Microneedling
Why choose microneedling or collagen induction therapy at Sculpt MD?
If you’re interested in a non-surgical or more natural approach to youthful looking skin, our San Ramon microneedling is the procedure you are looking for. Microneedling is a new aesthetic treatment that helps the skin revitalize and renew itself through its own healing processes. At Sculpt MD in Livermore, CA under our board-certified internal medicine physicians, we offer microneedling with SkinPen for our clients.
Microneedling is a gentle anti-aging and skin resurfacing procedure that can reduce the appearance of lines, wrinkles, sun spots, scars, stretch marks, and can even be used for hair restoration. Not only does it work with the body’s natural renewal process, but it also helps facilitate the impact of topical creams, gels, and serums by allowing them to penetrate the skin more deeply.
What are the benefits of microneedling?
Increase in the production of collagen and elastin
Helps fade acne scarring
Reduces hyperpigmentation
Revitalizes aging skin
Corrects wrinkles and fine lines
Immediate improvement in the skin
Short downtime
How is microneedling performed?
Using a handheld, small device with tiny needles easily glides across the skin. The needles pierce the skin, and this piercing causes injury. The micro-injuries cause the body to generate new collagen and elastin, proteins responsible for the skin’s hydration, resilience and youthful glow. The treatment can take about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the size and number of areas you are looking to treat.
Which areas can be treated?
Microneedling in Livermore is used to treat stretch marks, acne scarring, hair restoration, and fine lines and wrinkles, but it is not just exclusive to your face. It can be done anywhere the skin needs to be thickened like the places stretch marks appear on the legs, chest or butt.
What is the skin’s natural healing process?
Phase 1: Inflammation
When the skin is pierced, it triggers a response from your immune system to disinfect the wounds, remove debris, increase blood flow, and start to create new tissue.
Phase 2: Proliferation
The wound rebuilds itself with new cells and temporary collagen and elastin. A new network of blood vessels also develops.
Phase 3: Remodeling
By this time, the wound has been replaced with new tissue and blood vessels. The collagen that was used during Phase 2 is replaced with stronger collagen, which allows the skin to contract and create a tightening effect on the skin.
Before & After
What is the SkinPen?
At Sculpt MD, we use the state-of-the-art SkinPen by Bellus Medical, which is a medical-grade microneedling tool only available through medical professionals. Unlike traditional microneedling derma-rollers that cannot go very deep into the skin and thus cannot stimulate collagen production, SkinPen has longer needles which can reach the dermis of your skin. These needles won’t bend, break, or rust, which means you won’t get an infection or scarring from their use. Microneedling at Sculpt MD with SkinPen can help improve your skin’s appearance.
The adjustable length of the needles allow for differences in skin thickness and types, tailoring treatment to different types of patients. Its lightweight and ergonomic design allows doctors at Sculpt MD to treat the hard-to-reach places that traditional derma-rollers cannot. It can reach many of the difficult and delicate areas of the nose and mouth.
What is treatment with the SkinPen like?
Patient Testimonials
How much does microneedling cost?
The cost of microneeling will depend on your area of concern, as well as the severity of the area we would be treating. At Sculpt MD, we schedule a consultation to go over your needs as a patient and to tailor a treatment plan specifically to you.
Why select Sculpt MD for your microneedling treatment?
Our team of medical providers is passionate about providing the best skincare treatments Livermore, CA has to offer. Our office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology delivering cutting edge treatments designed to improve and enhance your complexion. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is on hand to help guide you through the treatment process and ensure your total satisfaction and relief.
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