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Procell Therapies

Microchanneling

WHAT IS PROCELL MICROCHANNELING?

Procell, a Dermascope 2020 winner, is both an anti-aging and corrective treatment that combines microchanneling followed by a powerful mesenchymal stem cell and cytokine protein serum.

Microchanneling refers to a mechanized stamper that creates numerous, clean microchannels, reducing tissue damage and inflammation while maximizing clinical benefit. Procell’s micro channeling device uses needles made from wire filaments, each small enough to fit into a hair follicle. This minimizes damage to the dermis for faster recovery. This process has many benefits.

Microchanneling can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles via increased cell turnover, thickening of the epidermis and deposition of softer, lighter, more flexible collagen.

Microchanneling can also reduce the appearance of acne and acne scarring via physical breakage of fibrotic collagen networks. Additionally, in the case of acne, the anti-inflammatory cytokines in the Procell serum as well as improved cellular communication leading to more normalized sebum production also help.

The appearance of skin laxity may be reduced by microchanneling due to improvement of micro-circulation via neo-vascularization; increased cell turnover; thickening of the dermis and epidermis and increased hyaluronic acid production and retention.

The appearance of pigmentary irregularities may be reduced by microchanneling due to rapid sloughing of the epidermal layers, along with increased absorption and retention of skin lightening and melanin regulating topical products after treatment.

HOW DO STEM CELLS AND CYTOKINES WORK?

Procell is all about a biological interaction between damaged cells and healing cytokines. Our bone marrow contain mesenchymal stem cell. These cells contain the DNA hardware to work towards wound healing, fighting disease or, in our case, skin rejuvenation. These mesenchymal stem cells excrete proteins called cytokines, which are like little packages of information. They receive the message that there is an injury (caused by the microchanneling) and they go to the area (or, in this case, are rubbed on the treatment area) to heal. The receptors on the cells in the area of injury connect to the protein. The rector downloads the information from the robust healthy cytokine into the damaged cells and goes to work rejuvenating the skin.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MICROCHANNELING AND MICRONEEDLING? 

The stem cell derived growth factors that maximize results are the central feature that distinguished the Procell treatment. As to the delivery machines, Procell Microchanneling uses a stamping technique which causes less damage than any other technique. See the attached image for visual demonstration of the difference. Also, the depth of the Procell microchanneling tips are 100% reliable because each tip has a fixed depth and it is not adjustable. Microneedling devices with adjustable depths are not always accurate. (Different conditions require difference depths of treatment.)

IS IT PAINFUL? 

Treatment area will first be numbed. Most clients report mild to moderate discomfort. A pin prick sensation will be felt, especially over the forehead, cheekbones and lips. When needling is complete there is no lingering discomfort, but the client may report that the treated skin feels hot and tight.

Treated skin is typically mildly red, which will settle down into a speckled redness for the first hour or so and typically resolves within 4 to 24 hours.

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ARE THERE SIDE EFFECTS? 

Rare side effects include infection and scarring. Short-term side effects are minimal but may include:

Cold Sore breakout if you already have the cold sore virus. If so, consult your physician regarding appropriate prophylactic treatment before you have procell microchanneling.

  • Crepey Skin (moisturize, moisturize, moisturize to alleviate)

  • Itchiness – during healing itching is common and can be uncomfortable. If it seems intolerable seek the advice of a doctor regarding treatment.

  • Acne Flare up – may occur due to the urge to touch the treated area, especially due to itchiness. Avoiding touching your face!

  • Millia (small, bump-like cysts) may appear, and are transient, resolving in a week or less - don’t pick!

  • Reddening, peeling, scabbing, temporary bruising and temporary discoloration of the skin.

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