sqt bio-microneedling 

SQT bio-microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that stimulates the body’s natural healing processes to encourage collagen production, improve skin texture, and target a variety of skin concerns such as acne, pigmentation, fine lines, and scarring. This advanced treatment uses tiny biological ‘needles’ called spongilla spicules to create micro-injuries in the skin. Spongilla spicules are derived from freshwater sponges that thrive in clean waters with low levels of pollutants. Micro-particles from the sponge are embedded into the dermis layer during treatment, removing dead skin cells and waste from the top layer of the skin, stimulating micro-cell circulation and the cell regeneration cycle. This helps stimulate new skin cells, reducing the skin renewal cycle from 28 days to just 7 days. Your skin is being stimulated for 72hrs after treatment, peeling off the waste products whilst giving nutrients to your skin. This process also helps rebuild he epidermis (top layer of the skin), resulting in stronger, healthier skin with less pigmentation and surface irregularities.

There are no needles involved with bio-microneedling unlike traditional microneedling, meaning there is less risk of infection and less pain. 1 session of bio-microneedling is equivalent to 3-5 sessions of traditional microneedling as the procedures creates 3-5 million micro-channels, compared to up to 1.5 million micro-channels with traditional needling. With such an impressive amount of micro-channels created, this treatment helps products absorb more effectively by 3000% compared to that of traditional needling, at 300-500%.

A minimum of 3 treatments are recommended for best results, with maintenance every 6-10 weeks once treatment goals have been achieved. Up to 6-8 sessions may be required for an acute skin condition (such as scarring or melasma). For best results, it is ideal to have the first 3 treatments every 2-3 weeks apart.

• No needles and skin penetration

• No numbing cream required

• 99% pure spicules (the highest level in the industry)

• No chemicals, fragrances, or acids

• All natural ingredients

• Safe for all skin types and ethnicities

• Minimal downtime of 4-7 days

• Safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding women

• Safe on active acne (specifically formulated for acne prone skin)

• 3-5 million micro-channels in just 5 minutes

• Improves lipid-barrier function

• Decreases inflammation, and increases hydration and oxygenation to the skin

SQT can treat:

• Pigmentation

• Wrinkles and fine lines

• Texture and tone

• Active acne

• Acne scarring

• Sun spots

• Open pores

• Collagen loss

• Scarring and stretch marks

• Blackheads and congestion

• Rosacea

Your skin will feel prickly for up to 2-3 days, and redness may last for up to 1-2 days (individual results vary). Your skin may or may not peel with this treatment (please note lack of peeling does NOT mean the treatment has not worked as your skin is still absorbing the nutrients and responding as intended). If your skin does peel, this happens around day 4-7. Your skin may feel dry for up to 2 weeks while your skin is renewing itself. Purging around day 3 can also happen as your acne and closed comedones may be discharged onto your skin surface (this is normal and can be expected, and will resolve on its own).

Side effects include temporary redness which resolves after 1-2 days, and itchiness during the flaking stage. Occasionally, swelling can occur and can last up to 5-7 days though this is extremely rare. If aftercare is not adhered to, potential scarring can occur as well as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

To reduce any risks and complications, it is very important that you follow post-care instructions. Your skin is renewed and sensitive during the first 3-5 days depending on your treatment, and needs to be cared for carefully to reduce complications such as hyperpigmentation, scars, and irritation. Following your after-care instructions carefully helps avoid these risks.

DO NOT:

• Expose your skin to direct sun. As your skin is renewing itself at a rapid rate, it is more vulnerable to the sun, so strict sun avoidance is advised for 1-2 weeks

• No moisturiser for 7 days

• Pick or peel at your flaking skin to reduce scarring

• Wear make-up for at least 12 hours

• Be in contact with animals/pets near treatment area, or on your hands for 4 hrs

• Drink alcohol, or do any intense exercises or heat-inducing activities (eg: steam, sauna) for at least 48 hours

• Use any actives on your skin such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, or acids (except for hyaluronic acid) for at least 7 days after your appointment

• Do any strenuous exercise and sweating 72hrs post-procedure as this can irritate skin

Day of treatment (day 0):

• Do not touch or wash your face

• Drink plenty of water

• Strict sun avoidance

Day 1-2:

• Splash cool water when washing face

• Use the aftercare serum or recommended products

• Gently pat aftercare serum into skin

Day 3-7:

• Use a gentle cleanser

• Avoid products with alcohol, soap, exfoliants, scrubs, acids, perfume, or fragrances

• Start your SPF (zinc-based is recommended for faster healing)

From day 7:

• Normal skincare routine can be commenced again

Monitor your treatment area for any signs of infection (please seek medical advice from GP if you suspect an infection – pus, redness, fever, heat, etc). Contact us immediately if you have any concerns.

• A $50-$100 consult fee/deposit is required for appointments depending on the service. This can be taken out of your treatment total where another $50-$100 consult fee/deposit is required for your next appointment, or it can be left on your file as a holding deposit for subsequent visits

• Your deposit has a 3 month expiry date from the date of transaction, with a maximum of 3 reschedules before being forfeited

• Reminder SMS and Emails are sent out 48hrs (72hrs for emails) prior to the appointment in case you need to reschedule

• There is a 24hr cancellation period

• If the appointment is cancelled/rescheduled within 24hrs of the appointment or if there is a no-show, the deposit is forfeited, or a $50-$100 cancellation fee will be charged to your card on file

• If you are late to the appointment and are unable to complete the treatment, 1 reschedule is allowed before deposit is forfeited (deposit is forfeited if not rescheduled within 3 months)