Benefits of Microneedling in Los Angeles
Collagen Production
Microneedling creates tiny micro-injuries that trigger the skin’s collagen production abilities. PRP helps even more!
Multiple Treatments
Not only does microneedling rejuvenate skin, it can reduce scars and stretch marks and treat hair loss!
Fast Recovery
Because recovery is quick with no downtime, you can have microneedling to get your “glow” on before events.
Consultation
It starts with a personal consultation with your trained and licensed Younique provider. During this relaxing and energizing one-on-one, they’ll discuss your concerns, your goals for treatment, and your medical history. If your provider determines that microneedling in Los Angeles is the best treatment for your concerns and goals, your session can be scheduled.
Procedure
First, your Younique provider will remove any makeup in the treatment area and thoroughly cleanse the skin. They will then apply numbing cream to ensure your comfort, waiting 15 to 30 minutes for it to take full effect. Also during this time, if you have chosen to have PRP with your microneedling treatment—the effective and very popular “Vampire Facial”— blood will be drawn and the platelet-rich plasma will be extracted.
When all is ready, the PRP will be applied to your treatment area (or other serum/skincare options if you so choose), and then the Eclipse Micropen will create tiny micro-injuries to your skin, which promotes collagen production as it pushes the PRP deeper into the skin.
Recovery
After treatment, the area will be red and raised (somewhat like a sunburn). This will decrease within the hours following treatment. By day 2, all redness should be gone. For 3 to 4 days post-treatment, you should avoid natural or artificial sun exposure as your skin is far more photosensitive after microneedling. Also, gentle skincare is required after treatment. Do not use harsh cleansers, any kind of scrubbing/brushing on the skin, and acids or retinols for 3 to 4 days after microneedling.
Build Your Custom Treatment Plan
The path for your Younique journey begins with this first step.
What should I do to prepare for microneedling in Los Angeles?
Younique Surgery Center and Medical Spa recommends these steps prior to your microneedling procedure:
- If you are prone to fever blisters/cold sores, please contact our office to discuss taking a prophylactic dose of a suppressant such as Valtrex.
- For 4 days prior to treatment avoid the following: chemical hair removal, electrolysis, waxing, loofah sponges, facial brushing, facial scrubs, masks, AHA, glycolics, salicylic acids, topical retinols, and sulfa medications.
- Avoid natural or artificial sun exposure for 4 days prior to treatment. Your skin is far more photosensitive after the treatment. It is mandatory that you apply sunscreen daily (SPF 30 or higher).
Why apply hyaluronic acid or PRP to my skin during my microneedling?
Microneedling is the process of using a device with multiple needlepoints to create tiny micro-injuries to the skin. This then stimulates the body’s natural healing response and increases collagen production.
As elective options, you can choose to have serums or creams put on your treatment area just before the Eclipse MicroPen is used. This allows the multiple needles on the MicroPen’s head to make the added solutions penetrate deeper into the skin, rather than in the upper layers via natural absorption. Both HLA and PRP (for a Vampire Facial) will further promote collagen production above and beyond microneedling’s own benefit.
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Mark Youssef, MD
