Many factors contribute to all the changes that happen to your skin over time. Sun damage, environmental exposures, and your skin’s natural aging process can lead to textural and pigmentation problems that affect your confidence. Microneedling restores your skin’s youthful bounce and firmness while fading hyperpigmentation for results you will want people to see.
What is Microneedling?
Microneedling is often known as collagen induction therapy because it stimulates the production of collagen. As you lose collagen with age, signs like skin laxity and fine lines begin to appear. At the same time, your skin can accumulate damage, such as dark spots or acne scars. Microneedling creates tiny channels in the skin that trigger collagen formation and trigger cellular turnover for a brighter, smoother surface.
What is Microneedling Good For?
One reason people love microneedling is its ability to treat many different skin concerns simultaneously. What microneedling does best is activate your skin’s natural repair processes, allowing it to restore itself to a more youthful state. As a result, it can treat:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Skin laxity
- Acne scars (and other types of scars)
- Enlarged pores
- Hyperpigmentation
- Sun damage
- Age spots
- Uneven texture
Microneedling can be combined with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) to enhance its effectiveness. PRP, which is extracted from your blood, can use the channels created by microneedling to reach deep into the skin. It speeds up healing and promotes more collagen production for even more noticeable results.
Is There Any Downtime After Microneedling?
While you will not require any downtime after microneedling, your skin will look mildly red and may feel swollen or sensitive for a day or two. Many people choose to take the rest of the day off to allow these effects to fade. Avoid sun exposure and wear sunscreen every day since microneedling will make your skin sun-sensitive.
How Many Microneedling Treatments Will I Need?
The number of microneedling treatments needed depends on several factors, particularly the concerns you want to treat. More challenging concerns, such as significant acne scarring, will need more sessions. Most people need two to six sessions. These are spaced one month apart, and full results take a few months to develop.
Am I a Candidate for Microneedling?
Microneedling is a safe, effective option for individuals of every skin type and tone, including those who should not have light-based treatments. Good candidates have realistic expectations and are in overall good health. Microneedling may not be recommended if you have certain medical conditions. You should not have microneedling on irritated or broken skin or in areas where you have an active skin condition.
Take the Next Step
Want to learn more about what you can expect from microneedling? Schedule a consultation at Awaken Aesthetics in Torrance, CA, to learn more by calling (310) 791-2233