Microchanneling Skin Treatment

FAQ
What is Microchanneling?
Microchanneling is a gentle, non-invasive procedure that encourages your body to naturally produce collagen, elastin, and other essential components for healthy skin. By stimulating the outer layers of your skin, microchanneling jumpstarts this process without harming any living tissue.

Why Does Skin Age?
Our skin ages every day, both visibly and invisibly. Factors like sun damage, internal inflammation, chemicals, and even gravity contribute to this aging process. As we age, fewer regenerative stem cells are available to repair this ongoing damage.

How Does Microchanneling Stimulate Cellular Activity?
Each Procell microchanneling treatment creates thousands of tiny channels in the skin. These micro-injuries trigger an inflammatory healing process that starts the production of new collagen. Over time, this repeated healing process enhances skin texture and overall appearance.

How Do Stem Cells Assist Healing?
Growth-factor serums help promote scar-free healing with minimal inflammation. Applying these serums immediately after microchanneling enhances their absorption and boosts collagen growth.

Does It Hurt?
Most clients experience minimal discomfort during the procedure, often not needing any numbing cream. There’s no lingering pain, and we use several techniques to ensure your comfort. After the treatment, you might feel a slight “tightness” in your skin.

Who Can Do This Treatment?
Procell microchanneling treatments are safe for all skin types, from fair to dark. Even if you have chronic breakouts, properly performed treatments won’t cause hyperpigmentation, keloid scars, or other lasting side effects.

What Skin Conditions Will This Help With?
Microchanneling can improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, acne scars, stretch marks, and rosacea.

My Skin is Irritated. Can I Use Moisturizer?
It's common to experience some skin irritation after treatment, especially if you have sensitive skin. Wait at least 90 minutes before applying anything to your skin. During this time, your skin may appear pink or light red. After 90 minutes, you can use moisturizer or other products, but avoid strong topicals until your skin fully recovers.

How Long Before I Can Expect to See Results?
While the production of new collagen (neocollagenesis) takes a few weeks, many notice skin improvements within the first 24 hours. After 2-3 treatments, you'll see more consistent results, and for issues like scarring, laxity, and wrinkles, 6 or more treatments may be recommended.

Are There Any Contraindications?
If you have a condition that severely affects your immune system, microchanneling might not be suitable. Conditions like active radiation or chemotherapy, uncontrolled diabetes, chronic inflammatory skin diseases, recent Accutane use, bleeding disorders, or stainless steel allergies are contraindications. We also advise against treatment during pregnancy or nursing.

Do I Have to Use the Microchanneling Solution/Aftercare Serums?
Microchanneling stimulates the release of peptides, cytokines, and growth factors needed for collagen production. As we age, our stem cells produce fewer of these proteins. Using the Microchannel Delivery Serum and post-care Cellular Renewal Serum and Healing Accelerator Serum ensures your skin continues to receive these vital components between treatments. Think of it like exercise and diet – while microchanneling alone yields good results, combining it with serums significantly enhances the outcomes. These serums are complimentary with each service.

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