Who knew that tiny needles could make a significant difference to the health and appearance of your skin?
From dull skin to fine lines and wrinkles, to large pores and more, microneedling offers transformational benefits, giving you radiant, youthful-looking skin without the need for an invasive procedure.
So, how do these tiny needles make a big impact? Our team at Avie! Med Spa + Laser Center has the answers you need and more in this article about microneedling near Alexandria.
Microneedling: Need to Know
There’s a lot of information regarding microneedling, but it may not all be relevant to you. If that’s the case, use the links below to jump to the section you’re most interested in reading about:
- How Does Microneedling Work?
- Adding Some Heat: RF Microneedling for Enhanced Results
- What Microneedling Treats
- Why Our Team Loves Microneedling
- Taking Your Results Further: What to Pair With Microneedling
- How to Prepare for Microneedling
- How to Recover From Microneedling
You can also simply give us a call and talk to one of our providers about microneedling and if this treatment is right for you.
How Does Microneedling Work?
Microneedling uses tiny, hair-like needles to create micro-wounds on the top layer of your skin, the epidermis. These are controlled injuries that trigger your body’s natural healing processes and stimulate collagen and elastin production. These two proteins are essential for skin health. Here’s how they improve your skin tone and texture:
- Collagen: The most abundant protein in your body that gives your skin firmness, shape, and support. It also plays a role in cellular regeneration, which is when you replace old, damaged skin cells with new, healthy ones.
- Elastin: Elastin provides your skin with flexibility and gives it the ability to stretch and “snap back” into place.
As you age, your body produces less collagen and elastin, leaving you prone to wrinkles, fine lines, skin laxity, and many other concerns. With microneedling near Alexandria, the micro-injuries don’t harm your skin; they boost healing so your skin maintains its shape and firmness.
SkinPen Microneedling
SkinPen is notable as the first microneedling device to receive FDA clearance, recognized for its extensive research and adherence to safety regulations. With single-use cartridges and adjustable needles, we can customize this treatment to your unique concerns.
We recommend starting with a series of sessions spaced approximately 4 weeks apart for your initial treatment and for best skin remodeling results.
Adding Some Heat: RF Microneedling for Enhanced Results
Who doesn’t love a lil’ extra heat? ☀️ While microneedling is a tried-and-true treatment that provides amazing and transformational results, adding radiofrequency (RF) energy and thermal heat takes your results to the next level.
The RF microneedling device emits heat through its needles, sending the energy waves all the way to the middle layer of your skin—the dermis—where collagen and elastin are stored.
Virtue RF: Triple-Threat Technology
For RF microneedling near Alexandria we use the VirtueRF device, which incorporates LED light therapy for even greater results. LED light therapy reduces inflammation and enhances collagen synthesis. With the blue light filter, the LED light targets acne-causing bacteria, helping you maintain a clear complexion. If you’re concerned about scarring, the red light aids in skin cell renewal, making it an effective acne scar treatment.
For best results from the VirtueRF, we recommend starting with 1 to 3 sessions and returning to our office as-needed for maintenance sessions.
What Microneedling Treats
Because this treatment is customizable, it can treat a wide range of skin concerns, including:
- Fine lines
- Wrinkles
- Sagging skin
- Acne scars
- Enlarged Pores
- Sun damage (brown spots and age spots)
- Dullness
- Uneven skin texture
- Stretch marks
But let’s not forget that you don’t necessarily need to have concerns to experience the benefits of microneedling. After all, a collagen boost doesn’t hurt anyone, does it?
Why the Team at Avie! Loves Microneedling
Whether you add heat or don’t, microneedling boasts effective, noticeable results. We love to see people walk in and out of our office with transformed complexions and boosted self-confidence. Here are more reasons why we love microneedling.
A Year-Round Treatment
Some skin rejuvenation treatments, like laser skin resurfacing, are better reserved for the fall and winter when the weather is colder and you’re less tempted to go outside.
Microneedling, on the other hand, is encouraged all year round—during the coldest winter months to the warmest summer days. In fact, microneedling can enhance your seasonal skin routine changes.
- During the winter, it allows hydrating products like the HA (hyaluronic acid) IMMERSE Serum from Alastin to penetrate deeper into your skin.
- In the summer, it can prep skin for improved sun protection and also help address sun damage.
