The Million Dollar Micro Needling is a treatment used on the face specifically targeting acne scarring, pore size and fine lines and wrinkles. The act of micro needling creates multiple superficial puncture wounds, releasing growth factors that stimulate the fibroblasts creating new collagen and elastin.
The aim of the treatment to traumatise the skin without collateral damage to the epidermis and healthy tissue.
The recovery is rapid with very little downtime, residual pain or discomfort. Micro needling increase the availability of cell nutrients and helps to strengthen the collagen in vessel walls and connected tissue.
It increases the density of the epidermis lessening the appearance of broken capillaries.
Contra-indications for this treatment are:
- Irritated skins - Sunburns, sores and lesions
- Skin conditions - i.e Eczema and Psorasis
- Prescription medication to treat skin conditions i.e Roaccutane (wait 12 months)
- Localised skin infections i.e Cold sore
- Keloidal / Hypertrophic scarring
- Blood clotting diseases / blood disorder
- Blood thinning medication
- High blood pressure / heart disease
- Skin cancer / undergoing cancer treatement
- Usage of Retinol / Vitamin A derivatives
- Scleroderma