Procell Microchanneling System

Q:  How long should I wait in between treatments?

A:  Leave at least 2-3 weeks in between treatments.  However, treatments for hair regrowth should be performed weekly for at least five weeks.

Q:  How many treatments should I have?

A:  The number of treatments ranges greatly depending on what we are treating. For light anti-aging treatments, 1-2 treatments may be sufficient. For deeper wrinkles and acne scarring, 4-6 treatments may be required to achieve desired results. There is no limit to the number of treatments one can receive as long as adequate time passes between each treatment.

Q:  Does it hurt?

A:  There is some discomfort during the treatment; however, there is no lingering discomfort, and we have several strategies to minimize discomfort during treatment.

Q: Can it cause scarring?

A:  No.  It can improve the appearance of scars.

Q:  What’s in the Stem Cell Serum?

A:  Hyaluronic acid and a combination of purified proteins designed to amplify rejuvenation.  No human or animal cells, DNA, blood, or other foreign substances exist.  The product has been used safely and effectively for over a decade.

Q:  What will this improve the appearance of?

A:  Fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, stretch marks, hair loss, and rosacea are all conditions that Procell Therapy can improve.

Q:  How long is the downtime?

A:  You can apply make-up and other topical products after about 90 minutes.  Sunblock will be applied immediately post-procedure.

Q:  How will my face look immediately following treatment?

A:  Anything from minor redness to a deep red flush clears up in 4 to 72 hours, depending on how aggressive the treatment is.

Q:  How long before I can expect to see results?

A:  You will typically notice an improvement in the quality and appearance of your skin within the first 24 hours.  After 2-3 treatments, a thicker, more robust, collagen-filled cellular matrix will produce more consistent and noticeable improvement.  And six or more treatments may be recommended for scarring, laxity, and wrinkles.  For hair regrowth, some reactivation typically appears within the first two weeks, with noticeable improvement after about five weeks.

Q:  Are there any contraindications?

A:  any condition that seriously impairs your immune system, active radiation or chemotherapy,  pregnant or nursing, you controlled diabetes, allergy to stainless steel, chronic inflammatory skin disease, Accutane in the past two years, hemophilia or similar bleeding disorder

Q:  Can I combine this with other treatments?

A:   Yes, dermaplane, microdermabrasion, or an enzyme peel may be performed before Procell Therapy.  LED light therapy and oxygen may be applied immediately after Procell Therapy to reduce redness and expedite recovery.

Q:  Do I have to use the Procell microchanneling solution/aftercare serums?

A:  Procell microchanneling stimulates the body to release peptides, cytokines, and growth factors that induce collagen production.  As you age, the stem cells that produce these vital proteins lose efficacy and decline in population, so microchanneling alone becomes less and less effective.  Because of premature aging, the microchannel Delivery Serum and the post-care Cellular Renewal Serum and Healing Accelerator become more necessary to produce improvement.  The use of serum products (Livra, PDRN, Niacinamide, etc.) ensures the skin continuously receives potent, robust, pristine peptides, cytokines, and growth factors even in between treatments.  Think of diet and exercise – Microchanneling without serums is like exercising without dieting.  Results will be good with microchanneling only and great with serums.

The ProCell Therapy is contraindicated for the following:

• History of –

o Scleroderma

o Hemorrhagic disorders

o Collagen vascular diseases

o Patients on immunosuppression therapy

o Herpes simplex infections (cold sores)

o Hemostatic dysfunction

o Cardiac abnormalities

• Wound healing deficiencies

• Areas treated with facial fillers or neurotoxins within the previous week before treatment with the ProCell MicroChanneling System

• Patients with signs of active bacterial/fungal infection or open lesions

• Patients that have discontinued use of Accutane (isotretinoin) less than six (6) months before scheduled treatment with the ProCell MicroChanneling System