The technique involves using multiple tiny, sterile needles to puncture the skin and cause physical trauma.
This trauma prompts the derma, a deeper layer of skin, to rebuild. Increasing the production of collagen and other healing factors. This new skin tissue is, in turn, more even in tone and texture. It’s normal for the skin to lose collagen via age or injury. By encouraging the skin to make new tissue, there may be more collagen to help make the skin firmer, too.

Collagen is an essential protein that helps keep the skin looking youthful, with a firm, smooth, and stretchy texture. Aging causes the decline of collagen in the skin, contributing to wrinkles and other signs of aging.

In addition, professionals can use microneedling to deposit medication deeper into the skin. This can boost the treatment of a variety of issues.

It is important to realize that microneedling is not a quick fix, as it involves the growth of new skin. It can take weeks for a person to see the full results of the procedure.

Microneedling may help address many skin-related complaints, including:

• fine lines and wrinkles
• reduced skin elasticity
• uneven skin tone
• large pores
• scarring
• acne
• alopecia
• skin pigmentation issues
• stretch marks

Microneedling isn’t invasive like plastic surgery, so the recovery time is minimal. Most people require very little downtime, if any at all.

You may notice skin irritation and redness within the first few days following the procedure. This is a natural response to the small “injuries” made by the needles in your skin.

You can go back to work or school after the procedure if you’re comfortable. Some people apply camouflaging makeup during the first few days as the redness dissipates.

Your skin will also be more sensitive to the sun, so sunscreen is a must.

After microneedling, your skin works fairly quickly to rejuvenate new tissue. In theory, you should see results within a couple of weeks.

To maintain the results of your treatment, you’ll need multiple sessions and perhaps other complementing treatments.We will advise you on the best plan of action based on your individual goals.

Many home microneedling devices are available. While these are much less expensive than sessions, there are some key differences between the approaches.

In an effort to save money, some people opt for home rollers instead. Unlike professional microneedling, rollers don’t puncture the skin hardly at all.

While this might seem a less painful option, the problem is that you won’t achieve the same results. The punctures made during professional microneedling are designed to induce skin rejuvenation.

Devices for home use have shorter, more blunt needles than those designed for professionals.

Home devices are not meant to penetrate the skin, which means that home treatments will not be as uncomfortable as professional versions.

This also means that a home treatment will have a limited response and results. With a roller device, you may achieve brighter skin at best, according to the American Academy of Dermatology..

Finally, these devices are more difficult to clean, and not thoroughly cleaning a microneedling device can increase the risk of infection or injury.

 Home treatments will not provide the same results and may increase the risk of side effects.