If you are looking for a way to improve the overall look and texture of your skin, microneedling is absolutely an option you should consider. It is not a painful treatment or one that is going to take a long time. And, the benefits are pretty amazing!
Microneedling can be done in-office by a skincare professional or at home. While DIY microneedling may be an inexpensive alternative, it's often less powerful and less safe alternative to professional microneedling.
Microneedling is not the cheapest beauty treatment, however it is very effective. The results it is able to achieve makes it absolutely worth it, provided you get it at the right price.
Microneedling can cause bleeding so it may not be suitable for people with clotting or bleeding disorders, or who take medicine to thin their blood. You may want to avoid microneedling if you have conditions that affect your skin, such as eczema or diabetes, or if you have a weakened immune system.
In general, you can expect the results of SkinPen microneedling to last for four to six weeks. The longevity of these results can be attributed to the length of your natural cellular turnover cycle, as well as how long newly produced collagen can last in the skin.
Within a few days of treatment, patients will begin to see brighter, glowing skin and full results will appear within two to four weeks after treatment.
So, how often should you get microneedling treatments? The short answer is 2–3 times a year. To start out with, you should get 3–4 treatments spaced out every 4–6 weeks. For a more in-depth look at how often you should get microneedling treatments, read on!
Microneedling is a highly effective treatment for most skin types and concerns. Best of all, many people see results after just one or two sessions.
Experts recommend neuromodulators such as Botox when patients have issues with moderate to severe wrinkles and folds. Microneedling is a better option for those whose aesthetic concerns are caused by reduced collagen production, sun damage, and other skin-damaging factors.
After Microneedling
Most clients experience a sunburn-like redness immediately following the treatment for 1-2 days. Then some areas of “bronzing” where the skin can darken, dry and slough off may occur for 1-2 days. Once this all subsides, you'll notice a dewy, glowing complexion.
Results. Seven out of the total 50 patients (14%) showed an excellent response to dermaroller treatment, while 26 patients (52%) had a good response. Fourteen patients (28%) had fair response, and 3 patients (6%) had poor response.
In the hands of an experienced physician, laser treatments can often provide quicker, more dramatic, and longer-lasting results than microneedling treatments. If you have a specific problem you would like to address, it may be the case that you are better suited for a laser treatment to meet your goals.
The practice of microneedling creates microscopic wounds on the surface of your skin. This causes your body to deploy a healing response, stimulating collagen and elastin production. As a result, you may see your skin appear fresher, younger, and smoother.
It is a good idea to start this type of treatment in your 20's or 30's so that the boost in collagen production is more significant. This is going to train the skin to produce collagen regularly and keep your skin looking younger longer.
Microneedling is safe for almost anyone. The only contraindications are for those who currently have acne, infections, or wound-healing issues. In those cases, Dr. Riehm tells you to wait until you're medically cleared.
Professional microneedling is more invasive since they use longer, sharper needles. This type of microneedling is more effective and may provide quicker results. Still, microneedling at home offers similar results when paired with other skincare products and can be done at any time.
Microneedling can repair collagen that has been damaged, resulting in a long-term reduction in wrinkles and drooping skin. Chemical peels safely remove the top layer of damaged skin, revealing a new layer that is smoother and younger-looking.
It's common to have a microneedling procedure up to once a month. Botox does last longer since it impacts the muscles beneath the skin. Facial muscles are essentially frozen, or paralyzed, to reduce wrinkles and lines. Botox doesn't need to be repeated as often as microneedling, but the effects still fade over time.
This triggers your body's wound healing processes to heal your micro wounds immediately. However, the most dramatic results will not be visible until four to six weeks after treatment. It takes roughly this long for your body to create new, strong, healthy collagen.
The Common Microneedling Mistakes To Avoid Are:
Using the wrong needle size. Not using sunscreen. Microneedling over skin infections, active acne, or sores. Applying irritating skincare like retinol, BHA and AHA after microneedling.
What if your Skin Doesn't Peel After Microneedling? Although peeling is an expected effect of dermarolling, it's not typical for your skin to peel after the first session. Often, the skin may dry and become flaky rather than peeling. Remember, every skin type is different.
Since a large part of the benefits from microneedling comes from healing the damage created, it's important to give your skin time to heal between sessions. Make sure to space out your sessions every four to six weeks.
Expect optimal results after about 4-6 weeks. That's roughly the amount of time that it takes for collagen to develop fully. It also takes about a month for the skin cells to turn over entirely, from start to finish. While you may be looking for immediate results, microneedling results are well worth the wait.