What is microneedling?
Medical microneedling involves the use of a device containing a fine needle used to lightly puncture the skin, creating a controlled "perceived injury." Each puncture creates a micro-channel that triggers the bodies "wound response," forcing the body to produce new collagen, elastin, fibroblasts and capillaries. It not only treats the superficial layers of the skin, microneedling restores the deeper layers without damaging or removing the upper layers.
How is Misti’s approach different than the ''derma'' pens?
Misti has developed a patent-pending technique that results in a targeted, precise and effective treatment, specific to the individual’s skin concern. There’s no “one-size-fits-all” approach here. She creates a treatment plan that is customized to each client, and the results are magnificent.
IS THIS THE SAME AS PRP? IS IT AS EFFECTIVE?
PRP (platelet-rich-plasma) Therapy involves injecting a patient’s own platelets and fibrin for the cosmetic treatment of wrinkles or scars in the face, hands, and neck with a larger, medical needle. This treatment emulates “scarless” healing – because we aren’t going deep into the dermis.
When it comes to hair loss, Misti's approach is preferable to PRP, as PRP is considered a “shot gun” approach. There is no way to control what is in PRP to select those bio-signals most favorable to restore hair growth. Her efforts are more precise - utilizing products with selected bio-signals with proven efficacy - and a more targeted approach, because of the use of smaller, precise needles and the less invasive application.
This treatment, (unlike PRP, which can be very painful), is mild to moderate, in terms of discomfort.
Is microneedling approved for all skin types?
Yes, and in fact, it is across the board, the least likely to create pigmentation issues, unlike lasers, peels and surgery.
How does the treatment work?
Medical researchers have long studied the ability of stem cells, which can regenerate and form almost any cell type in the body, to treat numerous chronic diseases. We now know that stem cells can deliver the powerful results in the cosmetics industry that they have in medicine, to repair damaged skin.
Stem cells contain two key components: growth factors, which play a role in cell division, the growth of new cells, and the production of collagen and elastin; and proteins, which regulate that stem-cell division.
Our stem cells come from healthy adult donors to ensure safety and efficacy. We take only a small amount, and then utilize these cells to isolate the exact bio-signals (Stem Cytokines™) needed for your skin to heal and recover.
The stem cells used in our treatments uses these specialized signals and communicate to them in their own language, convincing your body to produce patterns of skin healing, anti-inflammatory actions, and anti-aging growth factors throughout the skin.
What is a stem cell?
A stem cell is a master/"mother" cell found within various tissues of the body. Stem cells have the unique ability to replicate over and over, as well as differentiate into specialized cells and tissues, such as: muscle, cartilage, bone, and nerves. One very special population of stem cells has the ability to repair and regenerate damaged tissue at any site of injury in the body - the Mesenchymal Stem Cell.
Do you actually have stem cells in your products?
The answer is “no.”
All cells, including stem cells, have very active "social lives," where they communicate with nearby cells - by releasing special messenger proteins known as “cytokines” and “growth factors.” All cells (except red blood cells) "talk" to each other this way.
Our products do not contain cells or cell parts.
What type of stem cells do you source for your cytokines?
We use Mesenchymal Stem Cells.
Who are the people donating the stem cell cytokines?
First of all, we DO NOT use plant stem cells
Plant stem cells work on plants only. Our stem cells cytokines are derived from humans, which is why the products work so well on humans. They are provided by paid volunteers, between 18-24 years of age, typically college students. The procedure is done under local anesthesia, and causes only minimal discomfort. All donors are also extensively screened with blood tests to assure they are disease free. One sample provides enough cells to make abundant cytokines and growth factors for skin rejuvenation.
