Did you know acne is the most common skin condition? In fact, 85% of people between ages 12 and 24 have some degree of acne. Though most will get past their acne, many are left with lifelong scarring that still makes them feel self-conscious.If you’re one of those people, you don’t…
Skin Care
There’s only one thing worse than acne: the scars it can leave on your delicate skin. If puberty or the onset of adult acne left you with acne scars, you may suffer from low self-esteem or feel embarrassed to show your face. Meeting new people can become difficult when you…
Did you know that almost 18 million cosmetic procedures were performed in 2018 alone in the United States? Many of them were breast augmentation procedures, but also invasive and non-invasive surgeries to improve aging signs and reduce wrinkles. You might be happy to find out that one of the most…
Just about everyone in NYC has been affected with acne at one point or another. Scars and discolorations acne leaves behind, can make you self conscious about your skin. Here, I’ll review some acne scar treatments that can drastically reduce their appearance. Even though some acne scars are permanent, with…
Collagen gives our skin elasticity and flexibility, and our skin is made up of 70% collagen. Unfortunately, as we age, collagen production declines. Exposure to UV light furthers this process. The following anti aging treatments are ideal for correcting the skin and preventing further damage: *Injectables- such as Botox and…
With the shivering cold winter months upon us, we would like to think that we are not exposed to sun and rays. Well, newsflash – aging causing UV rays are actually the same strength all year round, even on rainy days.
Microneedling is an effective procedure for improving a variety of skin conditions. There are many techniques and devices currently in use. Microneedling can treat fine lines, pigmentation, acne, stretchmarks, scars, and skin texture. Also known as collagen induction therapy, microneedling isn’t limited to the face, it can also be used…
Botox, an approved brand of neuromodulator, is used to temporarily improve appearance of dynamic wrinkles (caused by movement), between the brows and crow’s feet. Its cosmetic approval for use in 78 countries, has made it a highly sought after wrinkle eraser. It has been safely used for over 20 years,…
Chemical peels utilize chemical solutions to penetrate the dermis to correct damaged cells, restoring a youthful and vibrant appearance. Scarring, texture, acne, and photodamage are improved after only a few sessions. Even though there are a few chemical peels available, at Manhattan Microneedling we utilize TCA and salicylic chemical peels.
Microneedling is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation treatment. Microneedling improves skin’s texture, and when performed properly, microneedling is safe and benefits skin. There are few microneedling devices, basically they work similarly, delivering similar results to one another. Microneedling size is what determines extent of results. Let’s compare 0.5 and 1.0 mm microneedles….