Microneedling

The primary appeal of Microneedling is its ability to stimulate growth of collagen and
elastin, which is the key to new, youthful-looking skin. Some doctors would even go
so far as to say that the procedure is the most powerful way to stop aging in its
tracks and prevent new fine lines and wrinkles from forming. With its ability to trigger
the generation of new skin cells, just a few sessions of Microneedling will noticeably
reduce fine lines, crow’s feet, and deep wrinkles on the forehead. “This is one of the
reasons I like Microneedling—because it’s able to utilize the body’s own natural
healing mechanisms, so the results are very natural, “Also because there’s minimal
downtime with it, I often recommend it as a maintenance for people who are trying to
shave off the signs of aging.”

In a 2009 study on the effects of Microneedling, nearly 100 percent of acne-scarred
participants reported a marked improvement in the visibility of their acne scars.
In case you’re wondering how Microneedling compares to
fractional laser treatments when it comes to resolving acne scars, a head-to-head
comparison published in the journal Dermatologic Surgery in 2016, found both
treatments to be comparable and effective, but gave credit to Microneedling for being
better tolerated, with fewer side effects and less downtime. These are the secrets
your skin wants to tell you.

Once again, collagen is arguably the most vital way to improve the look of skin, and
this goes far beyond reducing wrinkles. By stimulating collagen growth with
Microneedling, you can also reverse sun damage and discoloration, including the
hyperpigmentation that comes with melasma. A 2015 study showed Microneedling to
be a promising treatment for the blotchy, brownish facial pigmentation that comes
with this chronic condition.

On top of micro needling’s ability to smooth and correct damaged skin, it also has
the added bonus of tightening loose skin, which makes it great for older men and
women. (Remember: The older you are, the less collagen you’re naturally
producing.) A 2015 study in the International Journal of Dermatology confirms that
Microneedling is a new way to achieve “skin rejuvenation, tightening, and scar
remodelling,” and that it offers a “simple and effective treatment for photo aged skin”
with minimal side effects and downtime.

It’s a bit counter-intuitive, but Microneedling doesn’t actually enlarge pores as you
might imagine piercing your skin hundreds of times would. Rather, one major benefit
of using microneedling is that it helps pores appear much smaller. Microneedling
stimulates collagen in and around your pores, which causes them to plump and
appear shrunken, if not closed. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t want smaller pores?

One of microneedling’s additional appeals is that it improves product absorption tremendously. Studies confirm that the treatment can actually help topical medications penetrate skin more efficiently, allowing you to reap the full benefits of any product. This makes total sense considering the fact that Microneedling creates thousands of invisible holes in your skin that are ready to absorb products in a way clogged pores can’t. “The tiny punctures actually act like little channels, allowing topical products to penetrate better and work more effectively.”

Finally, an awesome benefit of Microneedling is that this treatment isn’t exclusive to
the face. It can be done on any area of skin that needs to be repaired—particularly
areas that display stretch marks or acne scars, like the legs, chest, back, and butt.
As few as four to six sessions could make a difference in these problem areas.
Micro-needling (also known as collagen induction therapy) is a minimally invasive
treatment to rejuvenate the skin. A device with fine needles creates tiny micro
channels in the top layers of the skin, which triggers the body to create new collagen
and elastin. Results include improved texture and firmness, as well as a reduction in
scars, pore size, and stretch marks. Initially you can see results within 10 days and
accumulates for a period of 3 months post treatment.