How does Micro-needling work?

Micro-needling works by encouraging your skin to make more collagen. The idea is that the micro needles pinpricks from the procedure cause slight injury to the skin and then the skin responds by making new collagen-rich tissue. This new skin tissue is, in turn, tighter and more even in tone and texture.

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For best results at least 3-4 treatments every 4-6 weeks is recommended so that the new skin cell matrix is fully redeveloped.  For optimum results use a rehydrating skin booster in between treatments. If you are targeting a specific concern such as stretch marks you require more treatments. 

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Benefits of Micro-needling:

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Facial Rejuvenation

The increase in collagen and elastin will help to tighten skin, and thicken skin too, reducing and preventing the thinning of skin due to the ageing process. Fine lines and wrinkles are smoothed and relaxed, enlarged pores reduce in size and skin will look brighter and more radiant.

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Scars and Stretch Marks

Skin-needling has great results in reducing the appearance of scars.
Stretch marks differ to scars resulting from trauma, stretch marks can take a considerable time to see results, however, when results are seen they are often quite impressive. 

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Age Spots

Micro-needling can benefit small changes in skin pigmentation caused by ageing and can help the skin to appear more even in tone.

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Rosacea and Acne Scarring

The use of micro-needling to benefit this is relatively recent but has shown positive results. Micro-needling can assist by thickening and strengthening the collagen and elastin matrix.  Although Micro-needling cannot be done when the rosacea or any acne is active, any flare ups must be under control at time of treatment.

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Enlarged pores

Enlarged pores are particularly common on the nose and cheeks. Micro-needling improves the texture of the skin and inducts collagen to that area therefore reducing the size and appearance of the enlarged pores.

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Other Benefits Include:

Hands, chest and neck rejuvenation  

Skin pigmentation

Reduces eye bags, puffy eyes and crows feet

Stomach tightening
Lip plumping

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Who can have Micro-needling?

So there are a few exclusions for micro-needling, see below:

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• Severe rosacea, blood clotting problems and poor wound healing.

• Current blisters, scabs or bruised skin in area to be treated.

• Keloid scars.

• Active acne, rashes, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea.

• Skin surgery less than 3 months prior.

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding as hormones can cause pigmentation and damage. Needles also provide micro injuries on the skin and the healing process requires vitamins and nutrients which needs to be utilised and reserved for the unborn baby.

• Infections such as bacterial, viral, fungal or herpes infections like Cold sores.

• Allergy to nickel.

• Blood thinners

• Conditions that require GP letter to confirm ok to treat- if you have had radiation and/or chemo in the last 12 months. Insulin dependant diabetes, currently on high blood pressure medication or you have a heart/vascular disease.

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JALUTOX - THE ULTIMATE MICRO-NEEDLING TREATMENT

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Jalutox is a very popular treatment and is considered to be the ultimate micro-needling treatment using a blend of Hyaluronic Acid, Amino Acids and Botulinum Toxin.  The advanced skin booster cocktail of Jalupro and Botox is administered through micro-needling the superficial layers of the skin.  This treatment is excellent for treating superficial fine lines, tightening and brightening the skin and closing the pores giving the skin a beautiful glow.  This gives a more natural look as it doesn't freeze the muscles so a perfect alternative to botox or fillers.  This treatment can be administered no more than every 3 months and can be done on the face, neck, decollate, hands or knees.

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