Table of Contents

What is Micro-needling?
How does Micro-needling work?
Benefits of Micro-needling
Caring for your face after Micro-needling
What results can you expect with Micro-needling?

What is Micro-needling?

Micro-needling is a facial treatment that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin, especially around the cheeks, forehead, and around the eyes.

These micro-injuries stimulate the body's natural healing process, promoting collagen and elastin production. The result is smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin. It's often used to improve the appearance of scars, fine lines, and skin texture.

How does Micro-needling work?

First, your provider will apply numbing cream to your face to help decrease any discomfort from the micro-needling. During the treatment, a device with fine needles is gently moved across your skin. The needles create controlled micro-injuries, which prompt the skin to repair itself.

The healing process stimulates collagen and elastin production, two proteins crucial for maintaining skin's firmness and elasticity.

The final step involves recovery and maintenance using Altar®. The patented ingredient in Altar® works together to enhance the effects of the previous step, supporting blood flow to the delicate new growth of healthy cells and aiding in the healing and regeneration process.

When you book with us, you will receive a bottle of Altar® to take home and use during the healing process. 

The Science Behind Altar®
The active ingredient in Altar® is SBD-4, a patented extract derived from the root of Angelica Sinensis, a plant native to the high altitudes of China, Japan, and Korea. SBD-4 has been shown to produce impressive effects on the skin.

First, it enhances microcirculation within the skin, leading to improved oxygen and nutrient delivery and more efficient removal of waste products.

Second, SBD-4 is exceptionally rich in hyaluronic acid, which can retain up to 100 times its weight in water, providing intense hydration.

Third, it contains high arginine levels, an amino acid crucial for maintaining, protecting, and repairing the skin barrier.

Applying the topical post-treatment complements and enhances the results and often leads to outcomes that exceed the sum of their parts.

Benefits of Micro-needling

This procedure improves skin texture by smoothing out rough skin and reducing the appearance of scars, including acne scars. It reduces fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating collagen production, improving skin texture and even tone while minimizing pores.

Caring for your face after Micro-needling

After the procedure, your skin may appear red and slightly swollen, resembling a mild sunburn. This typically goes away within a few days. It's essential to keep your skin hydrated and use gentle, non-irritating products. Avoid direct sunlight for 48 hours. We advise you to keep your face clean and makeup-free for 48 hours.

What results can you expect?

You may start seeing improvements in your skin texture and tone within a few weeks, but optimal results often appear after several treatments.

Next Steps

Ready to book your consultation at Epiphany Women's Health? We are conveniently located in Peoria, IL.

Please call us, or book an appointment online.

The same technology used for facial rejuvenation can also be applied to revitalize female genitalia, reducing urinary incontinence and enhancing sexual function. 

‍All providers of the Vampire Facelift® procedure must be licensed by the Cellular Medicine Association (these are specific methods, and providers deviating from them could cause serious harm).