Microneedling

Microneedling

What is it?
Microneedling is a less-invasive, safe and natural way to boost the skin’s collagen production. By causing “micro-traumas”, the skin will produce cell growth in targeted areas, reducing fine lines, wrinkles and scarring. Microneedling can be done to areas on the face, neck and décolletage.
Note: after Microneedling, your skin will need to heal (what this means: it will be quite red for the first few hours, you will need to avoid direct sunlight for the first 24 hours, eliminate chemical topicals, and use a custom serum made in office — after the first 2 days, you can go back to your usual skincare routine) Another service we offer is nano-needling, which is very similar, but is completely non-invasive. There are no needles involved, and this technique can create what is known as the BB Glow! This leaves the skin glowing and plump, and is perfect for any occasion. If you’re in San Diego and want to give this a try, come to The Healing Nest.  

What to Expect?
A Mirconeedling session is 60 minutes. It will begin with a practitioner to patient intake form to appropriately plan the treatment course and discover patient’s medical and lifestyle background. Then the steps will be in order as followed:
1) cleanse the skin
2) apply 5% Lidocaine numbing cream
3) rest under LED Red Light Therapy for 20 minutes to increase collagen production
4) cleanse the skin to remove numbing agent
5) apply Hyaluronic Acid Serum to areas of the face and/or neck
6) begin Microneedling over entirety of face and/or neck
7) apply Apple Stem Cell Serum
8) mist of cooling aloe & cucumber water, followed by cooling mask 
9) fan to enhance cool-down & help calm the skin 
10) take home after-care package which includes custom blend of Apple Stem Cell Serum & Hyaluronic Acid
11) discuss aftercare, and address any questions or concerns 

How Often?
Microneedling can be done ONCE every four weeks, as this is the time it takes for the skin to heal and regenerate from the previous session. Each time we can discuss depth increase depending on how the patient responds to each treatment. We will make goals and achieve them together with continuous sessions, trust and patience! 

What it Does?
– aka “Collagen Induction Therapy”, produces skin’s collagen
– prevents signs of aging, reduces fine lines and wrinkles
– decrease scarring (acne, traumas)
– even out skin tone (may reduce freckles & birth marks)
– increase absorption of serums up to 300%