MICRONEEDLING

COLLAGEN INDUCTION THERAPY

Collagen Induction is a skin-improvement procedure based on the science of skin injury/repair technique. Collagen Induction causes a controlled damage to the skin that create precise micro-injuries.  Essentially creating channels in your skin. This triggers the healing process, inducing the skin's self-repairing mechanism that creates collagen and elastin, both of which help improve skin texture, tone, and lift.  The micro channels help special serums penetrate deeper into the skin, enhancing their benefits as well.

Collagen Induction creates a younger & fresher you in a 100% natural way.  The skin becomes firmer and regains its elasticity, fine lines and wrinkles are visibly reduced, pores become finer, circulation is stimulated and the overall condition of the skin improves. 


Benefits of Microneedling

  • Collagen reorganization

  • Refined skin texture

  • Reduced wrinkles

  • Reduced scars

  • Reduced pore size

  • Brighter complexion


IN THE TREATMENT ROOM

The treatment begins with a deep surface cleaning for proper penetration of active ingredients. Followed with the use of a Microneedling Pen infused with stem cells & other ingredients based on your specific needs to help the repair of damaged skin cells and cellular regeneration to unveil a tighter, lifted, and youthful complexion. A Professional Grade Peptide Masque filled with hydrators, peptides and antioxidants is laid on the skin for 20 minutes under the LED Therapy to help deeper absorption of ingredients for a healthy, radiant complexion.

(Not available to first time visitors or clients who have not received a facial treatment from us in at least 3 months).

 

POST PROCEDURE MUST HAVES

Treating your skin with daily care products between your Collagen Induction session is critical to hydrate and protect your skin. Glow Up Suite recommends:

IUNIK Bet-Glucan Power Moisture Serum - Acts as a barrier protector by intensely nourishing & soothing your traumatized skin, while promoting healthy cell function.

Glow Up Skin Green Tea Milk Cleanser - Organic Green Tea Extract and Grapeseed Oil provide a high level of antioxidants while keeping skin soft and supple⁣, Vitamins A, C, E, and Pro-Vitamin B5 balance and rejuvenate your skin cells, making this ideal for maturing and sensitive skin

Don’t forget SPF IS A MUST! IMAGE Skincare Prevention + Daily Ultimate Moisturizer 50 SPF formulated to shields against both UVA & UVB rays. A one of a kind SPF that not only protects but aids with aging & leaves no white cast.

 

WHAT SHOULD I DO TO GET MY SKIN TREATMENT READY?

  • 1. Avoid Accutane 6 months before treatment.

    2. Do not use topical agents that may increase sensitivity of skin: retinoids, topical antibiotics, exfoliants, acids that may be drying or irritating to the skin (such as alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA) beta hydroxyl acids (BHA), exfoliating masks, salicylic acids, hydroquinone, and benzoyl peroxide acne products) 5-7 days prior.

    3. Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, Motrin or Advil for 3 days prior to treatment.

    4. Avoid IPL/Laser procedures, unprotected sun exposure or sunburn for 2 weeks prior.

    5. No waxing, depilatory creams or electrolysis to area being treated 5-7 days prior.

    6. No shaving the day of the procedure to avoid skin irritation. If there is dense hair present in the treatment area, closely shave the area the day before you arrive to your appointment.

    7. Moles, warts or actinic (solar) keratosis cannot be treated.

    8. If you are prone to cold sores, take antiviral agent L-Lysine for 2 days prior to and day of and 2 days post treatment.

    9. Bruising is a common risk, Avoid blood thinning agents (aspirin, fish oil, Omega-3, Vitamin E) for 1 week prior. May resume day after treatment.

  • 1. Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen Motrin or Advil for 1 week. DO NOT ice face or use Arnica or Bromelain.

    2. Avoid sun tanning and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight for 2 weeks.

    3.After 24 hours, always use a Zinc Oxide sun screen SPF30 or above. When exposed to sun, wear a hat and apply sunscreen every 2 hours.

    4. Use Tylenol only as needed for any soreness.

  • 1. A sunburn -like effect is normal. The skin will feel tight, dry, sensitive to touch. Treat skin gently washing with your post care products, cool water, using hands only and pat dry no earlier than 4 hours after treatment.

    2. Redness or sensitivity might well be present.

    3. Avoid strenuous exercises that cause sweating, jacuzzi, sauna, steam baths for 72 hours .

    4. Avoid make up for a minimum of 5 days.

    5. Don’t sleep on your face.

    6. Peeling may start 3-5 days after treatment. You will notice skin dryness and flaking. This is due to an increased turnover of skin cells. Do not pick, scratch or scrub treated skin! Allow old skin to flake off naturally and keep moisturized with Your Glow Up Skin Post Care Products.

    7. You may restart your regular skin care products after 1 full week

 

Contraindications To Microneedling

  • - Pregnancy

    - actively infected or actively inflamed skin

    - skin irritation

    - keloid scars

    - allergies to topical lidocaine and sunburned skin

    - suffering diabetics

    - any bleeding disorders