Microneedling, also known as Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), is one of the most popular services in the advanced esthetics field. 

Dramatic results to the skin, a relatively low recovery downtime, and a budget-friendly price tag have quickly made this one of the most frequent services we perform at our school. 

If you have received a microneedling treatment elsewhere, you may have experienced the application of a numbing cream. In a school environment, we are not able to administer or apply any prescribed topical numbing agent to clients.

We use a sterile set of tiny needles to create micro-injuries and acute inflammation in the skin. This advanced skin treatment can create as much collagen as you lose in one whole year after just one treatment.

It has minimal social downtime and is great for anyone looking to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, the appearance of acne or surgical scars, or overall skin tone and texture.

We recommend Microneedling as a series of 3 or 6 depending on what you are working on. It can be performed as a stand alone treatment or can be combined with DiamondGlow or Dermaplaning beforehand to maximize your results.

The science behind this service is stated in its name: “Collagen Induction Therapy.” The microneedle device contains tiny needles that oscillate into the skin, creating a “micro-injury” at different depths based on the client’s specific treatment plan and skincare goals.

As an intended side effect, the body’s natural wound healing response is activated, and as part of that process, the stimulation of collagen and elastin is initiated within the layers of the skin.

Microneedling can be done superficially or more aggressively, depending on the skin condition it addresses. This treatment is great for improving fine lines and wrinkles and creates results that can rival a mild laser resurfacing without the lengthy downtime associated with that service category.

Microneedling also aids in treating pigmentary conditions such as hyper-pigmentation, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and melasma. The Aesthetic Institute strongly recommends this service to treat scarring from injury, acne, surgery, and stretchmarks and to aid with mild to moderate skin tightening.

Although the face and neck are the most popular treatment areas, this service is safe to treat most of the rest of the body. Some other suggested treatment areas include the back, arms, and stomach.

Post-treatment, you can expect your skin to be red, feel sunburnt and potentially have pinpoint bleeding. These normal healing conditions should subside in as little as one to three days. You will be given post-care instructions after your treatment to guide you on taking care of your skin at home.

A series of treatments is recommended and will depend on the condition of your treatment area and pain tolerance. Expect to see some amazing results in the first seven to 14 days. But since this service stimulates the new formation of collagen, results from one treatment can take up to 90 days to see the full effect.