EXCEED™ BY CANDELA

Microneedling For Firmer, More Youthful Skin

MICRONEEDLING IN WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA

Peninsula Dermatology Skin Cancer Surgery Center is pleased to offer Exceed™ by Candela. This is an effective, minimally-invasive, FDA-cleared medical microneedling device that reduces acne and wrinkles and improves the overall appearance of the skin. This device uses tiny needles to create small punctures in the skin, prompting natural collagen production, which aids in the skin’s natural healing process. If you have a fear of needles, don’t worry—the needles are very fine and short, and our experienced dermatologists will make sure you are as comfortable as possible throughout your treatment. Patients typically undergo four treatment sessions over a span of 12 weeks, with each session lasting around 1 hour.

What Is Microneedling?

Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves making tiny punctures in the skin using fine needles to create a controlled skin injury. This is done to stimulate the body’s natural healing process, which can result in the production of collagen and elastin, leading to improved skin texture, firmness, and reduced appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, scars, and hyperpigmentation. It is often performed using a device called a derma roller or a microneedling pen.

Benefits of Exceed™

Exceed™’s medical microneedling system has many advantages over other anti-aging treatment options. Benefits include:

Minimally invasive: Unlike other anti-aging treatments, this microneedling device does not damage the outer layer of the skin (also known as the epidermis). Because this device does not require invasive surgical techniques, patients only experience mild redness and irritation after treatment.
Little risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation: Other anti-aging treatments can lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This often happens when the skin is damaged, causing an overproduction of melanin and an uneven skin tone. Because this device is minimally invasive, patients are less likely to experience hyperpigmentation following their treatment.
Effective: According to Candela, a clinical trial conducted over a span of 12 weeks found that 86% of participants reported a noticeable improvement in their acne scars and 90% noticed a reduction in the appearance of facial wrinkles. Furthermore, 88% of participants said they would recommend this treatment to family and friends.

Is Exceed™ Right For Me?

Exceed™ medical microneedling is a great non-surgical option for many patients who want more youthful skin without the hassle of invasive surgery. Prior to starting microneedling treatment, request an appointment to have a pre-treatment consultation. During this consultation, Dr. Tacastacas will review your medical history, answer any questions you may have, discuss your treatment goals and outline what you can expect before and after treatment. Prior to beginning treatment, your provider may recommend that you stop taking certain medications—for example, medications such as Accutane can increase your risk of scarring. Following the procedure, patients should have little to no downtime—you may experience some redness and irritation, but no serious side effects.

Firmer, more youthful skin is just a call or click away! Call us at (757) 259-9466 or request an appointment on our website to get started. We look forward to helping you reach your aesthetic goals.