Needling

$150(Per hour)

  • Includes consultation and initial application.

  • Includes one area of the face or body per appointment.

  • This service can be added to an existing PMU Annual Refresh in small areas for a small additional fee.

A $53 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your appointment and is used towards your total.

What is Needling

Microneedling or collagen induction is a minimally invasive (inkless) treatment that involves using shading tattoo needles to create tiny punctures in the top layer of the skin, thus triggering the body to create new collagen and elastin. Hyaluronic acid can be used during the treatment for amplified results (if no allergy is present).

Results include improved texture and firmness, as well as a reduction in scars, added elasticity to scar tissue, reduced pore size, and less noticeable stretch marks.

Needling treats marks or blemishes on the body or face including: acne scars, surgical scars, hyperpigmentation, sun damage, and uneven skin texture (in small areas). This treatment can also be performed prior to scar camouflage to prepare the skin for treatment.

PLEASE NOTE: All services will be charged tax. Due to updated safety protocol, an additional $5.00 may be charged to each guest for the addition of PPE. Any service performed at a studio other than Total Image Salon, in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia will include an additional $25 fee.

BASIC INFORMATION

Tattooing by definition is a form of body modification in which ink is inserted into the dermis layer of the skin. Needling utilizes the same technique simply without the addition of ink.

Pain during the treatment is relative. Scared guests usually feel stronger pain, while the other guests compare such pain with the one that they feel when plucking hair or experiencing a bee sting. In addition, it is not recommended to do the treatment while menstruating or during times of extreme fatigue due to an increased sensitivity to pain.  It is possible to use light anesthetics, in the form of gel, to eliminate some sensitivity during the procedure (if an allergy to the components is not present.)

Treatment is done by using sterile and disposable cartridges. Treated areas will appear red and dark during the first 5 to 7 days. After recovery, the skin will appear much lighter and softer. Sweating and sun exposure also affect recovery and you must avoid both for up to one month after treatment. Healing is usually completed around 30 days after the procedure.

Post-procedure care makes 70% of total treatment success. Conscientiously adhere to the given aftercare in order to avoid infection.

How successful the treatment will be depends on:

  • skin quality

  • post-treatment care

  • exposure to various external influences

   None of these factors are under the Artist’s control, thus providing any guarantee for the treatment is not possible.

Please consult with your artist if you:

  • have problematic skin

  • have serious health issues

  • take certain medications

Complications are possible and include, but are not limited to the following: discomfort, scabbing, bruising, swelling, scarring, allergic reaction, infection, color/change, and sensitivity in the treated area, Sarcoidosis, Koebner, Ectropion, eyelid necrosis and secondary cicatricial ectropion.

BEFORE THE TREATMENT

Before each treatment, the skin should not be burnt, nor in recovery or regeneration process. If your scar tissue is still pink, it is not recovered enough to undergo treatment. It is also recommended that you become familiar with the post-treatment aftercare procedures. 

The following are not recommended 30 days before the treatment in the treatment area:

  • Botox and fillers

  • avoid caffeine and alcohol

  • laser treatments

  • chemical peel

  • exposure to strong sunlight

    ** Please see the full list of pre-procedure advice on the Paramedical page of this website for further information.

AFTERCARE

Each guest receives an aftercare kit that includes all of the necessities to care for the treatment area. Aftercare kits are provided after each visit. Please use these items as directed and contact Rachel with any questions or concerns.

Aftercare instructions are listed on a separate page in the dropdown menu.