Should I Get Micro-Needling, Fibroblast, Platelet Rich Plasma, or Laser Treatment?
By: Ivonne Sanchez | BLOG.IVONNE.CA BY | IVONNE
Published on: March 25, 2018 7:55 PM
At IVONNE, we realize that beauty treatments are trendy and there is always something new to try. To support our clients, we maintain a skeptical posture over the products and services that we offer. We "interview," question, and re-question every product and service, knowing that information changes over time. If something does not seem right, we are out.
Understanding Your Skin
A quick look at the three layers of skin helps explain why microneedling is so effective.
Epidermis (Top Layer)
This is the top layer of skin that you can see right now. This is the layer of skin where we apply skin products.
Dermis (Middle Layer)
The middle layer where important functions take place. This is where pimples form and where pigments are deposited during microblading. Contains collagen, elastic fibres, and lymphatic and blood vessels.
Hypodermis (Bottom Layer)
This connects your skin to your body with connective tissue, muscle, and fibres. This is your skin's foundation.
Why Most Topical Products Fall Short
Many over-the-counter serums and moisturizers are regulated such that they are permitted to treat only the top layer of the skin. Many regulatory bodies restrict cosmetic topical skin products from working within the dermis. By not reaching the dermis, this is a missed opportunity to bring about reversed aging or protect against aging.
It is necessary and more effective to get into the dermis with microneedling. Through microneedling, thousands of pin-holes are created in the epidermis that allow us to introduce growth factors, namely Cytokines, for reach and absorption by the dermis.
What Is Microneedling?
Microneedling is tightening, lifting, and rejuvenating the skin through collagen activation. This procedure is performed with an approved pen with disposable needle cartridges. The pen is gently pressed into the skin (starting at a depth of about 0.5mm) in hash-tag swiping patterns, encouraging collagen production and healing to rid the skin of fine lines and wrinkles.
Microneedling at IVONNE
It is world-class Collagen Induction Therapy, a unique blend of microneedling combined with AnteAGE stem cell Cytokine serum and moisturizer. Cytokines (bio-signals harvested from human bone marrow) are introduced into the skin layers through microscopic pinpoints, allowing the skin's dermal layer to benefit from proteins that promote skin healing unlike any other treatment.
Professional Equipment
We use Eclipse Pen, a Health Canada Approved Class 2 Medical microneedling device. Key features:
- Spring-loaded needle tip with automatic vibrating stamp-like motions
- Disposable single-use microneedling tips in sterilized individual packages
- 12 stainless steel microneedles adjustable from 0.5mm to 2.5mm
- Can maneuver facial contours and delicate features like eyes, nose, and mouth
Why You Should Avoid Fibroblast Plasma Procedures
Our Concerns with Fibroblast
This treatment broadly and indiscriminately targets unknown tissue. The process encourages needless inflammation, lacks supporting treatment to ensure healing, and assumes that the body's collagen and fibroblast reserves will produce the proper outcome.
It is well understood that the body, as it ages, is less capable of creating collagen and is less able to respond to healing demands readily. Fibroblast Plasma procedures may cause unnecessary demands the body cannot cope with.
The treatment is promoted without readily available science-backed documentation that would support what exactly the process does, what skin changes are occurring, and what healing, if any, actually takes place.
Why Microneedling Over Laser for Anti-Aging
Microneedling Advantages
- More affordable per session
- Minimal discomfort and healing time
- No burning or heat damage
- Lower risk of pigmentary changes
- Safe for most skin types
- Introduces growth factors directly into dermis
Laser Therapy Concerns
The Canadian Dermatology Association cautions that lasers are very powerful devices, and improper use may increase risks of:
- Burns
- Scars
- Permanent pigmentary changes (higher rates in Asian and Black skin types)
- Eye damage
Professional vs. At-Home Microneedling
| Feature | At-Home | Professional (IVONNE) |
|---|---|---|
| Needle Depth | 0.2mm - 0.25mm | 0.5mm - 2.5mm |
| Target | Top layer only (microchanneling) | Dermis layer for deeper results |
| Best For | Fine lines, texture, product absorption | Scar tissue, deeper wrinkles, coarser skin |
| Equipment | Handheld stamp or derma roller | Medical-grade automated pen |
| Safety | Risk of injury with unqualified tools | Trained professional with controlled depth |
What About Skin Peels?
The skin community used to hold the position that the outer layer of skin is simply dead cells. This mindset has since changed, and we now believe the epidermis is a complex layer where chemical processes still occur. It is important to keep in mind that our collagen reduces by 1% every year from 26 years old. Skin peels should be performed by a trained professional, using products that have been approved for use and sale in Canada.
Disclaimer: The information contained within is in no way intended to supplement or replace medical advice. The reader is encouraged to consult with a physician to answer any questions about their personal health. No guarantees are made as to the effectiveness or actual outcome of microneedling or Collagen Induction Therapy. All results vary from client to client.
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