These are Jess's comments, written after she had fully recovered from her final treatment. 

Same numbing cream was used as previous treatment.  The treated areas were completely numb and I didn't feel any pain at all. 

After treatment to my sides, stomach and navel piercing scar, the areas were quite red and bleeding similar to a graze.  The areas were also quite swollen and sore for a couple of days but after that there was no pain; just slight discomfort.  The swelling and redness lasted about a week and took about 3 - 4 weeks to heal completely.  I have noticed a massive difference and all my friends have noticed the difference as well.  Also, my navel piercing scar has softened dramatically and the pigmentation has evened out.  My overall opinion on skin needling for stretch marks and scars is that it is a very effective treatment with very little pain and discomfort although you have to be patient.  I recommend 3 - 5 treatments for maximum results.

Anyone who has this treatment done, I'm confident will be happy with the results.

Jess's hip area - before her treatments	Jess's hip area - after her treatments
Jess's tummy - before her treatments	Jess's tummy - after her treatments

My final Medical Skin Needling treatment was done on Thursday 15th March in the morning.  That afternoon and night my face was red and burning and felt hot, much as it had after my previous treatments.

Day 1
My face had a burning feeling, and was red and rather uncomfortable especially at night - a bit like sunburn or windburn.

Day 3
My face started to peel around my nose and cheeks and felth itchy.  The burning feeling was still there but a lot more comfortable.

Day 4
The peeling on my cheeks and around my nose is quite minimal now and the burning feeling is only very slight.  I could easily cover up with makeup and no-one would know I had just had a treatment.  A slight rash developed near the corner of my mouth but it is nothing much.

Day 5
The peeling has completely resolved and the burning has completely stopped.

Summary:
My face looks a lot fresher and I think my acne scars are a lot less visible.  My firends also comment that I'm looking great!  All in all, I'd say it's been a very worthwhile experience and the outcome has been worth the discomfort and down time.

I have stretch marks from pregnancy which are about 2 years old. They were quite bad on my sides, wide and deep. The ones on my stomach weren’t as bad but still quite noticeable.

 

1st treatment:

We used a numbing cream which I had on for about 40 minutes. They started using the roller on one of my sides. The numbing cream didn’t seem to work at all I felt every bit of it and it was so painful almost unbearable.  Nonetheless I kept going with it to the other side as two of the ladies had to hold me down it was that painful! They tried on my stomach but I could not take the pain anymore.

 

Following the treatment, I was quite red with tiny dots of bleeding similar to a graze on the treated areas.  It was a bit sore and tender for a few days but the redness went away after about 3 days.  After only a week I could see change already.  My skin texture was smoother and stretch marks were lightening and not as deep. They kept improving over about 3 weeks.

 

2nd treatment:

As the first treatment wasn’t very successful I consider this the first treatment.

 

They used a different, stronger, numbing cream this time which I had on for about 2 hours before they started treatment. Again they started on my sides and I could not feel a thing only the pressure put on the area. They were then able to do my stomach as well.

 

The areas were very red and a lot more bleeding than the first time and were sorer and more tender as well but not much discomfort sleeping or wearing clothes.  On day 2, I was very bruised and red which lasted about a week and a half. The soreness lasted about 4 days.  After about 3 weeks all the bruising and redness was gone.  My stretch marks had improved quite a fair bit from the last treatment and after week 4 some were even only visible close up and the rest a lot less noticeable.  My skin texture was also improved.

 

Very pleased with the results!  Overall the 2nd treatment was a great success and am very excited to see what my stretch marks will look like after the last treatment.  My stretch marks were dramatically improved with little to no discomfort during treatment and the pain afterwards wasn’t that bad either; very similar to a graze and didn’t interfere with my lifestyle at all.

 

I had my second treatment on Monday 15th November, late in the afternoon.

That night my face was very red and burning, stinging and feeling rather hot and painful but after taking 2 panadol the pain eased completely.

Day 1 - Tuesday:  My face was stinging and red but the burning had eased a little.  Washed in warm water only.  My face still felt hot so I took 2 panadol again to go to bed as it was quite itchy.

Day 2 - Wednesday:  Face red but not feeling nearly as hot and the burning feeling has eased.  I have started to peel around my nose which is feeling quite itchy now.  Still washing in warm water with gentle cleanser only - applying some light moisturizer as instructed.  Using daily sunscreen.

Day 3 - Thursday:  Today my face is peeling all over and some spots are a little sore and itchy.  I have a couple of breakouts and the redness is still there.

Day 4 - Friday:  Still peeling and itchy but the burning and pain are less intense and the redness is starting to fade

Day 5 - Saturday:  Very little peeling today with minimal burning.  The redness has faded a lot.

Day 6 - Sunday:  Minimal peeling only.  Burning feeling has disappeared and the redness is almost completely gone.

Day 7 - Monday:  A week after the treatment and the peeling has completely stopped and the redness disappeared.  My face looks fresher and the scarring is much less visible.  Now I can go back to my full skincare regime!

