments only target a specific type of skin problem, for example, dark spots or wrinkles, but HydraFacials helps in correcting almost all imperfections of the skin. Here is a list of 10 reasons that show why it is necessary to have Hydrafacial in your skincare routine.
No. 1: Hydrafacial Provides Immediate Results and Treatment Takes Less time
The best thing about this facial that it does not require any special preparation as other skin treatments. This is because Hydrafacial can be performed promptly. You will be amazed to know the whole procedure hardly takes as little as half-hour, and you can see the results at once. This is why most celebrities prefer to go through this treatment on a particular day to make sure that their skin glows in front of the camera.
Basically, HydraFacial is a treatment that takes place in many steps. The goal is to brighten, hydrate, exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin, which improves its overall appearance. This treatment relies on Vortex, which is the biggest breakthroughs in aesthetic technology. This is the reason why this facial is soothing, non-irritating, refreshing and moisturizing because it combines several different facial treatments. Hydrafacial treatment results are remarkable as it leaves the skin looking healthier, younger and beautiful.
No. 2: HydrafacialProvides Protected and healthy Skin
The facial treatments that most Spa and parlors offer generally focus on improving the existing issues of the skin. However, with HydraFacial, you get the infusion of everything, including antioxidants, moisture, and essential vitamins. Thus, it offers a lot for the skin. Your skin is protected from harmful effects of free radicals and environmental pollution. The moisture from HydraFacial keeps the skin soft and smooth and also increases its elasticity, which ultimately prevents wrinkles and fine lines. The best thing about HydraFacial is that it involves various steps and every step plays a unique role in keeping your skin healthy. Here are four major steps that are included in HydraFacial, offering amazing results.
The first step involves exfoliation and deep cleansing. A solution that has a blend of Alpha Hydroxy acids is applied to the skin, which helps in deep cleaning and exfoliating the skin, at the same time, remove impurities and excess sebum from the skin.
In the second step, dead cells of the skin are removed through the chemical peeling. A mild mixture of salicylic and glycolic acids is softly and gently applied to the skin to remove dead skin cells and also for preparing the skin to absorb restorative nutrients and vital hydration.
The focus is extracting impurities, dry skin, and blackheads in the third step. A specialized solution along with patented vortex suction formulated for acne-prone and oily skin is used, which assists in removing all impurities of the skin, which give your skin a glowing and fresh look.
Finally, in the last step, the goal is to nourish the skin. An antioxidant solution, which is made up of powerful antioxidants and Hyaluronic Acid is infused into the skin. The aids in combatting environmental and free radical damage to the skin cells. Thus, this step is the most important as it not only enhance the tone, texture, and appearance of the skin but also provides ultimate hydration.
No. 3: No Discomfort After Treatment
The best thing about HydraFacial is that it is a 100% painless treatment, thus it can easily be included in your daily care routine. It is imperative to take care of your skin if you are concerned about your physical appearance. This is because if your skin is not healthy, it tends to appear dull and shallow, whereas healthy skin appears vibrant and shiny. Unhealthy and dehydrated skin is more prone to getting wrinkles and can also result in uneven patches all over the face. Besides, unhealthy also loses elasticity, which can make it appear thin and sagging.
Most of the facial treatments have side effects and after being performed, they give your skin an unbearable burning sensation. Thus, you cannot immediately return to your work or do normal activities after the treatment. However, with HydraFacial, the case is entirely different as it is very gentle to your skin. As soon as the treatment is completed, you will not feel any unpleasant reactions or pain. In fact, overall this therapy is relaxing and enjoyable and you can even apply make-up after the facial.
No. 4: Help With Wrinkles And Fine Lines
Even though this statement is completely true that at one point you get wrinkles and fine lines on your skin and also it is not possible to avoid the signs of aging completely, however, it is in your hands to at least prevent premature aging.
With age, your skin cells start to divide, which results in the thinning of the skin. The collagen and elastin which hold your skin, start to loosen, which eventually makes your skin lose its ability to maintain the moisture.
