As we age, our body begins to decrease its production of collagen, an essential protein that smooths and strengthens the skin. This depletion leads to the formation of fine lines and dynamic wrinkles. The goal of microchanneling is to stimulate the body’s healing process to encourage the production of collagen, elastin, and other building blocks of healthy skin. By jump-starting your body’s natural processes, this process is effective in treating several conditions with minimal downtime.

What exactly is microchanneling?

Microchanneling is a safe, effective, and non-invasive treatment that triggers your body’s natural rejuvenation process by piercing your skin with tiny needles creating micro-wounds. And when we say tiny needles, we mean tiny. A single pass over the face will create hundreds of thousands micro-wounds. Developed as a much-needed upgrade to the microneedling procedure, the microchanneling device is used in a “stamping” technique rather than a rolling one to eliminate the potential for any tearing of the skin. Your body responds to these injuries by invoking its healing response and creating new, healthy tissue, collagen, and elastin to repair the damage. Finally, these micro-wounds allow the skin to better absorb topical products. Depending on your needs, different cutting-edge growth factor serums will be used to stimulate healing and diminish future problems.

Does it hurt?

With minimal physical discomfort, most clients can complete the procedure without any noticeable pain. There is no lingering discomfort, and we have several strategies we employ to minimize discomfort during the treatment. Post-procedure, most people report a “tight” feeling in their skin. Typical downtime after a microchanneling treatment is 90 minutes. Clients should also avoid sunlight for 24 hours post treatment.

Seven Benefits of Microchanneling

Microchanneling has become so popular because it doesn’t involve any surgery and is suitable for all skin types and tones, including darker skin tones, thin skin, and sensitive skin. It also can be used to treat several concerns. Here are seven proven benefits of microchanneling treatment: 

Improves Skin Texture: The micro-wounds trigger your body’s natural healing response resulting in noticeably softer, smoother skin following your treatment.

Lessens the Appearance of Scars: Microchanneling improves the appearance of acne scars by breaking down the old tissue and fostering the development of healthier skin. When combined with cutting -edge growth serums, healing is improved, and future signs of aging are diminished.

Reduces Acne: As the sterilized needles poke holes in the uppermost layer of your skin, they remove the bacteria that causes acne spots and helps your body heal them faster.

Shrinks Enlarged Pores: Following your treatment, your pores should appear smaller, especially around your nose. The microneedles reopen these pores so that they can close again in a smaller, tighter way.

Softens Fine Lines and Wrinkles: When the microchanneling device breaks the dermis, growth factors like collagen in the skin are triggered. This allows the skin to tighten and repair itself at a much faster rate.

Prevents Signs of Aging: Microchanneling is highly effective in stopping early signs of aging or preventing new wrinkles from forming.

Improves Skin Tone: Microchanneling breaks apart the pigmentation on the skin caused by age, sun exposure, and damage for a more even skin tone.

Our patients have been consistently thrilled with their experience and results from microchanneling, and we know you will be too! Most patients find that after treatments, their skin is much smoother and more receptive to makeup applications, skincare routines, and other procedures. We usually recommend a series of three to six procedures over the course of several weeks to help deliver long-lasting improvements. To learn more, schedule a free consultation today.