Overall, the second treatment was less painful than the first and the healing process - and fading of the redness - was much quicker.  My skin looks and feels great and my friends are commenting.  Looking forward to my third and final treatment! 

Blog posted for Sally, who had booked a series of Medical Skin Needling (collagen induction therapy) treatments to address her pitted acne scarring which is particularly noticeable over her cheeks.

Treatment Day, Friday Oct 1

Friday night - had my treatment today.  it wasn't really painful as I was numbed with a topical anaesthetic but there was a lot of pressure and some pain in some of the more sensitive areas of my face.  Tonight my face is very red, burning, itchy and sore and very hot

Sat Oct 2

My face still feels the same as yesterday - still very hot!

Sun Oct 3

My face is red (like sunburn) & peeling, but not burning any more - thank heavens - its more like tingling and not as sore

Tues Oct 5

Face not so red, slight tingling and peeling. I'm now back to my normal routine of cleansing and moisturizine and - of course being a good girl with applying my sunscreen!

Wed Oct 6

Redness faded and only slight peeling

Thurs Oct 7

Redness completely gone and peeling stopped

Frid Oct 8

It's now one week since I had my treatment and all signs are totally gone.  I think my general skin texture is improved but I know I have to have three treatments and wait up to six months to get maximum benefit.  I'm booked in for my second treatment in a few weeks time - I'll keep you posted!

 

 

ELSPETH'S SPARKLE! DIARY...

Sunday 10/1

My Sparkle treatment plan starts today – yeah!

First step for me is the home care products.  I’ve got bottles galore in the bathroom.  Must say, it’s more than a little daunting as I’ve never had a proper skin care regime.  But Maryann and Anna have labelled everything and given me step-by-step instructions on what to put on, when – so I’m ready to go.  It’s exciting!

I’m starting with my first Retinol application. Really easy to apply and my skin feels particularly "silky" after the first application.

Monday 11/1

Skin feels good after the Retinol.  I’ve got some slight skin flaking so I’m going to ask if this is the AHA at work.  I’m guessing it’s almost "retexturing" the skin and clearing away the dead skin cells.

Skin feels so much better already. Not sure if I’m imagining in it, but I can already feel the difference.  Looking in the mirror, I don't have that tired, worn-out look. V happy.

Tuesday 12/1

Noticing a big difference in the dry patches under my eyes. I’m applying eye cream every day in the morning and at night, and I think it’s working!

Wednesday 13/1

Noticing a marked reduction in the oiliness of my skin. Feels really good and definitely softer.

Thursday 14/1

I’m feeling so "sparkly" today I don't want to wear foundation anymore!

Friday 15/1

Second application of Retinol - use every three days. Feels much tighter immediately after I put it on. It’s a really nice feeling ending the day with this product.

Saturday 16/1

Definitely noticing the "flaky" bits clearing from my face. Good feeling.  I’ve changed to the water proof sun defence so I can keep up my running. Normally my skin would feel "clogged" with sunscreen. Not now!  I feel so deeply and "properly" cleansed.

Monday 18/1

First positive comment from a work colleague today.  She said "your skin is looking so good already".  I’m loving it!  I’m not wearing foundation anymore as I don’t want to "spoil" my skin.  Feels too fresh to clog my face up.

PM

Had my first IPL session on my décolletage and neck today.  We decided my face didn’t really need it as the products were working well.  I’ve got heaps of skin damage on my chest so we’re concentrating on this area.  It was sore whilst it was being done – bit like a bad waxing session!  Felt the after-burn for about an hour after it was finished and it looked a bit red and angry, but the ice packs worked and I went straight back to work afterwards.  They told me it wouldn’t blister but, still, I was surprised (and happy!) that it didn’t.

Tuesday 19/1

I put two applications of Red Alert on last night to ease the redness of the IPL.  Great relief – you can feel it cooling almost immediately.  This morning my chest is still a little red, but it’s not sore.

Wednesday 20/1

Two days after my first IPL and the breakdown of pigmentation is already happening.  Maryann said this was a fantastic result – we’re on our way!

Today was injectables.  Lips, frown, forehead, crows feet and around my nose.  My face is pretty swollen, but it’s not really sore.  I went straight back to work afterwards, so couldn’t have been too bad!

Thursday 21/1

You can really see the breakdown from the IPL today.  The pigment just sort of flakes off.  Looks to me like spots of black ash on my chest.  Interesting!

The injectables have left me a little swollen and bruised around the nose and lips and I’ve got a couple of large blood blisters on my lips so I used the Lip Pout for the first time.  The cream is a fantastic relief and gives a really firm feeling.

Saturday 23/1

Looking in the mirror, I can really see the difference in myself.  It feels so good not to wear make up and have my skin feeling good. I’ve never been make-up free with confidence.

Monday 25/1

I’m feeling a lot of benefit from the cleanser. I have very oily skin normally and the Medik8 Red Alert feels smooth, without the oily feeling.

Tuesday 26/1

Comment from a work colleague again today on how my skin has improved so much.  V V happy!

