Why I Love Microneedling

Benefits of Microneedling

It is no secret that wrinkles, enlarged pores, stretch marks, and acne scars can make anyone feel uncomfortably self-conscious about the appearance of their skin! However, dermatologists have a variety of solutions at their disposal to help lessen all these skin conditions. One such minimally invasive solution for fixing your skin structure and appearance is microneedling. A professional in a dermatologist’s office performs this non-surgical procedure.
If you’re searching for a minimally invasive anti-wrinkling cosmetic procedure to treat skin concerns, stimulating collagen production with microneedling is possibly your best choice available at the moment. It is an anti-aging treatment, achieving its reputation due to boosting the natural collagen production in the skin. Tiny, sterile needles make micro-punctures on the skin’s surface to conduct this highly rejuvenating effect.

The ultimate non-invasive beauty treatment

A dermal roller, attached to a flat surface, or a pen-shaped device with tiny needles powered electrically, performs microneedling, also known as percutaneous collagen induction treatment. Before you start having fears, let us assure you that these “micro-injuries” are too tiny to leave scars; they play a major role in helping to stimulate the skin to repair itself naturally. After the procedure, the skin layers undergo dermal remodeling, achieving the effect of rejuvenation.
This process starts with inflammation, which stimulates the skin to invigorate new collagen production. Collagen is the elastic filament that makes skin tight, smooth, and young. As we age, the skin loses levels of this protein, which can be replenished when the skin is in reparation mode. The tiny needles ensure that the process is evenly distributed across the entire face.

What are the benefits of Microneedling and why should you do it?

This beauty treatment has a growing list of benefits. It is responsible for rejuvenating and refreshing the look and feel of the skin with minimum discomfort. The great thing about this procedure is that it can be adjusted to fit the needs of each individual!

The benefits of microneedling typically include the following:

Reducing the visibility of existing scars and the appearance of new ones, including acne scars.
Anti-wrinkling effect (reducing the visibility of existing fine lines as well as minimizing the appearance and wrinkles)
Reducing enlarged pores
Reducing hyperpigmentation in the form of dark spots
It smooths and assimilates patches of uneven skin tones
It perfects the elasticity of the skin
Reduces the visibility of existing stretch marks, as well as the appearance of new ones
It is very beneficial in promoting hair growth in people with alopecia
Does not involve the use of heat, therefore it does not affect your skin’s saturation like laser therapy does.

The needle treatment is extremely delicate

Some people cringe at the very thought of needles, trust me, I get it, but microneedling isn’t painful at all. When I went to my asethcian for the pen-shaped treatment she applied a general topical anesthetic cream beforehand, to help numb the area being treated. This anti-aging treatment is perfectly safe and generally has a shorter recovery time compared to laser treatments or chemical peels that are alternatively used to help resurface the skin and ameliorate its texture.

How safe is this procedure?

Microneedling can cause bleeding so it may not be suitable for people with clotting or bleeding disorders, or who take medicine to thin their blood. You may want to avoid microneedling if you have conditions that affect your skin, such as eczema or diabetes, or if you have a weakened immune system. Advised by the FDA.

Taking care of your skin after the treatment

My skin feel tight with minor irritation and my face was red, this lasted two days.

Here are the aftercare instructions I was given:

Plan to have as minimal sun exposure as possible multiple days after the treatment.
Gentle cleansing and moisturizing over the next few days.
Avoid scrubbing, rubbing, or using exfoliants for 1 week.
Make sure you avoid skin care products with alpha-hydroxy acids and retinol multiple days after the treatment.
If possible, avoid or at least reduce using makeup in the next few days.
Also, if possible, avoid sweating as it may induce soreness in the affected area.

What will microneedling help me achieve

You can use microneedling to treat various skin conditions that beget depressions in the skin, similar to acne scarring, surgical scars, becks, enlarged pores, wrinkles, and stretch marks. The procedure is less effective on deep, narrow scars than on broader ones. In essence, the process will help you achieve a fresh and rejuvenated look on your face and improve skin elasticity and smoothness.

How often is the procedure repeated?

In order to see results, you should get at least 3–4 microneedling treatments that are spaced out every 4–6 weeks. Due to the nature of the treatment, your skin needs ample time to heal between treatments. For the average person, that will be around the one-month mark. Through a series of sessions, microneedling can increase elastic skin filaments. This revolutionary treatment also helps the epidermis (the remotest subcaste of skin), which naturally thins with age, to become thicker and denser.

Does microneedling regrow hair?

According to Cleveland Clinic Microneedling can work by jump-starting your skin’s natural healing process. Your dermatologist rolls a device with thin needles over your skin, creating tiny micro-injuries. Your skin responds by sending more blood flow to the area and rebuilding its collagen to heal the wounds. This wound-healing response also happens on your scalp, which can help regrow hair in some cases. “The needles we use in a dermatologist’s office are long enough to affect the hair follicle, where your hair starts to grow,” explains Dr. Bullock. “The extra blood flow, collagen, and wound-healing process can help your follicles produce thicker hair.”

Glenda

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