This inevitable and depressing process of aging can be slowed and controlled to some extent. HydraFacial works similar to a chemical peel, as it removes dead cells of the skin and also lifts your skin. This aids in diminishing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
The best thing about HydraFacial is that rather than using acids to accomplish required outcomes, a water spiral suction is used to achieve the same result. Without causing irritation on the skin, HydraFacial gently diminishes wrinkles on the skin.
No. 5 Lighten Patches And Dark Spots
Usually, ladies suffer from dark spots in their 30s. Another name for this condition is hyperpigmentation. Dark spots are caused because of many reasons such as:
When you suffer from any trauma, this may result in the occurrence of hyperpigmentation.
There are some medicines that are known to cause dark spots. This is because medicines cause an overproduction of melanin, specifically when there is exposure to UV. For example, tetracyclines
And NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are the most common drugs that induce melanin.
Fluctuations in hormones due to pregnancy, stopping and starting birth control
Acne breakouts and injuries to the skin can leave pigmented skin marks
Darker skin tone is more prone to dark spots
Hyperpigmentation is also an indication of any existing medical conditions, such as Addison’s disease, Hemochromatosis, pituitary tumors, and liver disease.
Most of the people focus on laser treatments when it comes to lightening dark patches, age spots and sun spots on the skin. However, these treatments have their own disadvantages, including teeth sensitivity and temporary aged-looking skin.
HydraFacial with less downtime and no side effects is a much gentler option for cleaning out impurities, waking up your blood vessels and for hydrating your inner skin. Thus, it is a great alternative to laser treatments, because it lessens the appearance of spots without causing any problem.
No.6 Provides Glowing and Beautiful Complexion
We generally hear that first impressions are very important. This is because, with a first impression, you are able to decide whether or not you would like to become lovers, hire or befriend with the other person.
Here, appearance plays a major role in conveying the essence of your true self. Even though, your hair, your dress and the car you drive come in the notice, but your skin is the most prominent among all.
Your skin tells a lot about you. Healthy and beautiful skin gives the impression of vitality and shows that you care about yourself. However, if your skin does not appear to be healthy, the viewer will draw a conclusion that would not be in your favor.
Your internal health can be easily recognized by the condition of your skin. If your body is malnourished, dehydrated or overtired, your skin will show this through its uneven texture and blotchy coloring.
The aim of HydraFacial is to enhance the complexion and texture of the skin by reducing fine lines and visible pores of the skin. Moreover, it gives you a glowing and brighter complexion without any uncomfortable aftereffects. Therefore, it gives you a perfect looking skin.
No. 7: Helps In Cleaning Up Acne
Acne is the most important symptom of unhealthy skin. There are many reasons that may lead to acne. For example, a buildup of bacteria may result in blemishes, zits, and pimples. Besides, the improper shedding of dead skin and overproduction of oil causes acne. It is mentally devastating when you suffer from acne. The struggle to look good usually affects the self-confidence of the person. Besides, acne can further result in acne scars, which also impacts the personality of the individual.
It does not matter what is your age, acne can affect anyone. To get rid of acne, people start using different chemicals to clear dirt and oil from the skin, without knowing the side effects. The HydraFacial treatment removes the need for any harsh chemical peels and washes. By washing away the impurities and dirt in an effective and gentle manner, HydraFacial helps in clearing up existing acne scars and aids in reducing the chances of acne outbreaks.
No. 8: Aids in Cleaning Out Clogged Pores
Pores can hold and trap oil and dirt, which causes a multitude of problems, such as premature wrinkles, discoloration, and acne. HydraFacial helps in cleaning out clogged pores by using its amazing spiral suction, which slides water beneath the surface of the skin and also lifts impurities and dirt out of your pores, leaving behind a youthful glow, vibrant skin and even tone.
No. 9: Use Hydrafacial to Shrink Enlarged Pores
Your skin pores become large because it carries dirt hiding beneath the surface of the skin. The enlarged pores make your skin appear dull and give uneven complexion. By removing impurities and trapped dirt in the pores, HydraFacial aids in improving skin health, as well as make skin pores smaller, giving an overall smoother appearance.
