THe Cell ReNew MICRONEEDLING TREATMENT FOR ACNE SCARS, LARGE PORES,

FINE LINES and WRINKLES and so much more

Right from the outset, Adrian Baker, Director and Founder of Lumiere Medispa wanted to develop a unique skin care treatment for his clinic. Adrian already offered Microneedling but wanted to create a treatment that would push the boundaries, his aim was to enhance cellular turnover to create an even more effective treatment that would revolutionise, Microneedling. Adrian focused his attention on researching skin care products and additional therapies that combined with microneedling would achieve this cellular turnover and aid in skin regeneration. After extensive research the ‘Cell Renew’ treatment was born. The ‘Cell Renew’ is not only effective on acne scars, large pores, fine lines and wrinkles but combined with Calecim’s research based serum and LED light therapy from Dermalux would reduce normal treatment recovery time by half.

See Adrian performing Lumiere Medispa’s Cell Renew Microneedling treatment

A lot of us have heard about microneedling but what is it and what does it do?

Traditional microneedling is a popular treatment, and for good reason too. Microneedling has been around for many years now and is proving to be a very safe and effective treatment to rejuvenate the skin. Microneedling is a natural yet very effective way to treat fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring, thin and crepey skin, as well as pigmentation and sun damaged skin.

As a minimally-invasive treatment, you can expect minimal downtime and results that have been shown to be as effective as higher risk laser treatments. The process involves repeatedly puncturing the skin with microneedles, triggering an auto-immune healing response to repair damaged and/or ageing skin with the formation of healthy new skin tissue, including collagen and elastin.

Organised, healthy skin remodeling is achieved through increased collagen and elastin production. Healthy skin is restored, scars fade, fine lines and wrinkles are reduced and thinning crepey skin is conditioned. Microneedling has also been shown to break up pigmentation deposits within the skin, making it a alternative or adjunctive treatment to laser or IPL for hyperpigmentation. 

What is the Secret to Lumiere medispa’s CellRenew Microneedling treatment?

This one and a half hour CellRenew treatment programme is brought to you by Lumiere MediSpa in Oxford as a totally unique and evidence based approach to skin-health regeneration with the aim of returning your lost skin confidence through enhanced cellular renewal. Using only the safest and very best evidence based modalities, Lumiere Medispa took the standard microneedling treatment and raised the bar higher.

What’s involved?

Firstly the superficial skin cells are gently lifted away with an enzymatic skin peel to start. 70,000 micro-channels per minute are created with the only FDA approved automated microneedling device from SkinPen™ Precision whilst infusing the skin with Calecim Professional’s powerful stem cell derived growth factors and proteins obtained from umbilical cord lining. To push the boundaries even further, the treated area is bathed under NASA-inspired LED light technology from Dermalux, to soothe the skin and stimulate recovery.

See the video below to learn more about the science behind Calecim.

Before and After of Lumiere Medispa’s Cell Renew Microneedling Treatment

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Cell Renew Microneedling treatment

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

Results are seen 4 weeks after the first treatment, but depending upon the condition of your skin, a course of 3 is generally advised. Deeper scarring or very thin skin may require up to 8 treatments and will be discussed during your initial consultation. We advise maintaining your results every 6 -12 months with single "booster" treatments.

ARE THERE ANY RISKS?

Fortunately microneedling treatments carried out by a professional are very low risk, but you may encounter some skin changes within the first few days after treatment:

-Your skin may remain pink for 1-3 days after treatment, but is easily covered with make-up after the first day.

-Your skin may feel dry or flaky. Your Nurse will advise you on the use of a suitable at home skincare to reduce irritation and dryness.

-Mild bruising and swelling can occur, although this is rare.

The SkinPen™ Precision is the only micro-needling pen with a completely sealed needle cartridge, therefore no body fluids can enter the SkinPen's™ ultrasonically sealed base, eliminating the risk of any cross contamination.  We therefore advise that you always ask about which microneedling device a clinic uses when looking for this treatment.

Can i carry out Microneedling or dermarolling at home ?

In a word ‘yes’ however there are certain considerations you must take. Microneedling or Dermarolling is becoming increasingly popular as a treatment. Many at home kits are becoming available to buy. However it is certainly worth noting the risks of carrying out this procedure yourself.

