Micro-Injections

Building on the well-established success of microneedling treatment platforms, micro-injection technology adds even greater potential for transformative rejuvenation of both face and body. Our team at Senza Aesthetic Medicine proudly offers this new, innovative treatment to deliver dramatic and lasting results for a wide range of patients.

Wondering how this platform works, and/or how it differs from microneedling treatment? Read on for a comprehensive introduction to all things micro-injection treatment, including who it’s for, how the treatment process works, tips for maintaining your results after the fact, and much more.

What Is Micro-Injection Treatment?

To summarize in a sentence, micro-injection treatment involves the use of tiny needles to precisely infuse nourishing compounds like hyaluronic acid (more on this below) into the dermis layer of the skin to prompt key healing processes. At Senza Aesthetic Medicine, we use gold-tipped needles to safely and effectively administer the treatment with little to no associated discomfort.

The needles are around 0.6 millimeters deep, which is enough to reach the dermis while also activating healing processes in the epidermis. Exactly which skin concerns and healing processes are being targeted and encouraged depends significantly on the substance being injected into the skin. However, the act of creating hundreds of “micro-channels,” which are essentially controlled micro-injuries, in the skin also works by itself to elicit a response from the body.

For example, even without the addition of hyaluronic acid or similar agents, the body responds to the treatment by encouraging collagen and elastin. Collagen is the most abundant and important structural protein of the body, acting like the latticework for skin and connective tissue. Elastin, as the name implies, encourages the skin’s elasticity, which encourages a more naturally youthful appearance to the skin. Results can initially be seen in as little as 2-4 hours, and the full results are typically visible within one full day.

Why Add Hyaluronic Acid?

We use hyaluronic acid with our micro-injection treatments for its several skin-boosting benefits. Hyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule produced naturally by the body that serves many key functions, including drawing moisture into the skin and retaining it like a super absorbent sponge. Since hyaluronic acid can hold thousands of times its weight in water, this effect alone allows for a major boost in skin hydration.

Boosting the skin’s hydration level to this extent helps to significantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid also helps in the healing process, including reducing scarring, which bears importance both for the face (acne scars, injuries to the tissue, etc.) and body.

Finally, hyaluronic acid can help to balance uneven skin tone in the case of redness and/or eczema. The end result is a radiant and youthful-looking glow that lasts for months at a time.

Microneedling vs. Micro-Injection Procedures

While there is plenty of overlap in the applications and effectiveness of these two well-established rejuvenating treatments, they still differ in various ways. To first outline the most essential differences, microneedling does not involve the injection of any substances into the skin, but rather relies solely on the skin’s response to the hundreds of micro-channels created in the superficial layer. For an overview of other ways in which they differ, here’s a quick breakdown:

Needles: Microneedling needles tend to be significantly larger in diameter, but shorter than micro-injection treatment needles. The increased diameter (typically 0.25 to 1.5 millimeters) is more conducive to eliciting a healing response from the body. Micro-injection needles are extremely fine, measuring in micrometers, to precisely deliver compounds into slightly deeper skin layers.
Applications and Benefits: Both treatments stimulate elastin and collagen production, which can help with unwanted skin laxity, uneven skin tone and texture, acne scars, sun damage, and several other issues. However, by adding a serum or other nutrient-rich product, micro-injection treatment allows for a more targeted and powerful approach to a broader range of concerns, including poor skin hydration, oversized pores, stubborn fine lines, and more.
Comfort and Downtime: Though micro-injection needles are longer, their significantly smaller diameter typically renders the treatment more comfortable than microneedling. Causing less damage to the superficial skin layers also allows for a faster recovery time, though neither of these nonsurgical treatments are associated with significant downtime.

Still curious as to which treatment may be best for your situation? Our expert providers at Senza Aesthetic Medicine are happy to guide you through the decision process in an initial consultation appointment. This will allow us to assess your unique presentation and preferences, creating an informed treatment approach that exceeds your expectations.

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Who Is This Procedure For?

As with any cosmetic procedure, it’s important not only to confirm your medical eligibility for this treatment, but also to ensure that your expectations are properly aligned with what the treatment can actually do. We will carefully review these considerations during the initial consultation and evaluation process.

As for who is physically eligible to receive micro-injection treatment, micro-injections work on a wide variety of skin types and tones. The treatment can be customized (to an extent) to accommodate different aesthetics concerns, skin types, and preferences.

