Welcoming collagen infusion therapy micro-needling to Kindred 

It takes a lot for me to add a new treatment or therapy to the menu at Kindred. It has to be exceptional and offer real results. Like every product, treatment and brand we work with I’ve made sure our newest addition to our treatment menu has the ability to offer real value to our clients and isn’t a flash-in-the-pan trend. 

So, it is with excitement that we are able to offer Kindred clients Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) or skin needling. Skin needling (you might have seen a lot of at-home microneedling rollers popping up in your favourite online beauty shops!) can help with acne scarring, collagen stimulation, improving pigmentation, refining pores and just giving you greater glow. 

Kind beauty doesn’t mean we’re opposed to high-tech devices that can improve skin health and support the effectiveness of the skincare products we use in our facials and that you use at home.

We’ll be offering appointments from early January 2020. In the meantime, here's an introduction.

What is it?

I’ve chosen the Ameia EXCEED medical device for Kindred’s skin needling therapy as it is the only clinically proven machine to treat acne scarring, reduce the depth of scars and normalise skin structure. That, and it has the highest level of industry approval - listed in Australia with the TGA.

What it isn’t?

This isn’t the vampire facial and the treatment is not drawing blood from your skin to regenerate skin cells. That’s not the Kindred way! 

How does it work? 

Simply, skin needling is using a device (in our case the Exceed medical device) to create hundreds of invisible punctures to the top layer of the skin to stimulate cell turnover and increased collagen production. AKA - smoother, clearer and more glowing skin. 

It sounds far worse than it actually is! 

Seeing trained professionals for this treatment means you are able to work to target specific skin concerns and ensure the right skin cells are being triggered during each treatment. Just as we do in all our Kindred rituals, we’ll look to your skin for what it needs and what it can handle at any given time. We aren’t going to push your skin or subject it to a treatment it cannot tolerate. 

Depending on the goals we will agree upon - whether you want to reduce acne scarring or reduce fine lines and wrinkles - we will modify the needle depth and frequency to address the specific skin goal. 

What results can you expect?

As with any other product or treatment, results will vary from person to person. However, generally speaking, the main results you can expect from a course of skin needling treatments include:

• Skin regeneration 
• Increased natural collagen formation - think plumper, glowier skin!
• Minimised fine lines and wrinkles
• Reduced pore size 
• Improved skin texture

Best of all, there is minimal downtime and less chance of pain and side effects with this treatment. It is about maintaining the skin’s integrity at all times. 

You’re in? Okay, here’s what needs to happen…

This isn’t a treatment we offer ‘just because’ and while it is great, it isn’t for everyone. New clients of Kindred will need to visit for an initial consultation with Lily or myself (email us to make initial steps for treatment suitability) to assess suitability for the treatment. We’ll be looking at your skin health and won’t start a course of skin needling unless we’re sure you’re skin can handle it. 

Existing clients of Kindred?

We will need to reassess your skin to ensure it is in suitable condition for the treatment. Talk to us at your next regular appointment. 

If all is well, our first step will be a one-hour Awaken facial including our Dermalux LED light treatment to prepare your skin for the first skin needling treatment. 

Note, it may take 4-8 weeks to get your skin in the best condition to receive the skin needling treatment. Think of it as training for a marathon. You don’t just lace up your trainers and run 42kms on day one, right? 

If you have any of the following conditions please email us first as we will need to discuss working with one of our aligned skin naturopaths and nutritionists to ensure your skin is healthy enough for treatment. Conditions include:

• Severe acne (especially if it is still active)
• Rosacea 
• Eczema or Psoriasis 

Of course - if you’re in any doubt - email us to ask any questions! 

What is the investment?

Skin needling is best carried out as a regular treatment rather than a one-off. You’ll see better results, we promise! 

• Initial appointment: $499 
• Follow up appointments: $499
• 3-treatment package: $1300 ( save $200) 
• 6-treatment package: $2600 ( save $500) 

Each treatment includes: ( 2 seperate appointments) 

• Dermalux LED light therapy treatment (30mins)
• Exceed skin needling , we also do your neck and decolletage at no extra cost
• Healing Mask (you also get to take this home for at-home maintenance) valued at $40 
• Follow up 1 hr awaken ( valued at $199)  enzyme mask and Dermalux LED light therapy treatment 4-8 days later (to be booked at time of first appointment) 

* Acne scar reduction will require around 6 treatment over 6 months.