No. 10: HydrafacialReduces Breakouts Because of Oily Skin
Is your skin oily? With oily skin you are prone to acne breakouts, as well as there is a high risk of clogged pores. However, with the gentle spiral suction of HydraFacial, you can exfoliate and remove oil and dirt from beneath the skin’s surface, which ultimately reduces the chances of blemishes and acne.
Poor skin health means your hygiene is poor, you have an unhealthy lifestyle and gives an impression of apathy. Therefore, it is important to recognize the signs of poor skin health. In this way, you can take steps to make your skin healthy. The signs of poor skin health include clogged pores, dehydrated skin, acne-prone, dry and dull skin, uneven skin and patches all over the skin.
Whether you are a female or male, your skin needs a little extra attention. The HydraFacial treatment will give you smooth, supple and glowing skin by simultaneously hydrating and cleansing tired skin cells, and you can achieve skin results that you always wanted.
Come to Star and receive a hydrafacial from our professional staff to get instant results. Book your appointment today! Call 248-735-3800
ARE MICRONEEDLING TREATMENTS WORTH IT?
How Micro-Needling Makes Your Skin Youthful and Radiant?
Every woman wants to have young, glowing and beautiful skin irrespective of her age. As you grow older you have to deal with dull skin, age spots, acne scars, lines, and wrinkles. These skin issues often make you feel depressed and lower your confidence. In this modern era, technological advancement has gifted you several skincare treatments through which you can get back your young and shiny skin once again. Micro-needling is one of the best treatments for skin rejuvenation. This procedure has gained popularity in recent years not only due to its effectiveness and long-lasting effects; but also due to the introduction of the latest FDA Cleared micro-needling device called SkinPen by Bellus Medical.
What is Micro-needling?
Microneedling is a procedure in which fine needles are used for creating several invisible, tiny puncture wounds on your top skin layer. This process is also called collagen induction therapy. This slightly invasive skin treatment is very effective and nearly painless.
What is Micro-needling Used For?
Microneedling is generally used to target
· age spots or sun spots
· acne scars
· fine lines and wrinkles
· large pores
· uneven skin tone
· reduced elasticity of the skin
Microneedling is also used for treating stretch marks in different parts of the body like abdominal area and thighs. This process also treats scarring on certain body parts. However, micro-needling is mainly used to treat facial issues.
How Micro-needling Works?
The primary concept behind the process is creating micro-injuries that in turn stimulate your body’s ability to heal the wound itself naturally. There are three important phases in the process of wound-repair:
· Inflammation. When skin is pierced, the immune system is triggered for disinfection of the wounds, removal of debris, and enhancement of blood flow. In this way, new tissue is created.
· Proliferation. The new granulation skin cells rebuild the wounds and a fresh network of blood cells is formed.
· Remodeling. Newly created blood vessels and dermal tissues replace the wounds.
This turnover of skin cells produce increased elastin and collagen production; consequently preventing and reversing the signs of skin aging. Microneedling is generally done on the face to generate firmer, toned and smooth skin. The procedure does the same job as lasers do. The only difference is that here you injure your skin mechanically whereas laser uses light or heat to achieve the goal.
Micro-needling-The Procedure
Before undergoing this treatment, your skin needs certain preparations. Mostly, the skin under consideration is prepared with a particular formulation that contains vitamins C and A, a month before. In this way, collagen production is pumped in your skin.
Your doctor will perform micro-needling by giving you topical anesthesia. The procedure involves the following steps:
· The plastic surgeon/ dermatologist/aesthetician will first apply an antiseptic and clean your skin by using a saline solution.
· He then stretches your skin with hands and with derma-roller/skin pen for about five times in every direction like a horizon, diagonal and vertical.
· Pinpoint bleeding occurs from the tiny punctures that can be controlled easily.
· An ice pack or a saline formula is applied to the affected area when the procedure is over.
· Likewise a serum to enhance collagen is also applied to that area.
This procedure is repeated in the coming months as you have to do several sessions for excellent results.
Micro-needling Aftercare Tips
The micro-needling post-care routine is extremely important to follow. Following are a few tips on taking care of your skin after undergoing this treatment:
· Avoiding Sun Exposure: It is crucial to avoid sun exposure and if you are going out then covering your face is the best option. Never apply any sunblock on your face as the pores of your skin remain open after this procedure. The injurious chemicals containing these sun-blocks quickly penetrate in your skin and can damage it. Use only such products suggested by your micro-needling surgeon.
