MicroNeedling: is it too good to be true?
Microneedling involves the use of a handheld roller infused with multiple fine-tipped needles on the surface of the skin. The skin roller contains 1-3mm long needles, and the tiny perforations created in the epidermis penetrate the top layer of skin. This action activates the skin’s natural wound-healing process by creating tiny pinpricks in the skin that help create collagen and elastin.
The small puncture wound stimulates the collagen in the top layer of skin and breaks some of the blood vessels directly below the skin’s surface. Because blood coagulates, it creates the right environment for collagen and elastin to form. It is those important elements that help the skin look rejuvenated.
Although this sounds drastic, the method occurs to a very small degree and the outward appearance of trauma is insignificant. Skin needling may involve the use of a numbing product on the skin for those who have sensitive skin so that the treatment can be performed with little discomfort.
Skin needling therapy can be performed on all skin types, including sensitive skin. The end result will be thicker, smoother, and softer skin, increased blood flow to areas that don’t heal well, minimized appearance of scars (including acne) and fine lines, and increased penetration of serums and moisturizers. Additional results may include minimized stretch marks and hair loss. Microneedling can be repeated every 6-8 weeks as long as the epidermis is healed; Best of all, collagen formation can continue for up to 12 months after a treatment.
Instructions for effective microneedle therapy
Clean your skin and then apply your favorite skin care cream. Using light pressure, swipe it over each area of the face vertically, then horizontally four or five times in each direction. You should try to use it once or twice a week until the skin is conditioned. Then you can increase it to 3 to 5 times a week.
