INTRAcel

Surgical micro-needling with radio frequency - Is this the Holy Grail?

Cosmetic medicine has seen a number of really exciting developments over the past years, but few inventions have been as exciting as Intracel. I had been searching for something that would really make a difference to my practice of medicine, something fresh, exciting and effective to offer my patients.

My friend and mentor, Dr. John Curran, former president of the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors, introduced me to the Intracel machine back in the summer. He was trialling Intracel and was clearly excited about the results. Conservative and cautious by nature I decided to wait. Over the next few months I researched Intracel and became more and more aware of the power of Intracel.

So what is INTRAcel and why I am so excited?

Intracel is a revolutionary skin resurfacing technology that delivers heat energy below the surface of the skin. Traditional resurfacing lasers work by burning the surface of the skin, which means downtime and discomfort. Intracel Fractional Radio Frequency (RF) microneedles directs the RF energy just below the skin providing a comfortable, efficient treatment with minimal downtime.

Intracel combines three effective treatments: radio frequency, microneedling and fractional treatment. It uses insulated needles to puncture the skin and deliver RF energy below the skin. The spacing of the needles means that healthy skin is preserved which facilitates rapid healing and growth of new tissue. What this means for you is that Intracel causes a tightening and plumping of the skin without causing excess damage to the skin – and who over the age of 40 wouldn’t appreciate that?

Intracel is a fantastic treatment for skin rejuvenation as it can lift and tighten sagging skin, treat wrinkles, large pores, and small spider veins. So if you are getting worried about the start of jowls or a heavy chin, smokers’ lines across the top lip or the general appearance of fine lines, then you really must consider Intracel.

Intracel is also specifically indicated in the treatment of acne and to improve acne scarring. The RF energy from Intracel can denature cells, destroying the causes of acne, acne bacteria and sebaceous glands.

What can I expect during my INTRAcel treatment?

A topical anaesthetic is applied about 30 minutes prior to treatment to make the procedure more comfortable. The Doctor will then apply the device to the skin surface releasing the needles and delivering radiofrequency energy in short bursts as the head is moved across the area to be treated. Immediately after treatment a cool pack is applied to the area for 10-15 minutes to minimize inflammation.

What precautions are necessary after my INTRAcel treatment?

Aftercare plays an important role in reducing the recovery time so we apply a soothing serum immediately after Intracel and then over the area with a cool pack for 10-15 minutes.

Use a sunscreen to avoid pigmentation from sun exposure. We recommend a factor 30-50 for the first two weeks.

How often do I need an INTRAcel treatment?

Generally we suggest a course of 3 treatments about 4-6 weeks apart. It is possible to achieve positive results after only one INTRAcel treatment, but most people respond better after 2-3 treatments.