Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), or micro-needling, is the procedure by which the body’s natural response to healing is used to increase the amount of extracellular matrix such as collagen or elastin in the skin. The micro-channels created by the Dermal MicroPen allow for leakage of blood, serum, and lymph in a controlled and temporary manner. These “injuries” are enough to initiate the wound healing cascade which is composed of three basic phases.

• Phase One - Inflammation: Activated by piercing the dermal tissue, platelets release cytokines and growth factors which act as signals for the body’s immune system. Neutrophils and macrophages cells are sent in to disinfect the wounds, clear the debris, increase the blood supply (a process called angiogenesis), and begin the creation of fresh, new cellular and extracellular materials (the granulation process).

• Phase Two - Proliferation: In this stage, the fibroblasts (cells that make up much of the dermis and create the extracellular matrix) keratinocytes and epidermal cells continue to divide to populate the areas of damage and secrete growth factors and extracellular matrix, such as elastin and collagen.

• Phase Three | Remodeling: At this stage, the wound has been replaced with new dermal tissues and the newly formed vasculature is now matured. The collagen in the newly formed tissue is now replaced with the stronger collagen and the tissue contracts to cause a “shrink-wrap” effect of the skin.

A sterile needle-tip containing 12 tiny micro-needles is attached to the Dermal MicroPen.  Your skincare professional will apply a thin layer of highly potent hyaluronic acid (super hydrating serum) and vitamin C to your skin and select the appropriate treatment depth based on your unique needs. Next, in a single motion, the pen will be gently pressed against the skin while simultaneously gliding in one direction until the entire treatment area has been covered. This results in thousands of microscopic channels throughout the entire treatment area.

The benefits of micro-needling are a reduction in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and crepey skin. The treatment also has a positive effect on hyper-pigmentation/hypo-pigmentation, acne scarring along with remodelling collagen and elastin.

Microneedling can be performed on all parts of the body; Face, neck, décolletage, arms, hands, legs, abdomen and back. Please contact for pricing on other areas not listed.

After the treatment you will notice a flush redness to the skin.

The total healing time depends on the depth of needles used and the number of overlapping passes your therapist performs. On average, patients are red up to 1 to 3 days. Utilising RLT red light therapy can speed up healing.

Patients notice an immediate “glow” to their skin. Visible changes to the skin develop over the course of 4 weeks. Results continue to improve up to 6 months after the treatment as collagen production continues.

Recommended for most patients to receive a series of 3-6 treatments spaced apart 4-8 weeks. For patients with deep wrinkles, advanced photo-aging, stretch marks or acne scars it is recommended to receive 6-8 sessions at 4 week intervals.

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Under the age of 18.

Post surgery allow scars 4-6 weeks to heal, proceed with treatment once your therapist has assessed your skin.