Microneedling may sound a bit intense and intimidating, especially if you’re not a big fan of needles, but don’t let that initial uncertainty hold you back. This buzzy skincare treatment is gaining new fans every day — and for good reason! Also known as collagen induction therapy, microneedling harnesses your body’s natural healing abilities to give you a skin makeover with little to no downtime required. Plus, it can help with a wide array of skin concerns. Scroll down to learn about the many benefits of microneedling.
How Microneedling Works
Before we dig into the benefits of microneedling, let’s discuss the process so that you understand what the treatment will entail and how it will improve your skin.
During the appointment, your provider will use a device equipped with fine, sterile needles to create controlled micro-injuries on your clean skin. These tiny punctures penetrate the epidermis, the outermost layer of your skin, to reach the dermis, the thick layer of living tissue beneath. When that happens, the needles trigger the body’s natural wound-healing response, which increases the skin’s production of collagen and elastin — two essential proteins that play a part in your skin’s firmness, elasticity, and overall texture. By creating controlled damage at the cellular level, microneedling stimulates regenerative processes to address a variety of skincare concerns.
Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure, but it’s important to follow your provider’s instructions regarding preparation and aftercare to ensure your skin heals properly.
The Many Benefits of Microneedling
Our bodies are powerful. When those tiny needles provoke the epidermis to set off a wound-healing response, the skin works hard to produce new collagen and elastin, which can produce a range of positive effects. This regenerative treatment is known to produce all of the following benefits:
- Improves skin tone
- Fades acne scars and other lingering scars
- Minimizes hyperpigmentation and sun damage
- Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Enhances skin texture, removing irregularities
- Minimizes the appearance of enlarged pores
- Reduces redness caused by rosacea
- Boosts product absorption, allowing for deeper penetration of serums, moisturizers, and more
- Reduces the appearance of stretch marks when used on the abdomen, thighs, arms, etc.
- Treats mild skin sagging, tightening and firming the skin
Keep in mind that these benefits will vary based on a number of factors, including the depth of needle penetration, your skin type, and the severity of your skin concerns. In addition, benefits tend to accumulate over multiple sessions. Most treatment plans recommend about three to six sessions spaced about four to six weeks apart for optimal collagen remodeling. Too-frequent treatments may irritate the skin, hindering healing, but too few treatments will fail to produce the best results possible. Finally, remember the importance of post-treatment care. By avoiding sun exposure, using gentle skincare products, and staying well-hydrated, you can support your skin’s healing and enhance the treatment’s results.
At C.O.R.A.MED HRT & Regeneration Center, we enhance our microneedling treatment using topical agents, which further enhance regenerative processes by stimulating collagen synthesis, reducing inflammation, and promoting angiogenesis. By combining microneedling with exosomes — tiny vesicles containing growth factors — we can further enhance skin rejuvenation, reduce signs of aging, and improve the skin’s texture and tone. We can also pair microneedling with a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment, which uses the patient’s own blood plasma, rich in growth factors, for an added boost of skin rejuvenation.
If you’re interested in experiencing the benefits of microneedling, contact the experts at C.O.R.A.MED HRT & Regeneration Center. Our team is committed to providing personalized, accessible, and integrated care, focusing on the root causes of health issues and employing advanced medical technology. To schedule a consultation, please call us at 417-207-2441 or contact us online.
