What is a Microinfusion?

We understand that not everyone wants to commit to a complete microneedling treatment.  Yet some may want some similar effects.  A microinfusion is an elegant and low-downtime treatment that is a form of microneedling.  It involves gold-plated hollow needles that can be stamped into the dermis at a particular length to create microchannels.  These needles are connected to a glass vial that allows us to customize a "cocktail" of ingredients to achieve a soft, glowy, and youthful quality .  Some of these ingredients may include but are not limited to neuromodulators (helps decrease sebum production aiding in decreased acne and also calms rosacea), hyaluronic acid (to plump dehydrated skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles),  antioxidants (protects the dermal layers), PRF, tranexamic acid, and/or various nutrients.​  

What benefits might I see from a microinfusion?

• Can reduce the appearance of rosacea
• Can help decrease acne
• Produces Collagen
• Produces Elastin
• Helps smooth fine lines/wrinkles
• Reduces the appearance of pore size
• Softens acne scars
• Evens out pigmentation
• Plumps dehydrated skin
• Creates an air-brushed look

How Microinfusion Works

The needles penetrate at a precise depth of 600 micrometers, thinner than a human hair. Each needle is hollow, and the tool has a chamber designed to be filled with a concoction of skin-boosting ingredients. Unlike dermal rollers, a stamping technique ensures consistent penetration. Because the treatment is completely individualized, you are able to choose the exact skin concerns you want to address.

What to Expect During Your Appointment

Your appointment will begin with a discussion of what skin issues you want to work on. After cleansing the skin, we’ll mix your customized cocktail.  Microinfusion is administered by stamping the skin, and we will cover the entire treatment area multiple times, concentrating on stubborn areas. You’ll feel a mild pressing sensation that may be accentuated over bony prominences, but for the most part, the treatment is not painful and can even be soothing. Overall the treatment takes about 30-45 minutes and involves virtually no downtime or recovery, although some patients may see redness and slight swelling for a few days at the treatment site. We expect patients to return to their activity right after the treatment and back to their normal skincare regimen 6 hours after the treatment. 

How Long Do The Results Last

​Most patients see great results from just 1 treatment, that will last up to 3-4 months. Occasionally when is skin is very dry and wrinkled, we will recommend 2 treatments. Procedure can be done as often as every 1-3 months and doing several treatments throughout the year will continue to improve the overall appearance of skin.  Results are seen within 14 days.   We recommend adjunctive therapy, such as a skincare regimen, vitamins, wellness, and nutritional therapy to maintain best results. It is recommended to not use retinol after this treatment as it can cause the effects of the treatment to wear off sooner than usual.The post-procedure glow makes it an ideal facial prior to any big event.

How does it compare to other types of Microneedling?

Microinfusion is different from traditional microneedling.  Microinfusion improves the texture of the skin through the direct effect of tiny needle punctures, but it also painlessly delivers anti-aging and skin refining treatments through special channels in the nearly microscopic, hollowed up microneedles directly into the dermis. We are also able to target the exact depth of the skin we desire. This allows products to be placed within the precise layers of the skin, where pores and fine lines are, for precise treatment of these concerns.
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Treatment benefits:
Shrinks pores with micro-neurotoxin (ex. botox)
Smooths skin with dermal micro-hyaluronic such Restylane Silk
Improve superficial acne scarring with micro-hyaluronic acid
Brighten skin with micro-pigment reducers 
Improve cell turnover
Builds Collagen 

How is this different than having Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers injected in my face?

The same high quality, FDA-approved Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers are utilized. We can inject Hyaluronic acid Dermal deeper into the tissues to help restore volume. This allows us to plump lips, lift cheeks and fill lines. Using them with a microinfusion allows us to place the Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers in micro droplets throughout the skin of the entire face to smooth the actual skin layer. It is the same product used in different ways to treat different concerns.

How is this different from having Botox injections?

Botox can be safely used to treat a variety of concerns including frown lines, horizontal forehead lines, crows feet, chin dimpling and down-turned smiles.
In a Microinfusion, we are injecting Botox in very small quantities throughout the face to improve fine lines, shrink pores and decrease redness. It will not relax muscles to prevent wrinkles the same way Botox injected into the forehead or crow’s feet. A Microinfusion Facial is a rejuvenation technique.

Ananya Aesthetics LLC, DBA Ananya Aesthetics is the MSO for ZKN Medical Corporation.  Medical director Luani Lee, M.D.