Are you looking to improve the appearance of your skin?

As we age less collagen and elastin are produced in the skin and the appearance becomes saggy, loose and dull. Aging and sun exposure also results in fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots (pigmentation) in the skin. These can be treated with skin creams and serums, but this only moisturises the outer dead skin cells that form the epidermis. Micro-needling creates channel through the skin to the deeper dermis that allows for greater penetration of the nutrients in the creams and serums.

What skin conditions does micro-needling improve?

• Fine Lines and wrinkles
• Scarring such as from acne
• Loose Skin
• Stretch Marks
• Hyperpigmentation from sun damage
• Uneven Skin Texture
• Dull Skin Tone

What serums are used during micro-needling?

We use hyaluronic acid (HA) or platelet rich plasma (PRP) as our serum of choice for micro-needling. The benefit of the serum is that the derma pen glides across the skin during treatment so the entire face and neck can be treated easily. PRP can penetrate to the dermis where the keratinocytes are producing new skins cells, nourishing and hydrating this process for healthy abundant skin cell production. PRP also further stimulate collagen production leading to firming healthy looking skin.

We can now also offer micro-needling with Exosomes. This next generation product from Korea combines exosomes with hyaluronic acid, amino acids, growth factors, vitamins and minerals. Exosomes are signalling molecules that have the ability to activate your own skin cells and stimulate them to produce 700% more collagen and 300% more elastin. Exosomes are 1000 times more powerful than PRP and lead to global skin tightening over face and neck, skin rejuvenation, an improvement in skin health and skin radiance as well as correction of hyperpigmentation, dark circles and melasma and reduction in skin redness and inflammation from rosacea and acne.

What is PRP?

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) uses your own blood plasma, which is full of growth factors that help to repair injured tissues including skin damage. Some blood is taken from your arm and then spun in a centrifuge to produce the plasma. This in then injected into your face using fine cosmetic needles or using micro needling such as a dermapen. You may need to have a course of 2-3 injections for optimal results and special pricing options are available on request.

Is there a reason why I shouldn’t have PRP?

There are very few reasons why you can’t have PRP injections except for active infection or inflammation in the proposed treatment area. There are minimal side effects to using PRP as you are using your own biological tissue.

What areas can be treated?

We can treat any area of the face or scalp (for hair loss) with HA and / or PRP.

Is the treatment painful?

You will be having micro needling or multiple injections into the skin on the face so he may feel some discomfort. The needles used during the process are very small and fine and it should be no different to receiving facial acupuncture. If you are concerned about any discomfort we can apply a local anaesthetic cream or simply treat the area with ice to numb the skin prior to injection.

Are there any side-effects to micro needling?

There are minimal side effects to using PRP as you are using your own biological tissue, and this is a great alternative to BOTOX and fillers, or to use in combination with them. However, as with all injections it can be a slightly painful procedure and we can numb the area with local anaesthetic cream or ice prior to the treatment.

What happens next?

You should be able to continue with your normal activities immediately after treatment (if you are also having BOTOX read the separate BOTOX aftercare information). Some people will have some redness, pin prick marks and swelling. Make-up should not be worn for 12 hours.

You are advised to avoid alcohol, vigorous exercise, sunbathing, and extremes of heat or cold for 14 days post treatment. These activities have been found to increase and prolong swelling.

If you also had BOTOX you should start to see the effect of treatment within 2 or 3 days, for some people this takes longer. The full result may be judged at 2-3 weeks. You will have a follow up consultation 2 weeks after your treatment to discuss and resolve any issues that may have arisen so that you are happy with your treatment effect.

Will I need ongoing treatment?

After your initial course of PRP you will need to evaluate the results you were after. Nobody needs ongoing treatment; however, the treatment effect of PRP will wear off as time goes by. If you were happy with the effects of your previous treatment will need a further treatment at this point.

For more information and to make bookings please visit www.wandsworthaesthetics.co.uk.