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Advanced Dermapen Micro-Needling with Growth Factors

Micro-needling, also known as “collagen induction therapy” (CIT), is a minimally invasive, non surgical procedure for skin rejuvenation.  It involves the use of a micro-needling device, (manual or electronic) to create controlled micro-injury which, in turn, helps the skin to help itself.  Simply put, microneedling is the insertion of very fine short needles into the skin for the purposes of rejuvenation. The micro-fine needles that range in diameter from 0.5 and 2.5 millimeters. But if the prospect of multiple needle wounds sounds slightly ominous, rest assured, the punctures are more like pin-pricks that enter only skin deep.

 

Each fine needle creates a channel, or micro-wound to the dermis.  This controlled micro injury triggers the body to stimulate the wound healing response. Fibroblasts and growth factors are stimulated to fill these micro-wounds with new collagen and elastin.  In addition, new capillaries are formed leading to greater oxygen and nutrient absorption for a brighter complexion.  A course of 3- 6 treatments leads to a reduction of scarring and stimulates skin rejuvenation, with improved skin texture, firmness and pigmentation. Creating controlled micro injury to the deeper layers of the skin, without the removal of the healthy surface layers, as with other resurfacing techniques, means there is rapid healing time and the preservation of protection from the environment.

There are various needling devices and at The Brows Academy, we prefer to use an electronic micro-needling machine, known as the Dermapen. The Dermapen a device that is proven to provide less discomfort, with minimal to no downtime and provides greater results than a roller.  The added advantage of the pen is that the depth of needle penetration can be altered during treatment.  This enables us to provide a truly bespoke treatment plan to minimise discomfort and maximise results around sensitive and not so sensitive areas.  The tip of the pen is small, allowing it to pass closer to the eyes and nose for a more effective treatment in those areas that are of great concern to many.  The vibration of the Dermapen also helps to minimise discomfort.

 

Growth factors are a group of specialized proteins found in many different cell types within the body. They have many functions, with the most important being the activation of cellular renewal. Their job is to turn essential activities within the cell ‘on’ or ‘off’ to help each cell function as it had in its prime. Playing a variety of roles, they help to maintain the skin’s youthful appearance by increasing cell renewal, cell defense, blood circulation and collagen and elastin production. Growth factors are large proteins that aren’t likely to penetrate intact skin. Therefore, growth factors should be used when the micro-channels are open (up to 20-plus hours after the micro-needling procedure). One study found that micro-needling allowed growth factors to penetrate into the dermal tissues instead of sitting on top of the skin’s surface.

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At The Brows Academy, we recommend using AQ Recovery Serum as part of your micro-needling procedure to magnify the results of the needling procedure. This pharmaceutical grade serum contains a high concentration of growth factors and other active ingredients to enhance the skin’s natural process of regeneration and repair. These processes promote collagen production, healthy circulation and encourage cellular renewal, which makes the AQ Recovery Serum the perfect addition to the micro-needling treatment.​

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Growth Factor (GF) Enrichment is an effective and biocompatible method of using the body’s natural healing power in a highly concentrated manner in order to rejuvinate and tighten skin Growth Factor serum is 400% stronger than any other method including PRP, a small amount is infused into the dermis where it activates powerful growth factors that stimulate new collagen production. The newly produced collagen begins to plump the skin and reverse the visible signs of aging

 

The benefits of Micro-Needling with the Dermapen

• Skin tightening, natural collagen induction, lifting and rejuvenation

• Improves wrinkles and fine lines

• Improves acne scars

• Minimises large pores

• Improves stretch marks

• Improves hyper-pigmentation

• Helps treat alopecia (when used in conjunction with a topical treatment)

• Aids penetration of active ingredients

• Improves hair loss​​

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Microneedling stimulates dormant hair follicles.

Which equals new hair growth, confirms Dr. Gohara. In a recent study, 100 test subjects were divided into two groups; one set was treated with minoxidil lotion and the other received minoxidil lotion plus microneedling. After 12 weeks, 82 percent of the microneedling group reported 50 percent improvement versus 4.5 percent of the minoxidil lotion-only group.

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Downtime

Day 1: Possible erythema and red appearance which varies between people.
Day 2: A red or pink hue persists like a moderate sunburn.  Light swelling may be noticeable on waking and usually subsides as the day goes on.
Day 3: Skin may still be slightly pink. The slight swelling has usually subsided.
On subsequent days the skin may feel tight and dry.

 

Your normal skincare program can be resumed after day 3, with more active products being introduced after day 5 or when the skin has returned to normal.
Appropriate skincare will be recommended on the day of your treatment to help accelerate the healing process, protect the skin from the environment and enhance your desired results.

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Cost

Face with Human Growth Factor Serum 450

Face with Medium Grade Human Growth Factor $350
Face & Neck $550
Hands $350
Neck & Décolletage $450
The growth factor serum can be used on other areas as requested. Prices will be determined during consultation.

 

Price may vary depending on the number of areas to be treated and the amount of treatments needed