At home Microneedling or dermarolling devices typically have a needle depth of between 0.1mm and 0.3mm designed to increase skin care product absorption. With a professional depth of needle varying between 0.5mm and 3mm. Alarmingly deeper depth needles are becoming available to the general public. So you may ask yourself why can’t I just use these devices yourself. This is a very good question. Micro Needling and Dermarolling offer fantastic results to improving the skin however the risks associated with using them at home should certainly be considered. If this is a treatment that you are considering we certainly recommend that you seek professional guidance and a consultation in the first instance and always consider having the treatment carried out by a professional, who is fully trained, using the correct equipment and products for your skin.

Risks Associated with at home Micro Needling and Dermarolling:

• Blunt needles can cause tearing to the skin and cause even more damage.

• There can be a risk of cross contamination and a risk of blood borne virus transmission.

• Not all skin types are suitable for micro needling or derma rolling and can cause more harm.

• It’s important to ensure that the right type of skin care is being used alongside the devices as some may cause infection, hyper or hypopigmentation

• An increased risk of infection if pre and post care is not adequately performed

ARE THERE ANY POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS following my In clinic Cell Renew microneedling?

Yes, although these will be discussed in greater detail during your appointment:

-Avoid touching the treated area/s for 6 hours after treatment. It is important to maintain good hand hygiene when applying Calecim Professional serum.

-You will be advised on post treatment skin care, which will include sun protection.  The use of cosmetic skin care, other than that recommended, may induce skin irritation.

-Avoid UV sun exposure for 2 weeks after treatment, and wear a daily sun protectant with an broad spectrum SPF 30 or above.

-Making a conscious effort to stay hydrated and eating a healthy diet to support your body in its regeneration. Below are some collagen a skin boosting foods that may be useful:

• Antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables: As a natural consequence of inflammation from surgery, the body will temporarily produce higher levels of free radicals. You can help combat this and support oxidative balance by eating more antioxidant-rich foods such as spinach, kale and other leafy green vegetables, along with fruits like strawberries, blueberries and blackberries.

• Vitamin A-rich foods: Vitamin A is essential for epidermal (skin) growth, aiding in the reproduction and differentiation of cells. It’s also an immune-booster and anti-inflammatory nutrient. Vitamin A-rich foods include kale, spinach, beet greens and other leafy greens, carrots, and squash.

• Vitamin C-rich foods: While you may already know that vitamin C promotes the synthesis of collagen. During wound healing it also plays an additional role in helping to stabilize the structure of collagen. And on top of this, vitamin C boosts your immune function, sending in special immune cells that can assist with the wound healing process. Vitamin C-rich foods include bell peppers, citrus fruits, tomatoes and tomato juice, mustard spinach, broccoli, kale, parsley, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower.

How can I enhance the overall result of my Microneedling treatment?

We recommend Calecim Multi Action Cream to all our patients as a post care skin care product, following our Cell Renew Microneedling. Calecim Multi Action Cream is an corrective treatment cream with biological stem cell signals from patented umbilical cord lining stem cells. Worn beneath your daily moisturiser, this elegant cream like texture melts into the skin’s dermis to actively encourage the skin to lift and firm.

Calecim Professional Multi-Action Cream is brought to you from the scientists at Cell Research Corp in Singapore, who first discovered that stems cells were present on the umbilical cord lining. Calecim Professional Multi-Action Cream utilises stem cell bio-chemical messengers from cord lining stem cells to communicate directly with both epidermal and dermal skin cells to behave in a youthful manner. Thousands of skin growth factors and skin proteins, such as soluble collagen and hyaluronidase, support healthy skin behaviour, resulting in firmer, fuller, more luminous skin. Skin discoloration and uneven skin tone is also visibly improved. As the skin matures, the number of working stem cells fall and the quantity and quality of rejuvenating proteins they secrete is decreased. As a result, the skin repair and regeneration is compromised and the skin begins to look and feel aged. Signs of skin ageing include decreased skin fullness, skin laxity, thinning, and an uneven skin tone.

The Calecim Cord Lining Conditioned Media, contained within Multi-Action Cream, directs “youth messages” in the form of powerful growth factors to help activate the proteins responsible for hydrating and firming the skin. These messages will also aid in re-building the skin’s structural layers while continually renewing the epidermis, making it a great natural alternative to Retinol skin products.