Exceed Microneedling
Exceed is the world’s only DOUBLE FDA-cleared, UK Class 1, CE medical grade microneedling device.
So what does that actually mean?
Having these certifications means that the device and treatment is the safest and most effective microneedling treatment that you can have.
Microneedling treatments involve very tiny needles being passed over the skin vertically to kick start your skin’s own natural healing abilities, causing skin regeneration, rejuvenation and renewal.
It does this by stimulating the collagen factories in the dermis to rebuild the scaffold that supports the skin, and also triggers a process called angiogenesis to strengthen blood capillary network and reduce redness.
This means it’s great for general skin ageing (or prevention!), lax skin, pigmentation, scarring, lines, wrinkles, sallow skin, telangiectasia (“broken capillaries”), stretch marks and much more.
This is THE gold standard skin rejuvenation treatment – if you are looking for the ultimate in non-invasive anti-ageing, look no further.
Exceed Microneedling FAQs
How does Exceed microneedling work?
The Exceed microneedling device uses sterile, individually-sealed, disposable needle cartridges for the highest levels of patient safety and comfort. Every needle tip is made up of 6 smaller needles on a moveable plastic base, which has the ability to mould around contours of the face and body. This ensures that the depth of the needle is the same across the whole treatment area and prevents micro-tearing of the skin, which can happen if the needles are dragged (as in the case with many other devices).
This vertical stamping creates small micro channels, while stimulating the skin’s natural ability to heal itself and increasing the production of new collagen.
Is an Exceed microneedling treatment painful?
A lot of people think because of what the treatment is doing within the skin, that it’s going to be a painful treatment.
In fact, you’ll be quite surprised to hear that it isn’t!
As cells chat to each other (yes, right from those “dead” skin cells to those busy cells making your collagen in the dermis), deep needle depths are not usually needed to get a fantastic regenerating effect within the skin.
Because of this, shallower needle depths that don’t trigger the sensory nerve endings to a great extent are often all that are needed. The Exceed also has the unique ability to vary speed of needle penetration as well as needle depth, which is something unique to the device and which offers a much more comfortable treatment experience.
The most you will probably feel is the vibration from the device due to its oscillating system, which is designed to increase tolerance by diffusing the nerve sensation felt.
How will my skin feel after the treatment?
Immediately after your treatment, your skin will likely feel warm and tight, and could feel tender. It will likely look as if you have got sunburnt, but this colour subsides quickly and varies depending on your own individual reaction and skin tones.
You can see in the picture below an idea of how your skin may look after your treatment.
Your skin might feel dry and flake in the first few days following your treatment. Don’t pick at any skin cells that are shedding as this can lead to scarring.
You will be provided with essential homecare products and supplements as part of your treatment, and these must form part of your aftercare protocol to get the most from your Exceed microneedling treatment.
How long does it take to see a result?
Visible results can typically be seen after just one treatment, however lasting and more significant results will be seen after 4-6 treatments, which is what is recommended to get the most benefit.
These treatments are generally spaced at 4-8 weeks depending on the individual’s skin concern and requirements, with annual refresher treatments also recommended.
Due to the regenerative systems that are fired up within the skin after the treatment, the results continue to improve over the next 6-12 months following your Exceed microneedling treatment, when combined with the recommended post-treatment care.
Can anyone have the Exceed microneedling treatment?
Due to the way the skin’s repair shop is stimulated from the microneedling, SkinPen is only available at Velvet if your skin has been pre-treated with appropriate homecare and treatments beforehand.
To get the most from the treatment and heal correctly, the skin must be in prime health. Without this pre-treatment results take longer to achieve, are not as good and can leave the skin in a compromised state of healing.
To get started on your skin health journey at Velvet, an advanced bespoke skin consultation is first needed, where a treatment programme can be mapped out with you for your individual skin’s needs.
Any skin colour and skin type can have this treatment, and although there are some contra-indications to treatment, most people can have and would greatly benefit from Exceed microneedling.
What happens during the treatment?
After your skin is thoroughly cleansed and sanitised, and a gliding gel/serum has been applied to the skin, the microneedling process will begin. The Exceed device glides over the skin, covering the whole face systematically.
The treatment is modified through both needle depth and speed as it progresses, as your individual tolerance and skin reaction is paramount.
Once the microneedling has finished, skin is thoroughly cleansed with saline solution, and a 100% pure cellulose face mask is applied to moisturise, cool and soothe the skin. This is then removed and finishing products are applied.
You will then be verbally reminded of your aftercare, which will also be sent to you via email following your treatment.
You will leave with essential homecare to look after your skin in the days following treatment, as well as homecare supplementation for the next 28 days.