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Ultra Skin Needling Information
Ultra Skin Needling is a skin rejuvenation treatment that helps you restore collagen and elastin
through a natural healing process. Ultra fine, medical grade needles are passed across the skin
vertically creating multiple skin punctures that induce a wound healing response to stimulate new
collagen and elastin production. This will also assist in breaking down existing scar tissue and
encourage further and better healing of acne scars and fine wrinkles so skin texture will be
refined. Skin needling also helps repair stretch marks and surgical scars.
How does skin needling work?
Each of the thousands of tiny puncture wounds induces the release of growth factors that begin
the process of wound healing. These factors stimulate new collagen and elastin growth in the
surrounding skin. New collagen and elastin production is the goal of all skin resurfacing and
rejuvenation treatments. Once initiated, new collagen production can continue for up to 12 months
to 2 years, resulting in an improvement in skin firmness and texture and a softening and lifting of
scars and wrinkles.
What does needling involve?
Vitamin A and C are essential for collagen production and sun damage reversal. It is impossible to
achieve high concentrations of vitamin C or A in the skin by taking tablets orally. Therefore you will
be recommended to use skin care products at home that contain high concentrations of these
vitamins as well as Even Skintone Serum to enhance your results. These products must be used
for a minimum of 2 weeks prior to your treatment as a healthy skin will respond better to this
treatment.
The micro-fine needles are passed over the area to be treated multiple times to create an even
distribution of tiny injuries. These needles will be of varying depth for different areas of the body
and needles of various lengths and are selected according to the condition to be treated and
thickness of your skin. Numbing cream, will be used to control the discomfort associated with this
treatment.
After treatment, skin will appear red, swollen, with the appearance of sunburn or windburn. A light
graze consisting of tiny crusted areas that feel rough and look tanned may occur. Skin may feel
tight and dry. Varying amounts of flaking/peeling may occur as healing progresses. During this
healing stage it is important to adhere to the Ultraceuticals aftercare as prescribed for the next 2-7
days. It is best to keep the skin moist during this time so apply the prescribed moisturiser as often
as required.
Makeup should not be worn for the next 24 hours.
Ultraceuticals Multi Vitamin Daily Protection must be worn for the next 24 hours. Following that
Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF 30+ is recommended.
How many treatments will I need?
Generally a minimum of 4-6 treatments are required to achieve improvements in skin firmness and
texture. Scarring may take 6-8 or more treatments.
Results accrue gradually because collagen production takes time. Most clients notice an
improvement in their skin tone and texture within 6-8 weeks of each treatment.
The initially triggered new collagen will eventually be turned into a more permanent type of
collagen over time. Substantial results take time and are dependent on home care use and your
general health and lifestyle. Treatments are spaced at 4-8 weekly intervals. The frequency of your
treatment will be recommended by your practitioner.
What areas can be treated?
Most areas are suitable for skin needling.