NANO-NEEDLING TREATMENTS

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Microneedling is well tolerated by most men and women. You might feel a slight pricking or pinching sensation as the device glides over your face. Areas where your skin is thinner, such as your forehead and chin, are sometimes slightly more sensitive. 

A series of microneedling sessions offer the best results. Your provider might recommend sessions every 4-6 weeks, depending on your specific needs. You’ll notice a change after the first treatment, which only gets better with subsequent treatments. 

• Pregnancy Psoriasis (active or inactive) 
• Rosacea Extensive telangiectasia (spider veins) 
• Chemotherapy/radiation treatment within the last 6 months 
• Photosensitivity medications Accutane within last 12 months 
• Avoid Botox, or fillers such as Juvederm for the last 2 weeks 
• Blood thinners within the last 2 weeks 
• Retinal /Rentin A  within last month 
• Active Herpes (if you have a history of cold sores, please take an antiviral 2 days prior to and day of treatment) 
• Sunburn 
• Avoidance of IPL/Laser procedures for 7 days prior (on the area to be treated) 
• No waxing, depilatory creams, or electrolysis 5-7 days prior (on the area to be treated). 
• No acids or defoliants that may be drying or irritating to the skin (such as alpha hydroxyl acid [AHA], beta hydroxyl acids [BHA], peels, exfoliating masks, hydroquinone, or benzoyl peroxide acne products). 

There is no pain, inflammation, bleeding, or discomfort. Nano-needling is very safe, non-invasive, and only affects the epidermis, making it both painless and very effective. Nano infusion is safe for all skin types and tones. There is no risk of post-traumatic hyperpigmentation, nor is there any recovery time. You feel a vibration and sensation much like a cat licking you with its rough tongue and emerge with rejuvenated, hydrated, glowing skin! When we adjust the needle to the Cosmetic level at .25-.5 mm or whatever is tolerated without numbing creme.  

While the technique, machines, serums, treatment areas, and results are similar, nano-needling affects only the top .25mm of the epidermis while microneedling penetrates more deeply into the skin at .50mm. The benefits of this serum infusion treatment include pigmentation reduction, increased cell turnover, an increase in lift and tone, and an immediate glow with no downtime! The after-effects of microneedling usually include some redness in the treatment area that resembles a sunburn and fades in about 24-hours. Microneedling has roughly a 3-day healing period, which includes the avoidance of any sweat-inducing activities (salty sweat in freshly needled pores is no fun…believe us!) for the first two days and no sun or make-up for three days. With nanoneedling, you can immediately resume your normal activities (and don’t forget the sunscreen!) with no recovery time whatsoever.  

Another major difference between the two techniques is that nanoneedling requires no numbing of the skin while microneedling does. This makes nanoneedling an excellent alternative for those with an allergy to lidocaine or with a dislike of needles. The sensation of nanoneedling is very much like being licked by a cat, or much like the feeling of a microdermabrasion treatment if you’ve experienced that before. It’s gentle and painless.  

To the risk of post-traumatic hyperpigmentation, microneedling is often not recommended for clients with deep skin tones, however, nanoneedling is completely safe for all skin tones since the stylus has no needles and requires no healing after the procedure. All you’ll see is the radiant glow of newly revealed, healthy skin.