Skin Tightening
1. Microneedling with PRP or exosomes
a. What is it?
i. Microneedling with PRP or exosomes is a skincare treatment that combines microneedling with the application of powerful biological substances to boost skin healing and rejuvenation.
Microneedling involves using a device with tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries (tiny punctures) on the surface of the skin. The micro-injuries stimulate the skin’s natural wound-healing response, triggering collagen and elastin production, which helps improve skin texture, tone, and firmness.
ii. PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is derived from your own blood. We draw a small amount of blood, centrifuge the blood sample to concentrate the platelets and growth factors. PRP promotes faster healing, tissue regeneration, and skin rejuvenation.
iii. Exosomes are tiny vesicles secreted by stem cells that carry proteins, growth factors, and signaling molecules. When applied to the skin, they increase cell repair, and regeneration.
b. Why combine them?
i. Combining PRP or exosomes with microneedling allows the growth factors and regenerative signals to penetrate deeper into the skin through the micro-injuries created by the needles, which will amplify the healing and rejuvenation process.
ii. It will improve skin texture and tone, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, fade scarring, enhance skin firmness and flow, and give natural-looking skin rejuvenation.
c. Is it Safe?
i. Microneedling with PRP or exosomes is safe for all skin types and tones.
ii. Microneedling itself is minimally invasive and will usually heal quickly without significant complications.
iii. PRP is made from your own blood, so the risk of reactions or rejection is extremely low.
iv. Exosomes are sourced from cultured stem cells and undergo rigorous testing and purification, making the risk of allergic reactions very low. Our providers will share more about the specific source and safety of the product.
2. Radiofrequency microneedling – Rohrer Pixel 8
a. What is it?
i. Radiofrequency microneedling (RF needling) is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that combines microneedling with RF energy to rejuvenate the skin and treat skin laxity more effectively.
b. How does it work? How does the radiofrequency energy enhance the microneedling treatment?
i. Microneedling involves using a device with tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries (tiny punctures) on the surface of the skin. The micro-injuries stimulate the skin’s natural wound-healing response, triggering collagen and elastin production, which helps improve skin texture, tone, and firmness. At the same, RF energy is delivered through the needles into the deeper layers of the skin. This promotes further collagen production and tightening of the skin.
c. Is it safe for all skin types and tones?
i. Yes, RF microneedling is safe when performed by a professional provider. It is an FDA-approved, minimally invasive procedure. It is suitable for all skin types and tones. After the numbing cream, the procedure is generally well tolerated. We provide Artic Cold Air Chiller to cool the skin during the procedure which helps to maximize patient comfort.
3. FractionaLRF – Sinclair V-FR
a. What is it?
i. Fractional RF is a skin treatment procedure that delivers radiofrequency energy in a pixelated, fractional pattern, meaning it targets small zones of skin while leaving surrounding areas untouched. V-FR utilizes patented SVC technology with switching, vacuuming and cooling operations. SVC provides the next generation of fractional radiofrequency treatments.
b. How does it work to improve the skin?
i. The V-FR produces skin tightening by using heat to create controlled thermal injury to the dermis which stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin over time.
ii. The heat also makes collagen to shrink instantly which gives the early “tight” feeling you can notice right after treatment
c. What skin concerns/conditions can it treat?
i. Fractionated RF treatment offer safe, comfortable and effective solutions for patients seeking skin resurfacing, rejuvenation, acne scar clearance, wrinkle reduction and pigmentation correction. This is a minimally invasive alternative to more aggressive treatments, ensuring a safe experience with little to no downtime.
d. Is it safe?
i. Yes, it is considered safe for all skin types and tones. This is because it works by delivering controlled heat to the deeper layers of the skin. After the numbing cream, the procedure is associated with low to no discomfort levels across all skin types and high levels of patient satisfaction with the results.