Medical Microneedling
BY NINA QUAN - AWARD WINNING SKIN THERAPIST
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his is a very popular skin rejuvenation modality and has been shown to enhance and improve skin complexion via activation of the skin’s natural regenerative processes which stimulates collagen synthesis. With expert precision, technique and timing, your qualified skin therapist uses a medical microneedling device to trigger growth factors for building new collagen. Very tiny needles are used to penetrate the top layer of the skin vertically causing localised and controlled damage without substantially affecting the structure of the epidermis. The creation of controlled microchannels in the skin instigates the regeneration of skin cells via a natural process of healing. Awakening the fibroblast that lies within the deeper layers of the skin, healthy collagen is naturally produced. The gentle stimulus provided by medical microneedling is considered far more effective than many other more invasive and expensive skincare treatments. Skin conditions that benefit from medical needling include: acne scarring, fines lines & wrinkles, uneven skin tone & texture and enlarged pores.
Visible results are evident five to eight weeks after the treatment. However, one of the most exciting things about medical microneedling is that after a course of treatments, your results will continue to improve over the next 12 months as the new collagen and elastin settles, strengthens and rejuvenates your skin from within. Before committing to any dermal or microneedling procedure, please make sure your skin therapist is qualified, does a thorough consultation to determine your skin’s suitability, explains to you what happens during the treatment, guides you on the before and after
Patented medical microneedling needles used by Skin Image with tilting plate to adapt to skin surface, preventing tearing and “dragging” of the skin
care, works in a sterile field during the treatment and, most important of all, uses a medical device approved by Medsafe NZ or the Australian TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) as medical devices approved by these authorities would need to have gone through clinical trials to confirm safety and efficacy.
Nina Quan Award Winning Skin Therapist Skin Image Phone 022 394 1184 Skin Image Paparoa: 2004 Paparoa Valley Rd Skin Image Waipu: 86 The Centre
MY SELF-CARE REALISATION BY SARAH TRASS
I used to believe that what I contributed and brought into this world, was directly related to my skillsets and abilities.
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elieving this, constantly made me on the lookout for ways to be better. If I felt tired, run-down, un-motivated, anxious, or if for some reason I had spare time on my hands, I would simply keep pushing myself to do more. I honestly believed taking time off for ME was a luxury I couldn’t afford. Believing that my worth was attached to what I did, and refusing to care for myself properly, became an anchor to my growth and happiness. It weighed me down in every way possible - I felt less creative, I slipped into bad habits with stress, I stopped moving, I wasn’t present with my family, and the greatest downside was that I forgot what I did for me… I couldn’t tell you what my hobbies or interests were any more. From moving through this experience, I learnt two fundamental things.
“The greatest gift I bring to the world around me IS me. Yet for me to fully BE me, I need to look after me.”
Sarah is an internationally-certified Health and Lifestyle Coach, passionate about helping you live your best life - a life that’s healthier, happier, and way more fulfilling.
If you’re feeling stuck in a rut, or struggling to find happiness, I’m here to support you. Let’s work together in getting you back on track and rediscovering the life you deserve. Book your free consultation in today. 1. You aren’t your job, your ethnicity, your body, your skillset, or your abilities… what makes you ‘good enough’ is the magic within you. YOU are what makes you special, and simply BEING you is what you bring into this world. 2. Self-care isn’t a joke. When I didn’t value or prioritise my needs I reached the bottom of the energy tank, and when you reach the bottom there’s no reward waiting for you. You don’t get a slap on the back, a good on ya, or a 2 for 1 refill. You’re just depleted, and everything you produce and give to others is depleted. These two points made me realise that I couldn’t be me or contribute to my life in the ways I wanted to, when I didn’t prioritise selfcare. Therefore, to remind myself, I created this little saying, and I wanted to share it with you today in case you’re finding yourself constantly pushing to be good enough. “The greatest gift I bring to the world around me IS me. Yet for me to fully BE me, I need to look after me.” Have a great weekend, and remember you are worth prioritising. Sarah x
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