· Keeping It Clean: You should clean your skin with a mild cleanser during seventy-two hours after this procedure. Using any harsh product on your skin may also hurt your skin.
· Avoiding Active Ingredients: Skincare solutions that have active ingredients such as alpha-hydroxy acids, retinol, etc should not be applied since your skin becomes highly sensitive after the procedure.
· No Makeup: Allow your skin to settle down and recover after the treatment. Do not apply makeup on your skin as chemicals in such products can cause irritability.
· Collagen Stimulation Needed: Your doctor will prescribe peptides for collagen stimulation after micro-needling. Using them regularly enables your skin to produce more collagen and recover quickly.
· Drinking Plenty Of Water: When you stay hydrated, your skin recovers faster.
Key Benefits of Micro-needling:
Microneedling is quite a painless process that offers numerous amazing benefits. Following area few ways that highlight how this procedure works wonders on the skin:
1. Improves Your Skin’s Texture and Quality Immediately
Microneedling is a one-hour long procedure and for best outcomes, the skin is left with some pinpoint bleeding. The skin remains red and this pin-point bleeding continues for about one day, but thereafter you are going to notice a remarkable improvement immediately in the quality and texture of your skin. This happens when the pin-prick needles promote the production of new collagen and blood vessels in your skin. The two components, elastin, and collagen are mainly responsible for the youthful, plump skin every woman dreams of. When you cross the age of 30, collagen degradation begins naturally and you start noticing slight sagging in your skin. Since the healing process starts soon after the procedure ends, you experience a flawless, soft textured skin.
2. Reduces Deep Wrinkles and Fine Lines
Microneedling has gained popularity among aging treatments. It helps you in looking younger and reduces deep wrinkles and fine lines. What happens is thousands of needles create small pin holes that break into the upper-level dermis and release growth factors for the “repairing” and “healing” from the damage caused. These growth factors are collagen and elastin. Apart from this, millions of blood vessels are formed that supply oxygen, blood, and nutrients directly into your dermis. Consequently, all these changes reduce deep wrinkles, fine lines and also tighten your existing skin, hence making you look fresher and younger than before.
3. Treats Acne/Cystic Acne
Micro-needling is an amazing acne scar treatment. It not only helps in treating acne but also stops acne. The procedure reduces sebum production, hence making your skin less oily. Blackheads tend to form less often and so acne issues are also resolved. You can get micro-needling done on your skin even if you are facing active breakouts. You have this benefit in micro-needling, unlike other procedures that cannot be carried out if you have active acne; for instance dermaplaning.
4. Repairs Visible Acne-Scars
Another excellent benefit of micro-needling is that it helps in reducing acne scars that are quite difficult to get rid of. If your body or face has any type of scarring, your body undergoes a natural process called fibrosis. During healing, fibrosis results in everything sticking together, however, beneath your skin, this glue is very strong and pulls your skin down. This results in scarring on your skin surface.
The micro-needling treatment helps in breaking up all the fibrosis underneath your skin. This enables your skin to develop the ability to let go of the tenting and releasing the skin surface. Therefore, you find a smoother and shinier skin than before.
5. Reverses Hyperpigmentation and Sun Damage
Microneedling also aids in reversing hyperpigmentation, discoloration and sun damage. Hyperpigmentation is referred to as the slight changes occurring in your skin due to inflammation, blackheads, pimples, whiteheads, etc. Mostly any type of skin issue can change the color of the underlying skin that does not match with the surrounding skin. Thus, your skin looks uneven and blotchy.
What micro-needling does is; it results in increased expression of matrix metalloproteinases that curbs hyperpigmentation. You should combine vitamin c serum with micro-needling to aid the healing process as vitamin c plays a key role in balancing melanin levels also.
Microneedling is given preference over hyperpigmentation laser treatments, especially for dark-colored skin. This is because when lasers are used, some women may have the worst pigmentation as a reaction, and microneedling does not have this issue.
