microneedling

What is microneedling?

Microneedling is the act of puncturing the skin with very fine, sterile needles to create microscopic channels that trigger the skins natural repair responses. Namely, making more collagen and elastin. Found in the middle layer of the skin these proteins make up the scaffolding and structure of our skin, and give that bounce and plumpness that we associate with youthful, smooth skin.

What skin conditions benefit most from microneedling? 

Microneedling can benefit your skin quality as a whole, targeting fine lines and wrinkles, smoothing out texture, and reducing the appearance of pore size. Deep micro needling is used to stimulate the skin’s wound-healing response, which can help with wrinkles, scarring, stretch marks, sun damage, and aging skin.

From medical needling alone, you can gain a 205% increase in the thickness of the dermis, which is extremely helpful with fighting the signs of aging; and when you add Vitamin A to the mix, you increase collagen production by a whopping 658%.

Can you treat hair loss?

AnteAGE MD Hair Growth Factor Solution has been formulated using the most recent scientific advances in the understanding of hair follicles.  Growth factors and cytokines which are responsible for hair follicle regeneration and replication are added to this targeted hair growth serum.  It is also formulated with hyaluronic acid and other anti-oxidants, making this the most advanced hair loss serum of its type.

As we get older, the anagen growth phase of our hair's life cycle gets gradually shorter, resulting in hair loss and thinning.  The stem cell growth factors in AnteAGE Hair Growth Serum can reverse this process, prompting our hair to enter a stronger, healthier growth phase.   

The results are outstanding, with 85% of patients noticed an improvement in hair loss within 12 weeks, while 50% reported new hair growth. 

Which serums do you use?

The most popular treatment is the Anteage Micorneedling Facial using Bone marrow stem cells containing the highest concentration of cytokines responsible for skin healing. As we age, we lose most of these stem cells which can result in chronic inflammation, redness, spots, wrinkles, and other signs of aging. Stem growth factors and cytokines applied to the skin mimic the effect of having more stem cells leaving you with a youthful appearance.

For targeted concerns, I also offer the Mesoestetic .c.prof solutions which contain a cocktail of highly concentrated formulations that promote the natural processes of cellular repair. Used on the body or the face, these serums might be opted for when treating cellulite, pigmentation, water retention, localised fat deposits, stretch marks, or general aging.

Do needle sizes vary?

The needles range in length from 0.1mm all the way up to a 3mm. At the lower end of the scale, the process is great for lightly perforating the outer layer of the skin, in general skin on the forehead, lower eyelids, and bridge of the nose are treated with needle depths from 0.5mm to 1.0mm. This allows any skincare products applied afterward to sink into those holes and further into the skin, thereby increasing their efficacy

Once you work your way up to 3mm, the needles drive down to the dermal-epidermal junction and cause pinprick bleeding that stimulates the wound-healing response. This triggers the production of a growth factor which in turn encourages the production of collagen. Generally, the thicker the skin the deeper the needle, but it will be up to your clinician’s assessment and their experience to select the depth.

Is microneedling painful? 

This treatment can sometimes be slightly uncomfortable although it should not cause pain. Often at a shallow depth, it will be painless. However, if treating a condition that requires a deeper needle depth a topical anaesthetic cream will be applied to the area.

How is microneedling performed in clinic? 

At The Cotswold, Skin clinic treatments will be performed using a ‘pen’. These devices give greater flexibility and control to achieve a very precise depth of skin penetration.

How should you protect your skin post procedure? 

It’s best to be gentle with and protect your skin for at least a day after a session. Avoid excessive heat or sweat, sun exposure, tanning and saunas. Avoid wearing makeup for the next 24 hours, and avoid retinoids or vitamin C for 48 hours post-treatment. And as always, wear SPF

Would it work for you?

In short, yes. Needling has been proven time and again to stimulate the growth of new collagen in the skin. A course of treatments you would expect to see firmer, clearer, smoother skin.