If you are conscious about your skin and want to get rid of blemishes such as acne scars, wrinkles, and stretch marks, you may have come across the procedure called microneedling. Maybe you are unfamiliar with what it is, but you got intrigued by videos of “acupuncture facial sessions” to improve one’s skin condition; those videos feature microneedling. This skin service has gradually gained a name for itself in terms of beauty solutions because of its effectiveness.  

If you are curious and want to know more about it, here are the vital details to learn about microneedling.

What It Is: Understanding Microneedling

Microneedling is the process of inserting micro-fine needles, ranging from 0.5 to 2.5 mm in length, into the skin to encourage skin rejuvenation. They are inside a pen-like device that creates tiny wounds on the top-most layer of your skin. The process will not leave you with needle wounds; instead, it will only create punctures that are more like surface-level pinpricks. 

This invasive treatment has multiple benefits. It can improve the appearance of your scars, boost collagen production, and encourage hair growth. For instance, the controlled tiny injuries the procedure brings to your face will promote collagen formation in your skin. Collagen allows your skin to remain tighter and plumper as you age. 

Other microneedling benefits include:

• Minimizing pore size
• Improving skin quality
• Improving skin texture

It is a process you can get in a derma clinic or at your home. 

At-Home Service Vs. In-Clinic

Search online, and you will find many at-home microneedling tools on the market. These at-home devices do not go deep as an in-clinic service, making them less effective. However, the beauty of having a device at home is you can use it whenever you please. Some of them also offer skin brightening and tightening effects.

Doing it inside a clinic, on the other hand, is more effective because your dermatologist will usually do it with PRP (platelet-rich plasma), an injection or a topically applied product to improve the healing process and reduce redness or swelling. 

How It Works    

Microneedling does work, but it is not a one-stop-shop procedure. As with other types of beauty treatments, you will need more than one treatment to see its full result. One session is done in the clinic every 4 weeks, and people will usually need anywhere from 3-6 sessions, depending on their skin’s needs.  

It also works best if you combine it with other technologies and treatments, especially when dealing with severe acne scars or stretch marks. 

On Pain Level

Some patients describe microneedling with PRP to feel like a little buzzing over their skin. The most sensitive areas for them would be the forehead and the upper lip. However, other patients leave the clinic feeling like they just had their best facial ever. 

The case is always different depending on the patient, their skin requirements and their pain tolerance. Expect to experience slight swelling and get a reddish skin after. Your skin colour will return to normal or mildly pink by nighttime. 

Conclusion

If you are looking for a new way to treat your skin or face with remarkably great results, consider microneedling. Many people on social media cannot stop talking about the transformation they experienced after having one, so go on and try it for yourself. When it comes to treatments like this, make sure to find a medically trained professional to perform the procedure and guide you through the process. 

If you want to reduce your wrinkles, even out your skin tone or reduce skin pigmentation, we offer microneedling facials to address your skin concerns. At Serenity Skin and Body, you will not feel any pain because of our topical anaesthetic gel. Book an appointment with us and see results after 2-3 weeks.