What is skin microneedling?
What is skin microneedling? Everything you need to know
Have you ever wondered, ‘what is skin microneedling?’ Well we are here to answer just that!
Microneedling (also referred to as skin needling or collagen induction therapy) is a treatment that involves puncturing the skin with small needles. These little contact areas stimulate the body's wound-healing response and increase skin cell renewal. The creation of collagen and elastin is initiated as your skin heals, giving you an almost instant plumping effect. It can also aid in the treatment of scars, dark marks, sun damage, and skin ageing.
Benefits
There are a heap of benefits from getting skin microneedling below – see below for some of the issues that this procedure can help with:
Acne-prone skin
Hair loss such as alopecia
Hyperpigmentation
Enlarged pores
Reduced skin elasticity
Scarring
Stretch marks
Sun damage
Wrinkles and fine lines
Microneedling treatments are less expensive than laser treatments, which can cost up to four times more. Because microneedling does not use heat like laser treatments, it may be more effective for persons with darker skin tones. Inquire with your dermatologist about the best options for your skin, as well as your wallet.
What happens when you get microneedling done?
Microneedling is typically performed by Dermatologists (doctors who specialise in skin care and skin problems) and Aestheticians. If you try it anywhere other than a doctor's office, double-check the person's experience and credentials, as well as the sterilisation of the equipment.
Microneedling devices are available in do-it-yourself forms. However, specialists advise against using them since you can inadvertently harm your skin and you might not be able to disinfect the needles.
Depending on the size of the region, the technique normally takes 10-20 minutes with the majority of people requiring 4-6 treatments to notice an improvement.
To avoid feeling the pricks from the needle, a numbing cream would be applied to your face. The microneedling practitioner will then move the device containing small needles around your face. The needles create microscopic wounds in your skin, resulting in some bleeding. After that, it’s likely that your doctor would apply a lotion or serum to your face.
The procedure's purpose is to kick-start your body's healing process by sending collagen and elastin to repair the minor injuries. Collagen aids in the filling in and smoothing out of wrinkles.
Microneedling is most commonly used on the face, but it can also be used on other parts of the body like the stomach or thighs.
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