MICRONEEDLING: COLLAGEN INDUCTION THERAPY
your smoothest, brightest skin!
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A non-invasive procedure that uses tiny sterile needles to repeatedly puncture the skin - stimulating natural collagen production & elastin!
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Firms, smooths & strengthens! Treats fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, stretch marks, and rosacea.
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Safe & effective for all skin types.
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This treatment is suitable for all areas; face, neck, chest & hands are our most popular!
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45 - 60 minutes (inclusive of prescription grade BLT numbing cream)
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No downtime! Skin may appear slightly red / flushed post tx (like a mild sunburn) & skin may feel tight, dry or sensitive.
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Though neocollagenesis (the production of new collagen) can take several weeks, it is not abnormal to notice an improvement in the quality and appearance of your skin within the first 24 hours. After 2-3 treatments a thicker more robust, collagen filled cellular matrix will produce more consistent and noticeable improvement. And 6 or more treatments may be recommended for scarring, laxity and wrinkles.
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Avoid harsh topicals including exfoliants & retinol products. Those prone to coldsore break-outs should pre-treatment with suitable anti-viral medication. Avoid anti-inflammatory medications such as Advil, Ibuprofen or Motrin (and other blood-thinners like Fish Oil) up to 3 days prior (these inhibit the inflammatory response of the skin - which is an important part of the procedure!)
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You will receive a custom post-care balm to soothe & nourish your skin for the next few days post tx. Avoid saunas / steam, swimming / hot tubs, wearing make-up, strenuous exercise and excessive sun-exposure for 24-48 hours. Wait 7 days before resuming exfoliants & retinol products.
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Accutane in last 6 months, pregnant or breastfeeding, currently receiving chemotherapy.
WHICH MICRONEEDLING INFUSION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
When you apply a concentrated serum during and after a microneedling, it travels through the microchannels down past into the upper layer of skin (epidermis) to the lower layer (dermis) - this is where the magic happens!
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A proprietary blend of 5 types of HA that provides deep hydration to the skin resulting in an immediate smoothing in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This infusion supports the skin's natural ability to retain moisture resulting in radiant, rejuvenated tone and texture.
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A supercharged serum comprised of bone marrow-derived growth factors in a hyaluronic acid suspension. This infusion boosts collagen synthesis, prompts cells to produce components that improve skin firmness and elasticity and strengthens the skin barrier to repair and rejuvenate skin
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The gold standard in regenerative stem cell technology. Exosomes penetrate deeply into the skin where they mimic the body’s natural healing responses. By supporting improved blood flow as well as promoting the bodies natural ability to produce collagen and elastin they provide the appearance of rejuvenated, refined, hydrated more healthy looking skin.
real RESULTS
WANT TO KNOW WHAT THE ALCHEMIST’S RECOMMEND?
Microneedling is one of our most coveted treatments - we recommend a series of 3 - 6 sessions!
Our 30min pre-treatment facial is a must to get your skin in tip-top shape & prepped prior to your treatment! Your pre-treatment facial is always HALF OFF when combining with your microneedling session.
Click the button below to request current pricing / rates. Customized treatment plans are available across all treatments including reduced pricing structure for treatments purchased in a series of 3 or more sessions.
Microneedling is effectively used for:
Resurfacing skin
Improving the texture of skin (without the use of heat or invasive lasers involving extended down time, or thinning of the dermal layer
Reduces appearance of pores
New collagen creates the appearance of smaller pores and tighter skin.
Fading/removing stretch marks
One of the only treatments that yields amazing results without heat or ablative lasers
Reducing/removing acne scars
(as well as other scarring including hypertrophic scars caused by surgery or thermal burns)
Reducing fine lines and deep wrinkles
The healing process promotes collagen production, which helps fill in and smooth out wrinkles and fine lines
Tightening sagging skin
Microneedling triggers the body's natural healing process, generating new collagen and elastin cells. The result is tighter, firmer, softer, healthier and younger looking skin.
Fades Hyperpigmentation
The regeneration of skin cells that microneedling causes can disperse clusters of melanin, lightening dark spots.
What is Microneedling?
Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy (CIT) is a minimally-invasive treatment that vastly rejuvenates the skin. Microneedling is an aesthetic medical procedure that involves repeatedly puncturing the skin with tiny, sterile needles (microneedling the skin) in order to induce endogenous production of cutaneous collagen.
Percutaneous collagen induction (or medical microneedling) is a technique where a fractional microneedling device with fine micro-needles remolds the skin by creating thousands of microscopic channels through the skin, increasing the formation of new tissue by activating the body’s wound healing cascade (hemostasis-inflammation-proliferation-tissue remodeling). It is also referred to as a non-ablative skin treatment. This means that the deeper parts of the skin are treated without removing the top layer of skin. Who has time to be cooped up healing from a procedure that looks as though you've been dragged behind a car? Not us. And definitely not our clients with active California lifestyles.
Why Microneedling at Alchemy?
Alchemy Marin delivers a medical grade service administered by a medical professional. This is not a dermal roller, nor is it the same as any other needling treatment provided outside of a medical setting by an aesthetician or permanent make-up provider, where THERE ARE CONSIDERABLE RISKS of excessive and undesired trauma, cross-infection, and no control of accuracy and consistency for speed and depth. The needle depth and rate of application at Alchemy is tailored specifically to each client's skin and customized needs. This evaluation is included prior to your treatment, by one of our medical professionals at no charge. We could stop there, but why not read on if you want dozens more…
A microneedling treatment at Alchemy Marin reaches down to layers of the dermis that actually stimulate collagen growth, unlike treatments administered by a non-medical related device which may only reach legal depths of just 0,15-0,25 mm--doing a bit of fluff, and really, not much else. Our medical grade device reaches depths of up to 2,50 mm. That’s one whopping difference.
Here at Alchemy Marin, we use disposable 12-pin french tips that have fine acupuncture grade needles and speed administered at 110 cycles/second, resulting in almost 1300 micro-channels per second. That’s 40% faster than any first generation devices out there and the most micro-channels per second on any device on the market. And that's not just within the US--our device is produced in France and rates #1 in Europe too. ;)