Maximizing Skin Renewal with Combination Therapy: Sylfirm® Microneedling + Fraxel®

Each treatment modality we offer has unique benefits that improve your skin’s health, vitality, and appearance. Combining the benefits of multiple treatments harnesses the healing and renewing properties of multiple treatments as one. 

When we combine procedures like Sylfirm Radiofrequency Microneedling + Fraxel, they act as catalysts for each other — to provide results beyond what one treatment can offer. Together, these treatments address both the structural scaffolding of the skin and the superficial layers; for results that offer a greater transformation for aging beautifully. 

What does Fraxel® do?

Fraxel uses innovative laser resurfacing technology to diminish imperfections like wrinkles, fine lines, scarring, pigmentation issues, and more by triggering collagen production. 

Professional Fraxel laser devices operate at two wavelengths: 

• 1927nm targets superficial pigmentation and sun damage
• 1550nm penetrates deeper for collagen production and texture improvement

As one of our most popular treatments to repair and rejuvenate damaged skin, Fraxel is more gentle for sensitive skin than many other laser treatments. The different wavelengths give our experts precise control over treatment and results. Fraxel treats small, focused areas of the skin using heating laser technology; this precisions allows for faster healing time and more targeted outcomes. Fraxel is effective for restorative results on a variety of areas, including the face, neck, chest, and hands.

What does Sylfirm microneedling do? 

Sylfirm microneedling combines the transformative technology of traditional microneedling with radiofrequency (RF) energy to treat concerns like redness, wrinkles, scars, laxity, acne, and discolouration. Tiny micro-injuries in the skin accelerate healing and induce collagen production while providing a pathway for RF energy to reach deeper layers of the skin. The dual-action of microneedling and RF energy allow for a deeper process that reaches the scaffolding of the skin; tightening and firming skin while also addressing pigmentation or visible veins. 

Why combine Fraxel® and Sylfirm® Microneedling?

These two treatments harmoniously complement each other’s strengths for synergistic skin rejuvenation and enhanced collagen and elastin production. When used in tandem, these treatments offer structural support, refined skin texture, tone, and pigment correction – all with a short recovery time. 

• Fraxel harnesses thermal and heat energy from light while Sylfirm microneedling employs tiny microinjuries and radiofrequency energy to transform skin.
• Fraxel treats discoloration on the skin’s surface to restore texture, smooth fine lines, and target pigmentation — while Sylfirm microneedling gets to the deeper layers of the skin to reinforce skin structure. 
• They treat vascular (visible vein) and pigmentation concerns more comprehensively, using the body’s natural healing processes induced by  light and RF energy. 
• They both accelerate collagen and elastin production through different pathways for more robust results: Fraxel through thermal columns that trigger a healing response, and Sylfirm microneedling through stimulating collagen remodeling deep beneath the surface. 
• While these two work in tandem and both stimulate collagen, they both fulfill different needs and concerns for a holistic skin solution and more dramatic results. 

A unique approach: treating structure loss and pigmentation

One size does not fit all: especially when it comes to your skin. Your complexion, skin type, and unique way of aging are all singular and specific to you. That’s why the plan we recommend is completely customized to your goals. A cornerstone of the way we treat patients at deRMA Skin Institute is Dr. Sajic’s 5 Dimension Skin Plan™: a unique approach that addresses the unique way your skin ages and treats concerns by their root cause. Sylfirm microneedling and Fraxel effectively target two critical dimensions of facial aging: structural skin loss; and textural and pigment changes. Combining treatments allows our skilled team to treat multiple goals at once.

At home derma rollers vs. professional microneedling treatment at our Guelph and Burlington clinics

Wondering if it’s time to invest in professional treatment? You might have seen at home “derma rollers” that claim to be microneedling devices, but treatment at a professional clinic with a dermatologist is completely different from these DIY techniques. Precise, micro-injuries caused by professional microneedling equipment and paired with RF technology accelerate collagen production at the root of skin concerns like a loss of volume, contour, or elasticity. Microneedling in a professional atmosphere combines a legacy of results with technology that goes deeper, prevents injury, and keeps your skin safe while triggering your body’s natural healing processes:

• The needles in at-home “microneedling” derma rollers are typically 0.25-0.5mm, while professional devices typically range from 0.5mm to 2.5mm. Deeper penetration allows for a more exceptional collagen induction. 
• Needles used in at-home devices are often slanted or at an angle which can cause skin injury or scarring. Derma rollers typically enter at a 45-degree angle. Professional devices at our Guelph or Burlington clinics are administered with precise, controlled treatment for beautiful, natural-looking outcomes. 
• Studies suggest that skin professionally treated with four microneedling sessions one month apart showed up to a 400% increase in collagen and elastin deposition at six months¹. 
• Professional settings ensure your safety and comfort: we offer topical numbing and expert technique to avoid the discomfort and potential injuries associated with amateur or at-home treatment attempts. 

Address aging with natural, beautiful outcomes unique to your beauty

Unlock your natural beauty with treatments at our Guelph and Burlington clinic for patients from throughout Southwestern Ontario. We’ll shape a bespoke plan around your cosmetic goals and desired outcomes. Whether you’re looking to address natural signs of aging like sun damage, wrinkles, or pigmentation or seeking preventative measures to set yourself up for a beautiful future, we’ll shape your treatment plan around your goals. 

Book a consultation and start your journey today.

¹Gold MH. Update on fractional laser technology. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2010 Jan 1;3(1):42-50.