Microneedling is a non-invasive and nonablative technique for rejuvenating the skin. The doctor or nurse uses an excellent needle to make tiny punctures in your skin. When your skin is injured, the healing process produces new collagen and elastin to help repair it. Without these proteins, your skin would be saggy and rough.
Wrinkles and sagging skin are smoothed out, and scarring is minimized due to this technique.
Although microneedling is most commonly associated with the face, it can be performed on the legs, back, neck, or anyplace else you notice evidence of damaged or aging skin. However, keep in mind that you will likely need more sessions to achieve your desired outcomes.
How Microneedling Works
Microneedling, as its name implies, is a technique in which several tiny needles create punctures in the skin. We administer a numbing medication in the convenience of our own office before beginning therapy. The procedure is effective because it stimulates the body to produce more collagen, a protein crucial to maintaining the skin’s elasticity and smoothness. Wrinkles and sagging skin can be attributed to a decline in collagen production with aging.
Your skin’s tone and texture will gradually enhance as the tiny wounds close. The best results may come after a course of treatment.
Microneedling Consultation
The procedure of microneedling is preceded by a discussion with a medical professional. A plastic surgeon, dermatologist, or aesthetician can do Microneedling. Whoever does the surgery should have prior familiarity with it.
Before beginning the surgery, you and your provider will discuss your concerns, evaluate your skin, and review your medical history. They might even snap a few pics of the region before and after microneedling so you can see the difference for yourself.
Feel free to ask anything you want to know about the microneedling process during your consultation.
Your provider may have you use a vitamin A or C cream on your skin about a month before therapy. Collagen production can be kicked off with the aid of these products.
Microneedling Appointment
Your provider will apply a topical anesthetic like lidocaine gel after cleaning the area. This is done 30–45 minutes before therapy begins for best results.
After that, your healthcare provider will use a hand roller or an electric tool to make incisions in your skin. Fine needles are included in the roller’s construction. The medical professional will use it to glide gently across your skin. Needles penetrate the skin in a pulsating motion when the electric gadget is utilized. The needles on the electrical tool are retractable and of variable length. A longer needle may be necessary if your scars or acne blemishes are profound. A needle’s length could range from 0.5 mm to 2 mm.
The microneedling process may cause your face to feel heated or scratchy. A few patients may experience discomfort if needles are inserted too close to bony prominences like the cheekbones. Bleeding is a potential side effect of deep microneedling.
The duration of a microneedling procedure might range from 15 minutes to several hours, depending on the size of the affected area.
Microneedling Aftercare
Since microneedling is an outpatient process, you will be free to go right after your treatment. Potential side effects include redness and swelling of the skin for up to five days. An ice pack is a great way to reduce swelling and pain. Most patients can wear makeup again the day following surgery, but they should avoid the sun until their skin has fully healed.
Benefits Of Microneedling
There’s a good reason why microneedling has taken the beauty world by storm. Miniature needles linked to a wand or pen are rolled to create the punctures. The skin’s firmness, brightness, and health are all enhanced by the body’s release of healing elements, even though the damage is superficial and barely noticeable to the human eye.
Your skin will glow after just one microneedling treatment, and you’ll keep seeing improvements for months. Here are a handful of the many benefits in favor of giving microneedling a shot:
1.) Reduces the impression of wrinkles and fine lines
Everyone who wants to blend in with society strives to look their age. Unfortunately, this is what happens when skin ages prematurely. To reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, microneedling employs a tiny needle to cause controlled damage to the skin.
Skin that appears younger is partly due to structural and elastic factors like collagen and elastin. The new skin cells that form as a result of the body’s wound-healing mechanisms help to eliminate fine lines, crow’s feet, and wrinkles in the forehead, as well as diminish the visibility of scars and other visible wounds.
2.) Reduces scarring
The capacity of microneedling to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin makes it an effective method for reducing the appearance of scars caused by acne and other skin conditions. Scars that have become raised—like keloids—are the only variety that cannot be healed through microneedling.
3.) Reverses sun damage
The use of microneedling has been shown to reduce the visibility of sun damage, such as hyperpigmentation and age spots. If your skin has become uneven and browned from too much sun exposure, microneedling can help you look younger and more refreshed.
4.) Diminishes stretch marks
Almost every area of the body can benefit from microneedling. When used after significant growth spurts like pregnancy, this may help reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
5.) Shrinks pores
Microneedling does involve puncturing the skin, but it does not lead to an increase in pore size. It minimizes the appearance of your pores. To hide your pores, you might stimulate the collagen around them to cause the area to swell.
6.) Enhances the effects of skincare products
Following microneedling, it is recommended to use topical therapies, such as anti-aging treatments, moisturizers, and so on, that improve the skin’s health and appearance. The micro-holes allow creams, serums, and gels to penetrate deeper into the dermis than they would with the conventional application.
Takeaway
When it comes to skin revitalization, microneedling is a non-invasive option. Talk to your provider about microneedling to treat acne scars, stretch marks, and other skin disorders. Most individuals require more treatment sessions over months.
If you are interested in trying microneedling or other procedures, don’t hesitate to contact and visit our clinic, Amara Rejuve Medical Spa & Laser.
