Microneedling

Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure using thin needles. The procedure can help reduce the appearance of skin concerns such as acne scars, stretch marks or wrinkles. Most people get microneedling for cosmetic purposes, but it can also help with some medical conditions. Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure for your skin. The professional uses thin needles to make tiny holes in the top layer of your skin. The damage helps stimulate your skin’s healing process, so it produces more collagen and elastin. These proteins keep your skin firm and smooth helping you look younger. You might also hear it called collagen induction therapy.

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Microneedling vs. microdermabrasion: What’s the difference?

Microneedling and microdermabrasion are both procedures to improve the look and texture of your skin. But microdermabrasion doesn’t use needles. Instead, the professional uses a device with a rough edge, like sandpaper, to exfoliate the uppermost layer of your skin. Microneedling goes deeper into your skin than microdermabrasion, so it might work better for problems beneath the surface, such as acne scars.

Microneedling Benefits

Microneedling may help with issues like:

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  • Acne
  • Hair loss
  • Dark spots or patches on your skin (hyperpigmentation)
  • Enlarged pores
  • Reduced skin elasticity
  • Scars
  • Stretch marks
  • Sun damage
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Mild scars, especially those from acne or burns.
  • Skin discoloration or uneven skin tone.

The procedure can also help people who have medical conditions such as:

  • Alopecia areata (hair loss due to an autoimmune disease).
  • Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).

Microneedling is less expensive than laser treatments, which can cost about four times as much. Microneedling may work better for people with darker skin tones because it doesn’t involve heat the way laser treatments do, which can affect your skin’s pigmentation, or color. Ask your dermatologist what’s best for your skin. The procedure usually takes 20-40 minutes, depending on how big the area is. Most people need 4-6 treatments to see a difference.

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Post Treatment

Immediately after treatment your skin will be red, have pinpoint bleeding, and will feel like a fresh sun burn or wind burn. The skin may feel tight and sensitive to the touch- some of the most common side effects of treatment include mild redness, localized swelling, and dryness. The following day you may have pinpoint scabbing. The treated area/s may darken and flake away within one week. You will likely have 2-3 days of social downtime post treatment. It may take a few days to heal, depending on how deep the needles pierce your skin.

  1. Clean glasses frames, cellphone screens, and anything else that comes into direct contact with the treatment area
  2. Avoid picking or exfoliating the area and allow old/dry/dead skin to flake off naturally
  3. Avoid makeup for at least 24 hours after treatment to avoid irritation- only a mineral makeup may be applied after
  4. Avoid sun exposure until healed (i.e. any skin redness and/or flaking away of skin is no longer present)
  5. Avoid exercise that causes sweating as well as jacuzzis, saunas, and hot showers until the skin is healed
  6. Cool compresses may also be used every 1-2 hours for 3-5 mins at a time if necessary
  7. Change your pillow case and treat your face as an open wound until healed- once healed you may return to your regular skin care routine
  8. For best results and efficacy, we recommend a series of 3 to 6 treatments, administered at 4-6 week intervals

Who shouldn’t have microneedling?

Talk to your healthcare provider before getting microneedling if you have:

  • Acne or are taking medication for acne.
  • Blood disorders or are on anticoagulants (drugs that prevent blood clots).
  • Cancer and are receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
  • Frequent skin rashes (contact dermatitis) or cold sores.
  • Keloidal tendency (your skin forms hard, raised scars).
  • Moles, freckles, skin tags or other growths that change in size or shape or bleed.
  • Skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.

Microneedling Risks

The tiny holes might get infected if you don’t keep your skin clean. You should stay away from places that could have lots of germs, like swimming pools, lakes, rivers, and oceans. And don’t use irritating soaps and lotions containing acids.
Home microneedling kits, or home rollers, are becoming more and more popular. They’re widely available and inexpensive. Rollers used at home use shorter, duller needles than professional microneedling devices. They temporarily stimulate blood vessels to brighten the skin. But home rollers usually won’t give you the same results as microneedling done by a professional.

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