New Skin with a Pen (Microneedling)

Micro-needling has me geeking! I love any kind of skin care treatment that actually works on all skin types (Fitzpatrick Scale). Also known as Collagen Induction Therapy (that word therapy gets my goat! Yes!), treats the most common conditions. Every skin type from the very fair to the very opposite of fair skin is a candidate for this service. We use the MD Needle Pen for micro-needling and it is absolutely amazing for everything from Hyper-Pigmentation, Age spots, wrinkles, Melasma, acne scars, Lip Lines, Stretch Marks, and Hair Loss. Yes, I did say hair loss too.

My personal favorite use of this service is for pigment issues.

PIGMENT ISSUES:

First it is important to understand that there are several types of pigmentation that can appear in the skin. The most common pigmentation is that which is darker in color called hyper-pigmentation and can be caused by the sun, aging, hormonal changes and from taking medication. The second type is hypo-pigmentation, which is a lightening of the skin. We will discuss if micro needling can help with these different types of pigmentation and how best to treat.

What Treatments Can Help With These Pigmentation Issues? There are many procedures available to treat pigmentation issues. Microneedling, IPL, Laser Genesis and Fractional CO2 Laser, in conjunction with chemical peels and home care products can tackle this problem.But one of these treatments, skin needling with the MD Needle Pen

can successfully resolve these issues with reduced risk and cost. The others are super

expensive.

Micro Needling for Melasma, one of the most difficult conditions to treat. Melasma, sometimes called pregnancy mask, is common in Fitzpatrick 4-6 and even seen in 10% of men. This has been a difficult condition to treat and sometimes results in more post traumatic hyperpigmentation. Micro needling creates less risk of complications, and is generally more cost-effective than comparable laser therapy treatments for melasma. However, the micro needle pen creates minor trauma to the skin, that can still trigger an inflammatory response, leading to a worsening of the pigmentation. It is best to use a finer needle gauge (31) and limit the depth of penetration (0.5-1.0mm) to decrease the risk of further pigmentation.

***The above image is of Micro-needling for treatment of lip lines.

***The above image is of a before and after of Microneedling for the treatment of acne scars.

For more information about Micro-needling / Collagen Induction Therapy at Spa Therapy Spa, please feel free to call or email us at 832-752-5456 or microneedling@spatherapyspa.com or also visit our SKIN page on the website www.spatherapyspa.com where you'll find a wealth of information.

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