Should Microneedling Make You Bleed?

Should we be bleeding when we do Microneedling?  

The short answer? Not really. 

There are many reasons why some people bleed during Microneedling.

First of all: when doing Microneedling properly, the medical esthetician really doesn’t need to penetrate the skin too deep to stimulate the production of healthy, pliable collagen. So, if there is any bleeding, it is minimal. 

The only time we choose a deeper needle depth is when treating acne scars or pockmarks. With some scars, we do need to penetrate deeper to achieve better results and really help to lift the scar. 

Why is everyone bleeding all over Instagram? 

Well, it makes for a good show! 

Also, many needling pens bounce around and actually cause tearing of the skin. Our Microneedling pen works in a linear fashion - no bouncing. It creates perfect little micro-wounds, which stimulate collagen and elastin without the downtime. 

Ready to learn if Microneedling is right for you? 

Contact us to book your consultation (with treatment to follow if you’d like). 

Teens and Acne

Is your teen struggling with acne or acne scarring?

We can help. 

Many teens experience acne at some point in their lives, and some develop severe, cystic acne and scarring.

As with any client, we begin with a thorough consultation, examining the issue and providing a treatment plan we think will garner the best results. 

It should be noted that this is a process – it happens over a period of time, individual to each client. 

When treating acne, our first goal is to get it under control. That includes switching the client’s skincare to a medical-grade skincare line that targets acne specifically. 

For this client, we recommended a series of glow peels that contain salicylic acid, resorcinol and lactic acid. Each acid works together to help oxygenate and destroy the active blemishes, lighten and brighten the hyperpigmentation and deeply hydrate the skin. This also helps to prevent further papules and blemishes from forming.

The results are already incredible.

She is now beginning a series of Microneedling treatments, which will treat the hyperpigmentation and scarring. Microneedling can also be used as a treatment for mild acne, and is a go-to treatment for lines/wrinkles and skin laxity as well. 

We are extremely pleased with our client’s results so far. We understand the emotions teen acne can bring on a young person – it is our goal to make every single person who visits Freedom Medi-Spa leave more confident than when they arrived.

If you or your teen is battling acne, avoid treating it with multiple products that may be doing more harm. All our consultations are free. Book yours today.

Micro-Needling - What is it? And why on earth would I want it?

Great question! Micro-needling is exactly that - a facial treatment using micro (tiny) needles. These tiny needles create cone shaped micro wounds all over your face and neck (also used on stretch marks and other areas of the body). Believe it or not, the epidermis (that top layer of skin you see when you look in the mirror), is left intact and beneath that layer is where the magic happens. By causing microtrauma, the body goes into repair mode. Our growth factors are awoken, cell turnover is stimulated and collagen and elastin are produced. This is our goal. By producing more collagen and elastin we are literally able to Turn Back Time (insert Cher singing here). This treatment is great for both age prevention as well as reversal. The result? Micro-needling eases the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars and large pores. It also improves skin laxity, overall tone, texture and appearance.

Another benefit to micro-needling is the increased penetration of a sterile* hyaluronic acid serum which is commonly used in these treatments. Hyaluronic acid (H.A.) is fantastic at working as a natural filler. H.A is naturally produced in our bodies to keep our cells hydrated and healthy. As we age this production slows down. H.A. draws moisture from the air constantly, helping your cells to absorb and retain more moisture so your skin will appear plumper - naturally filling those annoying lines, wrinkles and helping with loose skin.

Overall micro-needling is a minimally invasive treatment with the benefits outweighing most other technologies - including lasers for tightening and age reversal. There is very little that can go wrong when you are treated with an experienced and knowledgeable medical esthetician. With a series of sessions the skin looks much healthier and more youthful.

*It is important to note that any serum used on the skin during a micro-needling treatment must be both sterile and approved for use with a micro-needling device. It is unsafe to simply use a product off the shelf. Specific, sterile serums that have been tested and approved for micro-needling use are the only serums that should be used. You will notice our H.A. is prepackaged in a syringe and is a medical grade concentrate.

To learn more or to find out if you are a good fit for Micro-Needling call us 647-799-0400 or email us to book a free consultation. We look forward to helping you reach your skin care goals.