Skin Rejuvenation
Skin Rejuvenation
LaserRN offers 2 very different types of Microneedling:
Sylfirm X RF Microneedling & Fractional Microneedling
Sylfirm X Microneedling
Are you looking for a non-surgical, comfortable means of achieving younger-looking skin? While many forms of microneedling out there promise amazing results, there are few that deliver quite like the Sylfirm X.
Sylfirm X is one of the most advanced radiofrequency energy (RF) microneedling treatments. As the first FDA-cleared radiofrequency microneedling device to offer both ultra-short pulsed wave mode and a continuous wave (CW) mode, Sylfirm X can treat a broad range of skin concerns.
The short pulse wave mode is used to treat:
- Vascular pigmentation issues, including rosacea, melasma, and solar lentigo
- Vascular lesions and small broken blood vessels
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- Acne scars
- Stretch marks
While the continuous wave mode treats:
- Mild skin laxity
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Uneven skin texture and tone
The device has eight different modes, so your provider can customize your treatment to target specific skin conditions.
The treatment is relatively painless (thanks to numbing cream) and comes with minimal downtime.
It’s safe for all skin types and tones.
Robotic microneedling technology helps ensure that the device’s electrodes penetrate skin at optimal depths. The quality of the needles and smooth delivery makes the treatment much more tolerable than similar devices.
It can treat nearly any body area to treat skin laxity, wrinkling, the appearance of scars, and more.
The combination of dual wave RF microneedling and exosome therapy offers a more comfortable, quick recovery than previous RF microneedling treatments.
How long do results last?
Most people can expect to see the benefits of Sylfirm X for about one year, though some people can see an improvement for up to two years. After that, annual maintenance sessions are recommended.
Exactly how long your Sylfirm X results last will depend on a variety of factors, including your age, the severity of the skin concerns you are trying to address, your lifestyle, and whether you regularly use medical-grade skin care products.
The Sylfirm X Experience
Sylfirm X is a top-tier short pulse microneedling system that can help you achieve youthful, smoother-looking skin from common cosmetic concerns associated with aging. Approved by the FDA as a safe and effective anti-aging treatment, this treatment delivers radio frequency energy beneath the superficial layer of skin through specialized microneedles. The body responds to this by stimulating the production of collagen — the skin’s main structural protein– to repair and tighten the skin.
Recovery Time
This amazing treatment option grants very minimal to no downtime following your treatment, helping you get back to your schedule quicker!
Post Treatment Recommendations
Following your treatment, we strongly recommend limiting sun exposure, as the skin can become sensitive to harsh UV rays. Our team can provide you with proper aftercare instructions once your treatment has completed.
Protocol for microneedling:
Pre treatment precautions:
3 days before treatment:
- no excessive ibuprofen or aspirin
7 days before treatment:
- No blood thinners
- No noninvasive lasers (laser hair removal etc.)
- Avoid Retinols
- No perm or hair color
- No sunburn
30 days before treatment:
- No microneedling, skin resurfacing, deep chemical peels, CO2 lasers etc.
Recommended treatment interval is 4-6 weeks
Who cannot have this treatment:
- Cold sore in the treatment area
- Poor wound healing or history of keloids
- Pacemakers or any implanted electrical devices
- Pregnant or lactating
- Weakened immune system
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Psoriasis, eczema or chronic rashes in treatment area
- Blood coagulation disorders or blood thinners (7 days)
- No sunburn
Fractional Microneedling
Fractional Microneedling (also called CIT or “Collagen Induction Therapy”) uses many tiny needles to pierce the skin in a controlled and precise pattern. Not only is this procedure used for collagen stimulation and restructuring but it also offers a direct avenue to put active products to the appropriate skin level for full product potential!
Indications for microneedling:
- Helps with skin tightening, lifting and rejuvenation
- Improves scars (acne, surgical or trauma)
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
- Reduces pores size
- Improves the appearance of stretch marks
Contraindications for microneedling:
Micro-needling is not for you if:
- Keloid scars (not effective on Keloid scars)
- immunosuppressant therapy
- accutane (within the last 6 months)
- pregnancy
- anticoagulants
- uncontrolled diabetes
- suspicious lesions
- tan/sunburnt skin
If you frequently get cold sores, you should pre-treat with your own prescription anti-viral (Zovirax or Valtrex) or an OTC product such as Abreva.
Treatment should not to be done within 48 hours of a Botox injection or 2 weeks after any fillers.
Active acne lesions will need to be avoided so as to not spread any infection to healthy skin tissue.
Expectations:
To start with, makeup will be removed and pre-procedure photos will be taken.
If you desire to start your treatment today (and if we have enough time to give you a complete and meticulous treatment), a topical anesthetic will be applied for 15-20 minutes to assure an aggressive/effective treatment.
Treatment Day:
Skin will be cleansed with a mild cleanser and scrubbed with alcohol. Hyaluronic Acid (moisturizes skin, heals wounds, reduces wrinkles and scars) is pushed into the skin with the vibrating needles until the skin has some pinpoint bleeding. Additional products are applied immediately after the procedure to the open pores including human growth factors, pigment inhibitors and anti-aging products.
Most clients describe the feeling as “scratchy” or “an intense micro-dermabrasion”. The more sensitive areas tend to be the upper lip and forehead.
Home Care:
Treatment area will look red or sun burnt for 12-24 hours. Occasionally scratch marks are noted for 2-3 days after treatment. The skin can feel sensitive or even “hot” due to all the inflammation. Ok to use clean ice packs.
It is not uncommon to have some oozing of a small amount of blood and/or some dried pinpoint blood on the skin, especially if you had a deep, aggressive treatment. The procedure and products may cause small pimples in the treatment area-do not pop them-they will go away best if left alone.
Keep the treatment area especially clean for 2-4 hours after treatment. No makeup or Sunscreen for 4 hours. Pores will be open so products or chemicals you’re exposed to will have increased absorption. Keep hands off treatment area.
Wash with mild cleansers, clarify with mild astringents and re-hydrate with a quality facial moisturizer to the treatment area.