Procell Microchanneling

Microchanneling uses very fine, filament needles creating clean, vertical micro-channels with minimal injury, and typically no pinpoint bleeding.

Microchanneling does not cause skin tearing or dragging and the treatment is quicker than microneedling, due to wider tips covering more surface area.

Additionally, microchanneling typically involves minimal downtime (mild redness) of approximately 90 mins to a few hours as well as minimal discomfort.

In contrast, microneedling can create irregular and angled channels, making it a more aggressive procedure with downtime lasting between 5 to 7 days.

While microneedling is very much about the wound healing response, microchanneling’s goal is more focused towards cell signaling + ingredient delivery, not so much the trauma.

Microchanneling is less aggressive and perfect for our clients who are often also doing laser treatments as we do not want to over-treat the skin.

Procell and Sylfirm X both stimulate collagen, but they work in very different ways. Most notably Procell does not use RF heat to trigger additional, more intense results.

We like to say Procell conditions and Sylfirm X corrects. They are actually very complimentary treatments and work well together in a treatment plan.

Procell is a gentler, more superficial treatment — amazing for overall skin quality, fine lines, and maintenance. Early collagen changes including a lovely ‘glow’ can be seen at 4-6 weeks, with visible improvement at 8-12 weeks.

Sylfirm X goes deeper and targets structural issues like acne scarring, melasma, redness, laxity, and more stubborn ageing changes. Collagen remodelling can continue for 3-6 months with significant results.

Some clients start with Procell to strengthen and condition the skin, then use Sylfirm X when they’re ready for more visible correction.

Fine lines and wrinkles, Acne scarring, Pigmentation and Melasma issues, Skin tone, Surgical scars, Rosacea, Large pores, Stretch marks, Skin tightening, Overall skin rejuvenation, Strengthening the Epidermis and Hair Loss

As Procell microchanneling treatments are minimally invasive, they are also safe for all skin types.

Whether you are fair-skinned or dark, and even if you experience chronic breakouts, properly conducted microchanneling treatments will not result in hyperpigmentation, keloid scars, or other lasting negative side effects.

Microchanneling is a non-ablative procedure.

Contraindications are Pregnancy and Breastfeeding (To date there have been no studies conducted to see what effects these treatments may have), uncontrolled diabetes, active herpes simplex in the treatment area, dry skin and any active inflammatory skin condition e.g. eczema, psoriasis, infection, rash or any type of dermatitis at the treatment site as it may aggravate the condition.

For the 0.25mm tip, numbing cream is usually not required. For longer lengths, some clients prefer numbing cream but most do not require it. Due to the speed of the treatment, it is recommended to use a basic numbing cream that is fast acting and wears off quickly. You can get this from your local pharmacy.

Numbing cream is not used for hair regrowth treatments.

It is always better to start with the 0.25mm tip depth. For the most part, clients will be very comfortable with the 0.25mm. After the first procedure you can graduate up to the 0.5mm as results will typically be more substantial.

For hair regrowth treatments these are all done at 0.5mm as this is the optimal depth to stimulate collagen production, blood flow to your scalp and stimulation of stem cells.

It depends on what else you are doing for your skin.

If you are not doing laser, face and body microchanneling treatments can be performed every 4 weeks irrespective of the needle depth used in the prior treatment.

Due to cellular turnover being different with age treatments could potentially be held in a shorter time for younger clients (e.g. every 3 weeks if they are under 40) and a longer time frame if they are older (e.g. every 6 weeks if they are over 60).

For Hair Regrowth Microchanneling treatments it is advised to do these every two weeks for 6-10 treatments.

The number of Procell Microchanneling treatments depends on the individuals skin condition and what other treatments they are doing.

Typically for fine lines, wrinkles, crows feet, skin laxity, pigmentation, melasma andvrosacea you will require 3-4 treatments to achieve a good result with each treatment delivered every four weeks. Acne, surgical scarring or stretch marks usually require a minimum of six treatments.

For hair regrowth a minimum of six Hair Regrowth treatments are typically required

There is no limit to the number of treatments that one can receive as long as adequate time passes in between each treatment.

It is also beneficial for clients to have periodic maintenance treatments once they have finished their series. The timeframe for this would vary by age and the nature of their original skin condition. As a rule of thumb every 6 months is recommended.

There is a very wide range of normal post-treatment reactions. Anything from little to no reaction, to a deep red flush. There can be some pinpoint bleeding for longer length needle tips.