6. Improves Skin Absorption
Mostly it happens that your skin does not absorb skincare products which you apply on your body or face because of clogged pores. This affects the effectiveness of the product. Microneedlinghelps any topical medicine in penetrating your skin quite effectively, hence offering you to get fully benefitted of its ingredients. It creates micro-holes, which causes your skin to absorb quickly whatever you apply on it.
7. Helps Aging Skin
As you grow older, your skin loses its elasticity and sags due to low production of collagen and elastin. Microneedling tightens loose skin by enhancing the production of collagen and elastin, hence making your skin firmer, plump, softer, younger and healthier.
8. Shrinks Pores
Microneedlingshrinks your skin pores rather than increasing their size. You may think that piercing hundreds of micro holes in your skin can enlarge your pores but that is a wrong concept. As micro-needling stimulates the collagen around and in your pores, it makes them plump and shrunken.
9. Reduces Blackheads
Women with issues like hormonal acne or PCOS suffer from blackheads. Microneedling comes to rescue in this situation. Thousands of needles pierced in this procedure liberate and reduce blackheads considerably, especially from your nose. Although the reduction in blackheads does not last forever; but you are relieved for at least three to four weeks. This problem can be further minimized through proper aftercare and persistent usage of vitamin c serum.
10. Exfoliates Skin
Microneedling is such skincare treatment that mechanically disrupts the epidermis, hence resulting in exfoliation. What exfoliation does is it removes the upper surface of your epidermis. In this way, the dead skin cells living on this epidermis are removed. Your skin looks smooth and fresh instantly.
11. Microneedling-For Whole Body
Another crucial benefit of micro-needling is that this skincare treatment is not exclusively for the face but your entire body. Any area of your skin can be repaired with the procedure; especially areas that have stretch marks or other acne scars, like your chest, legs, butt, and back. Around five to six sittings make a visible difference in such problem areas.
12. Stimulates Dormant Hair Follicles
Microneedling is also done over your scalp to treat baldness caused by alopecia. It stimulates your dormant hair follicles and improves blood circulation in the scalp, causing new hair growth. Derma-rollers are prescribed to use at home to the patients who use minoxidil solution for better hair growth.
Types of Devices Used For Microneedling
Microneedling is done by a trained dermatologist, aesthetician, or plastic surgeon with the help of two principal devices; namely dermarollers and the Bellus Medical Skinpen.
· Dermarollers: They appear to be a small paint roller having numerous tiny needles which are rolled over your skin surface gently in different directions to accomplish the effect. You can use derma roller at home; however it is unsafe and risky if you have little knowledge about its proper usage and aftercare, and you may cause injury to your skin.
· Skinpen is an automated device that looks like a pen. Skin pen uses disposable needles and their length can be adjusted for resurfacing as per the requirement. It has a rechargeable battery with it and can be operated in both high and low-speed modes.
Why Skin Pen is Preferred Over Dermarollers?
A thorough study reveals that the skin response for collagen production that repairs scars and fine lines, is more effective with a professional Skinpen as compared to dermaroller. The biggest difference between the two devices is that with Skinpen, your skin surface is punctured vertically by the needles, whereas dermaroller needles do not penetrate your skin vertically. This means a dermaroller needle enters and exits the surface of the skin at a certain angle. This angle can make tears in your skin, hence creating a bigger micro-channel than required, which then leads to scarring. You can customize skin pen according to your specific requirements with needles, which you can adjust to varying depths. This device can also easily glides over your skin and gives you consistent results.
Apart from this, Skinpen is reusable and can be used on different patients since the needles of the device are disposable. Needles are safe to use, less painful and highly convenient for treating narrow areas like nose, around lips and eyes without causing damage to the adjoining skin. Skinpen makes the micro-needling procedure more economical since you need not buy a new device every time. With Skinpen you also overcome the problems of application of varying pressure and the achievement of desired penetration depth.
Other Facts about micro-needling
· It is effective in treating all skin types; dark to fair.
· Microneedling with skin pen takes about thirty minutes, and the results are usually visible after three treatments.
· Microneedling treatment costs less compared to other alternatives.
It is a safe procedure for people whose overall health is good. However, people using any acne medications or women during pregnancy should avoid this treatment.
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