Saturday 30/1

Friend who I haven’t seen in a while said to me today, ‘Elspeth – your skin is looking great’.  Can’t tell you how good that felt!

Monday 1/2

Early morning start today.  No make-up and straight into Assure for a timeless peel.  It felt tingly, but not painful at all.  And my skin felt wonderful afterwards.  I had a tidy-up of the injectables on my lips to even them out a little and a top-up on some of the areas around my cheeks and nose.

Tuesday 2/2

I had my first session with the LED light early this morning.  No effects (ie no pain!) from this whatsoever.  It just feels like a warm, relaxing light that doesn’t leave any immediate visible after-affect the skin on the outside (but I’m told it works wonders under the skin!)

Thursday 4/2

LED light again today – then straight back to work.  But not before Anna did my make-up.  She does such a good job and gave me quite a few tips along the way.  Amazing how easy the experts make it look!

Sunday 7/2

Went to lunch with my children today and son informed me "Mum your skin looks airbrushed!" Happy Mum!

Monday 8/2

LED treatment again today.  Not much to report – just a nice relaxing time thinking about the world!

Thursday 11/2

as above!

Monday 15/2

My second session of IPL on the dec today.  I was a bit more nervous going into it the second time round – but it wasn’t nearly as painful (thankfully!)  The after-burn wasn’t as bad this time – obviously because there’s less to burn off (makes sense really!)  Used the Red Alert and ice packs and it was fine.  Maryann reminded me ‘no sun’!  She’s very strict on that point, that’s for sure.  But especially after IPL because the skin is raw and exposed.  I’m not leaving the house without sunscreen these days anyway.  It’s my new rule!

Thursday 18/2

Another session under the LED.  Maryann said the IPL session worked perfectly, with the second lot of breakdown looking good.  Going to be a great result I’m told with the amount of pigmentation that has broken down.

Wednesday 24/2

LED session again today and my last bit of injectables on my upper cheeks and near my eyes to ease a wrinkle on my cheek.  Bit of bruising afterwards – but make-up covered it well and I went straight back to work.

Friday 26/2

My very last LED session!  My 30-day Sparkle program is now finished.  WOW!

Having never had a beauty/cleansing regime before, I’m now converted! My skin has never felt better and never looked better.  Have to admit, I was a bit of a cynic, but I now realise the value of good cleansing and good products.  In my opinion, the products are fantastic.  And you can really see the IPL working to remove the skin.  My chest is so much better than it was and the dark patches under my eyes are virtually gone. I feel so sparkly, it’s fantastic!

PS…  I’ve just got back from a photo session with Robert at Squint.  He showed me the photos on the computer of the ‘before’ and ‘afters’.  Oh my gosh – I had forgotten what I looked like before.  So tired and weathered!   When you look at the shots you can really see the difference.  If I hadn’t done it for myself I’d probably think they weren’t real!  I’m so happy – it’s the best investment I’ve ever made!

A NEW YOU!

Have you ever wanted to be a New You but aren't ready to commit to the expense and down time that comes with surgery?

Now there is a real alternative - Assure Medispa's Sparkle: a 30 day programme of rejuvenating facial treatments and products which will transform your skin, give you a new look and help you Sparkle with confidence!

Who is a candidate?
Everyone is a candidate - whatever your concerns and whatever your desired outcome, we can work with you to dramatically improve your appearance: reduce your wrinkles; fill your hollowed cheeks or those nasty lines around your lips; get rid of age spots, minimise your acne scarring or reduce your breakouts.  Whatever your concern, we can help.  And - for the ladies - we can help with make-up tips and tricks.

Why would I have a Sparkle package?
If you have a special occasion coming - a wedding (whether you're the bride or the groom or a relative or just attending); a school reunion; a school ball; celebrating a "big" birthday (often one with a zero attached!) - any special occasion at all, then our Sparkle package can help you look your absolute best when you want to shine!  We can make a beautiful (or handsome) you in just 30 days!

How long will it last?
Results are long lasting - depending on which treatment you choose, it can last virtually forever!  Dermal fillers last between 9 months and 2 years depending on the filler chosen; wrinkle relaxants last 3 to 4 months; your supply of home care products normally lasts at least 3 months; reduction in age spots can last virtually forever if you're careful with your sunscreen! 

What will it cost?
Costs vary depending on your desired outcome, and the areas of concern you identify.  Elspeth, our Sparkle model, had a Sparkle package which cost $4,400 - see the difference Sparkle made to Elspeth!

We will work out what your Sparkle package will cost at your first appointment so you can decide whether or not you want to proceed. Your first appointment is free and will take about an hour - so, if you decide not to go ahead, you pay nothing.

How do the appointments work?
At the first appointment, we work with you to devise a home care program and set a 30 day schedule of treatments.  The benefits and advantages of your home care are explained, and you will be given easy and detailed instructions to follow.  We aim to schedule your treatments at a time convenient to you.  Your 30-day program is entirely scheduled in advance so you will know your commitment right from the start.  You will receive an sms reminder prior to each of your appointments.

Ring us on 9380 0380 or email now to schedule your appointment.