Microneedling, a popular skin-resurfacing treatment, involves utilizing micro-sized needles to infuse skin with serums and products which have an immediate impact on skin. Microneedling can penetrate up to three mm into your skin, passing the epidermis layer and into the dermis. This depth will result in a more dramatic transformation than any at-home microneedling option is able to do.
If you are looking for something in between a home-microneedling and medical-grade, The iO Clinic offers the younger sister of microneedling, micro-penning. Micro-penning is an option for both women and men of every skin type who want smoother, firmer skin. As a FDA medical device, micro-penning offers an introduction to medical grade treatments, while still being a customizable and clinical treatment guaranteed to result in a noticeable change in your skin.
What To Expect From All Micro-penning Treatments
All micro-penning treatments start with numbing cream which is applied directly to the area of treatment. Numbing cream should be applied an hour before the treatment starts to ensure a painless experience. At The iO Clinic, we offer patients the option to numb in- office or to pick up the cream in advance so that you can numb in the comfort of your home or car before arriving for the appointment.
To begin the treatment, the numbing cream will be wiped off and The iO Clinic’s licensed medical aesthetician will apply a serum directly on the skin. The iO Clinic offers hyaluronic acid serum for micro-penning, but microneedling can be done with a plethora of mediums.
Next, the micro-penning pen will be passed over the skin to create micro-channels in the surface layers of the skin. This controlled-injury produces a vibrating sensation but with numbing cream, most patients report that it is not painful. When the micro-channels heal, the process prompts the skin to produce healthier, stronger skin cells.
All micro-penning treatments at The iO Clinic and microneedling treatments at L&P Aesthetics work to smooth-out the skin’s texture, reduce acne-scarring and produce younger-looking skin with a fresh glow.
The Collagen and texture facial:
The micro-penning treatment offered at The iO Clinic is called our “Collagen and Texture Facial” and is done with a hyaluronic acid serum. The hyaluronic acid is applied to the skin before the device passes over the area. The hyaluronic acid is able to work quicker to improve skin due to the penetration of the product deeper into your skin than a topical application!
Hyaluronic acid works great to boost collagen production in skin. Increased collagen leads to skin cell renewal, which helps turn over the skin cells that compound to create textured skin. This treatment is great for patients who want virtually no downtime, but still want to see a change in their skin’s texture and appearance!
The Collagen and Texture facial includes more than just our micro-penning services, offering LED light therapy and specialized products to leave your skin glowing.
What’s the recovery like?
Often, micropenning results in a slight pink effect on the treated skin. However, within two hours, you may be back to normal! At most, your skin will be pink for one day after the treatment, but there are no other lingering effects. We recommended that anyone expecting to see excellent results should consult with their provider about how many micro-penning treatments would help them achieve their goals. The treatments should be spaced out by four weeks so that your skin can completely heal between appointments and be able to get the most out of your next treatment!
L&P Aesthetics’ Microneedling
More intense micro-penning, called microneedling, is offered at L&P Aesthetics, our sister clinic. Microneedling can be done with multiple different mediums, ranging from serums to Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) to PRF and exosomes To learn more about these services, schedule a consultation to work with our team to establish what treatment would fit your needs best!
Still Curious about Micro-penning?
If you are still curious about the benefits of micro-penning and want to try it out for yourself, feel free to book a consultation for the Collagen and Texture facial, which can be found at this link under the iO Clinic’s Skincare Treatments!
