Is Microchanneling Right For You?
Procell Microchanneling Treatment
How does a Microchanneling Treatment stimulate cellular activity?
A single treatment creates hundreds of thousands of microchannels. In response to each micro-injury, an inflammatory healing process begins which initiates the formation of new collagen. Over time, the repeated healing process improves the surface texture and the overall appearance of the skin
Why Does Skin Age?
You age, visibly and invisibly, every day. Sun damage, internal inflammation, chemicals, and even gravity all work against the youthful vitality of your skin. As we get older, fewer regenerative stem cells survive to repair this constant damage.
How Do Stem Cells Assist Healing?
Human growth-factor serums derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells are known to promote scarless healing with minimal inflammation. Application of serums immediately after microchanneling treatment enhances delivery and collagen growth.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What is microchanneling?
A: Microchanneling is a noninvasive procedure designed to stimulate your body’s own natural ability to generate collagen, elastin, and other building blocks of healthy skin. By stimulating the outermost layers of the skin, microchanneling can help your body start this process without penetrating into living tissue.
Q: Does it hurt?
A: With minimal physical discomfort, most clients are able to do the procedure without numbing cream and without any noticeable pain. There is no lingering discomfort, and we have a number of strategies we employ to minimize discomfort during treatment. Post-procedure, most people report a “tight” feeling in their skin.
Q: Who can do this treatment?
A: As ProCell microchanneling treatments are minimally invasive, they are also safe for all skin types. Whether you are fair-skinned or dark, and even if you experience chronic breakouts, properly conducted microchanneling treatments will not result in hyperpigmentation, keloid scars, or other lasting negative side effects.
Q: What’s in the serum?
A: ProCell’s Microchannel Delivery Serum contains bone marrow-derived growth factors in a hyaluronic acid suspension. Both of these elements are naturally-occurring in the human body. There are no human, animal, or plant cells, DNA, blood, or any other foreign substances. The product has been used safely and effectively for over a decade.
Q: What skin conditions will this help with?
A: Microchanneling treatments can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, stretch marks, and rosacea.
Q: How long before I can expect to see results?
A: 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.
How does a Microchanneling Treatment stimulate cellular activity?
A single treatment creates hundreds of thousands of microchannels. In response to each micro-injury, an inflammatory healing process begins which initiates the formation of new collagen. Over time, the repeated healing process improves the surface texture and the overall appearance of the skin
Why Does Skin Age?
You age, visibly and invisibly, every day. Sun damage, internal inflammation, chemicals, and even gravity all work against the youthful vitality of your skin. As we get older, fewer regenerative stem cells survive to repair this constant damage.
How Do Stem Cells Assist Healing?
Human growth-factor serums derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells are known to promote scarless healing with minimal inflammation. Application of serums immediately after microchanneling treatment enhances delivery and collagen growth.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What is microchanneling?
A: Microchanneling is a noninvasive procedure designed to stimulate your body’s own natural ability to generate collagen, elastin, and other building blocks of healthy skin. By stimulating the outermost layers of the skin, microchanneling can help your body start this process without penetrating into living tissue.
Q: Does it hurt?
A: With minimal physical discomfort, most clients are able to do the procedure without numbing cream and without any noticeable pain. There is no lingering discomfort, and we have a number of strategies we employ to minimize discomfort during treatment. Post-procedure, most people report a “tight” feeling in their skin.
Q: Who can do this treatment?
A: As ProCell microchanneling treatments are minimally invasive, they are also safe for all skin types. Whether you are fair-skinned or dark, and even if you experience chronic breakouts, properly conducted microchanneling treatments will not result in hyperpigmentation, keloid scars, or other lasting negative side effects.
Q: What’s in the serum?
A: ProCell’s Microchannel Delivery Serum contains bone marrow-derived growth factors in a hyaluronic acid suspension. Both of these elements are naturally-occurring in the human body. There are no human, animal, or plant cells, DNA, blood, or any other foreign substances. The product has been used safely and effectively for over a decade.
Q: What skin conditions will this help with?
A: Microchanneling treatments can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, stretch marks, and rosacea.
Q: How long before I can expect to see results?
A: 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.
Contraindications:
- Pregnant and/or nursing
- Diabetes - unstable diabetes patients should not be treated due to problems with healing.
- Accutane in the last 2 years, or any related acne medication - Accutane or any related drug should be discontinued for a minimum of 6 months prior to undergoing Microchanneling.
- Active Herpes Simplex in the treatment area - treatment is possible once the outbreak is healed, however it may be advisable to take prescription strength antiviral medication to keep this condition in remission during the treatment series. .
- Any active inflammatory skin condition e.g. eczema, psoriasis, infection, rash or any type of dermatitis at the treatment site (because it may aggravate the condition). Includes sunburn.
- Allergy to steel
- Currently undergoing radiation or chemotherapy
- Plan to go directly home and minimize any errands following the treatment as you will need to avoid sun exposure (and you will not be able to apply sunscreen/makeup the day of the treatment).
- Avoid unprotected sun exposure or sunburn for at least 24 hours prior to your treatment.
- No waxing, bleaching creams, or electrolysis to the area being treated for 5-7 days prior.
- If you’re prone to cold sores, take an antiviral agent for 2 days prior to and the day of the treatment.
- Avoid blood-thinning agents* (Aspirin, Fish Oils, Vitamin E, Blood Thinning Medications,etc.) for one week prior because bruising is a common side effect.
*Important Note: Always consult your doctor prior to starting or stopping any supplements or medications. - Do not consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment (alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising).
- Discontinue use of Retinol 2 days prior to treatment.
- If you are planning to have Botox or fillers please allow 2 weeks after your Botox appointment prior to Microchanneling procedure.
- No other products, including makeup, outside what we suggest, should be applied until the following day.
- Your skin may feel like a mild sunburn. Use the rest of the roller and apply recommended recovery cream.
- Avoid unprotected sun exposure or sunburn for at least 24 hours prior to your treatment.
- Needle lengths of 0.25mm, 0.5mm will result in mild redness and swelling for up to 24 hours.
- Needle lengths of 1mm to 1.5mm will result in redness and swelling for up to 72 hours.
- Transepidermal Water Loss is a common temporary side effect and could leave you feeling dry. Apply hydrating serum and reparative moisturizer daily, morning and evening for dryness/healing and restore the barrier function of the skin.
- Keep the recommended moisturizer with you during the day and apply as frequently as necessary to avoid a dry sensation.
- Peeling and skin sloughing may occur for several days after treatment
- Avoid strenuous workouts, sweating, steam rooms , saunas and hot tubs for 24 hours
- The microchannels are open for a period of time after the treatment, so it is imperative to keep your face clean and out of the elements.
- If you are planning to have Botox or fillers please allow 2 weeks after your Botox appointment prior to Microchanneling procedure.
- Return for a follow up treatment in about a month or as recommended.
