All About Microneedling — Get Your Glow On!
If you’re looking for smoother, brighter, more youthful-looking skin, microneedling may be just what the dermatologist ordered. Microneedling, also called collagen induction therapy or percutaneous collagen induction, is one of the hottest skincare trends on the scene. In this post, we’ll break down exactly what microneedling is, why it leaves skin looking so fab, and how a series of treatments can help you achieve your skin goals.
What is Microneedling?
Microneedling involves using a tool with super tiny needles - we’re talking teeny-tiny here - to create micro-punctures in the top layer of your skin. I know what you may be thinking...needles? On my face? So hear me out. Professional microneedling tools create super fine punctures to the surface of your skin that can be 2 mm to 3 mm deep, reaching not only the epidermis but also the dermis, a deeper layer of skin.This process causes “micro-injuries” that trigger your skin to ramp up collagen and elastin production, leaving you with improved texture and firmness. These micro-injuries will not leave scars. This process works by helping to stimulate the skin’s natural repair process called dermal remodeling. It encourages the body's collagen and elastin production. As a result, treatments will result in younger and smoother-looking skin.
As a result, it can help fade or eliminate scars, minimize pores, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Unlike harsh laser treatments, microneedling stimulates your skin’s natural healing and rejuvenation process for more natural-looking results. Your risk of side effects like scarring or pigmentation is also much lower with microneedling.
What Are The Benefits of Microneedling?
There are SO many potential benefits to Microneedling, including:
Increased collagen production for firmer, bouncier skin
Improved appearance of fine lines, wrinkles
Smoother skin texture
Minimized pore size
Fading of acne scars
Reduced hyperpigmentation and age spots
More even skin tone
Increased absorption of skincare products
How Does it Work?
During a typical microneedling treatment, your provider will numb your skin with a topical anesthetic to make sure you stay comfortable. Then they’ll use a pen-like device with super tiny needles to create hundreds of microscopic punctures across the treatment area. These tiny wounds kickstart your natural healing process, increasing collagen and elastin fibers. Your provider may also apply serums or PRP (platelet-rich plasma from your own blood) to boost the rejuvenating benefits.
Is Microneedling Painful?
Since your skin will be safely numbed with a topical anesthetic you will feel a slight pressure and on the surface of your skin. However, you shouldn't experience any discomfort or pain. If you do experience any discomfort with your microneedling procedure, it's likely to happen on the more bony areas of your face. For example, your forehead, hairline, and jawline areas may feel slightly more sensitive during this process.
What Will My Skin Look Like After My Microneedling Treatment?
You’ll be a little red and sensitive after microneedling, kind of like a mild sunburn. But the side effects resolve quickly and you’re left with more youthful, radiant looking skin!
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Most people need 3-6 microneedling sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart to see results. Your skin continues to renew and repair itself between treatments. With each successive treatment, collagen and elastin production ramps up to tackle fine lines, wrinkles, scars and rough texture.
It's important to complete the recommended series of 3-6 microneedling treatments for optimal results. The initial treatments create micro injuries to stimulate collagen production. But your body needs time after each session to rebuild collagen and heal. Additional treatments within the series incrementally improve results by continuously triggering this collagen-boosting cycle.
After your initial microneedling series, a treatment every 4-6 months is ideal for maintaining your youthful glow.
Is Microneedling Right for Me?
Microneedling is one of the most effective ways to refresh your look without the risks and downtime of surgery or lasers. If you’re looking to smooth away fine lines, wrinkles, scars, hyperpigmentation and rough texture, talk to your provider about how microneedling can help you achieve your skin goals. Now let’s get needling for a gorgeous glow!