This cutting-edge collagen induction therapy (CIT) usesour medical grade, FDA and TGA registered SkinPen device to create micro-injuries in the dermis of the skin, stimulating a wound-healing response that boosts collagen synthesis for stunning results.

For those with more severe skin concerns, we recommend a package of 3-6 treatments initially, spaced 4-6 weeks apart for optimal results. You'll start to see minimal improvements immediately, with your skin continuing to remodel over a 3-6 month period until achieving final results. After that, we can reassess your skin and continue with another package or begin maintenance sessions every 6-12 months.

The needles from our SkinPen create micro-injuries in the dermis of the skin that induce a wound healing response:

Phase I: Inflammatory. The tissue injury stimulates the immune system to send cells that remove cellular debris and cleanse the wound while growth factors are released to initate new tissue production. This phase lasts between 1-7 days.

Phase II: Proliferation. Cells (fibroblasts and keratinocytes) multiply to produce collagen, elastin and form new granulation cells. This phase lasts between 3-14 days.

Phase III: Remodelling. The wound (and once damaged tissue i.e. scar) is repaired with new tissues. This phase lasts between 1-2 weeks to 2 years.

To ensure optimal results from your SkinPen treatments, we will recommend a personalised home care regime based on your concerns and skin condition. The purpose of these products will be to prepare your skin for your SkinPen needling treatments, ensuring you have a strong barrier and your cells are functioning adequately. These products could include:

+ Tyrosinase/pigment inhibitor

+ Full skincare regime including cleanser, exfoliant, moisturiser and sun screen from our Skin Better Science skincare range.

Post treatment it is normal for the skin to appear slightly pink to red, similar to a sunburn. In the days following you may experience dryness, rough skin, tightness, redness and discomfort during the inital phases of wound healing. Be sure to follow the below after care instructions to ensure optimal results. No activities that will induce heat and vaso-dialation of your capillaries for at least the first 24 hours (including):

• Exercise
• Hot showers or baths
• Use of hot oven/baking
• Sitting in front of hot air con/fire place
• Direct sun exposure
• Alcohol consumption

NOTHING is to be applied to the skin for the first 24 hours EXCEPT the SkinFuse Lift HG serum that is provided. This includes your other skin care products, suncare and makeup. SkinFuse Lift HG serum can be reapplied as often as needed in this first 24 hour period.

Between 24 hours and 72 hours post treatment, a hydroxy acid free cleanser must be used to cleanse the skin, followed by the SkinFuse Rescue calming complex (provided), and your usual moisturiser and sun care.

After care to continue from 72 hours onwards:
+ Sunscreen MUST BE WORN at all times
+ DO NOT pick the skin. This can increase the risk of infection, pigment changes and scarring.
+ Follow the home care regime that has been prescribed to you. This will boost the results of your treatment
+ Avoid application of exfoliating products containing AHAs, BHAs and retinol for 5-10 days post treatment
+ Avoid treatments such as facial waxing, strong AHAs, BHAs or retinol, microdermabrasion, botox and fillers for 2 weeks post treatment
+ Avoid IPL, laser, deep peels and other forms of needling for 4 weeks post treatment

If you have any concerns post treatment, contact us immediately.

There are contra-indications that require a period of downtime before microneedling can commence. These can include:

Within 6-12 months:
• Roaccutane medication must have been completed 6-12 months ago
• Cancer medication must have been completed at least 12 months ago. Doctor's approval is required to commence microneedling.

Within 3-6 months:
• Facial surgeries must have been completed at least 3-6 months ago. It is best to have your doctors approval before commencing microneedling.
• Medical depth (surgical) needling must have been completed at least 3-6 months ago
• Fractional and ablative laser treatments must have been completed at least 3-6 months ago

Within 4 weeks prior:
• IPL and laser facial treatments must have been completed 4 weeks ago. Microneedling can procede with caution on a case by case basis
• Medium depth peels must have 4 weeks of healing before microneedling
• No dermal fillers within 4 weeks

Within 2 weeks:
• No Botox
• No facial waxing, electrolysis, bleaching or depilatory procedures within 2 weeks
• No Light peels, microdermabrasion and/or epidermal levelling

Within 1 week:
• No direct sun exposure (sun bathing), home-needling, hair bleaching or dyeing
• Reduce at home exfoliation
• Discontinue use of topical vitamin A/retinol 1-2 days prior

Some conditions may be complete contra-indications for microneedling (we can instead explore facials to strengthen and nourish your skin). Complete contra-indications can include:
• Auto immune disease that effect photo sensitivity or skin health (Psoriasis).
• Photo-sensitising medications
• Active infections - herpes, staph, boils, fungal etc. These must be completely under control before any treatment
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• History of serious keloid scarring
• Allergies to stainless