Micro Channeling is a new, advanced form of Micro Needling. The ProCell hand piece creates invisible micro-channels in your skin, stimulating specialized Stem Cells which alert your immune system to produce proteins called cytokines, peptides, + growth factors. This controlled trauma activates a healing cascade that an aging immune system no longer provides, triggering your skin to heal and repair itself rapidly. Applying potent cytokine + growth factor serums during treatment signals your newly stimulated collagen production to behave youthfully and absorb 200-300% more effectively into the living layers of the skin.

Microchanneling is a linear stamping method that creates uniformly distributed channels without causing skin tearing or dragging, leading to reduced discomfort. The treatment is quicker due to wider tips covering more surface area. Additionally, microchanneling typically involves minimal downtime. In contrast, microneedling creates irregular and angled channels, making it a more abrasive procedure with downtime lasting between 5 to 7 days.

With minimal physical discomfort, most clients are able to do the procedure without numbing cream and without any noticeable pain. There is no lingering discomfort, and we have a number of strategies we employ to minimize discomfort during treatment. Post-procedure, most people report a “tight” feeling in their skin.

ProCell’s Microchannel Delivery Serum contains bone marrow-derived growth factors in a hyaluronic acid suspension. Both of these elements are naturally-occurring in the human body. There are no human, animal, or plant cells, DNA, blood, or any other foreign substances. The product has been used safely and effectively for over a decade.

Though neocollagenesis (the production of new collagen) can take several weeks, it is not abnormal to notice an improvement in the quality and appearance of your skin within the first 24 hours. After 2-3 treatments a thicker more robust, collagen filled cellular matrix will produce more consistent and noticeable improvement. And 6 or more treatments may be recommended for scarring, laxity and deep wrinkles.

If you have any underlying condition that significantly impairs your immune system, it is a good idea to avoid microchanneling. Examples include but are not limited to active radiation or chemotherapy, uncontrolled diabetes, chronic inflammatory skin disease, Accutane in the past 2 years, hemophilia or similar bleeding disorder. Also anyone with stainless steel allergies should not do this treatment. We also discourage treatments for those who are pregnant or nursing.

If you are prone to cold sores, it is recommended to take Acyclovir or Valcyclovir starting one day prior to your micro channeling appointment. Discontinue the use of Retinol (or Tretinoin) at least 3 days prior. You must wait 2 weeks (14 days) after receiving Botox, Fillers, Injectables, or Laser services to receive a channeling service.

Do not apply any products, touch treated area, or have direct sun exposer to treated areas for 90 minutes after your appointment unless provided to you by your Esthetician with instructions. Post care serums are provided with your first treatment complimentary to use the week following your treatment. Avoid any exfoliating products while skin is healing for one full week.

Microchanneling stimulates the body to release peptides, cytokines and growth factors that induce collagen production. As you get older, the stem cells that produce these vital proteins lose efficacy and decline in population, so microchanneling alone becomes less and less effective. Because of premature aging, the Microchannel Delivery Serum and the post care Cellular Renewal Serum and Healing Accelerator Serum become more vital to improvement. Use of the ProCell aftercare products ensure the skin continuously receives potent, robust, pristine peptides, cytokines and growth factors even in between treatments. Think of diet and exercise – microchanneling without serums is like exercising without dieting. Results can be good with microchanneling only, but are significantly amplified with serums.