What is the difference between Microneedling & Nano Needling?
Micro-Needling & Nano Needling involve the rapidly repeated insertion of fine micro-needles into the skin to enable rejuvenation or to refine the texture of the skin through its own healing action. Getting the skin to regenerate itself through its own process, for proven lasting results.
Micro-needling is a little more aggressive and allows needles to penetrate deeper into the tissue in order to generate the natural healing process; 0.25 mm - 2.5 mm. I like to use micro-needling on skin that needs more of an aggressive approach. I use presciption numbing cream for this.
With Nano Needling I use Procell™ Growth factors From Human Stem Cells or BiodrogaMD's Hyaluronic Acid and go no more than 0.5 mm deep. Sometimes the less aggressive approach is necessary for certain types of skin. No numbing is required, because there is virtually no pain, and is great to start with if you are just dipping a toe into the needling world.
Does Nano Needling tighten the skin?
It not only helps correct problem areas on damaged skin, as nano needling penetrates the skin with the micro punctures, it also triggers the body's natural healing process, generating new collagen and elastin cells. The result is tighter, firmer, softer, healthier and younger-looking skin!
Is Nano Needling painful?
It's a quick, low to no pain - level procedure. But does it hurt? It doesn't hurt, but it doesn't feel good. If you feel pain, numbing cream can be applied, but at 0.25-0.5 mm depth, you may only feel a slight discomfort on the forehead where there is bone.
Does Nano Needling work for wrinkles?
Nano Needling is used to treat and improve conditions like acne scarring, fine lines and wrinkles, loose skin, skin texture, pore size, brown spots, stretch marks, and pigment issues. It's also called skin needling, collagen induction therapy (CIT), and percutaneous collagen induction (PCI).
How long does it take to heal from Nano Needling?
Recovery after this treatment means the skin will be pink or red in appearance for 6-48 hours, much like a windburn. Typically when you wake up the next day you'll feel nothing anymore. You can scedule your next nano needling session in 3-4 weeks, and can do it monthly, whereas with Microneedling you will do 3-4 per year.
Can Nano Needling be done under the eyes?
YES! Eye bags and dark circles can gradually lesson within 45 days as well as wrinkles & dark spots. Especially after the completion of a series of minimum 3 sessions 30 days apart. Nano Needling under the eye can be done on all skin types with great results that last for a long time, because you tricked your own body into doing the work naturally.
I have Rosecea can I still get Nano Needling?
Yes! One rosacea treatment that I have found to help greatly with controlling the visible symptoms of redness, flushing and bumpiness is microneedling or nano needling.
It may seem counter-intuitive at first, but stimulating the skin with micro-fine needles can actually calm the symptoms of rosacea and does exactly that. Read more here
How Soon After Nano Needling Can I Begin to Wear Makeup Again?
If you have Nano Needling performed on your face, you'll have to wait until the next day or more to begin wearing makeup again, depending on the unique post-procedure instructions that are provided to you after your session. Unless you're using EltaMD tinted sunscreen which is specifically made for post procedure, and is a sunscreen with make up in it! Available HERE. Remember, everything you put on your skin in the first 48 hours goes directly IN to your skin! Those channels are open. Whatever you use, make it count.
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Why do we need ProCell Stemcell Serums?
How does it work exactly?
PROCELL’S LIVRA SKIN CARE PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
All of Procell’s Livra products are scientifically advanced and highly effective in rejuvenating and improving the appearance of aging skin. They are formulated using only active ingredients with abundant scientific proof of efficacy and safety. Their hero ingredient is conditioned media from laboratory culture of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSC.) From conception until death, these are the cells that function as “command and control” of the healing process in all injured tissues including the skin.
BM-MSCs migrate from the bone marrow to all parts of the body via the bloodstream, in a similar fashion to red cells, white cells, and platelets. When they encounter an injury, they function as “intelligent drug stores”, locally secreting cytokines and growth factors (bio-signals) that influence the behavior of other cells i.e. fibroblasts, white cells, melanocytes, etc. Their output of bio-signals is highly anti-inflammatory. The population of these . cells dramatically plummets throughout later life, leading to increased inflammation and less efficient healing.
Advanced proprietary techniques are used to culture these cells in the laboratory in order to harvest their potent bio-signals. When applied to the skin, the effect is as if the body’s clock was turned back to a younger period when more BM-MSCs existed. Only their bio-signals are used in Livra products. There are no cells or cell remnants. BM-MSCs are obtained from medically monitored, healthy young paid volunteers, and grown and processed in FDA regulated and compliant facilities. The addition of more than a dozen proven actives in the two-part anti-aging system makes Livra and Livra MD Serum and Accelerator complete skincare products.
LIVRA CELLULAR RENEWAL SERUM:
* Hero ingredient is Stem CytokinesTM obtained from adult human bone marrow stem cell cultures.
* Stem CytokinesTM applied to skin mimic the effect of having more stem cells (we lose most of them as we age so that by middle age only a few percent remain compared to our youth.
* MD grade also contains recombinant TGF-β3 and IGF-1, two cytokines critical to reducing inflammation and promoting protein synthesis.
* Other active ingredients prevent glycation, promote collagen production, restore barrier function, and act as powerful botanical antioxidants.
* Accumulating clinical evidence shows a significant reduction in downtime after ablative procedures such as chemical peel, dermabrasion, and laser resurfacing.
LIVRA HEALING ACCELERATOR:
* Contains Stem CytokinesTM
* Vitamins C, E, B5, and A (retinol) – all proven to be beneficial to aging skin
* Plant isoflavones
* Co-enzyme Q10 for cellular energy
* Ceramide 2 for barrier repair
* Botanical antioxidants
* Grape seed extract, alpha-lipoic acid – ingredients of proven benefit
* Sodium hyaluronate
LIVRA MICROCHANNEL DELIVERY SOLUTION:
* Contains Stem CytokinesTM
* Hyaluronic acid
* MD grade also contains recombinant TGF-β3 to further reduce the inflammatory response.
* These are physiologic naturally occurring ingredients, normally found in skin.