Though this noninvasive treatment is safe for the majority of people in reasonably good health, there are still some factors which may affect your eligibility. For example, the following (non-exhaustive) list of precautions and contraindications may compromise your ability to safely and effectively receive the treatment:

Keloid scarring tendency
Infections in or around the treatment area
Some chronic illnesses
Compromised immunity
Bleeding disorders
Allergies to products or ingredients used in the treatment

Once you are cleared to receive the treatment medically speaking, it’s important to establish healthy expectations. Micro-injection with hyaluronic acid can significantly improve fine lines, rough or sagging skin, and various other superficial imperfections, but it is not a perfect or permanent solution to all skin issues. In addition to having healthy expectations of treatment, consistently following savvy skin care practices and other aftercare recommendations can significantly prolong and enhance your results.

Pairing Micro-Injection Treatment With Other Treatments

Both micro-injection and microneedling treatments are readily paired with other aesthetics treatments, allowing for enhanced results, reduced costs, and other key advantages.

For example, micro-injection treatments and chemical peels play off of each other nicely to more comprehensively rejuvenate both deeper and more superficial layers of skin. Chemical peels resurface the skin for a more radiant and youthful appearance, while micro-injections bolster the skin’s moisture content to address fine lines and enhance the skin’s elasticity.

Similarly, micro-injection treatments are commonly combined with dermal fillers and neuromodulator injections like Botox. Dermal fillers complement and enhance the rejuvenating effects of micro-injection treatments by smoothing over fine lines and hollowed areas, in addition to adding volume to the lips or cheeks as desired.

Finally, laser treatments and micro-injection with hyaluronic acid are a fitting combination for anyone looking for an incredibly clean, refreshed appearance (without giving off the appearance of having had work done). Similar in many ways to a chemical peel, laser treatments excel at resurfacing the skin, while micro-injections work to enhance elasticity, texture, and radiance from within.

The Micro-Injection Treatment Process

As passionate advocates for not only your safety and satisfaction, but your autonomy over the process, our team at Senza Aesthetic Medicine is here to ensure that you are well-informed throughout the entire experience.

Consultation

This commitment begins at the initial consultation appointment. This is your opportunity to voice any questions, concerns, desires, and other matters you want to bring to our attention. In the initial consultation appointment, we will comprehensively evaluate your medical eligibility and presentation to ensure micro-injection treatment is a safe and relevant option for you.

Once your appointment is scheduled, we will review pre-treatment guidelines with you and answer any questions you have in the interim.

Treatment

When it’s time for treatment, we will first make sure you are comfortably positioned and ready before preparing the skin. Since micro-injection treatment is virtually pain-free, topical numbing agents are rarely required. We will clean the skin, and the applicator will be loaded with hyaluronic acid in preparation for treatment.

Then, we will administer the treatment by applying the handpiece over the targeted area(s). Depending on the number of areas treated, the treatment process can take as little as 15 minutes or as much as an hour.

Immediately After Treatment

After ensuring your skin responds well to the treatment, you will be provided with any necessary post-treatment instructions, and are free to return home and go about your regular schedule.

Aftercare Tips to Maximize Results

Though micro-injection treatment is very quick, convenient, and carries virtually no downtime, there are still several practices that are essential for you to follow in order to preserve your results and protect the skin. These practices apply both in the short-term and long-term scenarios, and though they may vary slightly based on each patient’s unique circumstances, typically include the following recommendations:

Avoid abrasion and harsh products: Whether or not you notice any increased skin sensitivity immediately following your treatment, it’s always a wise practice to avoid making forceful contact with the skin and/or using any potentially irritating products for several days. Wait several hours (per your provider’s instructions) before washing your face, and only do so with a gentle cleanser.
Manage sun and extreme temperature exposure: Avoiding sun exposure as much as possible for at least several days (ideally, 2 weeks) following your treatment is recommended to prevent any adverse reactions from occurring. Even if you don’t intend to be outside for extended periods of time, high-SPF sunblock is still recommended to protect you during incidental exposures.
Follow all aftercare instructions: We will provide personalized instructions regarding swelling and discomfort management, activity modification, and any other points relevant to your situation.
Maintain healthy skin care practices: In the long-term, regularly moisturizing and cleansing your face with natural products, alongside balanced nutrition and hydration, will prolong and optimize your results (not to mention staving off many other potential skin issues).

