Microchanneling
A multipurpose treatment that uses your skin’s natural healing abilities, combined with stem cells or the power of your own plasma, to stimulate collagen and elastin production.
WHAT IT IS?
Microchanneling is a minimally invasive procedure that creates micro wounds in the skin to stimulate collagen production. This multi purpose treatment takes advantage of the body’s natural healing process to treat a variety of skin conditions. To achieve optimal results, a series of multiple treatments is typically recommended.
HOW IT WORKS?
Microchanneling uses a handheld device that uses extremely sharp, sterile needles to puncture the skin and stimulate collagen. Adding PRP in addition to microneedling has been shown to make the treatment more effective because the PRP contains proteins, including growth factors and cytokines, which help skin tissue repair itself and regenerate.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Microchanneling is a minimally invasive procedure with very little downtime. Your skin will be thoroughly cleansed and a numbing cream will be applied prior to the treatment. During the treatment, stem cells or your own PRP will be applied to the treatment area. You may feel some warmth and a scratching/pulling sensation as the device moves over your skin, but the numbing cream should keep pain to a minimum. Immediately after treatment, your skin may be red and swollen depending on sensitivity. You can return to your normal routine immediately after the procedure, but you should stay out of the sun until your skin heals.
Benefits:
Microchanneling is a great treatment for people looking to address the following concerns:
acne scars
surgical scars
wrinkles and fine lines
hyperpigmentation
sun damage
large pores
uneven skin texture