Holistic Microneedling

Microneedling, alongside with an acupuncture treatment, is a holistic opportunity to support overall health and wellness. Microneedling is the use of very small, single-use sterile needles to puncture the skin for facial rejuvenation. At Ripple Effect Wellness, we use high quality herbal serums with the microneedling treatments. When used with microneedling, the absorption of these products increases by 2000%. Our microneedling technique is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and it is a natural way to stimulate collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and scars. It also improves the texture of the skin. Best results are seen from 1 treatment a month, for 3-6 months.

Cynthia Nelson

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Holistic Microneedling

Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that uses fine, short needles to support skin rejuvenation. Nanoneedling is a non-penetrative resurfacing treatment that helps to promote smooth and even skin texture.

This holistic technique encourages the body to produce collagen, stem cells, and elastin. This helps to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, age spots and sun spots. Microneedling also increases skin absorption by 2000%, allowing for greater receptivity to topical skincare products. It is also effective to stimulate hair re-growth on the scalp. 

While microneedling and nanoneedling support the body in using its own resources to promote healing and collagen production, it also stimulates the movement of qi, blood, and interstitial fluids to the area of treatment. This improves the health of the tissues, bringing out the most beautiful you. 

 

Your Session

90 minutes focused on your health and well-being.

We provide microneedling and nanoneedling, along with body acupuncture and LED light therapy for a holistic approach to your health and well-being.

There will be a brief intake with the acupuncturist, where you will discuss your primary skin concerns, goals, and general health history. You will then get comfortanle on the treatment table.  Numbing cream can be applied to sesitive areas of your face. Acupuncture needles will be inserted on your limbs, to help support your overall health and promote relaxation. While the needles are in, an LED light will be placed over your face, while you quietly rest for 20 minutes. 

During and after the microneedling session, high quality skincare products from TOMA Essential Skin Therapy will be applied on the skin. It will take 15-20 minutes to perform the microneedling and nanoneedling of face and neck.

You will feel relaxed, glowy, and ready to for the rest of your day!

 

 

 

 

TOMA Essential Skin Therapy

We proudly use skincare products from TOMA Essential Skin Therapy, a woman-owned, Chinese-medicine practitioner-owned company. TOMA creates products that are clean, bioactive, and botanically infused. The products are created with traditional chinese medicine herbs. We also use organic hydrosols from Pranarom.

Results

The skin and spirit (shen) will be noticeable brighter in the days and weeks following the first treatment.  People in their 20s and 30s and who have fewer skin concerns will typically see results after 3 sessions, whereas individuals ages 40 and older, and individuals of any age who have significant hyperpigmentation, sun damage, lines/wrinkles, and/or scarring, will typically need a total of 4-6 monthly sessions to see the most improvement.

Additionally, because our sessions include full body acupuncture treatment, you may feel more relaxed and see improvements in other areas such as sleep, digestion, or energy. The results are cumulative and you will see continued improvement from session to session.

Before Care of a Microneedling Session

Microneedling is appropriate any skin tone. The following circumstances require extra caution:

  • Wait at least 2 weeks AFTER Botox treatment.
  • Wait 4-6 weeks AFTER microdermabrasion and strong chemical peels performed by a medical doctor. Wait 2-4 weeks AFTER non-medical grade peels. 
  • Wait 4 weeks AFTER laser skin resurfacing (IPL, BBL, and other strong lasers). 
  • Schedule microneedling sessions at least 3-4 weeks BEFORE or AFTER laser hair removal.
  • Do not use any retinol products while on a microneedling treatment plan. 
  • Microneedling should not be done on areas of active acne, warts, local infections, or scars with keloids, during pregnancy, or during chemotherapy or radiation. 
  • Microneedling should not be performed during pregnancy, however, nanoneedling is safe. 

After Care of a Microneedling Session

There may be some light redness, mild dryness and mild sensitivity that will resolve in 1-2 days.

After your treatment:

  • Do not wear makeup or use any oil-based products the day of treatment

  • Use hyaluronic acid or a light spray of hydrosol anytime your skin may feel dry, and before bed the day of treatment.

  • Avoid washing your face for the first 24 hours.

  • Don’t exercise for 48 hours after your treatment, as sweat will irritate.

  • No swimming, or exposure to chlorine, for at least 3 days, to prevent irritation and infection.

  • Your skin may feel more sensitive to cold immediately after microneedling, so we recommend bundling up if it’s breezy outside.

  • Your skin will also be more sensitive to the sun, so avoid sun exposure the day of and for a few days post treatment, and wear a high quality sunscreen when spending time outside.

  • No targeted skincare treatments for 3 days post-treatment. This includes AHAs such as glycolic acid, retinol, vitamin C, and enzymes.

24 hours after treatment:

  • 24 hours after treatment, you can return to your normal skincare and makeup routine.

  • You may experience temporary dryness, peeling or tenderness as the skin heals, so we strongly recommend applying moisturizing topicals like hydrosol, serums, and moisturizers to seal in moisture.

  • Continue using sunscreen if spending time in the sun. detailed aftercare instructions will be provided to patients at their appointment.