Microneedling
TUSCAN SUN FONTANA MEDSPA
COLLAGEN P.I.N. MICRONEEDLING
Microneedling
As we age, our ability to regenerate new skin cells and collagen diminishes. Years of trauma to our skin leaves a lasting mark, contributing to aging factors such as scarring, pigmentation, fine lines, and overall pore size and texture.
Tuscan Sun’s Fontana Medspa offers a wide array of effective methods to treat and rejuvenate your skin, including our laser and radio frequency treatments, chemical peels and now, microneedling!
Microneedling is a method of introducing a controlled wound into the skin, triggering a release of natural growth factors, new collagen and elastin. The process we use causes much less damage to the epidermis than dermal rolling and other ablative treatments, which helps to protect the new skin cell growth, providing for quicker healing and much higher success rate for overall and longer lasting results.
This minimally invasive procedure uses tiny sterilized needles to pierce the skin allowing new collagen to generate. This procedure uses your skin’s own natural healing ability to reduce the look of fine lines, scars and wrinkles.
Frequently Asked Questions about Collagen P.I.N. Microneedling
(Percutaneous Induction Needling, also referred to as PCIT, Percutaneous Collagen Induction Therapy, a.k.a. micro-needling)
Collagen P.I.N. is a method of introducing a controlled wound into the skin triggering a release of growth factors, new collagen & elastin. This process causes much less damage to the epidermis than dermal rolling or lasers and other ablative treatments, which helps to protect the new skin cell growth, providing for quicker healing and a much higher success rate.
Collagen P.I.N. can be used on all skin types to address a variety of concerns, most all areas of the body can be treated unless your medical provider determines otherwise.
- Face
- Arms
- Neck
- Legs
- Décolletage
- Abdomen
- Hands
- Back
Typically a series of 3-6 Collagen P.I.N. treatments is recommended, depending upon your area of correction or concern. Your skincare professional will ultimately determine a treatment schedule based on your individual goals and desires. Treatments are usually spaced in 4 week intervals. Patients with deep wrinkles, advanced sun damage, stretch marks, or any type of scars, usually require 6 or more treatments to achieve the desired results.
Prior to your treatment with the Collagen P.I.N., the medical provider will apply a topical numbing agent. Most people say they feel almost nothing after having been pretreated with a topical numbing agent.
Most all patients see results after the first Collagen P.I.N. treatment. Individual results vary depending on individual skin health. It is most common to begin to see true changes or positive results as soon as 1-2 weeks after the first treatment. Many patients comment on positive changes in even less time. Often, change is noted within just a few days!
Collagen P.I.N. produces results through the stimulation of growth factors and collagen, thereby promoting new skin cells to surface. As our skin ages, our collagen production naturally slows down. Your overall result will last longer when using an at home skin care regimen that includes a daily Retinoid product. Your provider is best suited to make this recommendation. New collagen & elastin formation in the skin are documented as visually and measurably improved as much as one year after just one treatment. However, a series of treatments is typically recommended for best results.
Collagen P.I.N. is considered a no downtime treatment. Immediately after your treatment your skin will look slightly pink to moderately red. Your medical provider will recommend skin care products for your post care based on your individual skin, which will greatly minimize these symptoms and enhance your overall results.
Directly after your treatment we recommend using only mineral based foundation, as it cannot build bacteria. You may go back to your regular foundation 4 days post treatment.
Venus Viva is a Radio Frequency (RF) nano-fractional microneedling device. Venus Viva delivers RF energy designed to damage existing collagen in order to stimulate the healing response in the body to create new collagen. This wound healing response creates a smoother appearance to the skin, plumping up fine lines and wrinkles.
Frequently Asked Questions about RF Microneedling
Radio Frequency microneedling is safe and effective for all skin tones during all seasons.
A single treatment lasts no longer than 30 minutes.
There is low downtime with this treatment. Mild redness post-treatment can be expected, but daily activities can be continued immediately afterwards.
The number of sessions in a treatment program typically varies between 3-4 sessions, every 4-6 weeks.
Morpheus8
* Available in our West Virginia & Pennsylvania spa locations
Yearning for a more youthful appearance?
Turn that dream into reality with Morpheus8 – Tuscan Sun Fontana Medspa’s newest anti-aging treatment!
This FDA-approved, non-surgical treatment contours and tightens skin without the use of injectables or lasers. Morpheus8 combines microneedling technology with radiofrequency (RF) technology by using the microneedling process to stimulate the production of collagen while the RF technology is delivered deep into the skin to tighten and reduce the appearance of loose skin and stretch marks.
Tuscan Sun Fontana Medspa offers a variety of Mopheus8 technology, including Burst & Burst Deep – which go deeper into the tissue to deliver RF energy throughout multiple levels during one treatment to target numerous body parts including arms, flanks, jowls and neck.
Frequently Asked Questions about Morpheus8
Morpheus8 assists in tighter skin and collagen growth – without the need for surgery, injectables or lasers. The microneedling with RF energy stimulates collagen and elastin production, reduces the appearance of skin imperfections, brightens skin, and smoothes rough texture.
Morpheus Burst treats the skin for issues such as fine lines & wrinkles, acne scarring, skin laxity, stretch marks, skin tone and collagen production.
Morpheus8 – effective for all skin types – uses tiny needles to deliver RF energy deep into the dermis and subdermal layers to stimulate collagen.
This procedure takes 30-60 minutes.
Though the number of treatments will vary depending on the individual, 3-6 treatments are usually recommended to ensure long lasting and optimal results.
The downtime for Morpheus8 is minimal, and you can resume normal activities after treatment.
This treatment has minimal side effects. You may experience some redness or swelling in the treatment area, but this should dissipate within a few days. Many patients see an improvement in skin appearance and irregularities following treatment.
You can begin to see results 2-3 weeks after treatment with full visible results within 3-6 months post treatment.