As this is a non-ablative procedure, more extreme reactions do not necessarily correspond to more extreme results. In general, with a 0.25mm or 0.5mm tip you will usually see a pink or red “flush.”

With 0.25mm and 0.5mm needles it typically only takes a few hours for all redness to disappear (sometimes less).

For 1.0mm and 1.5mm this could stretch out to a few days for all pinpoint scabbing to disappear.

It is important to understand both the risks and benefits of any procedure before deciding whether it’s right for you. At Lucere, we take every precaution to keep you safe during your treatments. We are committed to providing a clean and safe environment for our clients. We are committed to professional deveropment training and ongoing education.

As with any aesthetic procedure, there are contraindications, and considerations that would make this treatment unsafe for some.

This treatment is not suitable for you if you have:

Any underlying condition that significantly impairs your immune system. Examples include but are not limited to active radiation or chemotherapy, uncontrolled diabetes, chronic inflammatory skin disease, Accutane in the past 2 years, hemophilia or similar bleeding disorder. Also anyone with stainless steel allergies should not do this treatment. We also discourage treatments for those who are pregnant or nursing.

A full list of contraindications and risks will be covered in your consultation.

Please press the ‘Book Now’ button and choose the treatment area to see the associated cost.

Treatments can be purchase as a single treatment or in a series as a package deal. Purchasing a package deal is a good way to save money in the long run.

Neocollagenesis (the production of new collagen) can take several weeks, but sometimes you can begin seeing new skin formation as soon as two weeks after a treatment.

It is not abnormal to 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 6 or more treatments may be recommended for scarring, laxity and wrinkles.

Skin Plumping/Glowing skin from the Microchannel Delivery Serum is noticeable almost immediately and for the few days following each treatment.

For hair regrowth it can take up to nine months to see results, as hair follicles need to go from a resting phase to an active phase.

Following a series of treatments results can last 2-10 years however age, diet, genetics, ongoing skincare, UV exposure and smoking habits are just some other factors that will determine the level of results and how long they last for.

Typically combining treatments will result in longer downtimes but can yield impressive results. Some treatments such as a light microdermabrasion or light chemical peel can be performed right before Microchanneling as long as the face is then cleaned before starting the Microchanneling treatment.

Deeper peels, skin tightening, HIFU, Radiofrequency, Laser, and all injectable treatments require a minimum period of 4-6 weeks before having a Procell treatment .

Light therapy treatments are typically the only treatments recommended post-treatment. Procedures that involve the use of any topical solutions immediately following Microchanneling are not recommended.

Microchanneling stimulates keratinocytes in the skin to release growth factors that induce collagenesis. As you get older, these keratinocytes become less and less effective at this so the treatment on its own becomes less and less effective. Because of this the growth factor and cytokine-based skin solutions become more and more important as a client progresses in age.

Using the Procell aftercare serums as well will cause the skin to continue producing growth factors even while in between treatments.

Results will be good with microchanneling only, but excellent with the aftercare serums.

Procell's Microchannel Delivery Serum contains growth factors, cytokines, and DNA Repair Enzymes in a hyaluronic acid suspension.

Growth factors and cytokines are naturally-occurring in the human body, although Procell's serum creates these proteins from bio-engineered sources.

There are no human, animal, or plant cells, DNA, blood, or any other foreign substances. The product has been used safely and effectively for over a decade.

Yes, the Procell Microchanneling system is designed to work as a whole. Using the device without the serums removes the synergy that makes Procell proven and effective.

Microchanneling creates the pathways, but without the serums, your skin may not have enough of the signaling proteins from stem cells that your body produces to repair and build collagen. As we age, those proteins naturally decline, so relying only on what your skin can produce is unpredictable and often ineffective.

The Procell serums replace those lost cellular messaging proteins (growth factors and cytokines!) with pristine lab-cultured versions, the same exact ones your skin would make if it could. This guarantees consistent, measurable results no matter your age.

It is normal for treatments to result in some skin irritation, especially for clients with more sensitive skin.

Always wait a minimum of 90 minutes before putting anything else on the skin. During this time it is normal for the skin to remain pink or light red. After the 90 minutes you can apply additional moisturizer or other products.

Keep in mind however, that as your skin may be more sensitive than usual for several days after the treatment, especially strong topicals should be avoided until the skin returns to normal.

With minimal physical discomfort, most clients are able to do the procedure without numbing cream and without any noticeable pain. There is no lingering discomfort, and we have a number of strategies we employ to minimise discomfort during treatment.

Post-procedure, most people report a “tight” feeling in their skin.