Micro-needling
Micro-needling is completed using the Collagen P.I.N.
What is Collagen P.I.N.?
(Percutaneous Induction Needling, also referred to as PCIT, Percutaneous Collagen Induction Therapy)
Collagen P.I.N. is a method of inducing a controlled injury into the skin's dermal and epidermal collagen and elastin. This process cause much less damage to the epidermis than dermal rolling, lasers or any other ablative treatment. Thus, protecting the skin's cell growth making for quicker healing and higher rates of success.
What can Collagen P.I.N. help you transform?
- Hair restoration Oiliness
- Wrinkles
- Acne Scars
- Fine Lines
- Skin Tone
- Skin Texture
- Stretch Marks
Before & After
Micro-needling FAQs
Collagen P.I.N. can safely treat all skin types to address a variety of concerns. Most all areas of the body can be treated unless your medical provider determines otherwise.
- Face
- Neck
- Décolletage
- Hands
- Arms
- Legs
- Abdomen
- Back
Typically a series of 3-6 treatments is recommended, depending upon your area of correction or concern. Your skincare professional wil Ultimately determine a treatment schedule based on your individual goals and desires. Treatments are usually spaced in 4 week intervals. Patients with deep wrinkles, advanced sun damage, strech marks, or any type of scars usually require 6 or more treatments to achieve the desired result.
Prior to your treatment the medical provider will apply a topical numbing agent. A majority of patients feel very little to no pain at all once the agent has been applied.
Collagen P.I.N. procedures results through the stimulation of growth factors and collagen, therby, promoting new skin cells to surface. As our skin ages our collagen production naturally slows down. Your overall result will last longer whenusing anat home skin care regimen that includes daily retinol product. Your medical provider is best suited to make the recommendation. New collagen and elastin has been documented from just one treatment as much as one year later.
A majority of patients see results after just one treatment. Individual results vary depending on individual skin health. Most commonly patients report seeing positive changes as soon as 1-2 weeks after the first treatment. However, change is normally noted within a few days.
Collagen P.I.N. is considered a no downtime treatment. Immediately after your treatment your skin will look moderately red such as a light sunburn. Your medical provider will recommend a skincare regimen post treatment based on your individual skin. This will also help with any redness you might experience due to the treatment.