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Candela’s Exceed™ medical microneedling system is one of the most versatile devices on the market. It is the first FDA- cleared, dual-indicated medical microneedling device offering minimally invasive and clinically proven outcomes.

Microneedling, also known as percutaneous collagen induction (PCI) or collagen induction therapy (CIT), is a minimally invasive skin perfecting procedure. Microneedles create tiny punctures in the skin which promotes a collagen-stimulating healing process. This collagen induction improves the skin by reducing the appearance of facial wrinkles and facial acne scars.

The Exceed system is engineered to deliver persistent power and speed with up to 900 total needle penetrations per second. The patented 6-needle tilting plate within the cartridge, adapts to the skin’s surface and can penetrate up to 1.5mm into the dermis. This provides individualized treatment solutions to repair and restore skin, naturally.

Treatment with the Exceed system is customizable and minimally invasive, suitable for healthy men and women to treat the appearance of facial wrinkles and facial acne scars. In only 4 treatments, 90% of patients saw an improvement in facial wrinkles and 86% of patients showed significant improvement in their facial acne scars. The treatment is well-tolerated with minimal pain, discomfort or downtime, all in under an hour.

Patients that are undergoing treatment with the Exceed system should be sure to: discontinue anticoagulant therapy, Aspirin or high does nonsteroidal anti – inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) for 14 days prior to treatment (must be approved by prescribing physician). If you have a history of cold sores, please inform your Provider as you may need to be pretreated with an antiviral medication. Discontinue topical retinoids or other skin irritants for a minimum of 3-5 days prior to treatment. Avoid prolonged sun exposure and use SPF 30. 

Immediately post treatment, the localized pin-point bleeding should subside within 5-10 minutes of treatment. Pain or discomfort may occur with gradual cessation following the treatment. Transient mild to moderate erythema (redness) and edema (swelling) can last for up to 6 days. Other inflammatory responses such as itching, warming, flaking or peeling can occur and will typically subsides within 8 days of treatment.

It depends on your skin goals. In many cases, I layer 1–3 boosters to target multiple concerns in a single session. We’ll decide together during your consultation what your skin truly needs nothing more, nothing less.

Most clients notice a glow within a few days, with improvements in tone, texture, and firmness becoming more visible after 2–3 weeks. Best results are seen in a series, especially when combined with your customized home care plan.