Related Reading: The Best Treatments for Brown Spots on Your Face
Safe for All Skin Tones
Both the SkinPen and the VirtueRF are safe for all skin tones. Whether you have a fair, olive, or dark skin tone, we can help you achieve healthier and smoother skin.
Head-to-Toe Transformations
Wrinkles, fine lines, scarring, skin laxity, and uneven skin tone aren’t just restricted to your face. So why should we stop there? With VirtueRF microneedling near Alexandria, we can treat other areas of your body, including:
- Neck
- Abdomen
- Arms
- Thighs
In fact, this treatment is so effective at fading stretch marks that we recommend it as part of a Nonsurgical Mommy Makeover.
Related Reading: Say Goodbye to Stretch Marks and Loose Skin With a Nonsurgical Mommy Makeover
Taking Your Results Further: What to Pair With Microneedling
As a standalone treatment, microneedling near Alexandria harnesses your own body to give you better, more radiant skin. To elevate your skin rejuvenation treatment and maximize your glow, we recommend the following add-ons.
PRP, PRFM, & Exosomes
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is the latest development in the aesthetics field. Platelets are found in the blood and are rich with growth factors that accelerate the skin renewal process. For PRP treatments, we take a sample of your blood, spin it in a centrifuge to separate out the platelets, and add it to your microneedling treatment.
We also offer platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM), the next generation of PRP that is an even more concentrated and potent portion of your blood. This ultra-pure concentrate doesn’t contain any red or white blood cells, and instead contains a higher percentage of platelets for even greater collagen production. Not only does this mean an even more dramatic improvement to your complexion, but longer-lasting results.
Some patients may benefit from exosome therapy instead of PRP or PRFM. Exosomes are similar to PRP, except they come directly from stem cells and carry genetic information and proteins that help generate healthy cells. This therapy offers a faster and more comprehensive healing process compared to PRP. Depending on your age, we may recommend one or the other.
We may recommend PRP & exosomes for the following concerns:
- Acne scarring
- Rough skin texture
- Skin laxity
Alternatively, we can add PRP & exosomes to your dermal filler treatment, offering a nonsurgical facelift. You can read more about a PRP facelift here.
Botox
For fine lines and wrinkles, we recommend pairing Botox with your microneedling near Alexandria. This powerful combination works by both relaxing the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles and stimulating collagen production to plump the skin from within, revealing a smoother, more youthful complexion.
Not only is Botox a great option for softening existing wrinkles, but it also helps prevent the formation of new lines. Combining these two treatments targets every element of skin aging, helping you maintain strong, resilient skin and age gracefully.
Please note that Botox and microneedling cannot be done on the same day.
Laser Treatments
Laser and light therapies harness your body’s natural healing abilities to promote collagen and elastin production. We offer a range of options for laser skin rejuvenation and facial laser treatments from Sciton, the crème de la crème of energy-based skin rejuvenation treatments.
These include:
- HALO: A laser skin resurfacing treatment that uses ablative and non-ablative wavelengths to exfoliate skin and boost collagen production.
- MOXI: A gentle laser that uses fractional technology to gently resurface the top layer of your skin and target surface-level concerns like dullness, fine lines and wrinkles, and uneven skin tone.
- BBL HEROic: A light therapy that uses broad-spectrum visible and infrared light to boost collagen, reverse sun damage, and improve your skin’s tone and texture.
How to Prepare for Your Microneedling Appointment
Before your appointment for microneedling near Alexandria, please follow these instructions:
- Avoid direct sunlight for at least 1 day prior to each session.
- Steer clear of tanning beds or other sources of UV damage for at least 1 day.
- Discontinue the use of retinoids at least 5 to 7 days before your treatment.
How to Recover After Your Microneedling Appointment
After your appointment for microneedling, please follow these instructions for accelerated healing and best results:
- Use a hydrator and moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated.
- Refrain from sun exposure and UV radiation, like tanning beds, for at least a week.
- Wear SPF 30+ daily, even if you are avoiding sun exposure.
- Avoid retinols and exfoliating products for at least 2 weeks.
- Use gentle cleansers and hydrating products.
Experience The Benefits of Microneedling With Avie!
For tighter, smoother, and healthier skin, call our team to set up a consultation for microneedling near Alexandria. We can create a customized treatment plan to help you look your best.
