March, 2024

Collagen induction therapy (CIT) refers to a group of treatments that aim to stimulate the body's natural collagen production to improve skin texture, firmness, and overall appearance. These therapies typically involve creating controlled micro-injuries or applying certain substances to the skin, which trigger the body's wound-healing response and stimulates the production of new collagen fibers.

Collagen Induction Therapy can be used to address various skin concerns, including:

1. Fine lines and wrinkles: By promoting collagen production, CIT can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, particularly around the eyes, mouth, and forehead.

2. Scars: CIT can improve the appearance of acne scars, surgical scars, and stretch marks by stimulating collagen remodeling and promoting the regeneration of healthy skin cells.

3. Uneven skin tone and texture:  CIT can help even out skin tone and texture by promoting the turnover of dead skin cells and stimulating the production of new, healthy skin cells.

4. Hyperpigmentation:  CIT can be effective in reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation, including sunspots, age spots, and melasma, by promoting even melanin distribution and skin cell turnover.

EXAMPLES of CIT done at WHOW Aesthetics are Microneedling, Morpheus8 RF Microneedling, Platelet-Rich-Fibrin (PRF), PRF Gel Fillers, PDO Threading, laser treatments like CO2 and Erbium YAG. Let’s drive into some of these CIT treatments a little further. 

Morpheus8 RF Microneedling is considered a collagen induction therapy because it utilizes microneedles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating the body's natural healing process. Morpheus8RF goes a bit further by combining microneedling with radiofrequency energy, which further enhances collagen production and skin tightening. Overall, this treatment aims to rejuvenate the skin by increasing collagen and elastin production, resulting in improved skin texture, firmness, and appearance.

PDO (Polydioxanone) Threading is considered a collagen induction therapy because it involves inserting absorbable PDO threads into the skin, which stimulate collagen production as the body naturally responds to the presence of the threads. These threads create a supportive scaffold that lifts and tightens sagging skin over time. In addition, the presence of the threads promote neovascularization and fibroblast activity, further contributing to collagen synthesis. Therefore, PDO threading helps improve skin texture, firmness, and overall rejuvenation by inducing collagen production.

CO2 laser treatment is considered a collagen induction therapy because it stimulates collagen production in the skin through controlled thermal injury. The CO2 laser emits concentrated beams of light that penetrate the skin's layers, causing micro-damage and triggering the body's natural healing response. As the skin repairs itself, it produces new collagen, which helps improve skin texture, tone, and elasticity. Additionally, CO2 laser treatment can target specific skin concerns such as wrinkles, scars, and uneven pigmentation, making it an effective method for collagen induction and overall skin rejuvenation.

PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) is considered a collagen induction therapy because it harnesses the regenerative properties of platelets and growth factors found in the patient's own blood to stimulate collagen production. During PRF treatment, blood is drawn from the patient and centrifuged to isolate platelets and fibrin, which are then applied or injected into the treatment area. These platelets release growth factors that promote tissue repair, angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels), and collagen synthesis. Therefore, PRF helps improve skin texture, elasticity, and overall rejuvenation by inducing collagen production and accelerating the body's natural healing process.

Erbium YAG laser treatment is considered a collagen induction therapy because it utilizes laser energy to create controlled thermal damage in the skin, triggering the body's natural wound healing response and stimulating collagen production. The laser emits precise wavelengths of light that target water molecules in the skin, causing the tissue to heat up and vaporize. This process removes the outer layers of damaged skin and stimulates the production of new collagen fibers in the deeper layers. As a result, Erbium YAG laser treatment helps improve skin texture, tone, and firmness by inducing collagen remodeling and regeneration.

Collagen Induction Therapy is typically performed by a trained aesthetic or skincare professional, dermatologist, or plastic surgeon. Depending on the individual's skin concerns and desired outcomes, multiple treatment sessions may be recommended, spaced several weeks apart.  After the procedure, clients may experience mild redness, swelling, and sensitivity, which usually resolve within a few days.  

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