Aftercare Tips to Maximize Results

Though micro-injection treatment is very quick, convenient, and carries virtually no downtime, there are still several practices that are essential for you to follow in order to preserve your results and protect the skin. These practices apply both in the short-term and long-term scenarios, and though they may vary slightly based on each patient’s unique circumstances, typically include the following recommendations:

Avoid abrasion and harsh products: Whether or not you notice any increased skin sensitivity immediately following your treatment, it’s always a wise practice to avoid making forceful contact with the skin and/or using any potentially irritating products for several days. Wait several hours (per your provider’s instructions) before washing your face, and only do so with a gentle cleanser.
Manage sun and extreme temperature exposure: Avoiding sun exposure as much as possible for at least several days (ideally, 2 weeks) following your treatment is recommended to prevent any adverse reactions from occurring. Even if you don’t intend to be outside for extended periods of time, high-SPF sunblock is still recommended to protect you during incidental exposures.
Follow all aftercare instructions: We will provide personalized instructions regarding swelling and discomfort management, activity modification, and any other points relevant to your situation.
Maintain healthy skin care practices: In the long-term, regularly moisturizing and cleansing your face with natural products, alongside balanced nutrition and hydration, will prolong and optimize your results (not to mention staving off many other potential skin issues).

Micro-Injections FAQ's

In addition to hyaluronic acid, what other substances can be injected?

Neuromodulator injections (like Botox) can be administered via micro-injection treatments to precisely infuse small amounts of these fine-line-reducing compounds into one or more areas. Fillers, including ingredients like polylactic acid, can also be administered in this way to subtly restore areas of hollowing and/or fine lines.

Are there any FDA-approved micro-injection treatments?

The FDA has approved multiple micro-injection treatment platforms for multiple cosmetic- and non-cosmetic uses, including treating macular edema and diabetic retinopathy (both being eye conditions), treating rough and/or poorly hydrated skin, and administering influenza vaccines. FDA approval comes with several key advantages, including a robust knowledge base detailing usage guidelines, potential side effects, effectiveness, and other important insights.

What are the possible risks and side effects associated with micro-injection treatments?

Both the incidence and severity of micro-injection side effects are very low, and for the most part, they mirror the potential side effects of standard injections. These include redness, swelling, bruising, and increased skin sensitivity. While allergic reactions are also possible, our team will minimize that risk as much as possible by carefully reviewing your case.

What are the non-cosmetic applications of micro-injection?

In your own research, you may come across a variety of medical, scientific, and industrial uses of micro-injection. While these applications often vary considerably in the apparatus used, what is being injected, and the target of the injection, the general concept is the same: a very fine pipette is used to inject a substance into various materials. For example, plant researchers use micro-injection to infuse plant cells and tissues with DNA, and micro-injection can even be used to fertilize an egg with a single sperm cell.

Experience Total Rejuvenation With Micro-Injection Treatment by Senza Aesthetic Medicine

Combining the power of hyaluronic acid with the precision and convenience of micro-injection technology, our team at Senza Aesthetic Medicine is proud to offer patients a fully customized and highly effective treatment plan that comes with virtually zero downtime.

Contact our office today, and our welcoming and knowledgeable team will be happy to set up a consultation and/or answer any questions or concerns you have prior to treatment.

Micro-Injections FAQ's

In addition to hyaluronic acid, what other substances can be injected?

Neuromodulator injections (like Botox) can be administered via micro-injection treatments to precisely infuse small amounts of these fine-line-reducing compounds into one or more areas. Fillers, including ingredients like polylactic acid, can also be administered in this way to subtly restore areas of hollowing and/or fine lines.

Are there any FDA-approved micro-injection treatments?

The FDA has approved multiple micro-injection treatment platforms for multiple cosmetic- and non-cosmetic uses, including treating macular edema and diabetic retinopathy (both being eye conditions), treating rough and/or poorly hydrated skin, and administering influenza vaccines. FDA approval comes with several key advantages, including a robust knowledge base detailing usage guidelines, potential side effects, effectiveness, and other important insights.

What are the possible risks and side effects associated with micro-injection treatments?

Both the incidence and severity of micro-injection side effects are very low, and for the most part, they mirror the potential side effects of standard injections. These include redness, swelling, bruising, and increased skin sensitivity. While allergic reactions are also possible, our team will minimize that risk as much as possible by carefully reviewing your case.

What are the non-cosmetic applications of micro-injection?

In your own research, you may come across a variety of medical, scientific, and industrial uses of micro-injection. While these applications often vary considerably in the apparatus used, what is being injected, and the target of the injection, the general concept is the same: a very fine pipette is used to inject a substance into various materials. For example, plant researchers use micro-injection to infuse plant cells and tissues with DNA, and micro-injection can even be used to fertilize an egg with a single sperm cell.