Collagen Induction Therapy, or CIT, microneedling, utilizes micro surgical titanium steel needles to penetrate the skin creating micro-openings in the top layer of the skin, thus stimulating the lower layers to produce more collagen and elastin without major damage or pain. Just as you to stress muscle fibers to build more muscle, this stress on the lower layers of skin will stimulate the body to self-repair with more structural support. The micro trauma to the skin activates blood to the treated site (aka erythema & pinpoint bleeding) which releases growth factors and in return creates the cellular matrix. Synthesis of new collagen, elastin and Glycosaminoglycans, or Mucopolysaccharides & Angiogenesis (forming of new blood vessels) will take place. By creating microscopic channels (artificial holes) in the skin a repair system is triggered. Fibroblast cells work to replace collagen fibers of the skin and begin to repair. The cell renewal is stimulated and the skin starts making more collagen and elastin. Clinical studies have proven CIT Pen treatments to be more effective than ablative treatments like laser resurfacing, dermabrasion, and chemical peels.
I understand that there are contraindications to this treatment, including, but not limited to diabetes, cancer, active acne, bleeding disorders, and the inability for blood to coagulate following injury. Certain medications including blood thinners, high dosages of Aspirin, and Accutane are contraindicated for this treatment due to the increase sensitivity and/or the possibility of delayed clotting from a nick or cut.
I understand this treatment involves the use of a surgical needles to penetrate the skin and there is a possibility of nicks or cuts period while every precaution is taken, I understand the risks.