Microneedling Treatment
Microneedling is a medical treatment that uses tiny needles to puncture the skin. Dermatologists and Estheticians use it to diminish:
• Acne scars
•Dark spots
•Large pores
•Melasma
•Sagging skin
•Scars due to surgery or an injury
•Stretch marks
•Uneven skin texture and tone
•Wrinkles and fine lines
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Microneedling is minimally invasive and safe for all skin tones. It works by stimulating your body to make collagen. This is why it’s also called “collagen induction therapy.”
How long does microneedling treatment take?
This varies with the condition and area of the body being treated
You may need more than one treatment session to get the results you want. For example, if treating acne scars, you may need 3 to 5 treatments, which are performed every 2 to 4 weeks.
Who should avoid microneedling?
This treatment is safe for most people and people of all skin tones. However, no one treatment is right for everyone.
You should not have microneedling if you:
•Heal slowly or poorly
•Have (or had) a raised scar called a keloid
•Have a weakened immune system due to a medical condition or medication
•Are being treated for skin cancer in the area that you want microneedling
•Are receiving radiation treatments
There are also certain times when microneedling should not be performed. Your therapist will wait to treat you if you have:
•A tan or have been in the sun recently
•A skin infection
•Pimples that feel painful, contain pus, or go deep into your skin
•Taken (or are taking) isotretinoin, a medication that treats severe acne
Before your therapist will treat you with microneedling, you must wait until your tan, sunburn, infection, or pimples have cleared.
If you are taking isotretinoin, at least one month must have passed since you took your last pill.
Is there any downtime after microneedling?
Downtime is minimal.
You may have some discomfort after receiving treatment. Immediately after microneedling, you may see some redness (lighter skin tones) or darker shades (darker skin tones) on your treated skin.
These reactions usually disappear in a few days to a week.
To soothe your skin in the meantime, your therapist may recommend applying a post-treatment cream.
However, it’s important to wait 24 hours before you apply makeup.