The world of aesthetic dermatology can be an exciting one. If you’re like us, you geek out on the latest technology when it comes to lasers, infusion methods, peels, and other common methods of making our skin look the best it can possibly be.
It seems like every year, there’s some new treatment that has hit the market promising superior and novel results. For once, it’s actually true! The quality of treatment you can receive nowadays for common and not-so-common skin issues is better than it was merely 5 years ago. Competition between dermatology solutions companies has never been greater.
The cost of this is that it can be very confusing for customers to keep up with the latest procedures, and even know the difference between a new one and what the old one did. Today, let’s take a look at the very popular Aquagold procedure and how (and if) it differs much from the traditional mainstay—microneedling.
What is the Aquagold Facial?
The Aquagold Fine Touch is a treatment protocol using microchannel microinjectors. It features 24k gold needles that are finer than hair which are then used to introduce products such as:
- Dermal fillers
- Muscle relaxers such as Botox
- Skin hydrating solutions
- Vitamins/antioxidants
- Platelet Rich Plasma
As you can see, from that list alone a person could benefit in many different ways from an Aquagold facial. We’re asked this question all the time by those seeking Aquagold facial in Palm Beach County, how is Aquagold different from microneedling, exactly?
How is Aquagold Different than Microneedling?
The Aquagold facial IS different than microneedling. Primarily the treatment is much more focused on the puncture/healing process which greatly benefits our skin through stimulating the production of collagen.
With microneedling, you may also have your practitioner introduce skin-benefitting solutions, most commonly PRP is applied to further stimulate growth factors in the skin.
While not painful, puncturing with microneedling typically has a more pronounced puncture effect and tends to provide better results for those looking solely for a needling solution to improve skin texture/elasticity.
The Aquagold Facial truly shines when you think about it as a microinfusion system, rather than a microneedling device. It effectively introduces solutions of the patient’s choice at a precise (and fairly shallow) depth in the skin, with the goal being to reap the benefits of microneedling, while also emphasizing delivering solutions such as Botox.
Ordinarily, one would have to apply the solution to the patient’s face, and then use a microneedling device for the procedure. With Aquagold, the solution is delivered automatically, not only using less solution but introducing it more effectively into the skin.
When injected this way, Botox will not reach muscles the same way a traditional Botox injection would. Because of this, the patient may reap alternative benefits such as smoother skin through modification of pore size.
Additionally, the microchannel injector is reasonably small and highly maneuverable, making it a very versatile tool for even coverage of the face, even those hard-to-reach spots!
Aquagold Facial Palm Beach County
We hope that cleared up any questions you may have had about microneedling and Aquagold. If not, The Herschthal Practice is always one call away! Contact us today or book an appointment online if you would like to learn more about microneedling or Aquagold, and which procedure is right for you! We can help you decide what treatments are best for achieving your aesthetic goals.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
