Micro-Needling  (Natural Graceful-Aging Service) 

What is Micro-Needling? 

This procedure involves using an oscillating pen to insert short fine needles into the dermis layer of the skin for the purpose of rejuvenation. By creating a small wound, the skin is stimulated into producing both collagen and new skin cells. Depending on the depth of micro-needling, this procedure can enhance the absorption of product (by 3000%) and also clinically treat scars, wrinkles, age spots, skin texture, and pigment issues. 

What products are used during the procedure? 

Each session includes infusion of hyaluronic acid, apple stem cell serum, calming mask, and Celluma LED Light Therapy. 

• Hyaluronic Acid: Naturally found in the body. Hyaluronic Acid has a high attraction to water. It holds water and hydrates under the skin. This fills in wrinkles and nourishes skin. Hyaluronic acid acts as your main base for Micro & Nano needling and is placed on the skin before using a Micro-needling pen.
• Apple Stem Cells: These cells are premixed with Hyaluronic Acid to a 5% concentration. From special Uttwiler Spätlauber apples from Switzerland. These have been shown to encourage the proliferation of your own facial stem cells.
• A flash cooling and calming mask supercharged with hyaluronic acice and glycosaminoglycans for the ultimate skin hydration and brightening. This professional mask by Bio-Therapeutics includes a sheet made from marine algae, licorice extracts, arbutin, and damask rose essential oils. 
• Acupuncture add-on: You can experience a "calm focused" acupuncture treatment while your numbing cream is setting. (20 mins) 

How often can you do Micro-Needling? 

Micro-needling is most effective when performed once a month for 4-8 sessions. Maintenance session can be performed once every 3-4 months thereafter.

Contraindications:

Micro-needling cannot be performed in these situations:

• Accutane in the last 6 months
• Scleroderma
• Collagen Vascular Disease or Cardiac abnormalities
• Active, Moderate-Severe Rosacea
• Blood clotting problems
• Platelet abnormalities
• Anticoagulation Therapy (i.e. Warfarin)
• Facial cancer (past and present)
• During Chemotherapy
• During Steroid Therapy 
• Un-Managed Diabetes
• Active bacterial or fungal infection
• Immune-suppression
• Scars less than 6 months old
• Botox and facial fillers in the past 2 weeks
• Pregnant or Nursing 
• Keloid or raised scarring
• Active Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Actinic Keratosis
• Herpes Simplex (active breakout)- Do Antiviral therapy prior to procedure.  
• Active acne breakout