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Does Collagen Therapy go by another name?

Yes, you may have heard of micro-needling, this is the same process. We only use medical products so all our equipment and products are clinically safe, sterile and proven to be effective. 

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What will I look like after treatment?

You may experience some redness, however, after treatment we apply an antioxidant repair serum and a tinted spf so your skin will have a nice glow.

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Is Collagen Therapy safe for my skin?

Collagen Therapy is safe for most skin types and can be used on delicate areas such as around the eyes/neck/ hands etc that cannot be treated with other methods. 

There is a small risk that hyper-pigmentation of the skin can occur after the procedure, although this is not normally expected as the epidermis of the skin is not removed as a result of the procedure.

However, Collagen Therapy is NOT suitable for those who:

Are pregnant or breast feeding

Have taken Roaccutane within the last 12 months

Have been treated with radiotherapy/chemotherapy in the last 12 months

Have any open wounds, inflamed rashes, cold sores on the skin

Have a history of keloid or hypertrophic scarring 

Have an allergy to any components in the Mesococktail

Have sunburn/ recent sun exposure

Are about to go on holiday where sun exposure is likely

Have atopic eczema, dermatitis or inflammatory rosacea in the area to be treated

Have poor wound healing or immune compromised

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How many treatments will I need?

Results can be seen after one treatment but a course of 3- 4 Collagen Therapy treatments is recommended for best results 4-6 weeks apart. 

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What reactions will I get and how long will they last?

Reactions from treatment include: skin redness and flushing, tightness, itching, tenderness, stinging, swelling and some pinpoint bleeding.

Effects will usually typically resolve within hours and many people are able to return to their normal activities the same or next day. 

Some people may react differently and may experience these reactions for longer.

However, these reactions are temporary and typically resolve within 3-4 days as the skin returns to normal.

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What is the aftercare

• Refrain from touching the skin with your hands until the pores have had chance to close.

•  DO NOT PICK OR PULL THE SKIN. 

• Any redness should subside over a 24 - 36 hour period.

• Gently wash the treated areas on the same day, but do not rub or massage the face for 2 weeks. 

• Cleanse using a mild cleanser such as the CLINICCARE Concentrated Cleansing Foam. It is recommended that the use of soaps, other than those recommended by your practitioner, on the treated skin area is restricted until the redness subsides and where possible lukewarm water and / or gentle skin cleansers are used for cleansing. 

• Do not scrub. Pat to dry only with a clean towel.

• Use of intensive moisturiser is advised for at least a week as your skin may feel drier or tighter after your treatment – this is quite normal.

• Avoid facial products containing fragrance for 3-5 days after treatment as these may irritate the skin.

• Make up can be applied once the skin has settled, but ensure all brushes and sponges have been cleaned.

• Refrain from extreme temperatures such as intensive sun light, saunas, sunbed, steam bath for a period of at least 2 weeks after treatment.

• Apply a sunscreen with an SPF30+ (such as the CLINICCARE Sun Shield Silky Cream SPF30) on a daily basis and with regular applications for a period of at least 2 weeks.

• Avoid electrolysis, waxing, bleaching (face), depilatory creams, laser hair removal for at least 72 hours.

• Do not swim in chlorinated water for approximately 14 days.

• Please report any concerns to your practitioner as soon as possible.

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