GLORIA'S ACUPUNCTURE AND WELLNESS CLINIC
COLLAGEN INDUCTION THERAPY
Natural Beauty Solutions that REALLY work!
A Modern Twist on An Ancient Asian Royal Beauty Regimen
Naturally Rejuvenate Wrinkles Without Painful Surgeries Or Injections!
WHAT IS MICRO-NEEDLING (AKA COLLAGEN INDUCTION)?
An incredibly versatile treatment that induces your skin’s collagen production system and can assist with virtually any cosmetic issue and now its available to you!
Collagen Induction is one of many beauty regimens that were once reserved for ancient Asian royalty. This ancient beauty treatment increases the production of elastin and collagen resulting in a more youthful appearance.
HOW DOES MICRO-NEEDLING WORK?
This procedure creates tiny trauma in the skin. This trauma initiates our skin’s healing process which ultimately boosts collagen and elastic production, and promotes new cell growth providing a healthier, glowing and youthful look skin by.
Not only do we provide micro-needing that goes deeper into the skin, we will tailor vegan stem-cell based serums that stimulate proliferation of human stem cells by an astounding 80% creating an even more powerful beauty treatment for you.
Pair this with Traditional Chinese Medicine inspired serums and you have a powerful tool in your beauty arsenal.
DO YOU OFFER ANY BEAUTY THERAPY THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE NEEDLES?
Yes. We also offer Nano-Needling. This is a great therapy for those who are sensitive to micro-needling, are older than 65 years of age or would like to receive beauty treatments on a more regular basis.
With nano needling, instead of creating tiny trauma to the skin, microscopic hair-like cones only separate the top skin cells allowing a more deeply penetration of individually tailored serums.
WHAT CAN MICRO-NEEDLING AND NANO-NEEDLING HELP ME WITH?
Micro-Needling will help with…
Fine Lines and Deep Wrinkles
All Scars (surgical, acne, etc.)
Tighten Sagging Skin
Lusterless Skin
Dark Eye Circles/Puffiness/Crow’s Feet
Dark Spots/Age Spots
Acne
Large Pores
Uneven Skin Tone and Texture
Sun Damage
Stretch Marks
Hair Loss
You can receive micro-needling once a month
Nano-Needling will help with…
Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Superficial Acne Scars
Swelling or Sagging Skin
Lusterless Skin
Dark Eye Circles/Puffiness/Crow’s Feet
Dark Spots/Age Spots
You can receive nano-needling 2-3 times a week
MOST CLINICS OR BEAUTY SPAS DO NOT ADDRESS UNDER EYE ISSUES. CAN YOU HELP WITH UNDER EYE BAGS AND DARK CIRCLES?
Yes, we are one of the few practitioners that can offer this service. Actually, we have a special serum formulation specifically to address dark circles, bags and puffiness around the eyes as well as fine lines.
We also offer additional treatments to the neck and décolletage to complete the full youthful look. Ask us about it when you call.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED? HOW SOON WILL I SEE RESULTS AND HOW LONG WILL IT LAST?
For the most dramatic results, it is recommended that you complete one Collagen Induction (micro-needling) session a month or every 4-6 weeks, for 6 months, with quarterly follow up treatments and proper dietary and lifestyle changes. It usually takes up to at least 4 treatments to see changes. You should see gradual changes days after your first session but treatments will build one upon another. The most dramatic results will not be visible until 4 to 6 weeks after your treatment. Results can last from 3 to 5 years, with quarterly maintenance, after the completion of your 6th monthly session. Results may vary from person to person.
If you prefer nano-needling, it is recommended you complete one session a month but can receive treatment 2-3 times a week.
WILL THERE BE ANY DOWN TIME?
Usually there is not much down time. Your skin may be slightly reddened, a little swollen, and may peel with a feeling of being “sunburned” lasting between 8-12 hours after your session, but we will be providing you a refreshing Recovery Mask to help decrease the redness.
The day of the session it is recommended that no exercise be done or makeup worn.
For at least 24 hours, it is advisable to stay out of the sun with mineral sunscreen used for at least one week after your session.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN DURING MY APPOINTMENTS?
Your first visit will be the longest. Expect to be here for 2 hours.
Follow up visits should take 90 minutes
During your first session
We will review your areas of concern and aesthetic goals.
We will review your medical history and conduct a thorough assessment.
We will review benefits, expectations, contraindications and risks.
Before pictures are taken.
Numbing cream is applied for 30 minutes.
Personalized TCM Serums are created to address your beauty concerns.
Treatment commences and serums thoroughly applied.
After the treatment, a recovery serum saturated facial mask is applied to assist the skin in its repairing process.
Aftercare Guidelines and individualized dietary suggestions are reviewed.
A small sample of Recovery Serum/Tailored Serum combo will be given to you for home use.
After session pictures will be taken.
Your Return Visits
On your return visits, we will repeat the same steps as the initial visit without the extensive intake process.
! Please do NOT exfoliate before your appointments!
You want to leave the top layer of skin on before micro-needling. This is the layer of skin that we want to be treating to induce collagen and elastin production.
AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR COLLAGEN INDUCTION THERAPY AND TAILORED FACIAL SERUMS?
Micro-needling and Tailored TCM serums may be the right fit for you if you are looking to…
Improve overall skin texture
Tighten up your skin
Diminish eye puffiness and dark circles
Reduce any type of scar (acne, surgical)
Reduce stretch marks
Reduce brown spots
Diminish fine lines and wrinkles
When you visit us, we will assess your skin, do an in-depth medical interview to determine if Micro-needling and Tailored TCM Serums therapy are your best option. If you have any contraindicating medical conditions, we will discuss if there are any other treatment options for you to achieve your desired aesthetic goals.
But there are a few considerations prior to receiving CIT treatment.
Collagen Induction Therapy is…
Not recommended for those with AIDS, Hepatitis, Hemophilia, Seizures, or Parkinson’s
Never performed during pregnancy
Never performed on raised moles, warts, or lesions
Not performed during active herpes or acne breakout. However, once resolved the treatment can go ahead after two weeks
Not performed within 2 weeks from last botox injections
Not performed within 2 weeks from last Retin A usage
Not performed within 30 days from most recent micro-derm abrasion
Not performed within 30 days from most recent laser skin resurfacing
Not performed within 90 days from most recent dermal filler injections
Not performed within 6 months from most recent plastic surgery
Not performed when using certain prescription medications (Please speak with the acupuncturist about any prescription concerns)
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HOW DOES MICRO-NEEDLING/NANO-NEEDLING DIFFER FROM OTHER BEAUTY TREATMENTS?
Unlike most beauty treatments, Micro-Needling keeps the top skin layer intact while protecting deeper layers during rejuvenation.
The majority of other beauty treatments will disrupt the top most skin layer or somehow extensively insult the skin layers to induce facial rejuvenation.
For example,
Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels: removes the outer layers of skin creating a greater risk of infections, skin color changes and loss of pigmentation.
Laser Skin Resurfacing (LSR): CO2 laser burns top most layer of skin to reach the dermis layer.
Botox: injected toxins paralyze facial muscles resulting in less wrinkles.
Dermal fillers: injected hyaluronic acid based synthetic compounds to fill in areas resulting in more plump facial areas.
IPL (intense pulsed light): pulsed light is converted into heat resulting in thermal damage to induce collagen production.
